Surfer Blood have announced details of a UK and Ireland tour, which is due to take place next March.

The US band will play seven dates, starting in Manchester on March 2 and concluding in London on March 9.

Surfer Blood released their debut album 'Astro Coast' earlier this year to critical acclaim.

Tickets are on sale now.

Surfer Blood's 2011 UK and Ireland dates are:

• Manchester, Academy 3 – March 2
• Birmingham, Academy 3 – 3
• Dublin, Academy – 4
• Glasgow, King Tuts – 5
• Newcastle, Academy 2 – 6
• Brighton, Digital – 8
• London, Scala – 9

(by Jason Gregory)