Patricia Barber’s new album, Verse (Blue Note), has been receiving positive attention in the press since its release in late August. It’s the singer’s first album comprised only of original tunes and exhibits both her light and dark sides, plus her signature, dry wit. With the new CD in fans’ hands, Barber’s taking the music on the road along with guitarist Neal Alger, bassist Mike Arnopol and drummer Eric Monztka for a couple dates in Boston, a two-week European tour and a final leg on the West Coast. Dates follow, for purchasing information visit pollstar.com and search for Patricia Barber.
Dates:
19-Sept. Boston, MA – Regatta Bar
20-Sept. Boston, MA – Regatta Bar
21-Sept. Montreal CAN – Spectrum
11-Oct. Istanbul TUR – Cemal Resit Concert Hall
12-Oct. Istanbul TUR – Club Babylon
14-Oct. Illefranche FRA
15-Oct. Dijon FRA a.b.c.
16-Oct. Thonon FRA
18-Oct. Portes la Velnces, FRA – Train Theatre
19-Oct. Massy FRA – C.C. Pail Ballart
21-Oct. Paris FRA – JVC-Opéra Comique
22-Oct. Rouen FRA – Le Rive Gauche
23-Oct. Toullouse FRA – Salle Nougaro
6-Nov. San Francisco, CA – Palace Of Fine Arts
8-Nov. Seattle, WA – Jazz Alley
9-Nov. Seattle, WA – Jazz Alley
10-Nov. Seattle, WA – Jazz Alley
11-Nov. Portland, OR – Lolas
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