Tom Waits Hits the Road

Tom Waits is set to perform a string of live dates during the month of August. The legendary, secluded artist will tour eight cities throughout the South and Midwest, kicking off the tour in Atlanta on the first of the month.

Waits, whose last live performance was in 2004, has chosen to travel to the cities he hasn’t performed in since the '70s.

"We need to go to Tennessee to pick up some fireworks, and someone owes me money in Kentucky," says Waits about why he’s chosen this particular time and route to tour.

Judging by sales from his past dates (seats sold out in minutes), fans best snatch up tickets as soon as possible. On-sale dates will be posted in local ads of regional papers.

Tour dates

8/01 Tabernacle, Atlanta, Ga.
8/02 Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Asheville, N.C.
8/04 Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, Tenn.
8/05 Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, Tenn.
8/07 Palace Theatre, Louisville, Ky.
8/09 Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, Ill.
8/11 Opera House, Detroit, Mich.
8/13 Akron Civic, Akron, Ohio

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