June 6, 2002 — Australian rockers the Vines will embark on a headlining North American tour beginning July 10th in support of their debut album, Highly Evolved, which hits stores July 16th (see below for complete list of tour dates). The Roman Coppola-directed video for lead single "Get Free" has just been named "Buzzworthy" on MTV, MTV2 and MTV.com as the song gains radio airplay across America.

The group will take to the road for an extensive North American tour that will include appearances on MTV's Live from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (July 9), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (July 16) and the Late Show with David Letterman (August 19).

The Vines will also play summer radio festivals including 91X/San Diego's "X Fest" June 8, Live 105/SF's "BFD" June 14, and KROQ/LA's "Weenie Roast" June 15. They recently played WHFS/D.C.'s "HFStival."

The Vines 2002 North American Summer Tour:

JULY
9     Cleveland, OH  MTV Live at Rock 'n' Roll 
                     Hall of Fame 
10    Toronto, ONT   Opera House
12    St. Louis, MO  Galaxy
13    Chicago, IL    Metro
14    Detroit, MI    Shelter
16    New York, NY   Late Night with Conan O'Brien
17    New York, NY   Bowery Ballroom
19    Boston, MA     Paradise
20    Philly, PA     Theater of Living Arts
21    Washington, DC 9:30 Club
23    Atlanta, GA    Cotton Club
24    Birmingham, AL Five Points Music Hall
26    Austin, TX     Stubbs BBQ
27    Houston, TX    Engine Room
28    Dallas, TX     Trees
30    Denver, CO     Bluebird
AUGUST
5     Vancouver, BC  Richard's
8     San Fran, CA   Slim's
9     LA, CA         Roxy Theater
10    LA, CA         Roxy Theater
19    NY, NY         Late Show with 
                     David Letterman

* OKGO will tour with the Vines in support of their self-titled debut out September 17.

The Vines are Craig Nicholls (guitar/vocals), Patrick Matthews (bass/vocals), Ryan Griffiths (guitar), Hamish Rosser (drums).