Lyle Lovett plots 'Large' summer trek

April 23, 2008 07:04 AM
By Kym Kilgore
LiveDaily Contributor
Lyle Lovett [ tickets ] has mapped out an extensive summer tour that will see him headlining venues across the US from late June through mid-August.

Before he hits the road, the Texas troubadour will play a set of Austin shows May 5-6 with Guy Clark, Joe Ely and John Hiatt. Lovett's solo run, which kicks off June 24 in Westbury, NY, will visit US cities from coast to coast, as well as Vancouver, and stop for two nights in Milwaukee; Woodinville, WA; Saratoga, CA; and Fort Worth, TX. Following his eight-week solo trek, the singer/songwriter will hook up with Hiatt once again for a string of acoustic performances in September and October. Details are listed below.

Lovett's 13th album, "It's Not Big It's Large," surfaced last August and reached No. 18 on The Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the Top Country Albums chart. The 12-track set features Lovett's signature Large Band and covers everything from country to blues, to folk, jazz and gospel. A deluxe version of the album including a DVD with studio footage is also available. A few song samples are streaming at the Grammy-winning singer's MySpace page.

"Its Not Big It's Large" follows Lovett's Lost Highway Records debut, "My Baby Don't Tolerate," which surfaced in 2003. That set marked his first collection of original material since 1996's "Road to Ensenada."

Lovett is also returning to the big screen this year, staring alongside Harry Dean Stanton, Justin Timberlake and Jeff Bridges in the comedy/drama "The Open Road," which is currently in production, according to The Internet Movie Database.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
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May 2008
5-6 - Austin, TX - Paramount Theatre*

June 2008
24 - Westbury, NY - North Fork Theatre @ Westbury
25 - New Brunswick, NJ - State Theatre
26 - Portland, ME - Merrill Auditorium
27 - Cohasset, MA - South Shore Music Circus
28 - Hyannis, MA - Cape Cod Melody Tent
29 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre

July 2008
1 - Danbury, CT - Ives Concert Park
2 - Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap/The Filene Center
3 - Baltimore, MD - Pier Six Pavilion
5 - North Charleston, SC - North Charleston Performing Arts Center
6 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
8 - Louisville, KY - Kentucky Center for the Arts
9 - Lakewood, OH - Lakewood Civic Auditorium
10 - Grand Rapids, MI - Meijer Gardens Amphitheatre
11 - Lansing, MI - Common Ground Festival
12 - Highland Park, IL - Ravinia Festival
13 - Madison, WI - Overture Hall
15-16 - Milwaukee, WI - Northern Lights Theatre
17 - Council Bluffs, IA - Harrah's Council Bluffs
18 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
19 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kingsbury Hall
20 - Alta, WY - Grand Targhee Americana Festival
22 - Boise, ID - Idaho Botanical Garden
23 - Jacksonville, OR - Britt Pavilion
24 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Orpheum Theatre
25-26 - Woodinville, WA - Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
27 - Troutdale, OR - Edgefield Winery
30 - Santa Rosa, CA - Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
31 - Livermore, CA - Wente Vineyards

August 2008
1-2 - Saratoga, CA - Mountain Winery
3 - Los Angeles, CA - Orpheum Theatre
5 - San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay
6 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre
7 - Tucson, AZ - Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre
8 - El Paso, TX - Plaza Theatre
9 - Santa Fe, NM - Paolo Soleri Amphitheatre
13 - Helotes, TX - John T. Floore Country Store
14-16 - Fort Worth, TX - Bass Performance Hall

September 2008
27 - Augusta, GA - Bell Auditorium**

October 2008
9 - Charlotte, NC - Blumenthal Performing Arts Center**
10-11 - Birmingham, AL - Alys Stephens Center**
14 - Fayetteville, AR - Walton Arts Center**

*Co-headline dates with Lyle Lovett, Guy Clark, Joe Ely and John Hiatt
**Acoustic shows with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt


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