Sugar Ray and label mate Uncle Kracker will hit the highway together this summer for a twenty-eight-date tour of the U.S. The Southern California band will be showcasing the new, more-guitar-based sound of their new self-titled album.

"I can't wait to play these songs on the road," says Sugar Ray vocalist Mark McGrath, "because I can play a little more guitar . . . even though I suck."

Sugar Ray, which was produced by Don Gilmore ( Lit, Linkin Park, Eve 6) and features guest vocals from 311's Nick Hexum, hits stores June 12th.

Sugar Ray/Uncle Kracker tour dates:

7/10: Dallas, Bronco Bowl
7/11: Houston, Aerial Theater
7/13: El Paso, Ft. Bliss Biggs Park
7/14: Tucson, Libby Airfield
7/15: Phoenix, Celebrity Theater
7/17: Las Vegas, The Joint
7/18: Los Angeles, Universal Amphitheater
7/19: San Diego, Open Air Theater
7/21: San Francisco, the Warfield
7/24: Seattle, Paramount Theater
7/25: Portland, OR, Schnitzer Concert Hall
7/27: Salt Lake City, E Center/Sprint Theater
7/28: Denver, Magness Arena
7/30: Minneapolis, Xcel Center (Concert Bowl)
8/1: St. Louis, The Pageant
8/2: Chicago, The Odeum
8/3: Cleveland, Nautica
8/5: Pittsburgh, IC Light Amphitheater
8/6: Indianapolis, Egyptian Room
8/7: Detroit, Freedom Hill
8/9: Baltimore, Pier 6
8/10: Boston, Fleet Pavilion
8/11: Wilmington, DE, Kahuna Summer Stage
8/13: New York, Hammerstein Ballroom
8/15: Atlanta, The Tabernacle
8/16: Orlando, Hard Rock Live
8/17: Tampa, Performing Arts Center
8/18: Pompano Beach, FL, Pompano Beach Amphitheater

BILL CRANDALL
(May 22, 2001)