Scottish indie-pop band Belle & Sebastian announced more of their summer concert plans on Tuesday with an upcoming run of eight shows across the U.S. and Canada scheduled throughout the month of July. The fun-loving band will be joined throughout their brief summer trek in support by Ex Hex and Men I Trust.
The run of summer performances will begin on July 11th at the Sprint Pavilion in Charlottesville, VA with Ex Hex. The tour will continue with shows at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA (7/12); House of Blues in Boston, MA (7/13); M Telus in Montreal, QC (7/15); Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, ON (7/16); The Warhol at Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburgh, PA (7/18); and House of Blues in Cleveland, OH (7/19); before wrapping with a performance at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI (7/21). Belle & Sebastian will be joined by Ex Hex at the Charlottesville and Boston shows, and Men I Trust for the shows in Toronto, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland.
The band is also set to host their own cruise concert event when The Boaty Weekender sets sail from Barcelona to Sardinia in August. Other artists who are set to perform on the cruise include Mogwai, Yo La Tengo, Alvvays, Japanese Breakfast, Hinds, and more.
Belle & Sebastian – “Boy With The Arab Strap” – Glastonbury 2015
[Video: Brendan Oswald]
General on-sale for the new summer tour dates will begin this Friday, February 15th 10 a.m. local time. Pre-sale will start this Wednesday, February 13th at 10 a.m. using the code, “BELLE2019.” $1 from every ticket sold during the summer tour will go to benefit War Child, a non-profit which supports children and families in communities affected by war throughout the world.
Fans can head over to the band’s website for more information.
