The South Memphis String Band, a trio composed of Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars), Alvin “Youngblood” Hart (Grammy-winning bluesman) and Jimbo Mathus (Squirrel Nut Zippers), launches its first tour on April 23, 2009 in Dallas, Texas, targeting the East and South. The three friends, bound by Memphis and North Mississippi roots, will tour ahead of recording their debut album later this year.
Tour Dates
Tour dates:
April 23 – DALLAS, TX Sons of Hermann Hall
April 24 – AUSTIN, TX Antones
April 25 – HOUSTON, TX Continental Club
April 26 – NEW ORLEANS, LA House of Blues Parish Room
April 27 – BIRMINGHAM, AL Work Play Theatre
April 28 – MACON, GA Hummingbird
April 29 – ATLANTA, GA Eddie’s Attic
April 30 – CHARLOTTE, NC Evening Muse
May 1 – CARRBORO, NC Carrboro Arts Center
May 2 – RICHMOND, VA Capital Ale House
May 3 – ANNAPOLIS, MD Rams Head On Stage
May 5 – NEW YORK, N.Y. Joe’s Pub (9:30pm slot)
May 7 – SELLERSVILLE/PHILADELPHIA, PA – Sellersville Theatre
May 8 – ALEXANDRIA, VA Birchmere (supporting Dr. John)
May 9 – MEMPHIS, TN Otherlands
