Published at 8:13 AM on May 19, 2008

By Liz Lawson

Annuals tour, prep split EP with alter-ego Sunfold

Annuals perhaps should consider changing their name to the Perennials. Lucky for its fans (and its members), the group has outlived the strict definition of its name, as it is currently entering its third year of existence.

Not only that, but Annuals can't seem to stop growing, inventing and traveling, all of which indicates good, long-term future health. The band recently released an EP, entitled Wet Zoo, which it split with Sunfold.

However, if you happen to catch Sunfold live, you might experience some bizarre form of deja vu. It's likely that you'll think that you've seen the members before, but perhaps you just won't be able to put your finger on it...

Oh! Then it will hit you. You're watching Annuals. Indeed, Sunfold is none other than a side project of Annuals that features all six members of the band playing different instruments. And a different person singing lead. Same people, different band. Confused yet?

Lucky for you, and for us, some of your confusion might be alleviated by going to see Annuals live this June, where you can be certain that the band you're seeing is, in fact, Annuals.

Or can you.....? (Insert evil laugh here.)

The Perennial Annuals:

June:
4 - Phoenix, Ariz. @ Modified Arts
5 - San Diego, Calif. @ Beauty Bar
6 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Museum of Natural History
7 - San Francisco, Calif. @ Café Du Nord
10 - Seattle, Wash. @ Neumo’s*
13 - Minneapolis, Minn. @ Varsity Theater
14 - Chicago, Ill. @ Empty Bottle
16 - Toronto, ON @ Drake Hotel
18 - Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Union Pool
19 - Arlington, Va. @ Iota Club & Cafe
20 - Philadelphia, Pa. @ Millcreek Tavern
21 - Carrboro, N.C. @ Arts Center

* w/ Times New Viking

Related links:
Annuals on MySpace
AnnualsMusic.com
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