Paul Heaton album and Glastonbury slot

Paul Heaton releases his eagerly anticipated second solo album 'Acid Country' on 13th September 2010 and has just announced a UK tour to accompany its arrival.

The autumn dates – which go on sale this Friday 11th June at 9.30am - will be preceded by a headline slot on Glastonbury's Leftfield stage as well as appearances at Latitude and V Festival.

The follow up to 2008's widely acclaimed 'The Cross Eyed Rambler', 'Acid Country' is Paul's 15th studio album and his second as a solo artist. Recorded with his band in Colne, Lancashire earlier this year; the album was co-produced by Mr. Heaton and Christian Madden (of The Earlies) and features guest vocals from Sally Ellyson of New York's Hem and Ruth Skipper from Moulettes.

The new long player sees the former Beautiful South and Housemartins frontman continue to write classic melodies with a country edge, whilst also maintaining his sparkling pop sensibilities. As ever, his intricate and sometimes acerbic lyrics stand out with songs about old and new experiences, stories of travels and home, optimism and pessimism.

Paul previewed some of the songs from 'Acid Country' – as well as tracks from his previous solo outing and a couple of classic offerings from his Housemartin days - in May 2010 when he embarked on the 'Pedals and Beer Pumps Tour'. He travelled to16 pubs by bicycle, cycling over 1000 miles in the process and playing some of the best shows of his career. Starting off at the Rovers Return on Coronation Street and fitting in a quick date at the Woolpack in Emmerdale, the dates saw him highlighting the plight of local boozers and celebrating cycling as an environmentally friendly (and very healthy!) method of touring.

Live:
27 June GLASTONBURY, Leftfield Stage - headlining
17 July LATITUDE, Word Arena

21 August V FESTIVAL, Hylands Park
22 August V FESTIVAL, Weston Park

20 September LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy
21 September GLASGOW, King Tuts
22 September NEWCASTLE, O2 Academy
24 September MANCHESTER, Academy
25 September BRISTOL, Thekla
26 September BIRMINGHAM, Glee Club
28 September LONDON, Borderline
29 September LONDON, Borderline
30 September SHEFFIELD, Leadmill