Ric Ocasek, former frontman for the Cars, released Troublizing earlier this year to rave reviews. Since the album came out, Ocasek's only live performance was at the CMJ Music Conference, but now fans in a few cities will get the chance to see him play live.|

On Nov. 16, Ocasek, embarks on a five-date mini-tour of the Northeast. He will kick off the tour in Upstate New York and spend a week hitting mid-sized venues until he settles down in Boston on Nov. 22. There's no word yet on whether or not Ocasek will extend his tour, but once JAMTV knows, you'll know. (Ari Bendersky)

Ric's tour dates:

• Nov. 16 - The Chance, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
• Nov. 18 - 9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
• Nov. 20 - The Five Spot, Philadelphia
• Nov. 21 - Irving Plaza, New York
• Nov. 22 - The Paradise, Boston
  (tour dates courtesy of Columbia Records)