Bloc Party have unveiled their first set of tour dates for 2009, which will begin with two shows in Glasgow.

The band's short tour, which begins on January 29th, will also include two nights in Manchester, Wolverhampton and a single show at London's Olympia on April 11th.

The jaunt will support Bloc Party's new album 'Intimacy', which will be available as a physical release on October 27th.

Bloc Party's tour dates are:

• Glasgow, Academy - January 25/26
• Manchester, Apollo -28,/29
• Wolverhampton, Civic Hall - 31/February 1
• London, Olympia - April 11

(by Jason Gregory)