Less than a week after his new solo album hits stores on Oct. 3, former Phish guitarist/vocalist Trey Anastasio [ tickets ] will take to the road to back the set.

Anastasio's outing opens Oct. 8 with the first night of a two-night stand in New York City, and shows in 10 additional cities will follow, including multi-night stands in Chicago, Las Vegas and Boulder, CO. The Las Vegas shows--one with Phil Lesh and one with Robert Randolph & The Family Band--are part of the "Vegoose at Night" series.

"Bar 17" is Anastasio's follow-up to his 2005 solo release, "Shine," which was issued by Columbia Records.

The new album, to be released by Anastasio's new Rubber Jungle label, was recorded over the last three years in various locations, including Anastasio's Barn recording studio in Vermont and co-producer Bryce Googin's Trout Studios in New York City.

Among the musicians who contributed to the album were former Phish members Mike Gordon and Jon Fishman, as well as John Medeski, the Benevento/Russo Duo, Carmen Keegan (I-Nine) and Joan Wasser (The Dambuilders).

Fans who pre-order "Bar 17" through Anastasio's website will also receive a bonus mini-album titled "18 Steps," which includes additional material recorded during the "Bar 17" sessions.