September 13th, 2008 Beat Union W/ The Loved Ones Sep. 14th at the Knitting Factory, New York

British rockers BEAT UNION's current single is titled "Can't Stop The Radio." The band also can't stop touring despite a curveball thrown their way this last weekend in Canada. While en route to launch their North American tour, the band was stranded in Edmonton after their van and trailer were stolen there. Both were recovered--albeit in bad shape--after a police chase early yesterday; click to see full story in the Edmonton SUN: http://edmontonsun.com/.

After subsequently being forced to cancel a handful of local dates, BEAT UNION are pleased to announce they'll start back up with Bedouin Soundclash this Friday, September 5 in Sudbury, Ontario. Also on tap: BEAT UNION will perform a one-off New York show with The Loved Ones September 14 at the Knitting Factory before joining Flogging Molly on their U.S. trek September 15 in Sayreville at the Starland Ballroom. Next up, the four-piece will team-up with Horrorpops for an October U.S. run before heading back overseas for a UK tour with Less Than Jake.

After wrapping up a summer-long run on the Vans Warped Tour, BEAT UNION are continuing to receive acclaim for their debut album DISCONNECTED (Science). Outburn magazine hailed the album for the way it "combines youthful energy with an attentiveness to songcraft that is inspiring" (July, 2008). Elsewhere, writer George Paul noted in the I.E. Weekly that "...Disconnected, produced by Goldfinger's John Feldmann, bears traces of late '70s-era Jam, Clash, Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Squeeze and The Police. The sharp album is one of the best debuts of '08 thus far" (6/18/08). Likewise, Jim Ruland claimed in the San Diego City Beat, "Beat Union may be the best thing out of Birmingham since Black Sabbath, coming off like The Clash while still earning comparisons to Elvis Costello" (August 12, 2008).

In video news, BEAT UNION are now streaming the video for their new single "Can't Stop the Radio." To view the clip directed by Nate Weaver, click here: www.youtube.com/beatunion.

• 09/13 - Cambridge, MA - The Middle East Upstairs
• 09/14 - New York, NY - The Knitting Factory
• 09/15 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
• 09/16 - Philadelphia, PA - The Electric Factory
• 09/17 - Baltimore, MD - The Talking Head Club
• 09/18 - Virginia Beach, VA - The Norva
• 09/19 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
• 09/20 - Columbia, SC - Headliners
• 09/21 - Charlotte, NC - Amos Southend
• 09/23 - Baton Rouge, LA - Varsity Theatre
• 09/24 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
• 09/25 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theatre
• 09/26 - San Antonio, TX - The Warhol
• 09/28 - Alpine, CA Viejas - Concerts In The Park
• 09/29 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
• 10/01 - Hollywood, CA - Knitting Factory
• 10/02 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill
• 10/03 - Reno, NV - Club Underground
• 10/04 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
• 10/05 - Denver, CO - The Marquis Theatre
• 10/10 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
• 10/11 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theatre
• 10/12 - Pullman, WA - Compton Union Building Ballroom
• 10/13 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall Ballroom
• 10/14 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
• 10/18 - Allston, MA - Harpers Ferry
• 10/19 - New York, NY - Blender Theater at Gramercy
• 10/20 - Philadelphia, PA - JC Dobbs
• 10/21 - Baltimore, MD - Otto Bar
• 10/23 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
• 10/24 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
• 10/25 - Houston, TX - The Meridian
• 10/26 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
• 10/27 - Austin, TX - Emo's
• 10/28 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
• 10/29 - Albuquerque, NM - The Launchpad
• 10/30 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee
• 10/31 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
• 11/01 - Los Angeles, CA - The Avalon
• 11/02 - Norwich UEA
• 11/03 - Northhampton Roadmender
• 11/04 - Swansea Brangwyn Hall
• 11/05 - Exeter Great Hall
• 11/06 - Bristol Academy
• 11/08 - Nottingham Rock City
• 11/09 - Birmingham Academy
• 11/10 - Southhampton Guildhall
• 11/11 - Oxford Academy
• 11/12 - London Astoria
• 11/15 - Leeds Academy
• 11/16 - Manchester Academy
• 11/17 - Newcastle Northumbria University
• 11/18 - Aberdeen Moshulu
• 11/19 - Glasgow ABC