So, after making the Top 10 on the UK charts, Ben Howard has received a Mercury Prize “Album of the Year” nomination for his debut Every Kingdom. Now, he’s kicking off his official US tour. Get your tickets soon: dates in New York City, Boston and Vancouver already sold out.

Don’t believe the numbers? How about the critics, who are slathering Every Kingdom with just praise:
“A triumphal, broad shouldered march…”—The New York Times
“Standout, haunting folk…”—NPR
“A debut album of beauty and vigor.”—Sunday Times
“Full of hard-won wisdom that belie his age…He’ll make listening to acoustic folk-tinged music feel like the first time.” —The Guardian
“Best of What’s Next” —Paste Magazine

Check out Ben Howard’s US Tour dates and watch Ben Howard’s Letterman performance of “Only Love” below.

Ben Howard Tour Dates
September 18 /// Washington, DC /// 9:30 Club
September 19 /// New York, NY /// Webster Hall
September 21 /// Philadelphia, PA /// Union Transfer
September 22 /// Boston, MA /// Paradise Rock Club
September 23 /// Montreal, QC /// Metropolis
September 24 /// Toronto, ONT /// The Sound Academy
September 26 /// Chicago, IL /// Vic Theater
September 27 /// Minneapolis, MN /// Varsity Theater
September 29 /// Boulder, CO /// Boulder Theater
September 30 /// Salt Lake City, UT /// The Depot
October 2 /// Seattle, WA /// The Neptune
October 3 /// Vancouver, BC /// Commodore Ballroom
October 4 /// Portland, OR /// Wonder Ballroom
October 6 /// Hollywood, CA /// The Fonda Theatre
October 7 /// Solana Beach, CA /// Belly Up Tavern
October 9 /// San Francisco, CA /// The Fillmore
October 12-14 /// Austin, TX /// Austin City Limits

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