Tomorrow night, some charitable area artists, photographers, and musical acts will be joining forces at Club Dada to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. All the details are after the jump...
I've blogged a few times here about Florene's live performances. It's not just the Denton band's electronic, ambient material that's notable; the way members Gavin Guthrie and Aaron Mollet deliver it to an audience is equally compelling.
Sometimes they face their listeners (and even paint themselves, as Aaron did at one Good Records show), but most of the time they are so focused on their playing that the audience feels like it's looking in on something secret. The music, while lyricless, isn't soothing and can't really qualify as "background." It's engaging, sometimes jarring and always has the power to take your mind somewhere else.
Mollet and Guthrie are still relatively new in the North Texas scene at large, but they've become a vital part of a growing community of experimental musicians in Denton. It's tight-knit but not cliquish -- there are shows featuring them and their friends nearly every week, opportunities for anyone to come in and experience a form of music that's definitely not familiar to most.
I was pleased to see Florene nominated and included in the Quick's Big Thing "Big Live Act" category. While they may not pack the largest venues in town, the guys stand out as both innovative and provocative.
Read on after the jump for Florene's well-thought-out responses to my e-mail questions about what they do and what inspires them. After that, be sure to vote for your favorites in all eight categories for Quick's Big Thing.
Taste Addison begins with every food option imaginable and a stellar lineup of area musicians who have made it big. The Old 97's and Jack Ingram headline Friday, and Bowling for Soup plays Saturday. 5 p.m. to midnight (also Saturday from noon to midnight, Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.). Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive. $5-$10. addisontexas.net.
George Lopez has toured all over with his stand-up act, skewering race, politics and anything else he can dream up to get a huge laugh. His eponymous ABC comedy show continues its run in syndication. Catch him -- as well as more than a few chuckles -- on his "Tall, Dark and Chicano" tour. 8 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $40-$60. ticketmaster.com.
Dallas native Jeff Dunham is easily the best-known ventriloquist in the country, so much so that he's playing the AAC. And he's not just a guy who can talk without his lips moving -- he's actually funny. Say hey to his beloved characters: the goofy Peanut, crabby Walter, Jose Jalapeño on a Stick and Achmed the Dead Terrorist. 8 p.m. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. $42.50. ticketmaster.com.
Hey, hey, hey, HEY! Remember when Anthony Michael Hall was still adorable? When Ally Sheedy was still ... around? And when a cool little teen flick made us all want to land in Saturday detention? Relive the '80s with John Hughes' angst-fueled classic The Breakfast Club. Midnight. Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers Lane. $10. 214-764-9106.
International DJ Silver and the Jackass World Tour at Plush. Resident DJs Krave and Sno White spin opening sets. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
DJ Class spins at Suite to celebrate the release of his album I'm the Ish. Additional sets from Joe Vega. 10 p.m. 4515 Travis St. No cover. 972-977-4045 for reservations. suitedallas.com.
Access Dallas presents Naked Fridays at Mick's Bar. No dress code. Come as you are. DJ ATG spins hip-hop, dance and R&B. $3 shot specials all night. 8 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-527-6241. myspace.com/micksbar.
Effin Belvedere Bash at Kinki Lounge. J-Mo's birthday celebration featuring resident DJ Pyro. Doors open at 9 p.m. 3606 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-868-6943. kinkilounge.com.
Couture Cocktails vodka party at the Hotel Capri. Complimentary vodka drinks made to order from 8 to 10 p.m. DJ NVS spins at 10. Doors open at 6. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Ladies Night at Lizard Lounge. Guest DJ Terravita from Boston spins drum 'n bass. DJs Titan, Phooka and the Crystal Pistol also spin. Doors open at 9 p.m. 2424 Swiss Ave. No cover for ladies. $10 for 21 and up, $15 for under 21. 214-826-4769. thelizardlounge.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events, including Edgefest 19 and Louis C.K., after the jump.
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