If there’s one thing we know about Andrew W.K., it’s that he likes to party. If there’s another, it’s that he enjoys metal enough to have had a member of Obituary, drummer Donald “DT” Hardy in his band at one point. And if there’s another thing, it’s that there’s a long-running rumor that Andrew W.K. might not really be Andrew W.K. We’re pretty sure that the motivational speaker, musician and partier are the same person, and it’s just been announced that he’ll be undertaking an ambitious spoken-word tour that will take him to all 50 states. The Power of Partying tour is being sponsored by his political party, the Party Party, and tickets go on sale this coming Friday (15) for the tour, which starts in September and extends through the end of November.
So an Andrew W.K. tour sponsored by his own political party running through one of the most divisive presidential races in recent history. Seems like it’ll be a great time to find out what’s on his mind, or even have him announce himself as a third party candidate, right? Wrong! Don’t look for something more party-isan than partisan. From a press release:
“This is not a political party rally, it’s a rally about partying with the political elements set aside,” insists Andrew. “This is my attempt to add something positive and unifying to the divisive atmosphere surrounding us in so many different forms. Without targeting or preaching to any one side, I want to see if we can party together in our common humanity. We will have a party about being people.”
“By its very nature, the inner experience of a human being can be a vortex of confusion and clarity. The current climate in America isn’t always aiding us in how to best grapple with the fundamental complexities of being who we are – being at our best. During this 50 state odyssey, we aren’t looking for a specific stance on any particular political issue. Instead, we’re looking to fortify the foundation of our spirit, so that we can each follow our individual destiny and pursue our own personal exploration of life as best we can. We are uniting around what we have in common – our shared humanity. This tour is a coming together for the sake of partying together. Even if we have different ideas from one another, or don’t know all the answers to all the questions, we can still party together. This is a celebration of positive partying – this is a party about partying.”
The good news is that in addition to the dates, which will include an open Q&A session and a chance to meet him in person, Mr. W.K. will be performing select shows with his entire band. Here’s where you’ll be able to party:
09/15 Chicago IL @ Revolution Brewing Tap Room
09/22 Austin, TX @ The North Door
09/29 Honolulu, HI @ The Republik
10/01 Anchorage, AK @ The Tap Root
10/03 Seattle, WA @ Neumos
10/04 Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
10/06 Jackson Hole, WY @ Pink Garter Theatre
10/07 Bozeman, MT @ The Eagles Ballroom
10/08 Boise, ID @ Neurolux
10/09 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10/11 Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
10/13 Las Vegas, NV @ The Bunkhouse Saloon
10/14 Mecca, CA @ Desert Daze
10/17 Phoenix, AZ @ Phoenix Masonic Temple
10/19 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf
10/21 Norman, OK @ Opolis
10/22 Wichita, KS @ Barleycorn’s
10/23 Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room
10/24 Sioux Falls, SD @ Icon Lounge
10/25 Fargo, ND @ Sanctuary Events Center
10/26 Saint Paul, MN @ Turf Club
10/27 Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
10/28 Des Moines, IA @ Temple Theater
10/29 St. Louis, MO @ The Ready Room
10/30 Little Rock, AR @ Revolution Music Room
10/31 Baton Rouge, LA @ Manship Theatre
11/01 Oxford, MS @ Proud Larry’s
11/03 Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
11/04 Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
11/05 Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club
11/06 Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder
11/07 West Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
11/08 Carrboro, NC @ The ArtsCenter
11/09 Richmond, VA @ Capital Ale House
11/10 Charleston, WV @ Labelle Theatre
11/11 Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar
11/12 Bloomington, IN @ Rhino’s Youth Center
11/13 Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Chapel
11/14 Cleveland, OH @ Capitol Theatre
11/16 Philadelphia, PA @ Trinity Center For Urban Life
11/17 Washington, D.C. @ Black Cat
11/18 Baltimore, MD @Soundstage
11/19 Arden, DE @ GIld Hall
11/20 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
11/21 Asbury Park, NJ @ House of Independents
11/25 Burlington, VT @ First Unitarian Church
11/26 Portland M# @ SPACE Gallery
11/27 Portsmouth, NH @ 3S Artspace
11/28 Boston, MA @ Paradise
11/30 Providence, RI @ Columbus Theatre
