The Avett Brothers have announced the release of their next studio album, The Carpenter, which drops on September 11 via Universal Records. The Rick Rubin-produced album’s first track, “Live and Die,” was debuted earlier today on NPR. Listen to the song here.

In support of the new album, The Avetts will hit the road for a series of dates, including a few opening slots for Dave Matthews Band. Check out the full tour itinerary below.

The Avett Brothers appear on the cover of the July/August issue of Relix.

The Avett Brothers 2012 Tour Dates

06/26 Vancouver, BC—Vancouver International Jazz Festival
06/28 Salt Lake City, UT—Gallivan Center
06/29 Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Ampitheatre
06/30 Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Ampitheatre
07/03 Council Bluffs, IA—The Cove
07/05 Milwaukee, WI—Summerfest
07/06 Des Moines, IA—80/35 Festival
07/07 Minneapolis, MN—Basilica Block Party
07/20 Glen Allen, VA—Innsbrook After Hours at Snagjob Pavilion
07/21 Camden, NJ—XPoNential Festival
07/22 Bridgeport, CT—Gathering of the Vibes
07/26 Kansas City, MO—Crossroads KC
07/27 Oklahoma City, OK—Chesapeake Energy Center
07/28 New Braunfels, TX—Whitewater Ampitheater
08/22 Chico, TX—California State University
08/24 Jacksonville, OR—Britt Pavilion
08/25 Troutdale, OR—Edgefield
08/26 Troutdale, OR—Edgefield
08/29 Palmer, AK—Alaska State Fair
08/31 Quincy, WA—Gorge Amphitheatre ()
09/01 Quincy, WA—Gorge Amphitheatre ()
09/02 Quincy, WA—Gorge Amphitheatre (*)
09/12 Toronto, ON—Molson Canadian Ampitheatre
09/14 Fredericton, NB—Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival
09/15 Burlinton, VT—Grand Point North Festival
09/16 Boston, MA—Bank of America Pavilion
09/18 New York, NY—Rumsey Playfield
09/21 Atlanta, GA—Music Midtown
09/23 Baltimore, MD—Pier Six Pavilion
09/28 Chicago, IL—Charter One Pavilion
09/29 St. Louis, MO—Fox Theater
09/30 Indianapolis, IN—White River State Park
10/12-14 Austin, TX—Austin City Limits
10/21 Clearwater, FL—Clearwater Jazz Festival
10/26-28 New Orleans, LA—Voodoo Experience

• = w/ Dave Matthews Band