Casablancas for North American tour

Julian Casablancas has confirmed details of his forthcoming North America tour.

The Strokes frontman will kick off his solo jaunt next month, in support of last year's Phrazes of the Young LP.

Kicking off in Atlanta, the tour will wind its way across the US and Canada, before concluding with an appearance at the Coachella Festival.

Casablancas will play the following dates:

• Atlanta, GA Centre Stage (March 26)


• Charlotte, NC The Fillmore (27)


• Baltimore, MD Rams Head (28)


• Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom (30)


• Montreal, QC National (April 1)


• Toronto, ON Phoenix (2)


• Cleveland, OH House Of Blues (3)


• Detroit, MI St. Andrew's Hall (5)


• Chicago, IL Vic Theatre (6)


• Indio, CA Coachella Festival (18)

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