Aerosmith announce first 2005 tour dates

After more than a year on the shelf, Aerosmith are heading back on the road. The band is expected to do a major world tour this autumn and winter, and the first dates have been announced - starting October 30th in Uncasville, Connecticut. Many more shows will likely be announced in the days and weeks ahead.

Along with the album, Aerosmith will release a live album called Rockin' The Joint on October 25th. The DualDisc is taken from their show at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on January 11th, 2002, and the CD side will have 11 songs, with the DVD side featuring the entire 25-song set.

The Aerosmith itinerary (subject to change):
Oct. 30 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Casino
Nov. 1 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Casino
Nov. 3 - Washington, DC - MCI Center
Nov. 23 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center