M. Ward and his uber-talented troupe of musicians will perform additional North American tour dates and have released a new animated video for current single “Rave On”, his stunning take on the Buddy Holly classic.

The video is now available for your viewing pleasure, and you can download a free MP3 of “Rave On”, too!

M. Ward’s new album, Hold Time, is available on CD, LP and digital download in the Merge store.

Upcoming tour dates in full:
April 17 Indio, CA @ Coachella
April 18 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
April 19 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
April 20 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
April 22 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
April 23 Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
April 24 Milwaukee, WIK @ Pabst Theater
April 25 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
April 26 Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
April 27 Toronto, ON @ The Phoenix Theatre
April 28 Montreal, QC @ Le National
May 16 Oakland, CA @ Fox Theatre
May 18 Visalia, CA @ Fox Theatre
May 22 Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theater
May 23 George, WA @ Sasquatch Music Festival
July 23 Salt Lake City, UT @ Twilight Concert Series*
July 27 Athens, GA @40 Watt
July 28 Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom
July 30 Washington, DC @ 930 Club
August 1 New York, NY @ Summerstage*