The King Dunn Tour, a 45-date U.S. outing that sees the Melvins’ King Buzzo and Mr. Bungle’s Trevor Dunn joining forces, launches tomorrow at Pappy & Harriet’s in California’s High Desert before winding its way across the U.S.
In advance of the tour kick off, the pair have shared a cover of the Dicks’ classic, “Sidewalk Begging” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqp2sUfdrd8). The newly released song, which is available exclusively as a tour only flexi-disc, arrives with a gritty black and white video, created by Jesse Nieminen.
“The Dicks were one of the best bands ever and it was sad hearing of Gary Floyd’s passing,” King Buzzo shares. “‘Sidewalk Begging’ was recorded completely live in one take!”
The track is available exclusively on a tour-only flexi-disc.
Osborne and Dunn have collaborated several times over the years, including Dunn’s participation in King Buzzo’s 2020 album, Gift of Sacrifice, as well as both being members of Fantômas, and Dunn’s work as a part of Melvins Lite. On the “King Dunn Tour,” Dunn will play a stand-up concert bass, while Osborne will sing and play acoustic guitar.
Tickets are available now via ipecac.com/tours. J.D. Pinkus (Butthole Surfers/Melvins) opens on all dates.
The tour will be making a stop at the historic Shelter in downtown Detroit on August 27th. For more on this event please click here.
