Harp-toting folk singer-songwriter Joanna Newsom, much abuzz in regards to the mysterious nature of her forthcoming album, which although reportedly complete, is still lacking a proper release date, recently announced a handful of live engagements in Australia. Well, you can go ahead and start those album release rumors now because that handful of dates just became a rather sizable trek, including shows in Japan, Canada and the US.

Ms. Newsom will be kicking off her travels January 16 with a performance in Brisbane, Australia and wrapping things up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Check below for the dates and keep it tuned here for the latest on Joanna Newsom's upcoming album!

Joanna Newsom 2010 Tour Dates

January 16 - Brisbane, Australia @ The Tivoli
January 18 - Sydney, Australia @ Sydney Opera House
January 20 - Melbourne, Australia @ The Forum Theatre
January 21 - Canberra, Australia @ The Playhouse (Canberra Theatre Centre)
January 23 - Thirroul, Australia @ Anita's Theatre
January 30 - Christchurch, New Zealand @ The Harbourlight
January 31 - Wellington, New Zealand @ The Paramount ¹
February 02 - Auckland, New Zealand @ The Dorothy Winstone Centre ¹
February 06 - Osaka, Japan @ Sunsui
February 07 - Tokyo, Japan @ Unit
March 12 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Calvin College Chapel
March 15 - Montreal, Quebec @ Ukrainian Federation
March 17 - Cambridge, MA @ Sanders Theatre
March 19 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
March 20 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
March 22 - Washington, DC @ Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
March 26 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
March 27 - Knoxville, TN @ Big Ears Festival
April 02 - Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theater

¹ = w/ Bachelorette