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Ra Ra Riot return: New Yorkers confirm London dates
Gwyther by James Gwyther July 22nd, 2008

New York’s indie-folk-tastic Ra Ra Riot have announced a short series of gigs taking place in London next month.

The friends of Vampire Weekend will be coming straight from Paris having supported The Gossip, and will close their visit in Ireland with a set at the Electric Picnic festival.

Expect to hear material from the band's debut The Rhumbs Line LP, coming out on September 22 via V2/Cooperative Music, at the following shows:

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August**

26 London White Heat @ Madame Jojo's

27 London Water Rats

28 London Proud Galleries

29 London Club NME @ Koko

30 Ireland Electric Picnic

Find information and hear songs at the band's MySpace page.

Video: Ra Ra Riot, 'Dying Is Fine

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