BLACK CROWES Guitarist Resurfaces In HOOKAH BROWN

HOOKAH BROWN, the new band launched by BLACK CROWES guitarist Rich Robinson, will kick off an eight-date tour on Jan. 21 in Baltimore, according to Rolling Stone.

In addition to Robinson on guitar and vocals, HOOKAH BROWN features drummer Bill Dobrow, and a pair of British musicians, bassist Fionn O'Lochlainn and singer John Hogg. Hogg, formerly of MOKE, also serves as co-writer (with Robinson) on the band's material. Robinson formed the band after the CROWES' announced their hiatus in January of 2001.

The currently-unsigned group will perform several new tracks, including "Cut the World", "Stand Up", "Rude to Me" and "When You Will".

HOOKAH BROWN tour dates are as follows:

Jan. 21 - Baltimore, MS @ Fletcher's
Jan. 22 - Philadelphia, PA @ North Star
Jan. 23 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
Jan. 25 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
Jan. 26 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun
Jan. 29 - Ithaca, NY @, The Haunt
Jan. 30 - Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse Music Hall
Jan. 31 - Cambridge, MA @ House of Blues