Edwyn Collins confirms new tour dates

Edwyn Collins has confirmed a series of UK dates in support of his upcoming album Losing Sleep.

The dates mark the first full-scale tour from the former Orange Juice frontman since he suffered two cerebral haemorrhages in 2005, Clash Magazine reports.

Collins's follow-up to 2007's Home Again is released on September 13 and will feature contributions from Cribs stars Ryan Jarman and Johnny Marr, and Nick McCarthy and Alex Kapranos from Franz Ferdinand.

On the November dates, the singer will be joined by The Kinbeats, a German group he recently recorded at his West Heath Studio.

The full tour dates are as follows:

• August 11 - London, 100 Club
• September 23 - London, Queen Elizabeth Hall
• November 4 - Brighton, Komedia
• November 5 - Oxford, Academy 2
• November 6 - Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
• November 7 - Glasgow, Oran Mor
• November 9 - Newcastle, Cluny
• November 10 - Manchester, Deaf Institute
• November 12 - Preston, 53 Degrees
• November 13 - Liverpool, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - The Well
• November 14 - Bristol, The Fleece
• November 15 - Birmingham, Glee Club