Cruel Hand West Coast Run Announced

by Ryan Minic | Mar 10, 2011

Cruel Hand will head out on a West Coast stint in late May/early June. Dates follow:

May 27 Seattle, WA Rainfest @ Neumo’s

w/ The Carrier, & Carpathian
May 31 San Francisco, CA @ Sub Mission
Jun 01 Santa Cruz, CA @ 105 Pioneer
Jun 02 Fresno, CA @ Bel Tower
Jun 03 Canoga Park, CA @ Cobalt Cafe

w/ Rotting Out
Jun 04 Pomona, CA @ Aladdins Jr
Jun 05 Carpenteria, CA @ TBA

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