Ben Kweller Announces U.S. Tour Dates

Ben Kweller has announced a U.S. tour in the fall to preview new material for his upcoming release, ‘Changing Horses’.

The tour kicks off September 25 in Dallas and wraps up in Austin on November 2, hitting several major cities along the way.

Performing at intimate venues throughout the tour, Kweller will give fans the ability to hear new music and purchase exclusive merchandise.

The tour dates are as follows:

• Dallas, TX, Pontiac Garage at House of Blues – September 25
• Houston, TX, Walters On Washington - 26
• Oklahoma City, OK, University of Oklahoma - 27
• Tucson, AZ, Club Congress - 30
• Pomona, CA, The Glass House – October 1
• West Hollywood, CA, Troubadour - 2
• San Francisco, CA, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Fest at Golden Gate Park - 4
• Eugene, OR, W.O.W Hall - 6
• Seattle, WA, Chop Suey - 7
• Denver, CO, Bluebird Theater - 10
• Omaha, NE, Slowdown - 11
• Minneapolis, MN, TBA - 13
• Chicago, IL, The Bottom Lounge - 14
• Boston, MA, Paradise Rock Club - 16
• New York, NY, Bowery Ballroom - 17
• Philadelphia, PA, Johnny Brenda's - 20
• Washington D.C, Rock and Roll Hotel - 21
• Nashville, TN, Mercy Lounge - 23
• Atlanta, GA, The Earl - 24
• Birmingham, AL, WorkPlay Theater - 25
• Orlando, FL, The Social - 27
• Ybor City, FL, Crowbar - 28
• Tallahassee, FL, Florida State University, Club Downunder - 29
• Austin, TX, Antone's – November 2

‘Changing Horses’ is set for release through ATO Records in January 2009.

(by Victoria Tsigonis)