James reform to muted applause

Remember James? The band that sold more t-shirts than records? That band that defied rock 'n' roll by telling us to Sit Down instead of demanding us all to stand and get naked? Well, they're back and going to hit the road again.

April 2008 sees the newly reformed band hitting the road as well as the promise of another studio album, the first since 2001's 'Pleased To Meet You'. They are also due to play next Summer's Isle of Wight Festival from June 13-15. Tickets for the tour go on sale on Friday (December 14).

James will play the following venues: Derby Assembly Rooms (April 10) Lincoln Engine Shed (11) Liverpool University (12) Newcastle Academy (14) Sheffield Academy (15) London Shepherds Bush Empire (17) Norwich UEA (18) Bristol Colston Hall (21) Blackpool Empress Ballroom (22) Edinburgh Corn Exchange (24) Aberdeen AECC (25).