Melissa Etheridge schedules a fresh batch of club shows

April 2, 2004 03:08 PM

LiveDaily Editor

Rocker Melissa Etheridge [ tickets ] has tacked several more dates onto the itinerary of the club tour that she launched more than a month ago.

Etheridge is now set to tour the U.S. through mid-May, after which she'll take a two-month break before embarking on a European tour, the itinerary for which is posted at her official website.

The jaunt features several multi-night stands in major cities. Tickets for all shows are on sale now, and members of Etheridge's fan club have access to special members-only ticket packages for many of the dates. Details are available at Etheridge's site.

Backing Etheridge during the outing are drummer Kenny Aronoff, bassist Mark Browne and guitarist Phillip Sayce.

In February, Etheridge released "Lucky," the follow-up to 2002's "Skin." The new album features lead-off single "Breathe," the video for which is streaming at her site.

A new Etheridge DVD--which will be filmed during her April 17 performance at New York's Roseland Ballroom--is expected to hit stores this fall.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

April 2004
3 - Miami, FL - The Mansion
4, 5 - Tampa, FL - Masquerade
7 - West Palm Beach, FL - Carefree Theatre
8, 9 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
16-18, 20 - New York, NY - Roseland Ballroom
21 - Portland, ME - Merrill Auditorium
23-25 - Boston, MA - Avalon
30 - Austin, TX - Stubb's BBQ

May 2004
1 - Austin, TX - Stubb's BBQ
2 - San Antonio, TX - Sunset Station
4 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
6-8 - Atlanta, GA - The Roxy
14 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
15, 16 - Houston, TX - Numbers Nightclub
19 - Oklahoma City, OK - Bricktown Events Center
20, 21 - Dallas, TX - Gypsy Ballroom