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The Strokes' guitarist Albert Hammond Jr has spoken out about what to expect about the bands' upcoming comeback shows - revealing that he is looking forward to the intimate theatre gig more than their massive festival appearance at The Governor's Ball.
The NYC indie icons were previously announced for a massive homecoming festival show at the Governor's Ball alongside Jack White, Vampire Weekend and more on 7 June. Now, they've revealed that they'll be warming up with an intimate gig at the 1,800-capacity Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on 31 May.
"I'm looking forward to a smaller show more than a festival show," Albert Hammond Jr told Gigwise. "To me, festival shows are like a very rich dessert before the meal, but it's going to be awesome.
"I think it was just that Julian was trying to figure out his solo thing and I don't know when he's doing it, but we got this offer and we all agreed on it - but more importantly he agreed on it. He's the leader of the band, and we usually say yes to playing shows. I imagine that'll start something, it always does but it's just too soon. He's swamped with his solo stuff and I can't even begin to stress him out with like 'what are doing?' I know he's singing a song that we recorded and he's in the studio trying to do something, so we'll see."
- Read our full interview with Albert Hammond Jr here
Watch Albert Hammond Jr's video for 'Strange Tidings' below
The Strokes will play at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, on Sunday 31 May. Tickets go on sale at 9am local time on Friday 16 May. For more information visit Gigwise tickets.
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