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The tour is to benefit one of the “Kinkster’s” favorite causes, Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch, a 501(c)3 organization that rescues abandoned and/or abused animals, nurtures them, and places them with loving families. During the evening events, Friedman and Fromholz will regale audiences with their signature brands of songs and stories.
Nearly every stop on the 2008 tour has been sold out, and these will be no exception, says Friedman. The shows will also include live auctions featuring items like a guitar signed by longtime Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch supporter Willie Nelson, and other one-of-a-kind items from Kinky’s private memorabilia collection.
Named Texas Poet Laureate in April, 2007, Steven Fromholz is a unique Texan who has had his songs recorded by Hoyt Axton, John Denver, Lyle Lovett, Michael Martin Murphy, Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, and dozens of others.
Four years after suffering a near-fatal stroke, Fromholz is singing and playing better than ever, and he’s recently written and published a book, Texas Trilogy (Esteban Publishing). Fromholz describes his music as: “free-form, country-folk rock, science fiction, gospel gum, bluegrass opera, cowjazz music.” Fromholz is considered a huge presence on stage.
Friedman, who continues to mull over his future in politics, was recently the featured speaker for the Pen Warmed up in Hell Lecture Series at the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford, Conn., an honor reserved for those who best represent the legacy of Mark Twain’s work as a social critic. Kinky is appearing every Monday night as a political commentator on Fox News’ The O’Reilly Factor with Bill O’Reilly, now through the November election, debating this year’s political hot topics.
Friedman is committed to all the lost puppies of the world, and Fromholz will be there to help him help Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch save more puppies.
Remaining venues on the tour include: April 25, The Big Easy, Galveston; May 2, The Auslander, Fredericksburg; May 3, Silver Spur Theatre, Salado; and May 4, Uptown Marble Theatre, Marble Falls.
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