Zavalaz: Ex-The Mars Volta’s Cedric Bixler-Zavala Reveals New Band; Announce West Coast Tour

by | May 15, 2013

Former The Mars Volta singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala revealed the name for his new band — they’re called Zavalaz.

The band features Bixler-Zavala with Dan Elkan, Greg Rogove, and Juan Alderete.

They’re going on tour this summer with Dot Hacker. Here are the dates:

Jun 15 Las Vegas, NV @ Artifice
Jun 16 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
Jun 19 Santa Barbara, CA @ SOhO Restaurant and Music Venue
Jun 20 San Luis Obispo, CA @ SLO Brew Company
Jun 21 San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord
Jun 22 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
Jun 24 San Jose, CA @ The Bank Club
Jun 25 Fresno, CA @ The New Starline
Jun 26 Bakersfield, CA @ Elements Venue at The Ice House
Jun 28 Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory Orange County
Jun 29 West Hollywood, CA @ The Troubadour
Jun 30 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah

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