Relient K tour cruises through 43 North American shows

After spending the summer co-headlining the Warped Tour, alternative punk rockers Relient K will launch a headlining tour of their own this fall before stepping back into a co-headlining role for a third tour.

The Uncle Fest Tour kicks off October 2 at Barrymore Theatre in Madison, WI, and continues through November 2 at the House of Blues in Chicago, IL. Notable stops along the way include an October 15 gig at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA, and an October 21 performance at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC.

After a brief break from the road, Relient K will join Christian hip-hop rocker tobyMac on his Winter Wonder Slam Tour. Relient K’s 18-date stint on the holiday trek begins November 13 in Greenville, SC, and continues through December 14 at the Nokia Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX.

The Canton, OH-based rockers will receive support on the Uncle Fest Tour from Ludo, This Providence and House of Heroes. Joining tobyMac and Relient K on Winter Wonder Slam 2008 are Family Force 5 and B. Reith.

Relient K is touring in support of its fifth studio album, “Five Score and Seven Years Ago,” which debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 when it was released in 2007. The album was a follow-up to 2004’s “Mmhmm,” which peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and was later RIAA-certified Gold.

When Relient K debuted in 2000 with their eponymous record, they became known for their novelty songwriting style, often mixing pop culture laced lyrics with more traditional Christian messages. However, the group has matured in recent years and become more of a “serious” rock band, both in lyrical and musical approach, often experimenting with different musical genres.

Relient K itinerary:
(Dates subject to change.)

* Winter Wonder Slam 2008 Tour