Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith has extended his forthcoming UK solo tour.

The singer will now play additional dates in Southampton (November 23) and Oxford (24).

The tour also includes gigs in Birmingham (28), London (December 1) and Manchester (2).

Smith releases his debut solo album, entitled ‘Margins’, on October 11. He is also set to issue a book of photography on the same day.

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Paul Smith’s UK tour dates are:

• Southampton, Joiners - November 23
• Oxford, Jericho - 24
• Nottingham, Bodega – 26
• Leeds, Brudenell Social Club – 27
• Birmingham, Glee Club – 28
• Bristol, Thekla – 29
• London, Bush Hall – December 1
• Manchester, Deaf Institute – 2
• Glasgow, Classic Grand – 3
• Gateshead, Sage 2 – 4

(by Jason Gregory)