BY MELISSA RUGGIERI/AJC Music Scene

Sting is taking his new album, "57th and 9th," on the road for an early 2017 tour that will play Atlanta in a surprising venue – the Tabernacle.

The veteran musician will perform at the venue on Feb. 27. Members of the Sting fan club can purchase tickets beginning Nov. 15 at www.sting.com/tour. Citi cardmembers will also receive pre-sale access starting at 10 a.m. Nov. 17. General public on sale is 10 a.m. Nov. 21 through www.ticketmaster.com, www.tabernacleATL.com and by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets are $80.50 for general admission (standing) on the floor and $130.50-$174.50 for reserved balcony seating.

Sting will be joined by a three-piece band including longtime guitarist Dominic Miller, as well as Josh Freese on drums and Rufus Miller on guitar. Special guests include singer/songwriter Joe Sumner as well as San Antonio-based Tex Mex band, The Last Bandoleros.

The new "57th & 9th" album is Sting's 12th solo release and his first pop/rock project in more than a decade.

STING 57TH & 9TH 2017 – TOUR ITINERARY