Chris Barron spent the summer on the road. Now, the Spin Doctors singer will hunker down for a series of shows throughout hometown of New York and its surrounding areas. This evening Barron and his band the Time Bandits will play the first in a series of shows at New York’s The National Underground. Barron and Time Bandits hosted a residency at the venue in 2009 that drew in such special guests as John Popper and Mike Gordon. He will also play a few solo shows at benefits throughout the city.

Here’s a look at Chris Barron’s upcoming New York-area appearances

October 8 New York, NY—The National Underground

October 22 New York, NY— The Highline Ballroom (Jam With a Plan benefit for Cancer Research)

October 23 Pennsauken, NJ—Cooper River Park (Veterans Appreciation Day)

November 4 New York, NY—The National Underground

November 8 New York, NY—BB Kings Blues Club (Rockers on Broadway, a benefit for Equity Cares)

November 11 New York, NY—The National Underground

November 18 New York, NY—The National Underground

January 8 Pawling, NY— Towne Crier Cafe