The Midgetmen Host CD Release/Tour Kickoff Party in Support of High Life"

The Midgetmen, do-it-yourself rock powerhouse, will be performing at Red Eyed Fly on April 29th, 2004 at 9pm to celebrate the release of their sophomore album, High Life," and kick off their first US tour.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) April 26, 2004 -- The Midgetmen, do-it-yourself rock powerhouse, will be performing at Red Eyed Fly on April 29th, 2004 at 9pm to celebrate the release of their sophomore album, High Life." The CD Release Party also marks the start of the bands first tour, a milestone in the bands evolution that they hardly anticipated.

We started with the goal of playing one show in Austin. Next thing you know, were two-years-old with two full-length records under our belts getting ready to go on tour. (Marc Perlman, bassist.)"

Gaining a reputation around Austin for the most raucous, unrestrained, and sometimes drunken live shows in town, The Midgetmen strive to bring back the days when Rock was more about the experience than the details. Now infamous debacles such as The Midgetmens free fried chicken extravaganza and their recent 2-year-anniversary party (featuring free champagne for everyone), The Midgetmens live performances are a guaranteed spectacle.

High Life" builds upon the bands debut, Pool Party Emergency," presenting a much more mature band that still refuses to take itself too seriously. The Midgetmen are supporting the release with a tour of the mid-west and continued regular performances in Austin. Rank and Revue described a recent concert as ...what rock is all about." Austin Chronicle Readers picked the Midgetmen as Austins 3rd Best New Band and 5th best Punk/Alt-Rock Performance in the 2003 Readers Poll.

Members of the media can find more information on The Midgetmen at the bands website (http://www.themidgetmen.com). High Life" and Pool Party Emergency" are available for purchase in person at the show.

The Midgetmens Tour is:

May 5th - Omaha, NE - Ranchbowl

May 6th, Lincoln, NE - Knickerbockers

May 7th, Omaha, NE - 49R Lounge

May 8th, Minneapolis, MN - Terminal Bar

May 9th, La Crosse, WI - 324 Live

May 10th, Chicago, IL - The Note

May 12th, Des Moines, IA - Hairy Marys

May 13th, Wichita, KS - Kirby's Beer Store

May 14th, Abilene, TX - The Raven's Haven

May 15th, Dallas, TX - Bar of Soap

http://www.themidgetmen.com

Contact: Marc Perlman

512.750.7689

booking@themidgetmen.com