June 11th, 2008 Mike Gordon Announces 2008 Tour Dates

In support of his upcoming solo album, The Green Sparrow, Mike Gordon will embark on a headlining club tour beginning August 3rd in Philadelphia, PA. The 20-plus date tour will include select festivals and will coincide with the release of his new album out August 5th on Rounder Records. The band will play a special intimate warm-up show at The Iron Horse in Northampton, MA on June 30th. Also of special note is the September 4th show in Chicago, IL at The Park West, which will feature multiple musicians and performance artists, all to be announced shortly.

For his touring band, Gordon auditioned a myriad of musicians over the past six months. The five-piece includes longtime collaborator Scott Murawski on guitar, Vermonters Craig Myers on percussion and Tom Cleary on keyboards and Brooklyn drummer Todd Isler.

A limited number of tickets are available via a fan presale beginning June 6th at 12 NOON EST at http://mikegordontickets.rlc.net. The presale ends June 12th at which point tickets will go on sale through traditional outlets. Please visit the Tourdates page. for complete info!