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Hang on, Sioban: It looks like the Walkmen’s reunion tour is expanding. After announcing a run of NYC shows — their first gigs in a decade — the indie rock veterans announced an appearance at Atlanta’s Shaky Knees festival. Now they’ve added to their itinerary with two shows each in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Wa...