# AEON STATION Announces Summer 2022 Tour Dates! - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/aeon-station-announces-summer-2022-tour-dates/ - Published: 2022-06-15T15:30:00-05:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/97b13bee- 3fc9-3059-247b-7b5271bef736.jpg?w=1290&ssl=1) “The greatest indie rock record of 2021 is the long-lost follow-up to a cult album 20 years previous.” –** The Independent** “Whelan is as equally expressive and in command on the minimalist piano ballads as on the full-blown rockers… the best music Whelan has ever made.” – **New York Times** “This is exciting, dynamic, hooky indie rock and if it’s not quite a Wrens song, that doesn’t make it any less great.” – **Brooklyn Vegan** “… a refreshing essence of ’90s alt-rock of self-enduring trials and defeat that a vulnerable Whelan sings with passion and questioning.” – **SPIN**   “… a heartening return to form from Whelan.” – **Consequence of Sound** “an impressive collection of indie rock.” **– The Aquarian** **AEON STATION** **Featuring Kevin, Jerry and Greg of The Wrens****Announces Long- Awaited Tour Dates** **JUNE 14, 2022 (New York, NY) – **Following their triumphant live debut at NYC’s _TV Eye_ in March 2022 and explosive shows at SXSW before **Kevin Whelan **injured his knee during a performance, Sub Pop recording artists **AEON STATION** are announcing a round of live shows this Summer.  Their live performance as hailed by The Aquarian“ created magic… It was like a sporting event where deep in your bones you knew your favorite team or athlete was not just going to win, but achieve something extraordinary.” ![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/eabefc8b- bdb9-bf82-edc3-64c58d886b88.jpg?resize=315%2C210&ssl=1) **Kevin Whelan of Aeon Station** Photo credit:  Ebru Yildiz Kicking off** July 9th **at **Chicago**’s _**Square Roots Festival**_ where they are sharing the stage with friends **Guided By Voices**, they will be performing more shows in August and September on the coasts. **July 9 **– Chicago @ [_Square Roots Festival_](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=897a4ee7da&e=615f2b8493) ** August 12** – San Francisco @ _The Independent _([tickets](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=ac44d21b52&e=615f2b8493))** August 13** – Los Angeles @ _The Echo_ ([tickets](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=3ce9373ecd&e=615f2b8493))** August 26** – NYC @_ Le Poisson Rouge _([tickets](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=2106ce0a50&e=615f2b8493))** August 27** – Boston @ _Brighton Music Hall _([tickets](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=22d1430949&e=615f2b8493))** September 23** – Portland, OR @_ Mississippi Studios_ ([tickets](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=23dfc41d33&e=615f2b8493))** September 24 **– Seattle @_ Tractor Tavern_ ([tickets](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=8b9444692e&e=615f2b8493)) “After all the complexities and time that was stolen from all of us because of COVID, it is a privilege to get out there and do shows, connect with friends, and play new songs live,” says Whelan excitedly Aeon Station - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) [⌊Aeon Station - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)⌉⌊Aeon Station - Full Performance( Live on KEXP)⌉ Watch this video on YouTube **Aeon Station”Live on KEXP”** Surprising an unsuspecting public last Summer with the news of Aeon Station’s debut release (this was the first new music from any of The Wrens since 2003’s critically adored album _Meadowlands_), _Observatory_’s (released in December 2021) effect was immediate and overwhelmingly positive. Pitchfork lauded, “Whelan’s instincts are exquisite. His melodies are sweet, but never overstated. His songs rise and swell, but it’s never too much, always just enough.” Referencing The Wrens’ long- awaited follow up, SPIN proclaimed, “Though this isn’t a Wrens album, which is what many of their extremely patient fans had hoped for, it’s certainly a great consolation prize.” Calling the album “arresting,” Wall Street Journal contributes their praise,“ The album’s essential idea, embodied in both the words and Mr. Whelan’s gesture to form this band and get his songs out there, is that endurance matters above all.” Joined by his Wrens bandmates drummer **Jerry MacDonald** and guitarist **Greg Whelan**( both of whom also play on the album), Aeon Station is rounded out with NYC/NJ indie rock veteran **Lysa Opfer** (_Gramercy Arms, Big Lake_) and guitarist/producer/author** Tom Beaujour.** Referencing the injury that sidelined the band for the Spring while his leg healed, Whelan concludes: ”After the minor setback during SXSW which was one in a long line of rocker injuries, we can’t wait to see you at a show!”   [[ **_OBSERVATORY_** Cover art **Tracklisting** Hold On [Leaves](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=b55d1750b2&e=615f2b8493) [Fade](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=df0abda7b3&e=615f2b8493) Everything at Once Move [Queens](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=40c5acaa46&e=615f2b8493) Empty Rooms Air Better Love [Alpine Drive](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=2fa7517bbb&e=615f2b8493) **[LinkTree](https://ffm.to/aeonstation_observatory) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/aeonstation?lang=en)** ### Share this: * [ Facebook ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/aeon-station-announces-summer-2022-tour-dates/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/aeon-station-announces-summer-2022-tour-dates/?share=x) * [ Email ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/aeon-station-announces-summer-2022-tour-dates/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20AEON%20STATION%20Announces%20Summer%202022%20Tour%20Dates%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyrdcast.com%2Faeon-station-announces-summer-2022-tour-dates%2F&share=email) * [ LinkedIn ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/aeon-station-announces-summer-2022-tour-dates/?share=linkedin) * [ Mastodon ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/aeon-station-announces-summer-2022-tour-dates/?share=mastodon) * [ Nextdoor ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/aeon-station-announces-summer-2022-tour-dates/?share=nextdoor) * [ Pinterest ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/aeon-station-announces-summer-2022-tour-dates/?share=pinterest) * [ Reddit ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/aeon-station-announces-summer-2022-tour-dates/?share=reddit) * [ Tumblr ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/aeon-station-announces-summer-2022-tour-dates/?share=tumblr) ### Like this: Like Loading… ### _Related_