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Craig Finn solo dates in June

Posted by Loren on February 23, 2019

Craig Finn solo dates in June
photo by Scott Wilkinson

Craig Finn, who recently announced a new solo record titled I Need A New War, has now announced a summer solo tour as well.

Kicking things off on June 6 in Evanston, IL, Finn will be backed by The Uptown Controllers and will play dates in the Midwest and East Coast during the month.

Finn is also the vocalist in The Hold Steady. I Need A New War will release on April 26 on Partisan Records.

CRAIG FINN & THE UPTOWN CONTROLLERS
U.S. TOUR 2019

JUNE
6 - Evanston, IL - SPACE
7 - Chicago, IL - Old Town School of Folk Music
8 - Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music Café
9 - Milwaukee, WI - The Backroom @ Colectivo
11 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair
12-13 - New York, NY - Joe's Pub
14 - Ardmore, PA - Ardmore Music Hall
15 - Washington, DC - Rock & Roll Hotel

Craig Finn solo dates in June
photo by Scott Wilkinson

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