New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Following his first ever headline tour,
Benjamin Booker has confirmed a run of North American dates this Spring, playing even larger venues. The tour will include a March 28th show at Chicago's Metro, and an April 3rd show at Brooklyn's
Music Hall of Williamsburg. Full dates below, all will go on sale Friday Nov 14th
The New York Times called Booker's live shows "raucous, unruly" and advised attendees to "accessorize with goggles." The
Boston Globe said, "sounding like Robert Johnson fronting the Stooges, Booker conjures a mix of punk, blues, and soul that will part your hair."
Watch Booker perform album standout "
Happy Homes" on
Jools Holland (feat. Jools on organ):
Booker's self-titled debut LP, out now on ATO, has been dubbed "contender for rock record of the year" (SPIN). He landed a spot on tour with Jack White, and performances on Letterman, Conan, and Jools Holland, among other highlights.
Here's "Have You Seen My Son?" on Conan
TOUR DATES:
03/26 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
03/27 - Turner Hall - Milwaukee, WI
03/28 - Metro - Chicago, IL
03/30 - Magic Stick - Detroit, MI
03/31 - Lee's Place - Toronto, ON
04/01 -
Corona Theatre - Montreal, QC
04/03 -
Music Hall of Williamsburg - New York, NY