February 11, 2008 14:17

Kid Harpoon to hit the road with Babyshambles support

Drew McConnell signs up for dates with new band

Kid Harpoon has announced that he will go on tour with Drew McConnell from Babyshambles' new side project and Peggy Sue And The Pirates.

The 16-date tour will begin later this month, and starts at Newcastle’s Head Of Steam pub on February 25.

McConnell's band Helsinki, Peggy Sue And The Pirates and F Lunaire will all play in support slots for the singer.

Kid Harpoon plays:

Newcastle Head Of Steam (February 25)
Glasgow Barfly (26)
Edinburgh Cabaret Voltaire (27)
Leeds Cockpit (28)
Middlesborough The Knights (29)
Nottingham Bodega (March 1)
Liverpool Barfly (2)
Manchester Roadhouse (3)
Cambridge Graduate (5)
Birmingham Academy (6)
Aldershot West End Centre (7)
Bristol Louisiana (8)
Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach (9)
Oxford Jericho tavern (11)
Southampton Joiners (12)
London Dingwalls (13)
Brighton Pressure Point (15)

To check the availability of Kid Harpoon tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now, or call 0871 230 1094.

Meanhile Kid Harpoon releases 'The Second EP' on February 18.