Do you like accordion music? Theatrics? A vocal delivery reminiscent of both Tom Waits and Andy Kaufman? General debauchery and unruliness? Outkast covers? If you’re in North America this summer, you’ve got the chance to see all these things rolled into one. That’s right — Jason Webley is on tour.
Seattle’s former busker is back in his converted Toyota Corolla tomato car, bringing his gypsy-inspired punk folk to venues around North America. Webley‘s raucous vocals accompanied by accordion, guitar, and piano regularly inspire audience sing-alongs and the stomping of numerous feet.
You can catch Webley and his antics from now until August 24, and then you’ll get a second chance to see him on the Monsters of Accordian 2007 tour, where he’ll be joined by Corn Mo, Duckmandu, and Geoff Berner.
Jason Webley: “Eleven Saints”
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Remaining Jason Webley Tour Dates:
August 1 – Fairfiled, IA @ Cafe Paradiso
August 2 – Indianapolis, IN @ Melody Inn
August 3 – Chicago, IL @ South Union Arts
August 4, 5 – Portland, OR @ Pickathon
August 6 – Madison, WI @ Nottingham House
August 7 – Winona, MN @ Blue Heron
August 8 – Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club
August 9 – Brainerd, MN @ Eclectic Cafe
August 10 – Winnipeg, MB @ King’s Head Pub
August 11 – Saskatoon, SK @ Lydia’s
August 11 – Saskatoon, SK @ Midnight show under the Broadway Bridge
August 12 – Calgary, AB @ The Auburn Saloon
August 14 – Vancouver, BC @ Media Club
Monsters of Accordion 2007 Tour Dates:
August 21 – Seattle, WA @ Fremont Arts
August 22 – Portland, OR @ Kennedy School
August 23 – Eugene, OR @ Sam Bond’s Garage, 6PM (Early All Ages show)
August 23 – Eugene, OR @ Sam Bond’s Garage, 9PM
August 24 – San Francisco, CA @ 12 Galaxies
August 25 – Oakland, CA @ 21 Grand