Veteran Rock Group, Smile Empty Soul plays at the Wilma Theatre on Friday, May 16th as part of the Wayne Static (Static-X) headlining “Civil Unrest Tour”.
The RIAA Gold certified Calif. rock trio is touring in support of new album release, “Chemicals,” which released on their own, new record label, Two Disciples Entertainment. Over the past 15 years or so, Smile Empty Soul has made a name for itself as a relentless, blue-collar DIY band, switching record labels numerous times throughout the process.
It hasn’t always been easy, but their passion for rock music and respect for each other as people and musicians has helped them defy the odds, each time coming back stronger than ever. For more info on the band’s turbulent career and what keeps them pushing through, check out this recent interview with Arena.com here.
Smile Empty Soul, has announced additional tour dates for May/June following the completion of the West Coast, “Civil Unrest Tour,” with Wayne Static, Otep, Dope and more. After wrapping up the 11-city“Civil Unrest Tour” on May 20, the band will headline several dates throughout the remainder of the month. The trio will then meet up with Wayne Static for additional supporting dates beginning June 1. A full list of all confirmed tour dates can be seen below, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.
“We’re excited to be touring with this great group of bands that have been doing this at a high level for so long,” said Smile Empty Soul guitarist/vocalist, Sean Danielsen, with regards to the upcoming “Civil Unrest” run. “It’s a real quality lineup.”
Smile Empty Soul is touring in support of its sixth studio album, Chemicals, which released in October.
The band recently wrapped up an extensive February/March co-headlining run with Hed PE on the “Chemical Free Tour” before appearing at Monster Energy’s Welcome To Rockville in Jacksonville, Fla. last weekend.
Chemicals, the inaugural release on the band’s new imprint label, Two Disciples Entertainment, be purchased on iTunes and Amazon.com or check out the music video for the first single from Chemicals, “False Alarm”.
Since its self-titled debut album on Atlantic Records in 2003, Smile Empty Soul continues to be one of the most relentless, DIY bands in the industry. With countless successful tours, a Top 10 single and a certified Gold record under its belt, the band will continue to build its legacy behind the release of Chemicals.
Stay tuned for more information on Smile Empty Soul.
“The Civil Unrest Tour” Dates:
5/08 – Fresno, CA @ Strummer’s
5/09 – Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Casino
5/10 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
5/11 – Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre (no Otep)
5/12 – Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
5/13 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
5/14 – Butte, MT @ MAC Center
5/15 – Spokane, WA @ Club 412
5/16 – Missoula, MT @ The Wilma Theatre
5/17 – Idaho Falls, ID @ The Peppertree
5/20 – Pomona, CA @ The Glass House (no Otep)
Smile Empty Soul headlining:
5/23 – Warerloo, IA @ Reverb
5/24 – Algona, IA @ Afterlife Lounge
5/25 – Des Moines, IA @ House Of Bricks
5/26 – Cape Girardeau, MO @ Pitters Lounge
5/27 – Jackson, TN @ Emporium
5/28 – Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theater
5/29 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
5/31 – Lincoln, NE @ Knickerbockers
Smile Empty Soul w/ Wayne Static…
6/01 – Cheyenne, WY @ Atlas Theater
6/03 – Spearfish, SD @ Z Bar
6/04 – Minot, ND @ The Original Bar
6/05 – Moorhead, MN @ The Garage
6/06 – Rochester, MN @ Wicked Moose
6/07 – Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theater
6/08 – Sauk Rapids, MN @ Bubba’s *SES Headlining
6/09 – Duluth, MN @ Clyde Iron Works *SES Headlining
6/11 – Traverse City, MI @ Ground Zero
6/12 – Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
6/13 – Arlington Heights, IL @ Home Bar
6/20 – Fredericksburg, VA @ Hard Times Cafe – Four Mile Fork (Operation Rock Fest
Pre-Party) *SES only
Smile Empty Soul is…
Sean Danielsen – guitar/vocals
Ryan Martin – bass
Jake Kilmer – drums