Foo Fighters to tour the States

Alternative rock scene staple Foo Fighters have announced the first string of dates for their 2008 US tour. The tour in support of their new album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (RCA) will feature Pat Smear on guitar, Rami Jaffee (Wallflowers) on keyboards and Jessie Green on strings.

Dates are as follows:

1/23/08 – Dallas TX – American Airlines Center

1/25/08 – Memphis TN – FedEx Forum

1/26/08 – Nashville TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium

2/18/08 – Worcester MA – DCU Center

2/21/08 – Philadelphia PA – Wachovia Spectrum

2/24/08 – Detroit MI – Joe Louis Arena