I never got the fake band concept album.  You know, like Sgt. Pepper's where the band assumes a new name so they can break their creative mold and explore new styles or genres?  Why not just write the same music without having to change your name?  Sure it worked for The Beatles, but it completely toilet swished for Garth Brooks (see the shit sandwich that was Chris Gaines).

Last year, Green Day began leaking new tracks under the alias, Foxboro Hot Tubs.  They were light, fun, fast 60's garage revival surf rock--lighter than MC5, but heavier than The Animals.  It was a clever departure from the punk opera of American Idiot. (Thank God no "Jesus of Suburbia" sequels.)   And now, the Hot Tubs are on a limited tour.  Do not go to these shows screaming for "Basket Case." 

FOXBORO HOT TUBS ON TOUR

May 19th                      Little Rock, AR        	  Juanita's Cantina
May 20th                      New Orleans, LA    	One Eyed Jack's
May 21st                      Dallas, TX                   The Loft
May 22nd                      Austin, TX             	  Emo's
May 25th                      Phoenix, AZ            	 The Brick House
May 26th                      San Diego, CA         	Soma (Sidestage)
May 27th                      Los Angeles, CA  	        The Roxy
May 28th                      Long Beach, CA    	Alex's Bar

"Mother Mary" -- Foxboro Hot Tubs