With its third album, "Excuse For Travellers," currently drawing raves from indie rock circles and college radio, Britain's Mojave 3 plans to bring its gently crafted pop to North American shores in late September and early October.

Singer-guitarist Neil Halstead, guitarist Simon Rowe, bassist Rachel Goswell, keyboardist Alan Forrester, and drummer Ian McCutcheon formed Mojave 3 in 1995 from the remnants of shoegazer band Slowdive, which featured Halstead and Goswell.

After landing a subsequent deal with 4AD, Mojave 3 issued its critically acclaimed debut, "Ask Me Tomorrow," in 1996, followed by its second album, "Out Of Tune," in 1998.

Dates for Mojave 3's North American tour, including in-store appearances:

  • 9/27 - New York, NY @ Other Music (in store - 8 p.m.)
  • 9/28 - New York, NY @ Knitting Factory
  • 9/30 - Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
  • 10/2 - San Francisco, CA @ Amoeba Records (in store - 6 p.m.)
  • 10/2 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
  • 10/3 - Los Angeles, CA @ Arons Records (in store - 5 p.m.)
  • 10/3 - Los Angeles, CA @ Troubador