Raitt’s upcoming album – Slipstream – drops April 20 but you can get in on the presale via iTunes and Amazon. The album’s first single is Raittt’s reworking of Gerry Rafferty’s classic tune “Right Down The Line.”

Raitt launches her tour in Newkirk, Okla., at First Council Casino May 1. Other stops include New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival May 6; Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium May 12; Louisville, Ky., at Whitney Hall May 13; St. Louis at The Pageant May 18; Chicago’s Chicago Theatre May 19; Midland, Mich., at the Midland Center For The Arts May 22; Toronto’s Massey Hall May 26; New York City at Beacon Theatre June 20 and Hyannis, Mass., at the Cape Cod Melody Tent June 24.

Marc Cohn appears May 8 – 27 & May 31 – June 3. Mavis Staples appears June 8 – 24.

Some shows are already on sale. General onsales for many dates begin this week. Visit Bonnieraitt.com for more information.