The Kingsbury Manx, whose debut album came out last year to massive critical acclaim and Album of the Year shortlists, have confirmed details of their first ever UK tour. The dates coincide with the release of their second album, 'Let You Down' which is released by City Slang Records on September 3rd 2001.

Support on all dates comes from Howie Beck, who releases his debut album, Hollow , for Easy!Tiger Records on August 13th 2001. Already picking up massively positive reactions from the UK press, Howie will also release a limited edition 7” single, 'The Chance Is Gone', on August 6th 2001. These will be Howie’s first ever shows outside of his native Canada.

The full line up of dates is as follows:

Wed 12-Sep DUBLIN - Temple Music Bar (+353 1 670 9202)
Thu 13-Sep MANCHESTER - Roadhouse (0161 832 1111)
Sat 15-Sep EDINBURGH - QMU (0131 317 3400)
Sun16-Sep LEICESTER - Charlotte (0116 255 3956)
Mon 17-Sep BRIGHTON - Pavilion Theatre (01273 709709)
Tue 18-Sep LONDON -Borderline (020 7734 2095)