James Taylor, the classic American singer-songwriter, is hitting the road once again and this time the 75-year-old is bringing his hits to the New England area for what is hailed as a stellar summer tour. According to CBS News Boston, Taylor's tour will include a patriotic performance at Tanglewood in Lenox on July 4, complete with fireworks to celebrate half a century since he first graced their stage.

The "Sweet Baby James" crooner is set to start his global 2024 tour in Tokyo before serenading audiences down under in Australia and New Zealand then making his way to the United States, where he will perform at venues in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine according to a report from Boston 25 News.

Specific dates for the New England tour stops include June 30 at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, July 1 at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford, with back-to-back nights on July 3 and July 4 at Tanglewood in Lenox; the tour resumes later in the year with September 4 and 5 at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, Connecticut, closing with a two-night stint at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston on September 9 and 10.

Fans eager to catch Taylor live can mark their calendars for a presale event kicking off Wednesday at 10 a.m., though you'll need a JamesTaylor.com account to participate, this bit of housekeeping is essential for those looking to secure their spot for what promises to be an intimate evening with the music legend whose troubadour tales have charmed generations over the decades.