Kinky Friedman’s Lonely No More

Texas gubernatorial candidate, philosopher, author, cigar aficionado and self-described “Texas jewboy,” Friedman is hardly your average singer/songwriter.  Since he launched his career back when LBJ was president, Friedman’s satirical mindset has been reflected in such songs “They Ain’t Makin’ Jews Like Jesus Anymore” and “Asshole From El Paso”

Now it’s your turn to experience the Kink-meister in all his glory when Friedman goes traveling in support of his new disc – The Loneliest Man I Ever Met – arriving Oct. 2 on Avenue A Records/Thirty Tigers.

The album features Friedman indulging himself in one of his favorite pastimes – railing against perceived evils.  There’s also a cover of Johnny Cash’s “Pickin’ Time” and his own renditions of two American Songbook tunes – “Wand’rin Star” and “A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square.”

The new LP also includes songs by Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard and Tom Waits.  Willie Nelson produced the album and joins Friedman for “Bloody Mary Morning,” a tune the Red-Headed Stranger wrote during the early’ 70s.

A life-long multi-tasker, Friedman’s new album isn’t his only project.  An author of best-selling detective novels in which he’s also the hero, Friedman has a new who-done-it.  “The Hard-Boiled Computer” is a somewhat ironic title considering he doesn’t email or text and has been known to say “real cowboys don’t tweet.”

But Friedman’s forays into detective fiction don’t stop with the printed page.  He’s also working on a series of TV movies based on his books with pal Billy Bob Thornton playing the Kinkster.

Back to the fall tour.  Here are the dates:

Oct. 9 – Ashland, Va., Ashland Coffee & Tea
Oct. 10 – Denver, Colo., Robert E. Loup JCC
Oct. 11 – Pittsburgh, Pa., Club Café
Oct. 12 – Washington, D.C., The Hamilton Live
Oct. 13 – Annapolis, Md., Rams Head On Stage
Oct. 14 – Stanhope, N.J., Stanhope House
Oct. 15 – Sellersville, Pa., Sellersville Theater 1894
Oct. 16 – Albany, N.Y., The Linda – WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio
Oct. 17 – Buffalo, N.Y., Sportsmens Tavern
Oct. 18 – Montreal, Quebec, Petit Campus
Oct. 19 – Toronto, Ontario, Hugh’s Room
Oct. 21 – Northampton, Mass., Iron Horse Music Hall
Oct. 22 – New Haven, Conn., Cafe Nine
Oct. 23 – Somerville, Mass., Johnny D’s Restaurant & Music Club
Oct. 24 – Pawling, N.Y., Daryl’s House
Oct. 25 – Bordentown, N.J. The Record Collector Store
Oct. 26 – Fall River, Mass., Narrows Center For The Arts
Oct. 27 – New York, N.Y., B.B. King Blues Club
Oct. 28 – Piermont, N.Y., Turning Point
Oct. 29 – Fort Worth, Texas, Omni Fort Worth Hotel
Oct. 30 – Collinsville, Conn., Bridge Street Live
Oct. 31 – Ringwood, N.J., Live At Drew’s
Nov. 2 – Columbus, Ohio, Woodlands Tavern
Nov. 3 – Cleveland, Ohio, Wilbert’s Food & Music
Nov. 4 – Evanston, Ill., SPACE
Nov. 5 – St. Louis, Mo., Off Broadway Nightclub
Nov. 6 – Kansas City, Mo., Knuckleheads
Nov. 8 – Charleston, W.Va., Mountain Stage Radio
Nov. 9 – Newport, Ky., The Southgate House Revival
Nov. 10 – Nashville, Tenn., The Bluebird Café

Some shows are already on sale.  Check out KinkyFriedman.com for more information.