Jon Fishman to Tour with Touchpants - The elusive, and recently reclusive, Jon Fishman will emerge from semi-retirement this fall. In addition to his previously announced appearances with the Everyone Orchestra, the drummer will perform a pair of shows with the Vermont-based comedy/rock troupe Touchpants. Fishman will appear with Touchpants on October 13 at Bostons Harper's Ferry and October 14 at New Yorks Knitting Factory. The drummers longtime comrade J. Willis Pratt is also on the bill for both club performances. [Relix News]

Kimock and Fishman Confirm Everyone Orchestra Dates - The Everyone Orchestra has confirmed the lineup for its upcoming summer tour. While Matt Butler's ensemble traditionally rotates each performance, the Everyone Orchestra will stick with a single lineup for its next round of appearances. In addition to Butler, this incarnation of the Everyone Orchestra will feature Steve Kimock , Chris Haugen (Axis Brothers), Jamie Janover (Zilla), Samantha Stollenwerck and Mojow and the Vibration Army, among others. The Everyone Orchestra's schedule currently includes dates at San Francisco's the Independent (7/13), Santa Cruz's Catalyst (7/14) , San Francisco's NextArts Festival (7/15). and Petaluma, CA's Mystic Theater (7/16). After appearances at 10,000 Lakes and the Gathering of the Vibes, the Everyone Orchestra will also play a series of east coast club dates. While the group is still nailing out its lineup and schedule, Jon Fishman has confirmed that he will perform with the group at Essex, VT's The Legend of Don Dicisco on September 30. [Relix News]