Local Duo Tinkerbelles Will Try To Play 40 Sets In Ten Days Across Seven States

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Next month, local postpunk duo Tinkerbelles are setting out on a tour that comes with an ambitious goal: to earn a spot in The Guinness Book of World Records as the band who’s played the most shows on the shortest tour. On Friday, June 19, the band plays three shows in Chicago and one in Evanston before heading out for nine more days jam-packed with nonstop shows—they’re aiming for a final count of 40 full sets played across seven states. While other bands have pulled off similar feats—a few years ago the Flaming Lips beat Jay-Z’s record of the most shows played in 24 hours, and sludge-metal icons the Melvins once set out to play all 50 states in 50 days—this will be the first time this specific world record will be attempted.

Sunday 6/21B-24’s Espresso Bar – Ypsilanti, MIRoger’s Party – Cleveland, OHBuzzbin Music Shop – Canton, OHSadie Rene’s – Canton, OH

Friday 6/26Daytrotter – Rock Island, ILRagged Records – Davenport, IAPhillips Park Skatepark – Aurora, ILThe Drunken Donut – Joliet, IL