Conor Oberst to release second Merge album in May

Conor Oberst just released his first solo album for Merge Records in August but he's ready to release a new one. His second album with The Mystic Valley Band, which includes Taylor Hollingsworth, Jason Bosell, Nike Freitas, Macey Taylor and Nathaniel Walcott, was recorded in Texas in November and December last year. The album titled Outer South will feature 16 tracks and will out on May 5. That's an impressive 9-month turnaround.

The album will feature the song "Nikorette" which the band played on Late Night with Conan O'Brien last year and was a regular inclusion in their live sets. Check out the Conan performance below the tour dates.

The band have a few west coast dates lined up for April including an appearance at the Coachella Festival. The band are also slated to play the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado in June. That's an interesting booking. We're hoping the band make their way to the Triangle for the XX Merge Festival in July. The band put on a great show at the Cradle last year. Check out that review here.

Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band dates:
04.09.09 - Omaha, NE - Slowdown
04.10.09 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
04.11.09 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up
04.12.90 - El Paso, TX - Barnett Harley Davidson (Hands of Love & Hope Benefit)
04.13.09 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
04.14.09 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
04.15.09 - Pomona, CA - Glass House
04.17.09 - Indio, CA - Coachella Music & Arts Festival
06.18.09 - Telluride, CO - Telluride Bluegrass Festival