Brian Kenney Fresno Live Music Calendar!

"Brian Kenney Fresno makes music
that is complex and brilliant,
... but it's all fun!" Dr. Demento

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September 2011:

At Steamers in Los Angeles:

Thursday September 29, 2011

Tentative Schedule

7:30 - 8:15 Brian Kenney Fresno
8:30 - 9:45 Moe Tar
10:00 - 11:30 The Source

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At F.U.S. E. Festival on September 30th

Tentativly scheduled for 9 PM at Joe's Steak House

2011

Sundays in 2011, 5:00-8:00 P.M. beginning January 2nd
Audie’s Olympic
1426 N Van Ness Fresno Ca

Featuring revelations, testimony and performances by:
Brian Kenney Fresno

Give beer to those who are perishing, wine to those who are in anguish; let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more. Proverbs 31: 6/7

"Brian Kenney Fresno makes music that is complex and brilliant, ... but it's all fun!" Dr. Demento

Evenings of fun and joyful musicality await the faithful and unsuspecting patrons alike on Sundays in 2011 when Brian Kenney Fresno formally launches his Church of the Fresno Universal Nation (F.U.N.) at Audie’s Olympic Tavern on Sunday January 2nd at 5 PM. Brian Kenney Fresno summonses the sacred along with the scoundrel as he leads his uniquely worshipful sing-along songs celebrating the universality of all things fun and Fresno.

F.U.N. promotes the antithesis of piety, extols the virtues of non-denominational blasphemy, and draws a musical genealogy that confirms Fresno, California to be the Center of the Universe. Kenney Fresno offers this day of worship to the people of Fresno as a beacon of hope, laughter and tasteful debauchery as an escape from the treachery and hopelessness that can sometimes overwhelm the average citizen.

Armed with organic raisins, overhead projector, ozone generator and his giant 12-string super guitar, Kenney Fresno will create a sanctuary so divine, with an entertainment pull so great, that even Bud light cannot escape. This dark hole of entertaining holiness is so heavy that it ultimately collapses on itself, spewing the audience with the Essence of Fresno. A holy baptism has never been this enjoyable!

Kenney Fresno seeks tax exempt status for his new religion, and stresses the point endlessly, “If I just get 600,000 people in my cul- I mean religion I'm on easy street, and can just sit back during the week, do my sermon, play some tunes and collect money from all these suckers, I mean, parishioners tax free.”

Audie’s Olympic is the launching point for this movement as it’s historic location embodies the spirit of F.U.N. in Fresno. The original Olympic Tavern was the first bar that little Brian Kenney Fresno performed in, and having hosted thousands of it’s celebratory residents over the years, maintains a shroud of holy mirth that blossoms ever forth.

“In an age where music is packaged, censored, and commercialized for teenage consumption and MTV popularity, Brian Kenney Fresno is a breath of fresh air.” - Miami New Times

Queen of the Goth Scene

"Brian Kenney Fresno is like Captain Kangaroo for drunks"
Cal Gates - Tonic Lounge, Portland

No Flies in China recorded live at Audie's Olympic

2009

Sunday Series Jan - June 2009
5-8 PM at Audie's Olympic, Fresno CA

culminates with:

May 17 2009 5:00P - Audie’s Olympic Fresno, California
May 24 2009 5:00P - Audie’s Olympic Fresno, California
May 28 2009 9:00P - Tokyo Garden Fresno, California
May 31 2009 5:00P -   Audie’s Olympic FRESNO!, California
Jun 21 2009 12:00 -    Audie’s Olympic FRESNO, California
Jun 26 2009 9:00P - The Uptown Oakland, California
Jul 9 2009 8:00P    -    Sam Bonds Garage Eugene, Oregon
Jul 10 2009 8:00P - The Artistry Portland, Oregon
Jul 11 2009 5:00P - The Mix Seattle, Washington
Jul 15 2009 8:00P - Mr Spot’s Chai House Seattle, Washington
Jul 16 2009 10:00P - Hell’s Kitchen Tacoma, Washington
Jul 17 2009 8:00P - Le Voyeur Olympia, Washington
Jul 18 2009 8:00P - TBA Portland, Oregon
Jul 19 2009 8:00P - Dante’s Portland, Oregon

2008Shows:

Jun 10 2008 9:00P
the Little Red Lion EUREKA!, California
Jun 12 2008 9:00P
Sam Bond’s Garage Eugene, Oregon
Jun 13 2008 9:00P
Blue Moon seattle, Washington
Jun 14 2008 5:00P
Mr Chai’s Spot House Seattle, Washington
Jun 18 2008 9:00P
Fun House Seattle, Washington
Jun 19 2008 9:00P
TBD Olympia?, Washington
Jun 20 2008 8:00P
Hawthorne Theater Portland, Oregon
Jun 21 2008 9:00P
TBD Portland, Oregon
Jun 22 2008 9:00P
Dante’s Portland, Oregon
Jul 5 2008 8:00P
Atrium Lounge-in The Catalyst Santa Cruz, California
Jul 6 2008 5:00P
Audie’s Olympic Fresno, California
Jul 17 2008 9:00P
Starry Plough Berkeley
Jul 19 2008 9:00P
the Partisan Merced, California
Jul 24 2008 9:00P - Brian's Birthday Bash!
Audie’s Olympic FRESNO, California
Jul 25 2008 9:00P
Toad in the Hole Satan Rosa, California
Jul 26 2008 9:00P
Black Cat Penngrove, California
Aug 23 2008 9:00P
12 galaxies SF, California

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Dec 31 Les Claypool's New Year's Eve at The Fillmore S.F.

Sundays in February 5:00 - 8:00 PM - Club Fred - Fresno, CA(

THUR SEPT 27TH RENO, NV CLUB UNDERGROUND

FRI SEPT 28 SALT LAKE CITY, UT MONK'S HOUSE OF JAZZ

SAT SEPT 29 MOAB, UT Frankie D's

SUN SEPT 30TH DENVER, CO LARIMER LOUNGE

MON OCT 1ST WITCHITA, KS KIRBY'S BEER STORE

TUES 2ND KANSAS CITY, MO THE BRICK

WED 3RD ST LOUIS, MO OFF BROADWAY

THUR 4TH CHICAGO, ILL QUENCHERS

FRI 5TH TOLEDO, OH FRANKIE'S

SAT 6TH CLEVELAND, OH BARKING SPIDER

SUN 7^TH BUFFALO, NY TENT

MON 8TH ROCHESTER, NY TBA

TUES 9TH MONTPELIER, VT LANGDON ST CAFE

WED 10TH BURLINGTON, VT RADIO BEAN

THUR 11 NORTHAMPTON, MA TBA

FRI 12 BOSTON, MA MIDWAY

SAT 13 NEW YORK CITY, NY PIANO'S

SUN 14TH NEW YORK CITY, NY PARKSIDE LOUNGE

MON 15TH PILGRIMAGE TO SEE LES PAUL-NYC

TUE 16TH OFF

WED 17-20TH SEMINAR IN BALTIMORE, MD

SUN 21 DC TBA

MON 22 CHAPEL HILL, NC THE CAVE

TUE 23 WILMINGTON, NC SOAPBOX LAUNDRO LOUNGE

WED 24 MYRTLE BEACH TBA

THUR 25 MT PLEASANT, SC VILLAGE TAVERN

FRI 26 NASHVILLE, TN THE 5 SPOT

SAT 27 JACKSON, MS TBA

SUN 28 NEW ORLEANS, LA LE BON TEMPS ROULE

MON 29 NEW ORLEANS, LA CIRCLE BAR

TUE 30TH HOUSTON, TX BACK ROOM AT THE MINK

WED 31 AUSTIN, TX ROOM 710

THUR NOV 1ST AUSTIN, TX HOLE IN THE WALL

FRI 2ND EL PASO/LAS CRUCES TBA

SAT 3RD TUCSON, AZ PLUSH

SUN 4TH SAN DIEGO, CA CASBAH TENT.

MON 5^TH LOS ANGELES, CA SILVERLAKE LOUNGE

THUR 8^TH FRESNO, CA CLUB FRED

FRI 9TH SANTA CRUZ/SACRAMENTO TBA

SAT 10TH BERKELEY /SF TBA

Previous 2006 Tour Dates:

11.30.06 The Fillmore - (with Ozomatli) 8 pm, San Francisco, Ca

12.14.06 Connecticut Yankee, San Francisco, Ca

12.17.06 KPIG RADIO 8 am - Santa Cruz, Ca

12.17.06 12 galaxies - San Francisco, Ca

10.20.06 The Creamery - Oakland, Ca
2519 SAN PABLO AVE

10.26.06 The Uptown - Oakland, Ca

11.01.06 Mama Buzz Cafe - Oakland, Ca

11.02.06 Bottom Of The Hill - San Francisco, Ca

11.03.06 Elbo Room - San Francisco, Ca

11.04.06 Owl Club- Roseville Ca

Tues June 20th - 14 Below-L.A. Ca

Mon June 26th - Elbo Room -S.F. Ca w Trampled by Turtles

Friday July 7th -- The Metro - Oakland, Ca with Sleepytime Gorilla Museum

Saturday July 8th - Tonic Lounge-Portland Or

Sunday July 9th - Mr. Spot's Chai House - Seattle

Thurs July 13th -The Blue Moon - Seattle Wa

Fri July 14th - Bob's Java Jive - Tacoma Wa

Sat July 15th-Matrix - Chehalis Wa

Wed July 19th - NOVA EXPRESS - 426 N Fairfax Ave - Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 658-7533

April 22, 2007 The Fishtank Oakland, Ca

April 27, 2007 Plush Tucson, AZ

May 3, 2007 Make Out Room San Francisco, Ca

May 29, 2007 Hotel Utah San Francisco, Ca

May 30. 2007 Axe and Fiddle Cottage Grove, OR

May 31, 2007 Sam Bonds Garage Eugene, Or

June1, 2007 Hawthorne Theater - Balcony Stage Portland, Or

June 2, 2007 Blue Moon Seattle, WA

June 5, 2007 Funhouse Seattle, WA

June 6, 2007 Laurelthirst Portland, Or

June 7, 2007 Johnny B's Medford, Or

June 8,2007 12 Galaxies San Francisco, Ca

June 9, 2007 Black Cat Penngrove, Ca

June 28, 2007 Old Ironsides Sacramento, Ca

June 29, Tudor Pub South Lake Tahoe

June 30 Club Underground Reno, NV

July 17 Knitting Factory L.A., Ca

July 18 Club Fred (sshh it's a secret) Fresno, Ca

July 19 Starry Plough Berkeley, Ca

July 20 Sam Bond's Garage Eugene, Or

July 21 Satyricon Portland, Or

July 22 Funhouse Seattle,Wa

July 26 Blue Moon Tavern

For booking Contact: Brian Kenney Fresno

(559) 224-2132 or bkfresno at bonghitrecords.com

"I laughed so hard that my sides hurt. I haven't seen someone
engage an audience so ferociously and effectively in a long time.
The whole crowd of 'cooler than thou' twenty somethings out to see
the indie rock bands were singing, laughing, doing silly dances....
shouting the lyrics (which were being projected onto a little screen
with an overhead projector)........and everybody was into it."
Rick Walker - Loopers-Delight

Previous Tours of Glory: