For the first time in eight years, Paul Westerberg will tour with a full band. Yep, you heard that right. On April 14, the legendary frontman of The Replacements will launch an 11-date trek in support of both his latest Vagrant release, Folker, and the forthcoming Rhino Records “best of” album, Besterberg: Best Of Paul Westerberg (yes, sorry, that is the real title). There is expected to be another leg of this tour announced at some point this year, but for now these will have to do:

04.14.05 – Milwaukee, WI (The Eagles Club)
04.15.05 – Chicago, IL (Riviera Theatre)
04.16.05 – Louisville, KY (Headliners Music Hall)
04.18.05 – Columbus, OH (Newport Music Hall)
04.19.05 – Cleveland, OH (House of Blues)
04.21.05 – Covington, KY (Madison Theatre)
04.22.05 – Detroit, MI (St. Andrew’s Hall)
04.25.05 – Boston, MA (Avalon Ballroom)
04.26.05 – New York, NY (Supper Club)
04.27.05 – New York, NY (Supper Club)
04.30.05 – Philadelphia, PA (Theatre of Living Arts)

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