While Rock The Bells launches July 19 at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Chicago and runs through September 9 at The Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, Wash., The Jones Experience kicks off July 22 at Metropolis in Montreal and wraps September 5 at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

Other stops include Toad’s Place in New Haven, Conn. (July 25), Amos’ Southend in Charlotte, N.C. (July 29), Center Stage in Atlanta (July 31), Glen Helen Pavilion in Los Angeles (August 9), the Senator Theatre in Chico, Calif. (August 15), Emo’s in Austin (August 24), Canopy Club in Champaign, Ill. (August 30), and The Rave Eagles Club in Milwaukee (September 4).

Ticket info is available for Rock The Bells and The Jones Experience at GuerillaUnion.com.

Nas said he filled in his schedule with gigs in smaller venues as a thank you to the people who’ve supported him.

“I felt this experience was important because I wanted to touch my fans in an intimate setting with this new album. All the fans that have supported me over the years, I truly appreciate it and this is my way of giving back.”

Nas’ untitled album, which arrives in stores July 15, is the follow up to 2006’s Hip-Hop Is Dead.

The set features collaborations with a number of artists, including Busta Rhymes, Mark Ronson, The Dap Kings, DJ Green Lantern, DJ Toomp, Stic.Man from Dead Prez, Stargate, DJ Cool & Dre and Jay Electronica.