02 September 2005
Newsdesk
The first batch dates on the autumn leg of U2's 2005 tour will feature alt-rockers Dashboard Confessional in the opening slot, with Keane taking over in some cities that follow.
Dashboard Confessional supports on U2's September shows in Toronto, Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee, according to Interscope Records. Keane supports during U2's October stints in New York City and Boston.
The brainchild of lead singer/songwriter Chris Carrabba, Dashboard Confessional broke through to the mainstream with the 2003 album "A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar." The group is working with producer Daniel Lanois (U2, Peter Gabriel) on its forthcoming collection, which is expected to hit stores in early 2006.
Keane continues to tour behind its 2004 debut, "Hopes and Fears," and is expected to issue a follow-up in 2006.
U2 completed a sold-out, 28-date spring run through 13 North American cities in May. The group returns to North America for an additional 50 performances this autumn.
The tour visits:
September 2005
12, 14, 16, 17 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre (w/ Dashboard Confessional)
20, 21 - Chicago, IL - United Center (w/ Dashboard Confessional)
23 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center (w/ Dashboard Confessional)
25 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center (w/ Dashboard Confessional)
October 2005
3, 4 - Boston, MA - TD BankNorth Garden (w/ Keane)
7, 8, 10, 11, 14 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden (w/ Keane)
16, 17 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
19, 20 - Washington, DC - MCI Center
22 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena
24, 25 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
28 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
29 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
November 2005
1, 2 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
4 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden
5 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden
8, 9 - Oakland, CA- Oakland Arena
13, 14 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena
16 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
18, 19 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
21, 22 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
25 - Ottawa, Ontario - Corel Centre
26, 27 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre
December 2005
4, 5 - Boston, MA - TD BankNorth Garden
7 - Hartford, CT - Hartford Civic Center
9 - Buffalo, NY - HSBC Arena
10 - Cleveland, OH - Gund Arena
12 - Charlotte, NC - New Charlotte Arena
14 - Saint Louis, MO - Savvis Center
15 - Omaha, NE - Qwest Center Omaha
17 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center
19 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden Arena
