Jonathan Richman announces 2012 UK tour

Jonathan Richman has unveiled a full UK tour for 2012.

The ex-Modern Lovers frontman plays in February and March next year backed by regular drummer Tommy Larkins.

Richman said of his constant touring schedule: "Travelling and playing for new people in new places is one of my favourite things. It's great playing places that are off the beaten track.

"You can learn a lot when you play in a little town in Holland or Western Australia, and you learn different things than you would learn playing a big city."

He added: "Playing shows and making records keeps been getting easier and more fun."

Tickets for the new shows are priced at £15 and £20 for London and go on sale this Friday, November 25 at 9am.

The full 2012 UK tour dates are as follows:

• February 23 - Bangor, Hendre Hall
• February 25 - Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
• February 26 - Liverpool, Kazimier
• February 28 - Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
• February 29 - London, Bush Hall
• March 1 - London, The Tabernacle
• March 2 - London, Union Chapel

Richman played four London venues last year. His last release was 2010's O Moon, Queen of Night on Earth.

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