By Patrick Luce Jun 2, 2009, 16:11 GMT
Following a successful run with Coldplay, Pete Yorn has announced plans for a headlining U.S. tour to support his new album ‘Back and Fourth’ – which hits stores June 23rd from Columbia.
The tour is scheduled to kick off July 9th at the House of Blues in San Diego, and see Yorn backed by his new band - a well-credentialed group of musicians including guitarist Jonny Polonsky who also played on the album, Joey Kennedy on keys, Scott Seiver on drums, Mark Noseworthy and Zak Schaffer on guitar.
Yorn is expected give fans a preview of what to expect on the tour during a special album release show at the Roxy in LA on June 24. Tour highlights include multiple nights at LA’s Henry Fonda Theatre, NYC’s Webster Hall, and Chicago’s Park West. Pete Yorn is currently on the road with Coldplay, through June 4th. His first album in three years, 'Back and Fourth,' marks a bold new chapter for Yorn, who recorded in Omaha, NE, with producer Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley). Columbia's Co-Chairman Rick Rubin also helped guide the project. The result is Yorn’s most personal statement to date.
Tour dates include:
July 09 San Diego CA - House of BluesJuly 10 Anaheim, CA - House of BluesJuly 11 Tucson, AZ -Rialto TheatreJuly 13 Austin, TX -La Zona RosaJuly 14 Houston, TX - MeridianJuly 16 Nashville, TN - Cannery BallroomJuly 17 Atlanta, GA - CW Center StageJuly 20 Washington, DC - 930 ClubJuly 21 Baltimore, MD - Ram's HeadJuly 25 Philadelphia, PA - XPN Radio Show - Wiggins Waterfront ParkJuly 26 Boston, MA - House of BluesJuly 28 New York, NY - Webster HallJuly 29 New York, NY – Webster HallAugust 02 Pontiac, MI – Clutch CargosAugust 03 Chicago, IL - Park WestAugust 04 Chicago, IL - Park WestAugust 07 Kansas City, KS - Harrah's Voodoo LoungeAugust 08 Council Bluffs, IA - Whiskey Roadhouse at Horseshoe CasinoAugust 09 St. Louis, MO - PageantAugust 12 Minneapolis MN Fine Line Music CafeAugust 13 Minneapolis MN Fine Line Music CafeAugust 15 Denver, CO - Ogden TheatreAugust 16 Salt Lake City, UT - Murray TheaterAugust 21 Vancouver, BC - VenueAugust 22 Portland. OR - Roseland TheaterAugust 24 San Francisco, CA - The FillmoreAugust 27 Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda TheatreAugust 28 Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theatre
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