Florence Welch at the 53rd Annual Grammys

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The first announced benefit show of the 2011 SummerStage season is none other than Best New Artist nominee and 2011 Grammy performer Florence and the Machine. Florence will play the the Rumsey Playfield at Central Park on June 24, tickets go on sale Friday, Feb 18 at noon.

More FATM tour dates and a video of Florence Welch singing a tribute to Aretha Franklin at the 53rd Annual Grammys with Xtina, JHud, Martina McBride and Yolanda Adams.

Florence and the Machine 2011 Tour Dates
June 12 Greek Theatre Berekely, CA
June 13 Greek Theatre Los Angeles, CA
June 17 Weesner Amphitheater Apple Valley, MN
June 18 Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL
June 20 Festival Pier Philadelphia, PA
June 23 Bank of America Pavilion Boston, MA
June 24 SummerStage New York, NY
June 26 Spartan Stadium East Lansing, Michigan, USA
June 29 Sun Life Stadium Miami, FL
June 30 Hard Rock Live
July 1 Fox Theatre Atlanta, CA