Two of Britain’s most acclaimed acts of 2009 will soon be teaming up for a North American invasion of sorts. On November 17th, the Friendly Fires (in support of their Mercury Prize shortlisted self-titled debut) and The xx (in support of their 4.5/5 self-titled debut) will embark on a three-week, co-headlining North American tour.

Ahead of the dates, The xx will appear at this year’s CMJ Music Marathon as well as solo dates in New York, Philadelphia, Washington, and Chapel Hill.

Find tickets to all of the above via Ticketmaster.com.

Friendly Fires & The xx 2009 Tour Dates:
11/11 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom *
11/13 – Philadelphia, PA @ Pure *
11/15 – Washington, DC @ DC9 *
11/16 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 *
11/17 – Atlanta, GA @ 529 *
11/19 – Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
11/20 – San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
11/21 – Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theatre
11/23 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
11/24 – Sacramento, CA @ CSUS Union Ballroom
11/25 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
11/26 – Vancouver, BC @ Richard’s on Richards
11/27 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos
11/30 – Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
12/01 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
12/02 – Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
12/03 – Montreal, QC @ Le National
12/04 – Boston, MA @ Paradise
12/05 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall

* = The xx only