The visual also marks the christening of guitarist Andrew Wells as a full time member of the band.
With less than a month before the live return of the band’s celebrated gathering in Swanfest set to takeover their hometown of Sacramento, cult champions Dance Gavin Dance have shared their first presentation of new music in two years with the arrival of “Synergy”.
The single proves especially significant in a few ways. Apart from ushering in the next era of the band, the single also features a guest assist from Don Broco frontman Rob Damiani and begins the official tenure of guitarist Andrew Wells as a fully-fledged member of Dance Gavin Dance.
DGD drummer Matt Mingus spoke with enthusiasm in introducing the track to fans. “We hope you check out our new track ‘Synergy’. This song features all the components that are required for a tasty DGD treat. Epic technical guitars, catchy melodies, and groovy drum parts! Be sure to also check out the music video that accompanies it and enjoy!”
The release of “Synergy” begins what will no doubt be a banner year fro Dance Gavin Dance with a packed itinerary full of live dates, beginning April 23rd with the return of the band’s own festival, Swanfest. The first event back in three years will see DGD headline, bolstered by performances by Animals As Leaders, Knocked Loose, Movements and many more.
Dance Gavin Dance will then begin their spring nationwide run with Memphis May Fire, Volumes and Moontooth. After a brief reset, DGD will again get back in the saddle for a summer amphitheater tour, joining Coheed & Cambria for a U.S. run that stretching through the late weeks of summer. A complete list of dates can be found below.
Watch the official visual for “Synergy” from Dance Gavin Dance featuring Rob Damiani of Don Broco here.
Dance Gavin Dance
Spring Tour 2022
w/ Memphis May Fire, Volumes & Moontooth
Apr 26 | Spokane, WA | Knitting Factory
Apr 27 | Boise, ID | Revolution
Apr 29 | Wichita, KS | Cotillion
Apr 30 | Omaha, NE | The Admiral
May 01 | Des Moines, IA | Val Air
May 03 | Ft. Wayne, IN | Piere’s
May 04 | Cleveland, OH | Agora
May 06 | Grand Rapids, MI | The Intersection May 07 | Milwaukee, WI | Eagles Ballroom May 09 | Rochester, NY | Main Street Armory May 10 | Albany, NY | Empire Live
May 11 | Hartford, CT | Webster Theater May 13 | Richmond, VA | The National
May 14 | Raleigh, NC | The Ritz
May 15 | Columbia, SC | The Senate
May 17 | Ponte Vedra, FL | Concert Hall May 19 | Knoxville, TN | Knoxville Auditorium May 20 | Birmingham, AL | Sloss Furnaces
Dance Gavin Dance
With Coheed & Cambria and Mothica
Jul 12 | Miami, FL | FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park Jul 13 | Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Jul 15 | Houston, TX | 713 Music Hall
Jul 16 | New Braunfels, TX | Whitewater Amphitheater
Jul 17 | Irving, TX | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Jul 19 | Atlanta, GA | Coca-Cola Roxy
Jul 23 | Nashville, TN | Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Jul 24 | Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre Jul 26 | Washington, DC | The Anthem
Jul 27 | Philadelphia, PA | Liacouras Center Jul 29 | Boston, MA | Agganis Arena
Jul 30 | Queens, NY | Forest Hills Stadium Aug 01 | Pittsburgh, PA | Stage AE
Aug 02 | Pontiac, MI | Crofoot Festival Grounds
Aug 03 | Toronto, ON | RBC Echo Beach
Aug 05 | Minneapolis, MN | The Armory
Aug 06 | Bridgeview, IL | Seat Geek Stadium
Aug 07 | Maryland Heights, MO | Saint Louis Music Park Aug 09 | Englewood, CO | Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre Aug 10 | Salt Lake City, UT | The Complex
Aug 12 | Los Angeles, CA | Shrine Outdoors
Aug 13 | San Diego, CA | Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheater Aug 14 | Berkeley, CA | Greek Theatre
Aug 16 | Redmond, WA | Marymoor Park
Aug 17 | Troutdale, OR | Edgefield
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