So to say I'm a little excited would be an understatement. There's probably some disbelief mixed up in all that excitement as well.

Jude is touring. Yes, Jude. The Jude that hasn't been in Texas in years. The JudeI described in an earlier post as having the most beautiful male voice in the singer/songwriter 'verse today.

The last time Jude came around was when he was touring with Tori Amos in 1999. Yea, its been a while. And he's amazing. Not only is his voice pristine, but he writes the softest, kindest, and cruelest songs I've ever heard.

So he's got a new record - Redemption - on October 4th in France (and via your favorite online retailer in the States). I'm sure Jude will be highlighting tracks at the upcoming shows - but if you want to check out a couple go to his homepage or his MySpace page.

You must check him out - take a date. Tell your friends. I'll see you at the Texas shows. Peace

Tour:
10-15-2006: Aladdin Theater Portland, OR
10-16-2006: Tractor Tavern Seattle, WA
10-18-2006: Swedish American Hall San Fransisco, CA
10-23-2006: Stubbs Austin, TX with Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins
10-24-2006: Gypsy Tea Room Dallas, TX
10-25-2006: Continental Club Houston, TX
11-16-2006: Ninkasi Lyon, France
11-17-2006: Post-a-Galene Marseille, France
11-18-2006: La Cooperative de Mai Clermont-Ferrand, France
11-20-2006: Le Point Ephemere PARIS, France
11-21-2006: Le Point Ephemere PARIS, France
11-23-2006: Le Grand Mix Lille, France
11-24-2006: L'Olympic Nantes, France