Really looking forward to the new album. For those that don't know, his band for most of his 2009 dates (dubbed The Sugarcanes) has some heavy hitters: * Jim Lauderdale - guitar, vocals * Jerry Douglas - dobro * Mike Compton - mandolin * Stuart Duncan - fiddle, banjo * Dennis Crouch - bass * Jeff Taylor - accordion He's apparently playing solo at Bonnaroo on the Saturday, and the Tuesday after Bonnaroo at the Ryman with The Sugarcanes, considering sticking around down there for that... For the Canadian fans, looks like Toronto is all that has been confirmed so far, with the routing going away from Canada right after. Hopefully at least a Montreal show is added. (all shows with The Sugarcanes unless noted) 2009-06-09 Red Bank, NJ, Count Basie Theatre 2009-06-10 New York, NY, Beacon Theatre 2009-06-11 Vienna, VA, Filene Center At Wolf Trap 2009-06-13 Manchester, TN, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival (Solo) 2009-06-14 Cary, NC, Koka Booth Amphitheatre 2009-06-16 Nashville, TN, Ryman Auditorium 2009-06-19 Telluride, CO, Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2009-08-08 Tokyo, Japan, Summer Sonic Festival (The Imposters) 2009-08-09 Osaka, Japan, Summer Sonic Festival (The Imposters) 2009-08-15 Park City, UT, Deer Valley Music Festival (Utah Symphony, Steve Nieve) 2009-08-17 Saratoga, CA, Mountain Winery 2009-08-18 Los Angeles, CA, Greek Theatre 2009-08-19 Livermore, CA, Wente Vineyards 2009-08-22 Jacksonville, OR, Britt Festival 2009-08-23 Woodinville, WA, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery 2009-08-26 Highland Park, IL, Ravinia Festival 2009-08-27 Kettering, OH, Fraze Pavilion 2009-08-28 Toronto, ON,Canada, Massey Hall 2009-08-29 Chautauqua, NY, Chautauqua Institute Amphitheatre