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Aug 24, 2009 Daniel Johnston By Laura Studarus

After an unlikely rise to fame (or infamy) though 2005 documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston, and seeing his work covered by the likes of Bright Eyes, The Flaming Lips, and Death Cab for Cutie, lo-fi troubadour Daniel Johnston is back with new album Is and Always Was. Out October 6th on Eternal, Johnston’s first studio album in seven years was a collaborative effort with producer Jason Falkner—noted for his work with artists such as Air, Beck, and Paul McCartney.

Rather than Johnston’s trademark minimalism, the new album promises a different, more fleshed out approach to music. Says Johnston of the paradigm shift, “Everyone needs to take their demos and go back to the studio.”

Check out the fleshed-out fruits of his labor on tour:

09/03/09 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
09/04/09 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos
09/05/09 - Vancouver, BC @ The Venue
09/07/09 - Calgary, AB @ Knox United Church
09/08/09 - Edmonton, AB @ Meyer Horowitz Theatre
10/02/09 - Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival
10/13/09 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
10/14/09 - New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
10/15/09 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
10/16/09 - Montreal, PQ @ UK Fed
10/17/09 - Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
10/22/09 - San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
10/23/09 - San Diego, CA @ Caines
10/24/09 - Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theatre

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