English prog rock band Big Big Train have unveiled the opening acts for their forthcoming North American tour today.

District 97, The Twenty Committee, and IZZ will each open one show on the trek. Other dates will feature a solo set from a member of Big Big Train.

Lead vocalist Alberto Bravin said this about the opening acts:

“On our tour last autumn we chose to have different bands open some shows for us, while keeping other shows ‘in the family’ to help to make each night really special, and the mixed approach worked very well. We’re looking forward to sharing the stage with District 97, IZZ and The Twenty Committee and really recommend that you get to the show in time to see them.
There’s just so much musical talent in Big Big Train. Our keyboardist Oskar Holldorff, violinist Clare Lindley, drummer Nick D’Virgilio and guitarist/keyboardist Rikard Sjöblom all have lots of experience fronting bands outside Big Big Train and singing lead vocals. Their solo sets were very positively received in September and October in the UK and Europe, so we think fans in North America will enjoy them too. It will be a surprise each night which band member – or maybe even band members – are going to open the show.”

Tour dates can be seen below. Tickets are on sale to the general public right now here.

Big Big Train tour dates

Wednesday 2nd April - Sweetwater, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA – No support

Friday 4th – Wednesday 9th April - Cruise To The Edge (Festival shows)

Thursday 10th April - Arcada Theatre, St Charles, Illinois, USA – Support: District 97

Friday 11th April - The Token Lounge, Westland, Michigan, USA - Support: BBT solo

Sunday 13th AprilElectric City, Buffalo, New York, USA - Support: BBT solo

Monday 14th April - Fairmount Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Support: BBT solo

Tuesday 15th April - Algonquin Theatre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Support: BBT solo

Wednesday 16th April - Salle Dina-Bélanger, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada - Support: BBT solo

Thursday 17th April - Regent Theatre, Arlington, Massachusetts, USA - Support: BBT solo

Friday 18th April - Rivoli Theater at The Williams Center, Rutherford, New Jersey, USA – Support: IZZ

Saturday 19th April - Rivoli Theater at The Williams Center, Rutherford, New Jersey, USA – Support: The Twenty Committee

Sunday 4th May -Gouveia Art Rock, Gouveia, Portugal (Festival show)