Luke Bryan announces first headlining tour
Monday, September 14, 2009 – Luke Bryan will launch his first headline tour, "Doin' My Thing Tour," in late October with shows continuing through early December. Prior to the tour launch Bryan will release his sophomore album, "Doin' My Thing," on Oct. 6.
Republic Records duo Fast Ryde will open.
The kick-off city, venue and date - Oct. 30 in Jacksonville, Fla. - was specifically chosen by Bryan as part of his love for college football as the date is the eve of the big Southeastern Conference Georgia-Florida rivalry game in Jacksonville
Tour dates are:
Oct. 30 Jacksonville, Florida Mavericks at the Landings
Nov. 4 Tuscaloosa, AL Jupiter Bar and Grill
Nov. 5 Birmingham, AL Zydeco
Nov. 6 D'Iberville, MS Guitars & Cadillacs
Nov. 7 Orlando, Florida UCF Arena
Nov. 12 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
Nov. 13 Indianapolis, IN 8 Seconds Saloon
Nov. 14 Covington, KY Madison Theater
Nov. 16 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
Nov. 18 Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock Cafe
Nov. 19 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights
Nov. 20 Foxborough, MA Showcase Live!
Nov. 21 Mechanicsburg, PA West Shore hardware Bar
Nov. 27 Greenville, SC Blind Horse Saloon
Nov. 28 Charlotte, NC Coyote Joe's
Dec. 4 Baton Rouge, LA Texas Music Hall
Dec. 5 Milledgeville, GA Capitol City
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