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*Al Green will hit the road this summer in support of his upcoming studio album "Lay It Down," a collaboration with ?uestlove of The Roots.
The veteran entertainer, who returned to R&B several years ago after only performing gospel music for decades, will warm up with a gig at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 27 before heading out for a few headlining dates in May.
His summer jaunt kicks off June 19 in Toronto and will continue through late September.
Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson co-produced "Lay It Down" with keyboardist James Poyser. Due in stores May 27, the set also features guest appearances from John Legend, Corinne Bailey Rae and Anthony Hamilton, among others.
"I've never heard anything quite like it, 'cause I've never had anybody produce me other than Willie Mitchell," Green told Billboard.com last summer. "And when you give these young kids a shot at it, it's interesting to see the art they make. It's beautiful."
Al Green's tour dates are listed below:
April 2008
27 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
May 2008
23 - Sonoma, CA - Field of Dreams Park
24 - Reno, NV - Silver Legacy Hotel & Casino
25 - Aptos, CA - Aptos Village Park
June 2008
19 - Toronto, Ontario - Sony Centre
27 - New York, NY - Carnegie Hall
28 - Montreal, Quebec - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
29 - Ledyard, CT - Foxwoods Casino/MGM Grand
July 2008
4 - Bossier City, LA - Horseshoe Casino Riverdome
5 - Tunica, MS - Grand Casino & Hotel
12 - Chicago, IL - Charter One Pavilion
15 - Vienna, VA - The Filene Center at Wolf Trap
18 - Niagara Falls, NY - Seneca Niagara Casino
September 2008
1 - Beaver Creek, CO - Vilar Center for the Arts
5 - Tacoma, WA - Emerald Queen Casino
6 - Coquitlam, British Columbia - Red Robinson Theatre
7 - Richmond, British Columbia - River Rock Casino
13 - Primm, NV - Star of the Desert Arena
17 - Fresno, CA - Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino
20 - Los Angeles, CA - The Greek Theatre