Thursday, May 18, 2006

Chicks on Tour

Dates Announced:

Austin sensation David Grissom (Joe Ely, John Mellencamp) reprises his 2003 role as leader of the Dixie Chicks band which this time features returning acoustic guitarist extraordinaire Keith Sewell, (Ricky Skaggs), as well as Wallflowers drummer Fred Eltringham, Black Crowes/Chris Robinson guitarist Audley Freed, west coast keyboard studio legend Larry Knechtel (Simon & Garfunkel, Mamas & Papas, Beach Boys) former Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian Steinberg, pedal steel player Pete Finney (Doug Sahm, Alison Moorer), Rod Stewart violinist Janna Jacoby and cellist John Krovoza.

Before the North American tour kicks off, the famed trio will perform two concerts in London as part of their promotional activities for the June 12 international release of their new album. Ironically, their first concert performance in two years will be on Thursday, June 15 at Shepherd's Bush Empire, the so-called "scene of the crime" of lead singer Natalie Maines' infamous words. The Dixie Chicks have also been added as special guests to The Eagles' June 17 show at Twickenham Stadium.



Dates at the link.