My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James will close out his newly-announced solo tour with a show at New Orleans’ Civic Theatre on Saturday, December 17. Twin Lamb will open the night.

James will hit the road in support of his sophomore solo album, Eternally Even, which is slated for release on November 4 via ATO/Capitol Records. The singer-songwriter/guitarist announced his forthcoming LP today, along with a statement that reads:

I wanted to make an album that hopefully speaks to the issues of the day, many of which, sadly, are issues we have been dealing with since the beginning of time. Most of what I think about right now is how so many things in the world are SO fucked up- our political system is broken and corrupt…our earth is being destroyed by climate change…people are not treating each other with equality and respect… and I think- are we going to make it? Are we going to figure it out and fix it before it’s too late? Can we ever truly open our hearts and embrace love in all its beautiful forms? I think it’s still possible. I still have hope in humanity. I’m just trying to be a part of the discussion and encourage people to speak out for equality, to not be afraid to speak out for peace and love. All of us feel afraid at times in these absolutely insane times, but its important we speak our minds, cast our votes, and do not give in to fear and hatred.

James last performed in New Orleans earlier this year when My Morning Jacket headlined Jazz Fest’s Gentilly Stage, where they teamed up with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band for a Prince cover. The rest of MMJ–sans James–returned to the city on July 31 to back Ray LaMontagne at the Saenger Theatre.

Tickets for James’ upcoming tour will go on sale to the general public this Friday, September 23, at 10am. My Morning Jacket fans will have access to a pre-sale beginning tomorrow, September 20.