"Mirror on the wall, who's the hot band in the hall?" sings Jim Mathus on Squirrel Nut Zippers sophomore album, Hot. I do believe he's referencing his own band, and rightfully so. He formed Squirrel Nut Zippers back in 1993, and throughout the 90s they played a strong role in the Swing Revival Movement. Thus, to state the obvious, their music is typical of a standard swing-jazz band. Plus, Andrew Bird played with them occasionally back in the day (which is why I originally checked them out, so maybe it will spike your interest). The band took an indefinite hiatus in 2001, but they reunited -- albeit without two key members who have permanently left the band -- in early 2007, playing four dates. They're also playing a few shows this summer. All tour dates below.06-21 Richmond, VA - Toad's Place
06-22 Greensboro, NC - N Club
06-23 Durham, NC - American Tobacco Amphitheatre
06-24 Knoxville, TN - Bijou
07-05 San Francisco, CA - Independent
07-06 Santa Cruz, CA - Catalyst Club
07-07 Irvine, CA - Oak Canyon Ranch
07-08 Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
07-13 Ferndale, MI - Magic Bag
07-14 Nelsonville, OH - Nelsonville Art & Music Festival
07-15 Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
07-18 Louisville, KY - Jim Porter's Good Time Emporium
07-19 Chicago, IL - House Of Blues GET TICKETS HERE
07-20 Des Moines, IA - Hoyt Sherman Theatre
07-21 Apple Valley, MN - Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater
07-22 Milwaukee, WI - Shank Hall
07-27 Calgary, AB - Calgary Folk Music Festival
08-21 Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live
08-23 Narragansett, RI - The Towers
08-24 New York, NY - Highline Ballroom
10-26 Greensboro, NC - Guilford College
Squirrel Nut Zippers - Got My Own Thing Now (from Hot)
Squirrel Nut Zippers - Put A Lid On It (from Hot)
Yes, thanks! I think they still sound great.