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JASON NEWSTED AND THE CHOPHOUSE BAND have announced their first-ever North American headlining tour. The former Metallica bassist will play eight headlining shows will support Blackberry Smoke for ten dates. "We're fired up to finally take this to the people, and it's an honor to head out on the road with the Blackberry crew for our first proper run," says Newsted. Dates: July 1 - Northampton, MA - Iron Horse Music Hall. 2 - Albany, NY - Empire Underground. 3 - Lititz, PA - Mickey's Black Box. 5 - Wayne, PA - 118 North. 6 - Alexandria, VA - The Birchmere. 9 - Wilmington, NC - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater*. 10 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center*. 11 - Charlotte, NC - Ovens Auditorium*. 12 - Charleston, SC - Charleston Music Hall. 15 - Lewiston, NY - Artpark*. 16 - Utica, NY - Saranac Brewery*. 17 - Farmington, PA - Timber Rock Amphitheater*. 18 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall*. 20 - Grand Rapids, MI - Pyramid Scheme. 21 - Newport, KY - Southgate House Revival. 22 - Knoxville, TN - Open Chord. 24 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium*. 25 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium*. * Supporting Blackberry Smoke