James Lavelle is hitting the road for the first time as UNKLE, debuting on American soil at this year’s CMJ Music Marathon. He will be backed by a seven-piece band. For a taste of what the live show has in store, go here. It’s an extremely brief tour, so only get excited if you live in one of the following cities:

UNKLE North American Tour:

10.18.08 – New York, NY (Webster Hall)

10.19.08 – Toronto, ON (Lee’s Palace)

10.20.07 – Chicago, IL (Metro)

10.26.07 – Los Angeles, CA (Echoplex)

10.27.07 – San Francisco, CA (Mezzanine)

10.28.07 – Las Vegas, NV (Vegoose Festival)