R.RING , a duo featuring Kelley Deal (The Breeders) and Mike Montgomery (Ampline), will head out for a string of shows next month with Black Swans (Misra Records). The “unbridled spirit” tour will take them through the hills and valleys of the bluegrass state, with stops in Lexington, Somerset, Murray and Louisville. For more info or media requests, e-mail headphonecontrol@yahoo.com.

The Fervor
R. Ring
The Black Swans
Sunday, Dec. 4
@ Zanzabar
2100 S. Preston St.
Louisville, Ky.
635-ZBAR
Cost and time TBA