Finnish Viral Sensations Steve ‘n’ Seagulls Announce Inaugural U.S. Tour

Their videos have scored millions of views, making them viral sensations. Now, stateside fans will finally have a chance to see Steve ‘n’ Seagulls live. The Finnish group will pack up the banjos and acoustic instruments to head to the U.S. for the first time ever.

Steve ‘n’ Seagulls have made a name for themselves with folk and bluegrass covers of hard rock and heavy metal anthems. They released their debut album in May titled Farm Machine, which features covers done originally by artists such as Guns N’ Roses, Pantera and Led Zeppelin. Click here to order the effort.

Other videos from the album you can watch include AC/DC‘s “Thunderstruck,” Metallica‘s “Seek and Destroy” and Iron Maiden‘s “The Trooper.”

The Finnish country rockers will kick off their first U.S. tour in San Diego on Sept. 9 and wrap in New York City on Sept. 29. Tickets go on sale on July 1, check out all the tour dates below.

Steve ‘n’ Seagulls Tour Dates:       

9/8 - San Diego, Calif. – Soda Bar
9/9 - Los Angeles, Calif. - Club Bahia
9/10 - San Francisco, Calif. - Bottom of the Hill
9/16 - Houston, Texas - Warehouse Live
9/17 - Austin, Texas - Red 7
9/18 - San Antonio, Texas - Paper Tiger
9/19 - Dallas, Texas - Three Links
9/21- Denver, Colo. - Larimer Lounge
9/22 - Kansas City, Mo. - The Riot Room
9/23 - Chicago, Ill. - Township
9/24 - Nashville, Tenn. - The High Watt
9/26 - Washington, D.C. - DC9
9/28 - Philadelphia, Penn. - Milkboy
9/29 - New York, N.Y. - The Studio at Webster Hall

Watch Steve 'n' Seagulls Cover Iron Maiden's "Run To The Hills:"