Keenan, who is known for not merely being protective about his personal life but at times pointedly cagey and misleading about his history, is in the midst of a round of book readings. The special evening includes Keenan reading passages from A Perfect Union of Contrary Things with a backdrop of never before seen photos and videos, as well as taking questions from the audience in what will be a rare moment of direct interaction between the elusive musician and the fans of his projects.

A Perfect Union of Contrary Things book readings:

November 18     Portland, OR     The Aladdin Theater - Moderator (7:30 pm, SOLD OUT, and 10 pm readings): Paul Barker (Ministry/Lead Into Gold/Puscifer)

November 19     Seattle, WA     Kane Auditorium  SOLD OUT - Moderator: Kim Thayil (Soundgarden)

November 21     San Francisco, CA     Herbst Theatre - Moderator: Laura Milligan (aka Hildy Berger/Mr. Show)

November 22     Los Angeles, CA     The Montalban Theater - Moderator: Billy Howerdel (A Perfect Circle/Ashes Divide)

November 25     Phoenix, AZ     Mesa Arts Center  SOLD OUT - Moderator: Kimber Lanning (Local First Arizona/Stinkweeds)

November 26     Boulder, CO     Boulder Theater  SOLD OUT - Moderator: Matt Mather (Sommelier at Frasca Food & Wine)

November 27     Dallas, TX     Texas Theatre  SOLD OUT - Moderator: Steven Drozd (Flaming Lips)

About the Authorized Biography, A Perfect Union of Contrary Things: A Perfect Union of Contrary Things presents the outtakes, the scenes of disappointment and triumph, and the events that led Maynard James Keenan to take one step after the next, to change direction, to explore sometimes-surprising opportunities. Included throughout are passages in Keenan’s own words, often-humorous anecdotes that illuminate the narrative.  Commentary by his family members, friends, instructors, and industry colleagues rounds out the Sarah Jensen with Maynard James Keenan penned biography with a foreword from American visionary artist and longtime Keenan friend, Alex Grey. The biography arrives on Nov. 8 via Backbeat Books, an imprint of Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing Group.

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