Back in 1994, bassist John Stirratt joined fellow Uncle Tupelo alum Jeff Tweedy in the founding of Wilco. Six years later he formed the group The Autumn Defense with multi-instrumentalist Patrick Sansone. In 2004, Sansone became a member of Wilco but the pair have continued to record and perform as The Autumn Defense whenever available. Their new album Once Around isn’t due until November 2nd but they have made the first single ‘Back of My Mind’ available online. In addition, the pair have announced a tour a in support of Once Around, with the first show set to kick off on November 6 at the Acorn Theatre in Three Oaks, MI

The Autumn Defense Dates

11/6/2010         Three Oaks         MI       The Acorn Theatre
11/7/2010         Cleveland         OH       Beachland Ballroom
11/8/2010         Ann Arbor         MI       The Ark
11/9/2010         Toronto             ON       The Drake Hotel
11/11/2010       Allston             MA       Great Scott
11/12/2010       New York           NY       Le Poisson Rouge
11/13/2010       Philadelphia     PA       Tin Angel
11/15/2010       Arlington           VA       IOTA Club and Cafe
11/16/2010       Durham           NC       The Casbah
11/17/2010       Decatur             GA       Eddie’s Attic
11/18/2010       Nashville           TN       The Basement
11/20/2010       Chicago           IL         Lincoln Hall