With their follow-up record to 1998's Stunt due Sept. 12 and the first single "Pinch Me" already released to radio, the Barenaked Ladies have launched an assault on one-hit-wonder status. The band will kick off the first leg of a twenty-six-city tour in support of Maroon with an appearance at Farm Aid 2000 on Sept. 17. The tour is expected to continue into 2001. The Ladies also have a few TV appearances lined up. They play Late Night With Conan O'Brien Sept. 12 and The Tonight Show With Jay Leno Oct. 6. If you want to hear a preview of Maroon the tracks "Falling For" and "Pinch Me" are available on www.barenakedladies.com.

Barenaked Ladies upcoming tour dates:

9/17: Bristow, VA, Nissan Pavilion
9/22: Clarkston, MI, Pine Knob Music Theater
9/24: Chicago, IL, UIC Pavilion
9/26: Grand Rapids, MI., Van Andel Arena
9/27: Cleveland, OH, Gund Arena
9/28: Cincinnati, OH, Firstar Center
9/30: St. Paul, MN, Exel Energy Center
10/1: Kansas City, MO, Kansas City Auditorium Arena
10/3: Spring, TX, C.W. Mitchell Pavilion
10/4: Dallas, TX, Smirnoff Music Center
10/5: Austin, TX, Frank Erwin Center
10/10: Inglewood, CA, Great Western Forum
10/11: Mountain View, CA, Amphitheater
10/13: Portland, OR, Rose Garden Arena
10/14: Seattle, WA, KeyArena at Seattle Center
10/16: West Valley, UT, E Center
10/17: Denver, CO, Pepsi Center
10/20: St. Louis, MO, Kiel Center
10/21: Columbus, OH, Nationwide Arena
10/22: Nashville, TN, Gaylord Entertainment Center
10/23: Atlanta, GA, Philips Arena
10/25: West Palm Beach, FL, Mars Music Amphitheater
10/26: Orlando, FL, Hard Rock Live
10/27: Chapel Hill, NC, Dean E. Smith Center
10/28: Philadelphia, PA, First Union Center

CHRISTINA SARACENO
(August 17, 2000)