After cancelling their highly anticipated December 20th show at The O2, Pop-Americana maestros Counting Crows have finally rescheduled the Dublin date May 8th at the same venue.

With the December gig rumoured to have been cancelled for financial reasons due to the economic downturn, fans will be happy to hear that the rescheduled gig will have the same support act in classic rock and rollers The Hold Steady who are accompanying them for the entire 12 date tour UK tour.

The tour also takes them to Belfast's Odessey Arena on Thursday May 7th.

Tickets priced £38/£35 (Belfast) and €54.80/€49.20 (Dublin) are available from ticketmaster now.