Porcupine Tree will embark on their only 2006 mid September till November. The format of the show this time around will be a little different, with half the show dedicated to material from the new live DVD "Arriving Somewhere....", but the other half being brand new, as yet unrecorded material, something that will allow these works in progress to evolve as the tour goes on.

In view of the fact that we live in the age of file sharing and download culture, the band are asking for consideration from all show attendees in *not* attempting to record the show in any way. While the band try to discourage taping of its shows, they do acknowledge that there are those fans who like to document and share PT live performances, and as such they have a fairly liberal policy with trading of recordings among the PT fan community, as long as no money is exchanged between parties. But in this case they hope that fans will understand their feeling that people should experience this new music for the first time in performance, and not in the form of unauthorised audience recordings. It's one thing to hear a substandard live recording of a piece already familiar, but quite another to hear something new for the first time in such poor circumstances, so if you are unable to get along to a show this time, please be patient and wait for the album versions!

Now the ugly part... as there are bound to be some fans who even after reading this will feel compelled to record the show, the band regret that there will be a greater effort made to stop illegal recording on this tour, and a zero tolerance policy as regards anyone found doing so. If anyone is discovered recording a show their recording media will be confiscated, and they will be escorted from the venue, missing the rest of the show with no refund forthcoming. The band therefore ask anyone that had planned to tape these shows to reconsider in deference to the band's feelings on this matter, and your own enjoyment of the show.

The band really do appreciate your understanding and cooperation on this. This is quite an exciting experiment for them and they look forward to seeing you on the tour!

Porcupine Tree



Tour Dates:
Sep 13 2006 CAMBRIDGE, UK: The Junction
Sep 15 2006 PARIS, France: Elysée Montmartre
Sep 16 2006 ANTWERP, Belgium: Hof Ter Lo
Sep 18 2006 ROMA, Italy: Teatro Tendastrisce
Sep 19 2006 MILANO, Italy: Rolling Stone
Sep 21 2006 PRATTELN, Switzerland: Z7
Sep 22 2006 MÜNCHEN, Germany: Muffathalle
Sep 23 2006 SAARBRÜCKEN, Germany: Garage
Sep 25 2006 HAMBURG, Germany: Große Freiheit 36
Sep 26 2006 ESSEN, Germany: Weststadthalle
Sep 27 2006 AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands: Paradiso
Sep 29 2006 LONDON, UK: Astoria
Sep 30 2006 MANCHESTER, UK: Manchester University, Oxford Road
Oct 01 2006 GLASGOW, UK: Carling Academy
Oct 05 2006 BOSTON, USA: Berklee Performance Center
Oct 06 2006 NEW YORK, USA: Nokia Theater
Oct 07 2006 PHILADELPHIA, USA: Keswick Theater
Oct 08 2006 FALLS CHURCH / WASHINGTON DC: State Theatre
Oct 11 2006 LOS ANGELES, USA: House of Blues
Oct 13 2006 SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Fillmore
Nov 27 2006 NAGOYA, Japan: Diamond Hall
Nov 28 2006 OSAKA, Japan: Zepp
Nov 29 2006 TOKYO, Japan: Hitomi Memorial Hall

Source:	porcupinetree.com
Band profile:	Porcupine Tree