Billy Bragg preps North American tour

By Alex Young on August 25th, 2008

For nearly 25 years now, Billy Bragg has been one of music’s most acclaimed and influential singer/songwriters. In addition to producing twelve studio albums, including the recently released Mr Love & Justice, the English native has brought his politically charged lyrics to has inspired collaborations (R.E.M., Wilco, Kate Nash), covers (Lar’s Frederiksen’s “To Have and Have Not”), and fans, allowing Bragg to to remain one of the celebrated musicians today.

After a short stint earlier this year, which included a stop at SXSW, Bragg will look to once again bring his inspiring words and sounds to the U.S. in October for a full-fledged tour.

Billy Bragg 2008 Tour Dates:
09/25 - Paris, France @ La Maroquinerie
09/26 - Antwerp, Belgium @ Arenburg Schouwburg
09/28 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Batschkapp Festival
09/29 - Cologne, Germany @ E-Werk
10/03 - Bochum, Germany @ Century of Song Festival
10/05 - Bochum, Germany @ Century of Song Festival
10/17 - State College, PA @ The State Theatre
10/18 - Ithaca, NY @ State Theatre
10/19 - Long Branch, NJ @ Monmouth University
10/21 - Boston, MA @ Sommerville Theatre
10/22 - Boston, MA @ Sommerville Theatre
10/23 - Lebanon, PA @ Lebanon Opera House
10/24 - Philadelphia, PA @ Keswick Theatre
10/27 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
10/28 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head
10/29 - Charlottesville, VA @ Paramount Theater
10/30 - Norfolk, VA @ Attucks Theater
11/01 - Durham, NC @ Duke University
11/02 - Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
11/19 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
11/20 - Leeds, UK @ Academy
11/21 - Northampton, UK @ Royal & Derngate
11/22 - Treorchy, UK @ Parc and Dare Hall
11/24 - Exter, UK @ Great Hall
11/25 - Manchester, UK @ Bridgewater Hall
11/26 - Ipswich, UK @ Corn Exchange
11/28 - St. Albans, UK @ Arena
11/29 - Hastings, UK @ White Rock Theatre
11/30 - Southampton, UK @ Guildhall
12/03 - Belfast, No. Ireland @ Empire Music Hall
12/04 - Dublin, Ireland @ Vicar Street
12/05 - London, UK @ Shepherds Bush Empire