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Summer club tour ahead for Kings of Leon

Published May 16, 2005 03:41 PM

By Rob Evans / LiveDaily Editor

Young Southern rockers Kings of Leon [ tickets ], currently supporting U2 on a string of North American dates, are mapping plans to embark on a summer headlining tour.

More than a month of club dates are so far scheduled, beginning in mid-July. Details are below.

The quartet--brothers Caleb Followill (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Nathan Followill (drums) and Jared Followill (bass), and first cousin Matthew Followill (lead guitar)--continues to back its sophomore album, "Aha Shake Heartbreak." The group recorded the set live in the studio--no overdubs--with producer Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Ben Kweller), who also turned the knobs on King's of Leon's 2003 debut, "Youth and Young Manhood."

Thanks to their raw, blues-influenced sound and an interesting back-story--the Followills were raised on the road by their father, a struggling evangelist minister--Kings of Leon [ tickets ] have emerged as darlings of the music press and critical favorites.

The band has proven especially popular in Great Britain, where their debut album is certified platinum.

[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.]

May 2005
18 - East Rutherford, NJ - Continental Airlines Arena (w/ U2)
20 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata
21 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden (w/ U2)
22 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center (w/ U2)
24, 26, 28 - Boston, MA - Fleet Center (w/ U2)

June 2005
11 - Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo

July 2005
15 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
16 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre
17 - Eugene, OR - McDonald Theatre
19, 20 - San Francisco, CA - Fillmore
22 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern LG
24 - San Diego, CA - 4th & B
26 - Denver, CO - Paramount Theatre
28 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
29 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom
30 - Chicago, IL - Congress

August 2005
2 - Pontiac, MI - Clutch Cargo's
3 - Toronto, Ontario - Kool Haus
5 - Boston, MA - Avalon
6 - Philadelphia. PA - Electric Factory
8 - New York, NY - Roseland Ballroom
11 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
12 - Norfolk, VA - Norva
13 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
15 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
16 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
18 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
19 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
20 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Autitorium