I can't say enough about how much I love Elliott Brood. (Well, I have, actually. More than once.) These Canadian-based singer-songwriters fill every performance with both grit and grace, overflow their rock base with alt.americana overtones, and put out more energy in one night than most bands put out in a month. They're one of the hardest working bands I know -- and, they're nice. Really, really nice. So if you want to come out and get your gritty-nice-americana-Canadian love on, you can do it for nine bucks at the Tractor. Tonight! More tour dates below.

(PS: Mississippi Studios is going to be a great venue to catch these guys at, PDX readers!)

October 9, 2009 - The Tractor Tavern, Seattle, WA

October 10, 2009 - Mississippi Studios, Portland, OR

October 12, 2009 - Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco, CA

October 13, 2009 - Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles, CA

October 14, 2009 - The Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ

October 16, 2009 - Emo's, Austin, TX

October 17, 2009 - Hailey's, Denton, TX

October 18, 2009 - Maxine's, Hot Springs, AK

October 20, 2009 - Schuba's, Chicago, IL

October 21, 2009 - Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland, OH

October 23,24,25, 2009 - TBA for CMJ Music Festival, New York, NY

See you at the show!