Johnny Marr October UK tour announced

Currently riding on the crest of a wave following the glowing reception which greeted his Top 10 debut solo album 'The Messenger', Johnny Marr can now announce a major UK tour which features a prestigious show at London's Roundhouse on October 18th.

Marr completed his debut solo tour in March which included two sold-out homecoming shows in Manchester and a rapturously received set at London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire. After supporting The Stone Roses recently, Johnny Marr's international touring schedule includes numerous key festivals and runs as below:

June

27th – Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms (warm-up show)
28th – Exeter, Phoenix (warm-up show)
29th – Glastonbury

July

1st – Milan, San Siro Hippodrome
2nd – Bologna, Vicolo Bolognese
3rd – Ancona, Mole Vanvitelliana
6th – Isle of Man Festival
7th – Manchester, Jodrell Bank (special guest to New Order)
14th – T in the Park
18th – Portugal, Super Bock Super Rock
19th – Spain, Benicassim
27th – Kendal Calling

August

10th – Japan, Summer Sonic
11th – Japan, Summer Sonic
15th – Belgium, Pukkelpop
23rd – Paris, Rock En Seine
24th – Reading Festival
25th – Leeds Festival

September

1st – Dublin, Electric Picnic
7th – Bestival

OCTOBER – NEW HEADLINE TOUR

4th – Gloucester, Guildhall
5th – Wrexham, Central Station
6th – Newcastle, O2 Academy
12th – Manchester, Academy 1
13th – Leeds, Metropolitan University
14th – Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall
16th – Nottingham, Rock City
17th – Bristol, O2 Academy 1
18th – London, Roundhouse


Out July 22nd, the single 'New Town Velocity' crafts Johnny's nostalgic and emotional vocals around a main riff that's unmistakeably Marr. "It's about reconnecting with the feelings I had growing up, the ones which shape you," he explained to NME. "It reminded me of the hazy summer morning at fifteen when I decided not to ever go back to school."

Released as a download track, 'New Town Velocity' will also be available on 7" vinyl. It's backed by 'The It-Switch', a brand new song written and recorded specifically for this release which flows between spiralling guitars and a memorable, uplifting hook to create a moment that matches the best of the album material.

Named as NME's Godlike Genius and Q Hero at the Q Awards, Johnny Marr also made a stunning appearance on Later… with Jools Holland in which he played recent single 'Upstarts' and The Smiths' classic 'How Soon Is Now?'.

Tickets go on sale from 9am this Friday priced at £23.50 for London and Manchester, and £21 for all other dates.