Pitchfork: Black Keys Set to Begin Tour

Fresh off their extensive tour of Australia, and winding down their support of 2004's Rubber Factory, Ohio-based the Black Keys have announced on their website several tour dates in April. And although they obviously have much love for their homestate (they'll be playing three shows there), they also know where their musical roots lie. Soaked in blues, the band will cover most of the South and parts of Texas, before ending up back in Ohio. Fans in Columbus might also want to take notice of WWCD's CD101 Day (if WWCD hasn't already pounded the details into their heads) where the Keys will play alongside the Bravery, Ash, Ben Lee, and Dresden Dolls. It also appears that the band will be taking some time off after this venture, so drink up while you can. Dates:

04-08 Akron, OH - Lime Spider
04-09 Columbus, OH - PromoWest Pavilion
04-19 Louisville, KY - Headliners
04-20 Lexington, KY - The Dame
04-21 Detroit, MI - St. Andrew's Hall
04-22 Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge
04-23 Oxford, MS - Proud Larry's
04-24 Little Rock, AR - Juanita's
04-27 Oklahoma City, OK - Green Door
04-29 Austin, TX - Emo's
04-30 Houston, TX - Mary Jane's Fat Cat
05-03 New Orleans, LA - Twiropa
05-04 Pensacola, FL - Sluggo's
05-06 Tampa, FL - Skipper's Smokehouse
05-07 Orlando, FL - The Social
05-08 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
05-10 Gainesville, FL - Common Grounds
05-11 Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
05-12 Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
05-13 Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
05-14 Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
06-04 Toledo, OH - Bijou