The xx to auction stage props for Amnesty International
London electronic rockers the xx will be auctioning two large, black lightboxes emblazoned with a large "X" during the first 10 days of their North American tour, which begins Sept. 22.
The group, recent winners of the Mercury Prize in England, is auctioning the stage props to raise money for Amnesty International.
Bidding begins Sept. 22 on eBay and will end Oct. 1. The lightboxes have been used on several tours, and will be onstage with the band until the tour ends Oct. 9 in Austin, TX.
The band says this is a their final tour until they release a second album.
22 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium
23 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
25 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
28 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre
29 - Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall
October 2010
1 - Montreal, Quebec - Place Des Arts Maissoneuve
2 - New York, NY - United Palace
3 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre
4 - Philadelphia, PA - Merriam Theater
5 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
6 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
8 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
9 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits, Zilker Park
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