Allen Stone announces Dec. 11 concert at the Knitting Factory; tickets on sale Friday

After performing at the Bing Crosby Theater in May with Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Chewelah-born soul singer Allen Stone will return to Spokane on Dec. 11 for a headlining show at the Knitting Factory.

“Hot off the presses!” Stone wrote on Facebook Monday. “Due to popular demand the bing bong (brethren) will embark on a truly nationwide journey across America.”

It’s been a busy few months for Stone. Before opening for Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, the singer, whose upcoming album will be released next year, appeared on two episodes of “American Idol” performing duets with contestants.

Nick Waterhouse will open for Stone on this tour.

Tickets are $22.50 in advance and $25 the day of the show. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday and are available by calling (866) 468-7623 and online at www.ticketweb.com and www.knittingfactory.com.