Andrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier, or better known by his stage name Andrew W.K., is glad to announce that he will be going on his first nationwide speaking tour this upcoming Fall. The Power of Partying tour will span the entire country, stoping in all 50 U.S. states, and will be presented by The Party Party, whose goal is “to remove the disillusioning aspects of politics and just have the party.”
Andrew W.K. states “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.”
Andrew is celebrating his 10th anniversary as a “Party Guru” and motivational speaker, his journey that began with his four-hour lecture, to selling out NYU’s Skirball Center in 2006. Featured on the tour each evening will be an intimate celebration of discussion, a pep rally for the inner spirit, and an optimistic look at the overwhelming intensity of life. During this new tour each engagement will feature Andrew’s speech on living the party life, including an open Q&A session, as well as a chance to meet Andrew W.K. in person.
“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.”
To make good news even better, to add to this tour, Andrew W.K. will also be performing select shows with his entire band. The Power of Partying looks like its going to be a pretty big party.
The Power of Partying Official Tour Dates:
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
11/1 — Oxford, MS — Proud Larry’s
11/3 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
11/4 — Birmingham, AL — Saturn
11/5 — Athens, GA — 40 Watt Club
11/6 — Tallahassee, FL — Club Downunder
11/7 — West Columbia, SC — New Brookland Tavern
11/8 — Carrboro, NC — The ArtsCenter
11/9 — 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, ME — SPACE Gallery
11/27 — Portsmouth, NH — 3S Artspace
11/28 — Boston, MA — Paradise
11/29 — Hamden, CT — The Space
11/30 — Providence, RI — Columbus Theatre