Smith Westerns live at Amoeba SF February 14, 2011

Spend Valentine's Day with Smith Westerns! The Chicago garage-influenced rockers' sophomore release, Dye It Blonde (out January 18th on Fat Possum), signals a new sound and direction for the foursome. Produced by Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Beach House), Dye It Blonde promises a lusher, more diverse, and larger-budgeted affair.

When Cullen Omori, his little brother Cameron, and Max Kakacek formed Smith Westerns in 2007, they were still in high school. Since then, they have managed to tour both the United States and Europe while supporting the likes of MGMT, Florence and the Machine, Belle and Sebastian, Girls, and Passion Pit. Their lo-fi self-titled album, released in 2009, garnered critical acclaim for their youthful and glam rock tinged approach to pop music.

Also catch them February 13th at The Bottom of the Hill.

Official Website: http://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/performances/san-francisco/2011-february-14/smith-westerns/artist.html