After a seven-year break, the Breeders debuted new material and a new lineup during a few club dates this summer, and the band -- now Kelley and Kim Deal, Richard Presley and Mondo Lopez -- is planning to embark on a club tour. The dates begin in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on January 28th and wrap up on February 28th in Anaheim, California.

The Breeders have been at work on a follow-up to 1993's Last Splash at producer, Steve Albini's E.A.R. Studios in Chicago. The record is expected out in February on Elektra Records.

Breeders tour dates:

1/28: Albuquerque, Launchpad
1/30: Austin, Emo's
1/31: Dallas, Trees
2/1: Houston, Engine Room
2/2: New Orleans, Shim Sham Club
2/4: Atlanta, Echo Lounge
2/6: Carrboro, NC, Cat's Cradle
2/7: Baltimore, Ottobar
2/8: Philadelphia, North Star
2/9: New York, Bowery Ballroom
2/11: New York, Bowery Ballroom
2/12: Cambridge, MA, Middle East Club
2/14: Columbus, OH, Little Brother's
2/15: Cleveland, Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
2/16: Detroit, Magic Stick
2/18: Chicago, The Abbey Pub
2/20: Minneapolis, MN, 400 Bar
2/22: Denver, Bluebird Theater
2/23: Fort Collins, CO, Starlight
2/27: San Diego, Casbah
2/28: Anaheim, CA, House of Blues

CHRISTINA SARACENO
(December 17, 2001)