Musician, writer and former Texas gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman makes a rare West Coast swing this summer, his first in nearly twenty years. Joining him on tour will be two members of his original backing band (The Texas Jewboys), Little Jewford and Washington Ratso, and guests are signing up for various stops, including Mojo Nixon in San Diego and Van Dyke Parks in Los Angeles.
Mon., July 26Â VANCOUVER, BCÂ Biltmore Cabaret
Tues., July 27Â SEATTLE, WAÂ Â Triple Door
Wed., July 28Â PORTLAND, ORÂ Roseland Theater
Fri., July 30Â Â SAN FRANCISCO, CAÂ Â Great American Music Hall
Sat., July 31 LOS ANGELES, CA  McCabe’s Guitar Shop (2 shows)
Sun., Aug. 1Â SAN DIEGO, CAÂ Belly Up, with Mojo Nixon
Tues., Aug. 3Â BAKERSFIELD, CAÂ Fishlips
Wed., Aug. 4 SANTA CRUZ, CA Moe’s Alley
Thurs., Aug. 5Â SEBASTOPOL, CAÂ North Bay Live at Studio E