Joss Stone U.S Summer Tour Dates

British vocalist Joss Stone has solidified a late summer tour of North America, beginning Aug. 27 in Los Angeles. Fellow Brit and up-and-coming singer/songwriter James Morrison will support.

Stone will be out in support her recent Virgin album, “Introducing Joss Stone,” which has Gold in the United States selling 500,000+. Before the late summer shows, she will play sporadic dates through late July, including a Friday (June 8th) gig with Common at New York’s Central Park Summerstage.

Here are Joss Stone’s tour dates:

Aug. 27: Los Angeles (Greek Theatre)
Aug. 30: Park City, Utah (Snow Park Amphitheatre)
Sept. 1: Snowmass Village, Colo. (Jazz Aspen Snowmass)
Sept. 3: Seattle (Bumbershoot Festival)

Sept. 6: Jacksonville, Ore. (Britt Pavilion)
Sept. 8: Las Vegas (Mandalay Bay)
Sept. 11: Mexico City (Vive Cuervo Salon)
Sept. 14: Austin, Texas (Austin City Limits)
Sept. 16: Biloxi, Miss. (Hard Rock Hotel)
Sept. 20: Chicago (Charter One Pavilion, w/ Common)
Sept. 23: San Francisco (Now & Zen Festival)
Sept. 29: Kansas City, Mo. (Crossroads)

Joss Joins Bumbershoot Festival Lineup

Joss Stone, Kings Of Leon, Gym Class Heroes, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Andrew Bird and the Frames have joined the lineup for the 2007 Bumbershoot festival, to be held Sept. 1-3 throughout the Seattle Center. They join such previously announced acts as the Shins, the Wu-Tang Clan, Crowded House and Panic! At The Disco.

Also new to the bill are Gomez’ Ian Ball, the Greyboy Allstars, Art Brut, the Damnwells, Barrington Levy, Anberlin, the Bouncing Souls, Mocean Worker, Seaweed, My Brightest Diamond, Stars Of Track And Field, the Watson Twins and Rose Hill Drive.

Among the comedians confirmed to appear at Bumbershoot’s three comedy stages are Fred Armesin, Eugene Mirman, Janeane Garofalo, NPR commentator Andy Borowitz, Jonathan Coulton and Jeremiah Smallchild.

The event will also feature the Flatstock poster art fair, readings from writers Miranda July and “This American Life” contributor Davy Rothbart, visual arts exhibitions, dance and theatre performances and the 1 Reel Film Festival.