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The progressive indie rock band Deerhoof has released its new album, Friend Opportunity, on Kill Rock Star/DRA Records, to high critical acclaim.

Fans of the group will likely not be let down. The band shines on this album in a way they have not before.

But don't worry - they have preserved their mysterious complexity of song writing and musical mood changes while at the same time cranking it up a notch on experimental rock pop songs like "Matchbook Seeks Maniac", " +81" and "Cast Off Clown."

Much of the album is representative of their musical styles, and experimentation with different textures and some engineering tricks and switches that give the songs a polished quality while not sounding overly produced or mainstream Top 40.


First time listeners of Deerhoof are encouraged to listen to the bands other albums like Apples O' or The Runners Four first for a better context for which to listen to Friend Opportunity.


The songs featured here are for listening only. You can buy Deerhoof's music from any number of downloading sites or buy their CDs online or in the stores.


If you are already a new fan, or a long-time fan, make sure not to miss the band if they are playing near you.

Deerhoof's Concert Dates 2007

Jan 30 2007
8:00P
Great American Music Hall
San Francisco, California

Feb 1 2007
8:00P
Neumo's Crystal Ball Reading Room
Seattle, Washington

Feb 2 2007
8:00P
Richards On Richards
Vancouver, British Columbia

Feb 3 2007
8:00P
Wonder Ballroom
Portland, Oregon

Feb 4 2007
8:00P
W.O.W. Hall
Eugene, Oregon

Feb 11 2007
8:00P
Black Cat
Washington, DC, Washington DC

Feb 12 2007
8:00P
Cat‘s Cradle
Carrboro, North Carolina

Feb 13 2007
8:00P
Grey Eagle
Asheville, North Carolina

Feb 14 2007
8:00P
Cumberland‘s
Charleston, South Carolina

Feb 15 2007
8:00P
Headliners
Columbia, South Carolina

Feb 16 2007
8:00P
Jack Rabbits
Jacksonville, Florida

Feb 17 2007
8:00P
Poplife
Miami, Florida

Feb 18 2007
8:00P
Crowbar
Tampa, Florida

Feb 19 2007
8:00P
The Social
Orlando, Florida

Feb 20 2007
8:00P
Common Grounds
Gainesville, Florida

Feb 21 2007
8:00P
40 Watt Club
Athens, Georgia

Feb 22 2007
8:00P
Mercy Lounge
Nashville, Tennessee

Feb 23 2007
8:00P
The Warehouse
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Feb 24 2007
8:00P
Sattellite Ballroom
Charlottesville, Virginia

Feb 25 2007
8:00P
Ottobar
Baltimore, Maryland

Mar 2 2007
8:00P
The Epicentre
San Diego, California

Mar 3 2007
8:00P
Club Congress
Tucson, Arizona

Mar 4 2007
8:00P
Rhythm Room
Phoenix, Arizona

Mar 7 2007
8:00P
Conservatory
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Mar 8 2007
8:00P
Gypsy Tea Room
Dallas, Texas

Mar 9 2007
8:00P
Emo‘s
Austin, Texas

Mar 10 2007
8:00P
Numbers
Houston, Texas

Apr 1 2007
8:00P
The Rosemount
Perth, Western Australia

Apr 3 2007
8:00P
The Annandale
Sydney, Australian Capital Territory

Apr 4 2007
8:00P
The Zoo
Brisbane, Australian Capital Territory

Apr 6 2007
8:00P
Great Escape Festival
Sydney, Australian Capital Territory

Apr 7 2007
8:00P
Corner Hotel
Melbourne, Australian Capital Territory

Deerhoof Official website There are some videos, news and tour information, but not much more than that. A little surprising for a great band that has been around for a while.



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