Kinky Friedman

Kinky Friedman Says He May Run for Governor, and This Campaign Will Be "Serious"

In 2006, Kinky Friedman -- singer, songwriter, satirist, head Jewboy in charge -- ran as an Independent for governor of Texas. Although he ultimately received less than 13 percent of the vote, it was still a memorable campaign, featuring slogans like, "Why the Hell Not?" and "How Hard Could It Be?" ... More >>

Eight Music-Themed Gifts You Never Knew You Needed

Ah, the holidays, that time when you frantically try to figure out what exactly to give whoever you got stuck with in the secret Santa drawing. Maybe you got lucky and selected a music fan; maybe you think you want to give that music fan something that's not just the latest Pitchfork-blessed album, ... More >>

Foodie, Drinkie and Bourdain-ie Events for the Week

Dallas Beer Week gets tapped this Thursday and lasts for a solid eight days of sudsy celebrations. All you need to do is get your fancy beer-drinking pants out of the cleaners then just drink local beer everywhere. The goals, aspirations and, most important, calendar for the city-wide drink-off can ... More >>

Ten of This Weekend's Best Shows, Starring Iron Maiden, Fang Island, Shonen Knife and More

Every Thursday, we bring you ten of the weekend's best shows. Of course, you can find even more of them with our handy concert calendar. Fang IslandThursday, August 16, at DadaMore on this show here. DJ Ruthless RamseyFriday, August 17, at Elm Street BarAudra's got a good preview about the world's " ... More >>

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 >>

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 >>

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Tuesday, November 29, at the Aardvark in Fort Worth

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 Friedman​Sons 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 >>

No, God Doesn't Talk To Kinky Friedman. But Rick Perry Does, So There's That.

Kinky Friedman​From 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 >>

For Your Bob Dylan's 70th Listening Pleasure

His Bobness​Back 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 >>

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 >>

Sharing a Smoke and a Cuppa Joe With Kinky Friedman, Who Doesn't Turn on His Friends

Sam Merten​Prior 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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

The Butterscotch Stallion's Faithful Sidekick and Other Famous Faces' Doggone Book

Owen Wilson, from the forthcoming book Top Dogs and Their Pets​Current 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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

The "First Serious Biography" Of Townes Van Zandt

Who Paid for Your Politics?

Kinky for Governor? Again?

Ron Paul: The Spoiler?

So What's Carole Keeton Strayhorn Doing These Days?

Free Pair o' Tix to Craziest Concert Line-up Ever

Whiskey River, Dosed With Acid

New Year's Resolutions

Resolution Guide 2007

Chris Bell: S.O.L.

Kinky Pickup

Why Kinky Did Not Play "The Gay Card"

Various Artists

Why the Hell Not... The Songs of Kinky Friedman (Sustain Records)

That's the Ticket

A Kinky Wednesday

He is Rising

Sacred Star? Puh-lease.

Float On

Parade 101 with St. Patrick himself

Jew Shouldn't Vote Today

Fort Worth Blues

The Modern hosts a weekend of Townes

This Here Utopia

Raise some funds for the Kinkster's keepers

Scandal Claus

Kink Lit

Trip to Bountiful

Oh, the talent given us at this year's remarkable Dallas Video Festival

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

Debate Team

Go With Kinky

Kinky Friedman gets in the Mile High Club

Kinky, Jesus, and Coca-Cola

Out There

Events for the week

Bass player for mayor

Ex-Killbilly member Richard Hunter runs for Fort Worth office--no, seriously

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