Alvvays

The tour book

Fans over-index at 24 and under: ask every room for an all-ages or 18+ show.

1. ThursdayMay 6Opening night.

   Toronto, ON

   Fan city 1 of 408Affinity 100

   Toronto is Alvvays's #1 city on Qloo, and Danforth Music Hall scores 100 popularity with an 84 affinity for these fans.

   Room

   Danforth Music HallFan affinity 84. Holds 1,427, per eventticketscenter.com.Other rooms these fans go to: The Baby G (87), Velvet Underground (86)

   Support

   sasamiAudience affinity 96. art pop, experimental pop. What both audiences share: Folk, Introspective, BluesLocal options here: Luna Li, MorMor, Charly Bliss

   Posters

   Agenda Cafe + Bar (café), Rotate This (record store), Glad Day Bookshop (bookshop)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Toronto.

   After

   Bambi's (bar), hail mary (bar), The Absinthe Pub and Coffee Shop (café)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Thursday, May 6 — Danforth Music Hall, Toronto

   Hi,

   We’d like to hold Thursday, May 6 for Alvvays at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. Toronto ranks first of 408 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity with a score of 100, and the hall itself scores 84 with those fans. The 1,427-capacity room fits the usual crowd of about 1,500, and it sits four kilometres from the University–Rosedale area where fan density is strongest. Support act sasami travels the full run and shares a 96 affinity with Alvvays fans, who also gravitate toward folk, introspective and blues sounds.

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2. SaturdayMay 81 travel day before. 845 km from Toronto, about 9.9 h

   Chicago, IL

   Fan city 13 of 408Affinity 98

   Chicago ranks #13, and The Riviera Theatre scores 100 popularity with a 96 affinity for the target audience.

   Room

   The Riviera TheatreFan affinity 96. Holds 2,500, per l-acoustics.com.Other rooms these fans go to: Thalia Hall (96), The Vic Theatre (95)

   Support

   sasamiAudience affinity 97. art pop, experimental pop. What both audiences share: Folk, Introspective, BluesLocal options here: Dehd, Palehound, Anna Burch

   Posters

   Chicago (café), Loyola University Chicago Water Tower Bookstore (bookshop), Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park (café)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Chicago.

   After

   WNDR Museum (café), Cerise Rooftop (bar), Rite Liquors (bar)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Saturday, May 8 — The Riviera Theatre, Chicago

   Hi,

   We’d like to hold Saturday, May 8 for Alvvays at The Riviera Theatre in Chicago. Chicago ranks 13th of 408 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity with a score of 98, and the theatre scores 96 with those fans. The 2,500-capacity room fits the usual crowd of about 1,500, and it sits 10.7 kilometres from the Loop area where fan density is strongest. Support act sasami travels the full run and shares a 97 affinity with Alvvays fans, who also gravitate toward folk, introspective and blues sounds.

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3. MondayMay 101 travel day before. 1,283 km from Chicago, about 15.1 h

   Philadelphia, PA

   Fan city 19 of 408Affinity 98

   Philadelphia is Alvvays's #19 city on Qloo, and The Fillmore Philadelphia holds 3,000.

   Room

   The Fillmore PhiladelphiaFan affinity 85. Holds 3,000, per eventective.com.Other rooms these fans go to: Union Transfer (86), Underground Arts (86)

   Support

   sasamiAudience affinity 97. art pop, experimental pop. What both audiences share: Folk, Introspective, BluesLocal options here: Palehound, Kississippi, Dehd

   Posters

   Repo Records (record store), Wooden Shoe Books (bookshop), The Book Trader (bookshop)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Philadelphia.

   After

   Foto Club (bar), The Foodery (bar), Century (bar)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Monday, May 10 — The Fillmore Philadelphia, Philadelphia

   Hi,

   We’d like to hold Monday, May 10 for Alvvays at The Fillmore Philadelphia. Philadelphia ranks 19th of 408 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity with a score of 98, and the venue scores 85 with those fans. The 3,000-capacity room fits the usual crowd of about 1,500, and it sits 1.6 kilometres from the Center City area where fan density is strongest. Support act sasami travels the full run and shares a 97 affinity with Alvvays fans, who also gravitate toward folk, introspective and blues sounds.

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4. TuesdayMay 11156 km from Philadelphia, about 1.8 h

   New York, NY

   Fan city 14 of 408Affinity 98

   New York is Alvvays's #14 city on Qloo, and The Broadway holds 1,761.

   Room

   The BroadwayFan affinity 87. Holds 1,761, per todaytix.com.Other rooms these fans go to: Trans-Pecos (88), Baby's All Right (87)

   Support

   sasamiAudience affinity 97. art pop, experimental pop. What both audiences share: Folk, Introspective, BluesLocal options here: Dehd, Palehound, Sunflower Bean

   Posters

   Little Canal (café), M543 New Design High School (café), Mercer Street Books & Records (record store)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in New York.

   After

   Old Flings (cocktail bar), Beverly's (bar), Little Canal (café)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Tuesday, May 11 — The Broadway, New York

   Hi,

   We’d like to hold Tuesday, May 11 for Alvvays at The Broadway in New York. New York ranks 14th of 408 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity with a score of 98, and the venue scores 87 with those fans. The 1,761-capacity room fits the usual crowd of about 1,500, and it sits 6.4 kilometres from the Chinatown area where fan density is strongest. Support act sasami travels the full run and shares a 97 affinity with Alvvays fans, who also gravitate toward folk, introspective and blues sounds.

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5. WednesdayMay 12–13Two nights. 648 km from New York, about 7.6 h

   Ottawa, ON

   Fan city 4 of 408Affinity 100

   Ottawa is Alvvays's #4 city on Qloo, and Salle Odyssée holds 830 a night over two nights.

   Room

   Salle OdysséeFan affinity 81. Holds 830, per wikidata.org.Two nights cover a usual crowd of 1,500 (1,660 across both): no room these fans go to here was confirmed to fit it in one.Other rooms these fans go to: Arts Court (holds 140), La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins (84)

   Support

   sasamiAudience affinity 96. art pop, experimental pop. What both audiences share: Folk, Introspective, BluesLocal options here: Luna Li, Haley Blais, Charly Bliss

   Posters

   The Record Centre (record store), Jock Turcot University Centre (UCU) (bookshop), Birling (café)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Ottawa.

   After

   The Rainbow Bistro (live music bar), The Nuden (bar), WARD 14 (bar)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Wednesday, May 12 & Thursday, May 13 — Salle Odyssée, Ottawa

   Hi,

   We’d like to hold Wednesday, May 12 and Thursday, May 13 for Alvvays at Salle Odyssée in Ottawa. Ottawa ranks fourth of 408 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity with a score of 100, and the room scores 81 with those fans. At 830 capacity the room is small for the usual crowd of about 1,500, so we’re asking for two nights to cover demand. The venue sits 7.9 kilometres from the Rideau–Vanier area where fan density is strongest. Support act sasami travels the full run and shares a 96 affinity with Alvvays fans, who also gravitate toward folk, introspective and blues sounds.

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6. FridayMay 14198 km from Ottawa, about 2.3 h

   Montréal, QC

   Fan city 2 of 408Affinity 100

   Montréal is Alvvays's #2 city on Qloo, and MTELUS holds 2,300.

   Room

   MTELUSFan affinity 85. Holds 2,300, per wikidata.org.Other rooms these fans go to: Théâtre Fairmount (85), Usine C (85)

   Support

   sasamiAudience affinity 96. art pop, experimental pop. What both audiences share: Folk, Introspective, BluesLocal options here: Luna Li, Dehd, Helena Deland

   Posters

   CCA Bookstore (bookshop), Word (The) (bookshop), Librairie Le Port de tête (bookshop)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Montréal.

   After

   La Poubelle Magnifique (café), Cinéma Moderne (café), Casa Del Popolo (café)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Friday, May 14 — MTELUS, Montréal

   Hi,

   We’d like to hold Friday, May 14 for Alvvays at MTELUS in Montréal. Montréal ranks second of 408 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity with a score of 100, and the venue scores 85 with those fans. The 2,300-capacity room fits the usual crowd of about 1,500, and it sits inside the Ville-Marie area where fan density is strongest. Support act sasami travels the full run and shares a 96 affinity with Alvvays fans, who also gravitate toward folk, introspective and blues sounds.

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7. SundayMay 16Day off before. 485 km from Montréal, about 5.7 h

   Boston, MA

   Fan city 15 of 408Affinity 98

   Boston is Alvvays's #15 city on Qloo, and Paradise Rock Club holds 933.

   Room

   Paradise Rock ClubFan affinity 86. Holds 933, per en.wikipedia.org.Other rooms these fans go to: The Sinclair (holds 525), Orpheum Theatre (87)

   Support

   sasamiAudience affinity 97. art pop, experimental pop. What both audiences share: Folk, Introspective, BluesLocal options here: Palehound, IAN SWEET, Squirrel Flower

   Posters

   Harvard Book Store (bookshop), Cheapo Records (record store), Cafe Zing (café)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Boston.

   After

   The Charles River Speedway (café), Chemist Cocktail Bar (cocktail bar), Zuzu (bar)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Sunday, May 16 — Paradise Rock Club, Boston

   Hi,

   We’d like to hold Sunday, May 16 for Alvvays at Paradise Rock Club in Boston. Boston ranks 15th of 408 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity with a score of 98, and the club scores 86 with those fans. At 933 capacity the room is small for the usual crowd of about 1,500; would a larger room or a second night be possible? The venue sits on one of the strongest fan-density tiles, 2.2 kilometres from the core neighbourhood. Support act sasami travels the full run and shares a 97 affinity with Alvvays fans, who also gravitate toward folk, introspective and blues sounds.

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8. TuesdayMay 18–19Two nights. 1 travel day before. 785 km from Boston, about 9.2 h

   Halifax, NS

   Fan city 9 of 408Affinity 100

   Halifax is Alvvays's #9 city on Qloo, and The Marquee Ballroom holds 750 a night over two nights.

   Room

   The Marquee BallroomFan affinity 82. Holds 750, per wikidata.org.Two nights cover a usual crowd of 1,500 (1,500 across both): no room these fans go to here was confirmed to fit it in one.Other rooms these fans go to: Radstorm (84), The Carleton (holds 115)

   Support

   sasamiAudience affinity 96. art pop, experimental pop. What both audiences share: Folk, Introspective, BluesLocal options here: Luna Li, Claud, Haley Blais

   Posters

   Creamy Rainbow Bakery and Cafe (café), Morley's Coffee / Taz Records / Friction Books (record store), Tart & Soul Cafe (café)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Halifax.

   After

   Marquee Ballroom (bar), Seahorse Tavern (bar), Compass Distillers (bar)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Tuesday, May 18 & Wednesday, May 19 — The Marquee Ballroom, Halifax

   Hi,

   We’d like to hold Tuesday, May 18 and Wednesday, May 19 for Alvvays at The Marquee Ballroom in Halifax. Halifax ranks ninth of 408 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity with a score of 100, and the ballroom scores 82 with those fans. At 750 capacity the room is small for the usual crowd of about 1,500, so we’re asking for two nights to cover demand. The venue sits in the Downtown Halifax area where fan density is strongest. Support act sasami travels the full run and shares a 96 affinity with Alvvays fans, who also gravitate toward folk, introspective and blues sounds.

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