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pic.twitter.com/sIXnoglSby— Kinky Friedman (@FriedmanKinky) June 27, 2024Born Richard Samet Friedman, he was raised by Jewish parents in Chicago before the family moved to Texas when he was young. Friedman formed his first group while majoring in psychology at the University of Texas. The band, named King Arthur & The Carrots, were a surf-rock parody group that earned him the nickname Kinky.In 1973, he formed the satirical country rock band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys.

Kinky Friedman — the Texas-raised musician, writer, satirist, dog lover, gubernatorial candidate and overall provocateur — died after a battle with Parkinson’s on Thursday at his Echo Hill Ranch in TX, according to a post on his X account. He was 79.

Tenacious D is going to ‘Rock D Vote’ this fall.Jack Black and Kyle Gass just announced they’re hitting the road for a quick five-concert tour from Oct. 21-26.“The election is around the corner and we are coming to a campus near you to Rock D Vote,” the subversive shredders shared on Instagram.Although they aren’t currently scheduled to visit New York or New Jersey, the duo will get close when they wrap their brief run at State College, PA’s Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct.

X account confirmed his death on Thursday. “Kinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family & friends.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Kinky Friedman, the satirical and often provocative musician, author and one-time politician, has died at the age of 79.

Anderson. Paak just announced he’s embarking on his 14-concert ‘The Malibu Tour’ with The Free Nationals featuring jazz trumpeter Maurice Brown and R&B duo Gawd where they’ll play Paak’s Grammy-nominated breakthrough 2016 album with the same name in its entirety at all shows.Toward the end of the brief trek, Paak and co.

Sexyy Red just threw her hat into the ring, announcing the ‘Sexyy Red 4 President Tour’ that will send her and special guests Hunxho, Loe Shimmy, BlakeIANA and another unnamed special guest to arenas all over North America from August through October.The tour is presumably in support of her recently released, not quite politically-inspired album “In Sexyy We Trust.”Sexyy New York fans need not worry either. While on the campaign trail, the 26-year-old rapper will stump at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Tuesday, Sept.

A post shared by punk rock from LA (@xthebandofficial)1. ‘Ruby Church’2. ‘Sweet Til the Bitter End’3. ‘The Way It Is’4. ‘Flipside’5. ‘Big Black X’6. ‘Smoke & Fiction’7. ‘Struggle’8. ‘Winding Up the Time’9. ‘Face in the Moon’10. ‘Baby & All’The Los Angeles post-punk band’s departure comes only four years after their 2020 reunion, which saw the original line-up – comprised of vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist-bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D.

André 3000 is fully embracing the spotlight this year.To kick off 2024, the former Outkast frontman turned experimental jazz flautist embarked on a surprise solo tour in support of his critically-acclaimed debut solo album “New Blue Sun.”Come fall, he’s doing it all over again.From September through November, the 49-year-old will take the ‘New Blue Sun Live Tour’ along with collaborators Carlos Niño, Nate Mercereau, and Surya Botofasina with Deantoni Parks to theaters, performing arts centers, centers and auditoriums all over North America.That includes a stop at Brooklyn’s BAM Howard Gilman Opera House on Friday, Oct. 25.For those not quite sure what to expect, the Chicago Sun-Times raved “(Andre 3000’s) performance was a free-willed exploration of sound and a beautiful energy exchange with the audience that gave the room a palpable heartbeat” about a concert at the Thalia Theater on the first leg of the tour.If this sounds like the free-flowing show for you, tickets are available for the concert of your choosing as soon as today.Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming ‘New Blue Sun Live Tour’ shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale is Friday, June 28.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.Before the tour officially takes off, André 3000 will lend his talents to the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival.Set to take place at Fort Adams State Park in Newport RI from Aug.

BEAT marches on.BEAT, made up of rock icons Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey, have announced they’re extending their 2024 tour where they’ll play reinterpretations of iconic ’80s King Crimson albums “Discipline,” “Beat” and “Three of A Perfect Pair” at venues all over North America from September through November.Previously announced New York and New Jersey-based gigs included concerts at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Oct. 5, Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Theatre on Oct.

Post Malone is going all in on country music.Starting in September, the Syracuse native and former rapper is slated to take off on his ‘F-1 Trillion Tour’ where he will perform “a collection of country songs” with backing band The Fools For You in support of his upcoming album due out on August 16.Notable New York stops on the 24-concert and festival run include gigs at Syracuse’s Empower FCU Amphitheater on Saturday, Sept. 14, Saratoga Springs’ Broadview Stage on Monday, Sept.

‘Short ‘n Sweet Tour’ won’t be so short after all.Sabrina Carpenter just announced she’s adding an additional New York stop to her upcoming nationwide trek.In addition to headlining at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Sept. 29, she’ll now also take center stage at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center the following night on Monday, Sept.

Willie Nelson has been forced to pull out of the opening dates of his joint headline US tour with Bob Dylan on medical grounds.The 91-year-old was due to kick off the ‘Outlaw Music Festival Tour’ alongside Dylan yesterday (June 21) in Atlanta, followed by Charlotte and Raleigh, but he will now miss all three dates.“We regret to inform you that Willie Nelson is not feeling well and, per doctor’s orders, has been advised to rest for the next four days,” read a statement on social media. “He is expected to make a quick recovery and join the Outlaw Music Festival tour next week.”“In the meantime, Lukas Nelson and the Family Band, along with a few guests, will perform a special set to include Willie’s classics and other songs.”The tour was announced in February, a run of 26 dates around North America that is set to last until September.

The Jesus and Mary Chain just announced they’re striking out on a 27-concert, North American co-headlining tour with The Psychedelic Furs and special guest Frankie Rose this fall.Early on in the run, the ’80s alt icons will make three New York stops.First up, they’re slated to bring their unique brands of pop to New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Friday, Oct. 4.

Julien Baker on tour would be a huge mistake.Baker, 28, just announced her first true solo tour since her 2021-22 ‘Little Oblivions Tour.’This time around, the indie folk/art rocker will pound the pavement at U.S., Canadian and British venues from September through November.As of now, the “Appointments” singer doesn’t have a New York concert lined up but will headline at the inaugural NYC edition of the All Things Go Festival on Sept. 29 alongside big names like Chappell Roan, Reneé Rapp, MUNA, Janelle Monáe and Ethel Cain among others.“Excited to be getting back on the road with the band,” Baker shared on Instagram.

Ivan Cornejo turned 20.Less than two weeks later, the rapidly rising Regional Mexican singer-songwriter announced he’s heading out on his ‘Mirada Tour’ from July through October.As of now, Cornejo isn’t slated to perform in New York or New Jersey but will get close when he swings into Bridgeport, CT’s Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater on Saturday, Sept. 7 and Boston, MA’s Leader Bank Pavilion on Sunday, Sept.

(G)I-DLE is taking off on their ‘i-DOL World Tour’ that will send them to Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Taipei, Melbourne and the United States.While in North America, the popular K-Pop girl group has six arena concerts planned including one at Belmont Park, NY’s UBS Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 18.This tour comes on the heels of (G)I-DLE’s recently released second studio album, aptly titled “2.” NME claimed the “record pulls its weight as an impressive, diverse show of just what they are capable of, both as performers and producers.”And if you want to hear the quintet bust out their hits like “Queencard” and “TOMBOY” along with cuts from “2,” tickets are available for all six U.S.

Stone have returned with their new single ‘Queen’, the latest teaser of their upcoming debut album, and have announced a UK and European tour – read on for all the details.The Liverpool quartet are preparing to release their debut album ‘Fear Life For A Lifetime’ on July 12. You can pre-order/pre-save it now.And now they have shared their new single ‘Queen’, an anthemic and infectious indie rocker, with the ear-catching opening line, “I could drown in a bath of expensive wine”.

86TVs have returned with their latest single ‘Someone Else’s Dream’ and have announced details of their biggest UK and European tour to date – read on for all the details.‘Someone Else’s Dream’ pulses with garage rock tension, the band – comprised of The Maccabees alumni Hugo and Felix White, their brother Will White, and drummer Jamie Morrison (Noisettes and Stereophonics) – making use of four-way harmony vocals to counter the aggression.Watch the visualiser for ‘Someone Else’s Dream’ below.The song will be included on the band’s upcoming self-title debut album, details of which were announced last month. The record will be released on August 2 and you can pre-order/pre-save it here.The album’s announcement was accompanied by the release of the single ‘Tambourine’, one of the first tracks they ever wrote together.The band will also play a string of 13 UK and European dates, including a headline show at London’s Electric Brixton.

Matteo Bocelli‘s name might sound familiar.That’s likely because the 26-year-old shares it with his father, the world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.However, for the first time ever, the young Bocelli is stepping into a spotlight of his own. He recently announced he’s embark’s on his debut headlining tour, ‘A Night with Matteo’ this fall.The 12-concert North American leg of the tour begins with a trio of Tri-State area stops.First, Bocelli drops into Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on Friday, Nov.