The Specials grace the cover of NME, announce Los Angeles date

It's pretty crazy (and F'in great) to see a band like The Specials take the cover of a magazine in 2010.

The guys (minus Jerry, who sadly declined participation in the reformation of the band) will play a pre-Coachella gig at Club Nokia here in Los Angeles on April 15th. 

We're surprised to see a pre-Coachella show happening outside of the allowed Glass House performances.  Hmmm...

A few other North American dates are popping up here and there as well:

April 19 Toronto, The Sound Academy (on sale 2/4)

April 21 NYC, Terminal 5 - (AMEX pre-sale now)

Also, don't forget to set the DVR as The Specials will perform live on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on April 13th.