Kinky Friedman’s “Southern Discomfort” tour launches in The Woodlands, Texas, at Dosey Doe Feb. 8. Other Texas gigs include Austin at the Cactus Café on the UT campus Feb. 9; Bryan at Village Downtown Feb. 10; Dallas’ AllGood Café Feb. 12; and Denton at Dan’s Silverleaf Feb. 13.

Outside the Lone Star State, look for Friedman to play such places as Lafayette, La., at Vermillionville Feb. 15; New Orleans at The Maple Leaf Feb. 18; Atlanta at Smith’s Olde Bar Feb. 19; Birmingham, Ala., at WorkPlay Theatre Feb. 20; Nashville at Exit Inn Feb. 22 and Oxford, Miss., at Proud Larry’s Feb. 23.

Kacey Jones appears on most dates.

Along with twisted songs like “Sold American,” “They Ain’t Makin’ Jews Like Jesus Anymore,” and “Ol’ Ben Lucas,” Friedman will be conducting tasting sessions of his very own liquor – Kinky Friedman’s “Man In Black Tequila” – at most venues before or after the show.

But it’s not all booze and tunes. Friedman plans to continue his long-running commentary on politics and will also give book readings. An official signing party will follow each night’s performance. Or, as former candidate for Texas governor Friedman has often said, “I’ll sign anything but bad legislation.”

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