Although they are relatively new to Tucson’s growing music scene, Burning Palms are fast becoming the next local export soon be on everyone’s radar. With aesthetic roots in American gothic literature, post punk, and 60’s garage (the band cites influences ranging from Nick Cave to Bauhaus to Patti Smith and even more contemporary punk stalwarts in the late Jay Reatard), Burning Palms tiptoe the threshold of punchy psych-rock and seductive whimsy.

Burning Palms’ leading force Simone Stopford (Vox, Guitars) began the band as a solo bedroom project in Sydney, Australia. Her studies led her to the Arizona desert in hopes of becoming a yoga instructor, and upon discovering the area’s vibrant music scene, she decided to stick around and assemble a gang of like minded souls. Stopford found a kindred spirit in Julia Deconcini (Vox/ Percussion) and from there added Thomas Sloane (Lead Guitar) Nate Gutierrez (Bass) and Elliot Silva (Drums) to complete the line up of Burning Palms.

“Young Hunter” — the first single from the band’s forthcoming self-titled debut LP that’s out 10/14 on Lolipop Records. The band will be touring nationally, beginning next week on 10/9 in El Paso, making their way to NYC for CMJ performances (TBA) and returning home just before Thanksgiving. Dates are below.

Burning Palms — 2014 Tour Dates
10/09 | EL PASO, TX @ The Lowbrow Palace
10/10 | SAN ANTONIO, TX @ The Limelight
10/11 | AUSTIN, TX @ Hotel Vegas
10/12 | HOUSTON, TX @ Last Concert Cafe
10/13 | NEW ORLEANS, LA @ Satum
10/14 | OXFORD, MS @ Blind Pig
10/15 | ATHENS, GA @ The Green Room
10/16 | NASHVILLE, TN @ Five Spot
10/17 | ASHEVILLE, NC @ Snug Harbour
10/18 | RALEIGH, NC @ Slims
10/19 | RICHMOND, VA @ Strange Matter
10/21 — 10/25 | NEW YORK, NY @ CMJ Music Marathon
10/28 | CLEVELAND, OH @ Now That’s Class
10/29 | DETROIT, MI @ Kelly’s
10/30 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN @ Raw McCartney
10/31 | CHICAGO, IL @ Wally World + Moe’s
11/01 | MILWAUKEE, WI @ Cactus Club
11/02 | MADISON, WI @ Mickey’s Tavern
11/03 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ Kitty Cat Club
11/04 | KANSAS CITY, MO @ Minibar
11/05 | DENVER, CO @ Walnut Room
11/06 | SALT LAKE CITY, UT @ Kilby Court
11/07 | BOISE, ID @ Crazy Horse
11/08 | TACOMA, WA @ The New Frontier
11/09 | SEATTLE, WA @ Highline Bar
11/10 | PORTLAND, OR @ The Know
11/11 | EUGENE, OR @ The Wandering Goat
11/12 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA @ The Hemlock
11/13 | LOS ANGELES, CA @ Los Globos
11/15 | SAN DIEGO, CA @ The Hideout