Pete Yorn to open for Coldplay in US

Pete Yorn has been picked by Coldplay to open over a dozen tour dates this spring. Yorn will highlight songs from his expansive new album 'Back and Fourth' (June 23, Columbia).

'Back and Fourth' marks a new musical chapter for the acclaimed singer and songwriter. Yorn wrote all the songs and recorded the album in Omaha, NE, with producer Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley).

Columbia's Co-Chairman Rick Rubin helped guide the project from its earliest demo stages to final mastering.

PETE YORN TOUR DATES:

5/15
West Palm Beach, FL
Cruzan Amphitheatre
5/17
Atlanta, GA
Lakewood Amphitheatre
5/18
Birmingham, AL
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Birmingham
5/20
Virginia Beach, VA
Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheatre
5/21
Washington, DC
Nissan Pavilion
5/23
Hartford, CT
Meadows Music Theater
5/24
Hershey, PA
Hershey Stadium
5/26
Philadelphia, PA
Susquehanna Center
5/27
Saratoga Springs, NY
SPAC
5/30
Pittsburgh, PA
Post Gazette Pavilion
6/01
Buffalo, NY
Darien Lakes
6/02
Detroit, MI
DTE Energy Music Theatre

6/04
Cincinnati, OH
Riverbend Music Center

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