January 17, 2008 22:33

The Jam founding members prepare for North American tour

But Paul Weller won't be joining them

Founding members of The Jam, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler have announced details of a North American tour, kicking off January 24 in San Diego.

The will be joined by Dave Moore and Russell Hastings for the jaunt, the first for the group since the original Jam split up back in 1982.

Having previously said that they would welcome a reunion with former frontman Paul Weller, the band will embark on this tour without the solo star. Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings will share vocal duties on the outing.

They will play:

San Diego, CA House of Blues (January 24)
Anaheim, CA House of Blues (25)
Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre (26)
San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall (29)
Portland, OR Alladin Theatre (30)
Seattle, WA Moore Theatre (February 1)
Vancouver, BC Richard’s on Richards (2)
Chicago, IL The Abbey (4)
Pontiac, MI Crofoot Ballroom (5)
New York, NY Blender Theatre at Gramercy (9)
Alexandria, VA Birchmere (11)
Atlanta, GA Roxy Theatre (13)
Dallas, TX Palladium Ballroom (15)

--By our New York staff.
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