by Epitaph

Epitaph political hip hop act, The Coup has announced the remainder of their spring tour in support of their recent full length Pick a Bigger Weapon. The group, fronted by Boots Riley includes ex-Rage Against the Machine, current Audioslave member Tom Morello, Dwayne Wiggins, and veterans of Parliament-Funkadelic, the Gap Band, Toni! Tony! Tone!, Jesse Johnson, and Frankie Beverly and Maze.

The album also features contributions from Talib Kweli, The Roots' Black Thought and punk icon Jello Biafra.

Joining the band on select dates will be iconic bassist and Primus frontman, Les Claypool.

May 28, 2006Boise, IDNeurolux
May 30, 2006Missoula, MTOther Side
May 31, 2006Bozeman, MTZebra
June 1, 2006Fargo, NDAquarium
June 2, 2006Minneapolis, MNTriple Rock
June 3, 2006Chicago, ILAbbey Pub
June 4, 2006Lansing, MITemple Club
June 5, 2006Cleveland, OHGrog Shop
June 6, 2006Buffalo, NYIkon
June 7, 2006Boston, MAParadise
June 8, 2006New York, NYBowery Ballroom
June 9, 2006Brooklyn, NYSouth Paw
June 11, 2006Baltimore, MDOttobar
June 12, 2006Washington, DCBlack Cat
June 13, 2006Asheville, NCStella Blue
June 14, 2006Charlottesville,VASatellite Ballroom
June 15, 2006Carrboro, NCLocal 506
June 16, 2006Atlanta, GAthe Earl
June 17, 2006New Orleans, LAHouse of Blues
June 20, 2006Houston, TXWarehouse Live
June 21, 2006Denton, TXHailey's
June 22, 2006Austin, TXEmo's
June 24, 2006Vancouver, BCEarth: The World Urban Festival
June 26, 2006San Diego, CAHouse of BluesLes Claypool
June 27, 2006Hollywood, CAAvalonLes Claypool
June 28, 2006Anaheim, CAHouse of BluesLes Claypool
June 29, 2006Santa Cruz, CACatalystLes Claypool
June 30, 2006Reno, NVClub Underground
July 1, 2006Salt Lake City, UTEgo's
July 2, 2006Durango, COAbbey Theater
July 3, 2006Denver, COQuixote's
July 6, 2006Buena Vista, FLHouse of BluesLes Claypool
July 7, 2006Ft. Lauderdale, FLRevolutionLes Claypool
July 8, 2006st. Petersburg, FLJannus LandingLes Claypool
July 9, 2006Tallahassee, FLBeta Bar
July 10, 2006Atlanta, GAVariety PlayhouseLes Claypool
July 11, 2006Myrtle Beach, SCHouse of BluesLes Claypool
July 13, 2006Philadelphia, PAElectric FactoryLes Claypool
July 14, 2006Northampton, MAPearl Street
July 15, 2006New York, NYNokia TheaterLes Claypool
July 16, 2006New Haven, CTBar Confirmed
July 17, 2006Boston, MARoxyLes Claypool
July 18, 2006Providence, RILupo'sLes Claypool
July 19, 2006Portland, MESpace
July 20, 2006Burlington, VTHigher GroundLes Claypool
July 22, 2006Chicago, ILWicker Park Festival
July 23, 2006Milwaukee, WIOnopa Brewing CO.
July 26, 2006San Diego, CACasbah
July 28, 2006Los Angeles, CAKnitting Factory
July 29, 2006San Luis Obispo, CASlo Brew
August 2, 2006Portland, ORBerbati's Pan
August 3, 2006Bellingham, WANightlight
August 4, 2006Vancouver, BCRichard's ON Richards
August 5, 2006Victoria, BCSugar
August 6, 2006Seattle, WAChop Suey
August 12, 2006San Francisco, CAthe Independent