Jarvis Cocker Launches Appeal For Local Bands

Jarvis Cocker has launched an appeal for local bands to come forward and support him on his North American tour.

The former Pulp frontman wants local bands to contact him direct and he will select the acts for the support on the six dates next month.

Writing in his blog, he said: "We are playing in North America soon & need support bands for New York (2 shows), San Francisco, Seattle & Vancouver - do you think you could help?

"Same idea as the Europe shows - you recommend LOCAL bands that would be good for the job (preferably with a link to somewhere I can hear their music) & I'll do the rest. It worked a treat before - let's unleash the magic again!"

Jarv releases his eponymous solo album Stateside on April 3 through Rough Trade.

He plays the following dates:

New York, NY Webster Hall - April 22/23
Indio, CA Coachella Festival  - 27
San Francisco, CA Fillmore - 28
Seattle, WA Showbox - 30
Vancouver, BC Commodore - May 1