The Mars Volta Announce Australian Dates

by Ryan Minic | Jun 3, 2011

The Mars Volta will head to Australia in late July/early August for a handful of dates. Dates follow:

Jul 29 Woodfordia, QLD @ Splendour in the Grass
Aug 03 Sydney, NSW @ Enmore Theatre
Aug 05 Adelaide, SA @ Thebarton Theatre
Aug 07 Melbourne, VIC @ Palace Theatre

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