New Jersey-born songstress Nicole Atkins decided to forgo any negativity by cutting ties with former label Columbia Records, instead putting out music on her own terms. Atkins decided to pair up with super hot independent outfit Razor & Tie for her second album, Mondo Amore, featuring current backing band The Black Sea. In support of the upcoming release, Atkins has planned a North American tour scheduled to kick off on February 9th in New York City. Joining Ms. Atkins & Co. on the trek will be husband & wife indie folk rock duo Cotton Jones.

Mondo Amore is scheduled to hit the streets on January 25th via Razor & Tie. While you’re waiting for the album to drop, head on over to Ms. Atkins’ website and get your hands on a free download of the single “Vultures”. Dates and venues for the upcoming tour can be found below. Tickets are available for some shows at Ticketmaster.

Nicole Atkins 2011 Tour Dates:
02/09 – New York, NY @ The Bowery Ballroom
02/11 – Vancouver, BC @ Media Club
02/12 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
02/13 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
02/15 – San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord
02/16 – West Hollywood, CA @ Troubadour
02/18 – La Jolla, CA @ The Loft at UCSD
02/23 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
02/25 – Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa
02/26 -  Toronto, ON @ The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern
02/27 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
03/01 – St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club
03/02 – Madison, WI @ The Frequency
03/04 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
03/05 – St. Louis, MO @ The Firebird
03/07 – Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge
03/09 – Washington, DC @ The Rock and Roll Hotel
03/10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s