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May 25, 2012
Kinky Friedman on Man In Black Tequila and Winning the Battle Even If You Lose the War
Earlier this week Kinky Friedman was in town at Sigel's promoting his new Man in Black line of tequila. Jasper Russo (with Sigel's) sent me the picture above, and I sent him back a few questions for Kinky, since they were so chummy and all. Seven people and two days later, between flights and workin ... More >>
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February 10, 2012
Thurston Moore, Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and More Riffs For Your Weekend
One of the most anticipated shows of the last few months has definitely been Thurston Moore at the Texas Theatre tonight. The Sonic Youth guitarist has been carving out a nice little solo career with last year's Demolished Thoughts and 2007's Trees Outside the Academy (I always sort of thought of hi ... More >>
Music
November 24, 2011
Kinky Friedman
Tuesday, November 29, at the Aardvark in Fort Worth
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August 8, 2011
Over The Weekend: Kinky Friedman at Sons of Hermann Hall
Kinky Friedman, Josh Alan FriedmanSons of Hermann HallAugust 6, 2011 Better than: Rick Perry's prayer meeting. Kinky FriedmanSons of Hermann Hall had a full house on Saturday night for KNON's 28th anniversary celebration, headlined by Kinky Friedman. It was a hardcore segment of The Peo ... More >>
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August 4, 2011
No, God Doesn't Talk To Kinky Friedman. But Rick Perry Does, So There's That.
Kinky FriedmanFrom the sound of it, the phone woke Kinky Friedman up. He was in Georgia, hanging out on the set of his buddy Billy Bob Thornton's movie, Jane Mansfield's Car. The previous night's fun had lasted until 5:30 in the morning, and here I am, at 10 o'clock, full of questions about his ... More >>
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May 24, 2011
For Your Bob Dylan's 70th Listening Pleasure
His BobnessBack in August, Big Bucks Burnett sent word that he'd acquired a harmonica used by Bob Dylan during his November '78 appearance in Fort Worth, a stop along the Street-Legal tour. It would ultimately make a fine addition to Bucks's Eight Track Museum, along with Tiny Tim's dental mold. ... More >>
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February 22, 2010
Getting Your Morning Shot of Kinky Friedman at Urban Dog Coffee
Photos by Daniel RodrigueUrban Dog owner Brady Cottle doses a shot for Kinky.Whether it's a morning cup of wake-up, a mid-day java jolt or a final fix of fresh-brewed for the drive home, many of us rely on our regular close-to-home/office coffee haunts to fuel us through our daily grind. And, whe ... More >>
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February 18, 2010
Sharing a Smoke and a Cuppa Joe With Kinky Friedman, Who Doesn't Turn on His Friends
Sam MertenPrior to his gig tonight at the Granada, Kinky Friedman made a campaign stop at Urban Dog Coffee as he continues his bid for the Democratic nomination for agriculture commissioner. Given his close relationship with gubernatorial candidate Farouk Shami, who had five key campaign aide ... More >>
Blogs
December 18, 2009
Listomania: Eight Jewish Musical Icons To Celebrate On This Final Night of Chanukah
When the sun sets this evening, the final night of Chanukah will commence, ending an eight-day spree of phone calls from nagging Jewish mothers and the always pleasant gifting and receiving of holiday socks. Also coming to its unfortunate annual close? The (adorable) singing of the Chanukah praye ... More >>
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September 14, 2009
Meat And Greet: The Grand Opening Of Smoke
Best line overheard (well, shouted to our face) at the Smoke grand opening Friday night: "Who cares about resurrecting Deep Ellum when we've got this?!" The gushing party-goer was referring to the booming Oak Cliff renaissance, of course. Granted, a great big free shindig at a buzz-worthy new ... More >>
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September 11, 2009
Good Friday: Will Johnson, Slobberbone, Blackheart Society
Neon Indian plays these beautiful confines on Sunday.Not the busiest weekend of shows around town this time around--which I'm OK with as I'm off to Colorado to visit friends and check out Neon Indian's debut at Monolith on Sunday (and you thought we were done with them for the time being.. ... More >>
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September 8, 2009
Hash Over: Bolsa And Smoke Celebrate, Dine On The Line, Raiser Grazer Resumes And More
It's hard to believe Bolsa has only been open for a year, as it already feels like a Dallas institution for locavores and those who enjoy fascinating food creations at reasonable prices. It's gotta be true, though, as the restaurant will celebrate its first year of business with "Bands, Bru ... More >>
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July 29, 2009
The Butterscotch Stallion's Faithful Sidekick and Other Famous Faces' Doggone Book
Owen Wilson, from the forthcoming book Top Dogs and Their PetsCurrent Dallas Morning News photographer David Woo and former Dallas Morning News photographer Richard Pruitt have been moonlighting on a side project: a coffee-table book titled Top Dogs and Their Pets, proceeds from which toward resc ... More >>
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July 17, 2009
1,000 Bands In One Day To Support 'The Kinkster'
His 2006 ass-whipping at the hands of Rick Perry, in which Kinky Friedman took less than 13 percent of the vote, hasn't stopped the Friedman's gubernatorial aspirations. He's already got his eye on the 2010 election. Then again, maybe this is all just a ploy to sell cigars.Either way, to advance the ... More >>
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March 13, 2009
Thomas Haden Church on How Owen, Luke Wilson Really Got Their Nicknames
The Ninth Annual Texas Film Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held last night on the site of the old Austin airport, was quite the damp, frigid shindig -- part all-star love-in, part call to arms. Amidst the inducting -- and feted this year were the likes of Powers Booth (SMU's own), Twilight directo ... More >>
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April 10, 2008
The "First Serious Biography" Of Townes Van Zandt
The Ninth Annual Texas Film Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held last night on the site of the old Austin airport, was quite the damp, frigid shindig -- part all-star love-in, part call to arms. Amidst the inducting -- and feted this year were the likes of Powers Booth (SMU's own), Twilight directo ... More >>
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September 27, 2007
Who Paid for Your Politics?
The Ninth Annual Texas Film Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held last night on the site of the old Austin airport, was quite the damp, frigid shindig -- part all-star love-in, part call to arms. Amidst the inducting -- and feted this year were the likes of Powers Booth (SMU's own), Twilight directo ... More >>
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September 13, 2007
Kinky for Governor? Again?
The Ninth Annual Texas Film Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held last night on the site of the old Austin airport, was quite the damp, frigid shindig -- part all-star love-in, part call to arms. Amidst the inducting -- and feted this year were the likes of Powers Booth (SMU's own), Twilight directo ... More >>
Blogs
May 29, 2007
Ron Paul: The Spoiler?
The Ninth Annual Texas Film Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held last night on the site of the old Austin airport, was quite the damp, frigid shindig -- part all-star love-in, part call to arms. Amidst the inducting -- and feted this year were the likes of Powers Booth (SMU's own), Twilight directo ... More >>
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March 19, 2007
So What's Carole Keeton Strayhorn Doing These Days?
The Ninth Annual Texas Film Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held last night on the site of the old Austin airport, was quite the damp, frigid shindig -- part all-star love-in, part call to arms. Amidst the inducting -- and feted this year were the likes of Powers Booth (SMU's own), Twilight directo ... More >>
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February 9, 2007
Free Pair o' Tix to Craziest Concert Line-up Ever
The Ninth Annual Texas Film Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held last night on the site of the old Austin airport, was quite the damp, frigid shindig -- part all-star love-in, part call to arms. Amidst the inducting -- and feted this year were the likes of Powers Booth (SMU's own), Twilight directo ... More >>
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February 2, 2007
Whiskey River, Dosed With Acid
The Ninth Annual Texas Film Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held last night on the site of the old Austin airport, was quite the damp, frigid shindig -- part all-star love-in, part call to arms. Amidst the inducting -- and feted this year were the likes of Powers Booth (SMU's own), Twilight directo ... More >>
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January 11, 2007
New Year's Resolutions
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November 8, 2006
Chris Bell: S.O.L.
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November 6, 2006
Kinky Pickup
Resolution Guide 2007
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October 17, 2006
Why Kinky Did Not Play "The Gay Card"
Resolution Guide 2007
Music
September 14, 2006
Various Artists
Why the Hell Not... The Songs of Kinky Friedman (Sustain Records)
Blogs
July 26, 2006
That's the Ticket
Why the Hell Not... The Songs of Kinky Friedman (Sustain Records)
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July 21, 2006
A Kinky Wednesday
Why the Hell Not... The Songs of Kinky Friedman (Sustain Records)
Music
June 22, 2006
Odds & Ends
In this corner: Salim Nourallah. In the other corner: Doug Simmons. Let's roll!
Blogs
April 24, 2006
He is Rising
In this corner: Salim Nourallah. In the other corner: Doug Simmons. Let's roll!
Blogs
March 21, 2006
Sacred Star? Puh-lease.
In this corner: Salim Nourallah. In the other corner: Doug Simmons. Let's roll!
Calendar
March 9, 2006
Float On
Parade 101 with St. Patrick himself
Blogs
March 7, 2006
Jew Shouldn't Vote Today
Parade 101 with St. Patrick himself
Calendar
March 2, 2006
Fort Worth Blues
The Modern hosts a weekend of Townes
Calendar
February 16, 2006
This Here Utopia
Raise some funds for the Kinkster's keepers
Calendar
November 24, 2005
Scandal Claus
Raise some funds for the Kinkster's keepers
Calendar
October 27, 2005
Kink Lit
Raise some funds for the Kinkster's keepers
Film
August 4, 2005
Trip to Bountiful
Oh, the talent given us at this year's remarkable Dallas Video Festival
News
June 30, 2005
Seriously Kinky
This Texas Jewboy wants to be the next governor of Texas, and if you think he's kidding, the joke may be on you
Calendar
October 7, 2004
Debate Team
This Texas Jewboy wants to be the next governor of Texas, and if you think he's kidding, the joke may be on you
Dining
June 6, 2002
Bistro Kaput
Avner Samuel's attempt at a kosher eatery falls flat
Calendar
September 7, 2000
Go With Kinky
Kinky Friedman gets in the Mile High Club
Music
April 27, 2000
His and hers
For Buddy and Julie Miller, love, God, and country music are all that matters
Music
September 16, 1999
Restless farewell
Bob Dylan, the voice of a generation, to be silenced after Paul Simon tour
Calendar
April 1, 1999
Kinky, Jesus, and Coca-Cola
Bob Dylan, the voice of a generation, to be silenced after Paul Simon tour
Music
November 26, 1998
Out There
Bob Dylan, the voice of a generation, to be silenced after Paul Simon tour
Calendar
November 28, 1996
Events for the week
Bob Dylan, the voice of a generation, to be silenced after Paul Simon tour
Music
May 2, 1996
Bass player for mayor
Ex-Killbilly member Richard Hunter runs for Fort Worth office--no, seriously
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December 28, 1995
Buzz
Ex-Killbilly member Richard Hunter runs for Fort Worth office--no, seriously
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