Son Volt Hit The Road For Summer Tour, New Album 'American Central Dust' Out On July 7, 2009

NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Son Volt are gearing up for a busy summer with the release of their new album 'American Central Dust' July 7 on Rounder Records, an appearance at the Rothbury festival in Rothbury, MI, and a co-headlining tour with the Cowboy Junkies, which kicks off July 8 in Denver, CO.

Son Volt band leader, songwriter and lyricist Jay Farrar frequently tackles complex topics in his songs, and the material on the new album may be some of his strongest yet, with topics as varied as cocaine, maritime tragedies, gas prices and Keith Richards. Pulling spirit from touchstones like the Flying Burrito Brothers, 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' and the Rolling Stones 'Beggars Banquet,' the new album refines the bands robust sound, harkening back to the melodic clarity of their debut album 'Trace.'

Son Volt Summer Tour Dates (* denotes co-headlining with Cowboy Junkies): July 2-5 Rothbury, MI - Rothbury Festival (band's performance slot has not been announced)
July 8 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre*
July 9 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up*
July 10 - Snowbird, UT - Snowbird Festival*
July 12 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre*
July 14 - Mesa, AZ - Mesa Arts Center*
July 15 - San Diego, CA - Humphrey's*
July 16 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern Theatre*
July 17 - Saratoga, CA - Montalvo Arts Center*
July 18 - Jacksonville, OR - Britt Music Festival*
July 19 - Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater*
July 21 � The Centre � Vancouver, BC*
July 22 - Seattle, WA - Seattle Zoo*
July 23 - Spokane, WA - The Fox*
July 24 - Eagle, ID - Wood River Winery*
July 25 - Missoula, MT - University Theatre*