Starting today, Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew hit the road for a short East Coast mini-tour, making stops in Boston, D.C., and NYC as the opening act for Gypsy rockers Balkan Beat Box, who weave together pop, rock, ragga, hip-hop, electronic, Arab & Bulgarian singers, Greek guitars and more. As we've mentioned before, Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew, hailing straight from Sierra Leone, have been killing it with their African influenced hip-hop meets reggae meets pop sound. Their album is set for a July/August release this summer, and they recently added a special guest feature from Nneka to the record. For more about Bajah + DEC check out this piece in The Boston Globe, or the New York Times bit after they tore the house down at Carnegie Hall. Then, follow Bajah on twitter at @planetbajah and find them here on facebook. ?uestlove had this to say about Bajah when he announced the 3rd Annual Roots Picnic: "if you've been to any of The Roots jam sessions you know that is one performance not to be missed, they shut down Carnegie Hall - they shut down every performance!" Balkan Beat Box will continue their tour, after these 3 dates, over on the West Coast. Check after the jump for their continued tour dates.

Thurs. 3/11/10 @ Paradise Rock Club in Boston, CLICK HERE for tix
Fri. 3/12/10 @ 930 Club in Washington, D.C., CLICK HERE for tix
Sat. 3/13/10 @ Webster Hall in NYC, CLICK HERE for tix


Balkan Beat Box Tour Dates

March 15 - San Francisco - The Fillmore (w/ Kid Beyond)
March 16 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theatre (w/ March Fourth)
March 17 - Seattle, WA - Showbox at the Market (w/ The Bad Things)
March 18 - Vancouver, BC - The Venue -part of the Chutzpah! festival
March 19 - SXSW showcase at The Spill (12am set time)
March 20 - SXSW showcase at The Palm Door (1am set time)