When people use the words “dance” and “trip” in the same sentence, it’s usually to describe my clumsy, ill-advised attempts to bust a move at Booty Basement. But thankfully, there’s now a much more exciting — and less embarrassing — reason to use those words together.

On May 21, Yeasayer will bring their dancey, trippy stylings to the Belly Up. The Brooklyn six-piece is still flying high after the release of its stunning sophomore album, Odd Blood, which earned the band a place of honor on Owl and Bear’s Best of 2010 list.

Odd Blood was a huge coup for Yeasayer, delivering on the promise only hinted at on their debut, All Hour Cymbals. Propelled by the fantastic single “Ambling Alp,” Odd Blood cranked up the weirdness but grounded it with some incredible production and unforgettable melodies. If their set at the Belly Up sounds even half as good as that album does, you won’t want to miss it.

Yeasayer’s presence would be reason enough for people to drag their butts up to Solana Beach, but to sweeten the pot they’re bringing the whippersnappers of Smith Westerns with them.

The Chicago three-piece just released a game-changing sophomore album of their own, Dye It Blonde. The epic, guitar-heavy record would be an achievement for any band, but factor in how everyone in Smith Westerns is between the ages of 19 and 20 and you’ve got a recipe for some pretty potent jealousy. Those curious as to how those kids caught so much lightning in their bottle can watch “Die With Your Chin Up,” a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album, which we’ve conveniently embedded below.

Tickets for the Belly Up show are already sold out, so if you were lucky enough to snatch some up in time, you should be plenty excited. The less fortunate can spend May 21 consoling themselves by listening to Odd Blood and Dye It Blonde, which is still a pretty great way to spend an evening.

Yeasayer tour dates
May 21 Solana Beach CA – Belly Up Tavern*
May 22 Pomona CA – The Glass House*
May 23 Los Angeles CA – The Music Box*
May 24 Los Angeles CA – The Music Box*
May 25 San Francisco CA – The Fillmore*
May 26 San Francisco CA – The Fillmore*
May 27 Portland OR – Wonder Ballroom*
May 28 Vancouver BC – Commodore Ballroom*
May 29 Seattle WA – Sasquatch Festival
May 31 Aspen CO – Belly Up Aspen*
Jun 01 Denver CO – Ogden Theatre*
Jun 02 Lawrence KS – The Granada Theatre*
Jun 03 Columbia MO – The Blue Note*
Jun 05 Houston TX – Free Press Summer Fest
Jun 06 Detroit MI – Majestic Theatre*
Jun 07 Toronto ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre*
Jun 08 Montreal PQ – Club Soda*
Jun 09 Boston MA – Royale Nightclub*
Jun 16 Washington DC – 930 Club*
Jun 17 Philadelphia PA – Trocadero*
Jun 18 New York NY – Terminal 5*
*With Smith Westerns, Hush Hush