With the launch of a stint of shows in the Northeastern US just a week away, Bob Weir's Ratdog [ tickets ] has outlined plans to bring its tour to other parts of the US this fall.

The newly announced dates include five October gigs in the Midwest and five November shows in the South. Details are in the itinerary below.

All dates currently on Ratdog's itinerary are headlining shows at theaters and clubs, with the exception of the group's planned Aug. 19 appearance at the Gathering of the Vibes music and camping festival in Mariaville, NY.

Weir formed Ratdog in 1995 with bassist Rob Wasserman, who is no longer involved with the group. The band unexpectedly became Weir's primary musical vehicle following the death of Grateful Dead co-founder Jerry Garcia in 1995.

Though Ratdog has always been a strong draw on the concert circuit, the group's only studio album is "Evening Moods," released by Arista Records in 2000.

Joining Weir in Ratdog's current lineup are drummer Jay Layne, keyboardist Jeff Chimenti, guitarist Mark Karan, saxophonist Kenny Brooks and bassist Robin Sylvester.