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Tour Of Duty 2003

Band personnel

  • Mark Oliver Everett (E) - Vocals, Guitar, Keys
  • Rusty Loggsdon (Koool G Murder) - Bass, Keys
  • Darren Hahn (Puddin') - Drums
  • Shon Sullivan (Goldenboy) - Guitar, Vocals [1st leg of tour]
  • Chet Lyster (Chet Atkins III) - Guitar, Vocals [2nd leg of tour]

    • VARIOUS DATES 2003

    After about 10 years of loyal service Butch calls it a day. The official word is that he's busy touring with Tracy Chapman (which he indeed is... and so is Joe Gore). The unofficial version that has been strongly rumoured is that Butch and E had an argument about Butch' role in the band. Which actually makes it very ironical that during the Souljacker tour after Butch' solo-song (Sad Clown) the band returned for one more song minus Butch. Back then E told the audience that 'Butch has embarked on a solo-tour'. Darren Hahn (called Puddin' on this tour) is supposedly Butch' cousin and he's the replacement drummer.

    03/31/2003I AM THE MESSIAH!MC Honky album released in Europemore
    04/00/2003EuropeE doing press
    04/08/2003I AM THE MESSIAH!MC Honky album released in U.S.more
    04/09/2003Amsterdam, NLAmerican HotelE doing press
    04/10/2003London, UKE doing press
    04/15/2003HOLESsoundtrack releasedmore
    04/22/2003LEVITYsoundtrack releasedmore
    05/27/2003SATURDAY MORNINGsingle releasedmore
    06/02/2003SHOOTENANNY!released-
    06/05/2003Burbank, CAThe Tonight Show With Jay Leno setlist/video
    06/13/2003Burbank, CAThe Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn-
    06/17/2003Los Angeles, CARoxy-
    06/18/2003Santa Ana, CAGalaxy Theater-
    06/19/2003Los Angeles, CARoxy -
    06/00/2003Los Angeles, CAKCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic-

    EUROPE 2003 - Leg 1

    The Tour Of Duty promotes the 2003 EELS release Shootenanny!, an album recorded right after the 2002 Souljacker tour with the 2002 touring band and some extra guests such as Lisa Germano. Early 2003 also sees the release of the MC Honky album I Am The Messiah, strongly rumoured to be collaboration between E and musical collaborators such as Butch, Joey Waronker and others. A feud between E and MC Honky was insinuated, along with a peace offering in the end... MC Honky (or at least a guy pretending to be him) opens for EELS during the 2003 tour.

    06/23/2003Brussels, BEAncienne Belgique-
    06/24/2003Cologne, GERHarald Schmidt Showsetlist/video
    06/24/2003Cologne, GERStadtgarten-
    06/25/2003Paris, FRAElysee Montmartre-
    06/26/2003Rotterdam, NLNighttown-
    06/27/2003Amsterdam, NLParadiso-
    06/29/2003Berlin, GERColumbiafritz-
    06/30/2003Hamburg, GERSchlachtof -
    03/31/2003I AM THE MESSIAH!MC Honky album released in Japanmore
    07/02/2003London, UKRoyal Festival Hall-
    07/03/2003Glasgow, UKAcademy-
    07/04/2003Manchester, UKUniversity-
    07/05/2003Liverpool, UKAcademy-
    07/06/2003Birmingham, UKIrish Centre -
    07/07/2003Dublin, IREOlympia-

    U.S.A. 2003 - Leg 1

    The start of what would become one of the longest headlining EELS tours through the United States ever (if you count both legs of the U.S. tour) and it's a blast for everyone involved. Although E and MC Honky were argueing throughout the tour. "I know the guy has never been on tour before and he's not used to all the attention, but bringing a topless groupie on MY stage is going way too far. I don't know if I can take him anymore. He belongs back in his bedroom with his turntables to keep him company", E stated at one point. E performed the tour with voice problems. Having blown out his voice during the U.K. leg of the EELS Tour of Duty, did not stop him from performing in the U.S.A. But it seems that was an unwise decision...

    07/11/2003San Francisco, CAThe Fillmore setlist/poster
    07/12/2003Portland, ORAladdin Theater-
    07/13/2003Vancouver, BCRichards On Richards-
    07/14/2003Seattle, WAShowbox-
    07/16/2003Salt Lake City, UTBricks-
    07/17/2003Boulder,COFox Theatrerescheduled
    07/18/2003Boulder, COFox Theatre-
    07/19/2003Lawrence, KSBottleneck setlist
    07/20/2003Omaha, NERanch Bowl-
    07/21/2003LICENSE TO EELissued-
    07/22/2003Minneapolis, MNFirst Avenue-
    07/23/2003Chicago, ILMetro-
    07/24/2003Indianapolis, INVogue Theatre (originally at The Patio)-
    07/25/2003Cleveland, OHOdeon-
    07/26/2003Detroit, MISt. Andrews-
    07/28/2003Toronto, ONTThe Phoenix-
    07/29/2003Pittsburgh, PARosebudrescheduled
    07/29/2003New York City, NYThe Late Show with David Lettermansetlist/video
    07/31/2003New York City, NYIrving Plaza-
    08/01/2003Somerville, MASommerville Theatresetlist
    08/02/2003Philadelphia, PATheatre Of Living Artssetlist
    08/03/2003Washington, D.C.9:30 club -
    08/04/2003Carboro, NCCat's Cradle-
    08/06/2003Nashville, TNWRLT Uptown Mix (co-headlining with Flaming Lips)-
    08/07/2003Atlanta, GAVariety Playhouse-
    08/08/2003New Orleans, LATipitinas-
    08/09/2003Austin, TXLa Zona Rosa setlist
    08/10/2003Dallas, TXTrees-
    08/12/2003Tempe, AZMarquee Theatre-
    08/13/2003Tucson, AZClub Congress-
    08/14/2003Pomona, CAGlass House-
    08/15/2003Los Angeles, CAHenry Fonda Theater-
    08/16/2003San Diego, CA4th and B-

    EUROPE 2003 - Leg 2

    During the 10 day break between the U.S. and European festival tour, E had to stay quiet by doctor's orders. His voice being highly abused in Europe, after which he continued to use it in the same way for another 30 or so shows after, left E no other choice. "The EELS entourage is enjoying this rare quiet time", the official site wrote. E's voice was healed just in time for the European summer festivals. Yes, there was rock. The EELS came and conquered Europe once again.

    08/27/2003Wiesen, AUSTwo Days A Week Festivalsetlist
    08/29/2003Biddinghuizen, NLLowlands Festivalsetlist
    08/30/2003Hasselt, BEPukkelpop Festivalsetlist
    08/31/2003Weeze, GERTerremoto Festivalcancelled
    09/01/2003Oslo, NORJohn Dee-
    09/02/2003Stockholm, SWENalen-
    09/03/2003Malmo, SWEKB-
    09/04/2003Copenhagen, DENPumpehusetsetlist
    09/06/2003Winterthur, CHSteinberggasse Rocknight-
    09/07/2003Modena, ITFesta Dell'Unitasetlist

    AUSTRALIA and JAPAN 2003

    Short but sweet, a very well received tour down under and in the far east. The first show had to be rescheduled as the equipment of the band had not yet arrived at the venue. The annoncement from from promoter Michael Chugg reads: "The EELS' 2.5 tonnes of equipment due to arrive in Australia last night was delayed in London and re-routed through Singapore. As a result it will be arriving in Sydney a few hours too late for tonight's show, Friday 12th at The Enmore to take place. As a result the show has had to be shifted by one day to Saturday 13. The EELS profusely apologise for the inconvenience and hope that all ticket-holders for the Friday 12th will now join them on Saturday 13th. All tickets for Friday 12th are now valid for Saturday 13th. Same time, same place, one day later. All tickets for Saturday night are, of course, still valid. The band have promised to do the show of their lives on Saturday to make up for the inconvenience". We are told that Australia is still not yet recovered from 'the show of the EELS' lives'...

    09/12/2003Sydney, AUSThe Enmorerescheduled
    09/13/2003Sydney, AUThe Enmore-
    09/16/2003Perth, AUThe Globe (originally at Metropolis)-
    09/18/2003Adelaide, AUThe Barton Theatre-
    09/19/2003Melbourne, AUThe Palace setlist
    09/21/2003Brisbane, AUThe Tivoli-
    09/26/2003Osaka, JAPClub Quattro flyer
    09/28/2003Tokyo, JAPClub Quattroflyer

    U.S.A. and CANADA 2003 - Leg 2

    To finish off a very fun and succesful year, more shows in North America.

    10/02/2003Santa Monica, CAKCRW New Ground (interview)-
    10/16/2003Lawrence, KSBottleneck-
    10/17/2003Iowa City, IAThe Mill-
    10/18/2003Columbia, MOBlue Note -
    10/20/2003Madison, WILuther's Blues-
    10/21/2003Champaign, ILHigh Diverescheduled
    10/21/2003Champaign, ILCanopy Clubflyer
    10/23/2003St. Louis, MOMississippi Nights-
    10/24/2003Louisville, KYHeadliners-
    10/25/2003Nashville, TNMercy Lounge-
    10/26/2003Ann Arbor, MIBlind Pig -
    10/28/2003Pittsburgh, PARosebud setlist
    10/29/2003Ottawa, ONTBarrymore setlist/more
    10/31/2003Montreal, QUEClub Soda-
    11/01/2003Albany, NYNorthern Lights -
    11/02/2003Northampton, MAPearl Street-
    11/03/2003Burlington, VTHigher Groundposter
    11/05/2003New Haven, CTToad's Place -
    11/06/2003Boston, MAParadise -
    11/07/2003Towson, MDRecher Theater setlist
    11/08/2003Brooklyn, NYWarsaw -

    U.S.A. 2004

    It kinda looked like E fell off the face of the earth in 2004. Hence the omission of an actual 2004 page on this website. E spent the majority of the year relaxing and healing his throat. Plus there was some hard work to be done on the Blinking Lights And Other Revelations album, due out in 2005 and already labelled 'the mother of all EELS albums' back in 2004. E made only one public appearance in 2004, when he showd up to pay tribute to the ever so wonderful Mr. Randy Newman. On various soundtracks and tribute albums some new recordings saw the light of day.

    01/24/2004Los Angeles, CAUCLA's Royce Hallsetlist/more
    05/11/2004SHREK 2soundtrack released-
    09/21/2004DISCOVERED COVEREDDaniel Johnston tribute released-