You heard Ted Leo was retiring, right? Well one person hasn’t: Ted Leo. Earlier this week he denied his impending departure after rumors began circulating. For anyone still skeptical, he’s got 24 more evenings to convince you this fall. Leo takes the Pharmacists across the country starting in September, hitting the West and South hard over two months with some fest gigs thrown in as well, including appearance at Coney Island’s free Siren Music Festival this Saturday.

Retirement or not, Leo is cryptically noting that a lot will change come 2011, so you won’t want to miss these shows. Ticket information can be found on his website.

Ted Leo & The Pharmacists 2010 Tour Dates:
07/17 – Brooklyn, NY @ Siren Music Festival
09/02 – La Jolla, CA @ UC San Diego
09/03 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
09/04 – Los Angeles, CA @ Fuck Yeah Fest
09/06 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
09/07 – Victoria, BC @ Legends Nightclub
09/08 – Seattle, WA @ Vera Project
09/09 – Portland, OR @ Lolas Room
09/23 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel Club
09/24 – Newport, KY @ Southgate House
09/25 – Urbana, IL @ Pygmalion Festival
09/26 – Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
09/28 – Lawrence, KS @ Jackpot Saloon
09/29 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
10/01 – Las Vegas, NV @ Matador at 21
10/04 – Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room
10/05 – Santa Fe, NM @ Corazon
10/06 – Norman, OK @ The Opolis
10/07 – Little Rock, AT @ Vinos
10/10 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
10/12 – Gainseville, FL @ Common Grounds
10/13 – Orlando, FL @ The Social
10/14 – St. Augustine, FL @ Café Eleven
10/15 – Greenville, SC @ The Handlebar
10/16 – Charlottesville, VA @ The Southern