The exciting Punch Brothers have announced a series of UK and Ireland tour dates in July, in support of their critically acclaimed debut album Punch which was released through Nonesuch in February. The band - composer-singer-mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile’s new venture - includes Chris Eldridge (guitar), Greg Garrison (bass), Noam Pikelny (banjo), and Gabe Witcher (fiddle).

This tour follows sold out concerts in Glasgow and London in January this year, and this latest UK leg comprises seven dates, beginning in Dublin on July 11 and ending in Manchester on July 18. Also included is a London date at the Arts Theatre on Monday July 14.

Tickets are on sale now.

Fri Jul 11 Sugar Club, Dublin
Tickets 25.50€
+ 353 (0)818 719300 & www.ticketmaster.ie

Sat Jul 12 Trinity Centre, Bristol
Tickets £16
0844 847 1588 & www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Sun Jul 13 Glee Club, Birmingham
Tickets £16
0844 847 1588 & www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Mon Jul 14 Arts Theatre, London
Tickets £16
0844 847 1588 & www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Wed 16 The Sage, Gateshead
Tickets £16/£13.50/£7
0191 443 4661& www.thesagegateshead.org

Thu 17 Oran Mor, Glasgow
Tickets £16
0844 847 1588 & www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Fri 18 Academy 2, Manchester
Tickets £16
0844 847 1588 & www.ticketmaster.co.uk