James Chapman, aka mastermind behind UK’s Mercury Prize-nominated Maps is finally making his way across the pond to let Americans in on what all the hot fuss is about behind his debut album We Can Create, which was recorded in his bedroom using just a 16-track recorder and not Pro Tools. Starting on September 22 as part of KEXP’s Benefit in Seattle, you too can catch Maps on the road until he wraps on September 29 at Brooklyn’s Luna Lounge.

Tour dates:
Sat 09/22/07 Seattle, WA KEXP Benefit – Crocodile Cafe
Mon 09/24/07 San Francisco, CA Bottom Of The Hill
Wed 09/26/07 Los Angeles, CA Spaceland (presented by KCRW)
Fri 09/28/07 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
Sat 09/29/07 Brooklyn, NY Luna Lounge