The Black Keys to Headline Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids

The Black Keys have announced dates for their North American tour next Spring. The Akron, OH duo are upgrading to arenas across the country and are making a stop at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.

The Black Keys are hitting the road in support of their upcoming album, El Camino, which will be available on December 6. The band has already let fans stream five songs from the record to help promote the release.

English indie rockers Arctic Monkeys will open all the shows. Venues will include the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York, the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit and the United Center in Chicago. Check the whole itinerary below.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 10, at 10am at the Van Andel Arena box office, Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

The Black Keys Spring 2012 Tour Dates (via Consequence of Sound)

03/02 – Cincinnati, OH @ U.S. Bank Arena *
03/03 – Detroit, MI @ Joe Louis Arena *
03/04 – Columbus, OH @ Jerome Schottenstein Center *
03/06 – Portland, ME @ Cumberland Co. Civic Center *
03/07 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden *
03/09 – Washington, DC @ Verizon Center *
03/10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center *
03/12 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden *
03/13 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre *
03/14 – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre *
03/16 - Indianapolis, IN @ Conesco Fieldhouse *
03/18 -Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena *
03/19 – Chicago, IL @ United Center *
03/20 – Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena *
03/23 – Norfolk, VA @ Constant Convocation Center *

* = w/ Arctic Monkeys

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