Bluesman Jonny Lang [ tickets ] this fall releases his first new album in four years, but not before he takes a swing on the U.S. theater circuit.

Lang has lined up a three-week itinerary that begins in mid-September, and focuses on the Northeast. The shows lead up to the Oct. 14 release of the singer-guitarist's aptly named third album, "Long Time Coming."

The new set--which is the follow up to 1998's "Wander This World"--will bear more of Lang's fingerprints than his previous works, according to a message that he posted on his website earlier this year.

"On albums past, my involvement musically was singing, playing guitar, and writing here and there," he said, "but on this one I have been able to co-produce and write every song as well. At first I didn't know if I was ready to take that step, but I'm glad I did because for the first time I feel like this is the 'real me.'"

Lang co-produced "Long Time Coming" with Marti Fredrickson, who also played drums and bass on the recording.

In 1997, Lang rocketed into the spotlight with his major-label debut, "Lie to Me." Many critics heaped praise on the then-teenage singer-guitarist, much of which focused on his unexpectedly mature-sounding vocal delivery.