James to Perform ‘Laid’ in Full During North American Fall Tour

Join legendary rock band James as they celebrate their first No. 1 U.K. album in 26 years by performing their iconic album Laid in its entirety this fall!

Tour Overview

Get ready to rock! British rock legends James are hitting the road this fall to perform their celebrated 1993 album, Laid, in full for the very first time. Kicking off on September 3 in Atlanta, this exciting tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans across North America, wrapping up on October 5 in Vancouver.

Tour Dates and Highlights

This tour is set to be a special journey, with James making stops at various cities and showcasing their classic hits. The itinerary includes appearances at some notable festivals, including:

• Riot Fest in Chicago on September 20
• Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival in Dana Point, CA on September 28

However, fans should note that Laid will not be performed in full at these festival shows. For those eager to secure their tickets, you can find all the info here.

A Journey Through Time

James emerged from England’s dynamic post-punk scene in the late '80s and early '90s, and they've created quite an impressive resume with numerous U.K. chart-toppers. The title track of Laid made waves as their U.S. breakthrough single, becoming a staple at Modern Rock radio and amassing an astounding nearly 224 million streams on Spotify to date.

Frontman Tim Booth shared his excitement about the band's resurgence, noting that they are “playing to the biggest and youngest audiences we’ve ever played to.” He remarked, “We’re having more success now than we ever did in the ‘90s, but it’s different because we’re older and because we don’t get played on commercial or mainstream radio.”

“We’re a nine-piece band now. These two amazing women joined us five years ago and they’ve really added a lot and helped to balance us in ways we didn’t know we were unbalanced.” – Tim Booth

He continued to express the joy they experience on stage, saying, “We’re very joyful live now... You know, we’re a fucking weird band.” The eclectic mix includes talented musicians who bring unique elements to their performances, making them a must-see act.

Full Tour Schedule

Here’s a complete list of James’ tour dates:

• Wednesday, September 3rd – Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
• Thursday, September 4th – Cannery – Nashville, TN
• Saturday, September 6th – Lincoln Theatre – Washington, DC
• Sunday, September 7th – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA
• Tuesday, September 9th – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA
• Wednesday, September 10th – Brooklyn Steel – Brooklyn, NY
• Sunday, September 14th – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Toronto, ON
• Monday, September 15th – Beanfield Theatre – Montreal, QC
• Wednesday, September 17th – Globe Iron – Cleveland, OH
• Thursday, September 18th – Majestic Theatre – Detroit, MI
• Saturday, September 20th – Riot Fest* – Chicago, IL
• Sunday, September 21st – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
• Tuesday, September 23rd – Boulder Theatre – Boulder, CO
• Thursday, September 25th – Commonwealth – Salt Lake City, UT
• Saturday, September 27th – The Bellwether – Los Angeles, CA
• Sunday, September 28th – Ohana Festival* – Dana Point, CA
• Tuesday, September 30th – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA
• Thursday, October 2nd – Crystal Ballroom – Portland, OR
• Saturday, October 4th – The Showbox – Seattle, WA
• Sunday, October 5th – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC

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