The Black Crowes front-man Chris Robinson has announced plans for a mini solo tour, which begins in mid-August. Robinson will be supporting his new album, New Earth Mud, due out later this year. The CD features new originals as well as some covers, such as Bob Dylans Youre A Big Girl Now, the Grateful Deads Comes A Time and Traffics Evening Blue. The tour itinerary dates in Washington, California, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan and Ontario.

The Black Crowes remain on hiatus, but will release a double live album on August 23. The disc features material recorded over two nights at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston last October.