Father John Misty has announced UK tour dates in support of his third album Pure Comedy.

The third album by the one-time Fleet Foxes drummer and folk troubadour sees him in outspoken form. While sophomore effort I Love You, Honeybear tackled courtship with a knowing smile, occasionally skewering macho posturing, Pure Comedy is as pessimistic as it's funny incorporating political statements about Trump's America, and depicting a dystopian future where imaginary relationships with celebrities are as a good as pleasure gets.

Musically it recalls Elton John,Van Morrison and Randy Newman, and solidifies Misty's reputation as one of the most exciting acts in the world today.

And what about the live show? Expect total entertainment, a lot of grandstanding, with first class musicianship complimented by evocative visuals, hinted at during Misty's Coachella set.

Father John Misty 2017 UK tour dates:
Wed 1 Nov – Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Thu 2 Nov – O2 Academy, Glasgow
Sun 5 Nov – O2 Apollo, Manchester
Tue 7 Nov – Eventim Apollo, London
Wed 8 Nov – Eventim Apollo, London

Tickets for Father John Misty go on sale on Fri 24 Apr at 9am.