Mumford & Sons Announce Fall Plans

In addition to releasing its second studio album in the U.K. today, Mumford & Sons announced dates for the “U.K. & Ireland Tour Of Two Halves.” As the name suggests, the excursion is split up into two parts, beginning in November.

Babel is due out in the U.S. on Tuesday as the follow-up to 2009’s Sigh No More.

“At last. Here it is ladies and gents, and we’re well excited for you all to hear it,” the band wrote in a statement on its website. “Whether it’s what you expected, what you hoped or what you dreaded, or none of those things, we’re happy with it so here it is. We are proud, elated, and impatient to share it with you.”

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Myspace Big Easy Express, Paramount Theatre, SXSW, Austin, TX

One gig was also added in the U.S. – Nov. 10 in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Bowl.

Here is the U.K. and Ireland fall schedule:

Part One:
Nov. 21 – Torquay, United Kingdom, Princess Theatre
Nov. 22 – Portsmouth, United Kingdom, Portsmouth Guildhall
Nov. 23 – Ipswich, United Kingdom, Ipswich Regent Theatre
Nov. 25 – Dundee, United Kingdom, The Caird Hall
Nov. 26 – Carlisle, United Kingdom, Sands Centre Carlisle
Nov. 27 – Llandudno, United Kingdom, Venue Cymru

Part Two:
Dec. 4 – Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Metro Radio Arena
Dec. 5 – Glasgow, United Kingdom, S.E.C.C.
Dec. 7 – Birmingham, United Kingdom, LG Arena
Dec. 10 – Manchester, United Kingdom, Manchester Arena
Dec. 11 – London, United Kingdom, The O2 – London
Dec. 13 – Cardiff, United Kingdom, Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
Dec. 15 – Belfast, United Kingdom, Odyssey Arena
Dec. 16 – Dublin, Ireland, The O2 Dublin

Tickets go on sale to the public Sept. 28.

For more information visit MumfordandSons.com.