On The Road With... Neko Case

Looks like Neko's hitting the road without her Porno buddies...

Singer/songwriter Neko Case will begin a spring tour March 17 in Austin, Texas, as part of the South by Southwest music festival. The trek comes in support of her new album, "Fox Confessor Brings the Flood," due March 7 via Anti-. Two days later, Case will perform on NBC's "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."The artist is hoping to bring solo artist Kelly Hogan and Visqueen principal Rachel Flotard on the road with her as part of her backing band. Martha Wainwright will open on at least six dates, with other support acts to be announced.

And the tour dates...

March 17: Austin, Texas (Antone's)
March 29: Minneapolis (First Avenue)
March 31: Chicago (Vic Theatre)
April 1: Lansing, Mich. (Temple)
April 4: Monteal (Club Soda)
April 5: Boston (Roxy)
April 6-7: New York (Webster Hall)
April 9: Washington, D.C. (9:30 Club)
April 12-13: Carrboro, N.C. (Cat's Cradle)
April 14: Atlanta (Variety Playhouse)
April 15: Memphis (Hi-Tone)