The Old Monk on Henderson Ave. never fails to remind me why it's one of my favoritest bars in all of Dallasland. Comfy, cozy, with fantastic patio spaces -- covered and uncovered -- and great people-watching, the Monk not only has an incredible list of beers and spirits, but some yummy eats, too. My most-beloved cheese fries are served right here: I get them as frites, topped with cheese and jalapeno. Hit this bar at happy hour, and it'll be hard to leave before sunset. Not big on beer? Order the now-off-menu Paris Texas cocktail. A little bit of sweet and tart goodness on the rocks ...
Skin: Phil Spector received 19 years to life for the murder of that actress who played Mr. Vargas' wife in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. And while most people seem to be shocked that it took six years to get a conviction, I'm more blown away that homie has got all the money in the world and yet couldn't find a lawyer to get an insanity plea to work. Good Lord, have you seen Phil Spector? I don't look at him and see "murderer." I look at him and see frickin' Willy Wonka on an acid trip that won't quit. That guy is crazier than a puppet made of poo running for the Senate. He's nuts, Ben. Crazy wack funky. Bonkers, I tell you.
Ben: Every time I saw footage of Spector in court, I thought he was wearing a protective hair helmet. Apparently, he put the "perm" in "permvert." Seriously, his dangerous hairnado probably gave Peter Gallagher's eyebrows wood. Is there not anyone in his posse/legal team with the balls to tell him that his hair looks exactly like Chewbacca's unkempt and tangled taint? Every time I look at that 23-pound haircut, I feel like a pack of brown recluse spiders is staring back at me through the blinds of their unique hideout. Those spiders would've been excellent witnesses for the prosecution, but they were too well hidden, too dangerous to approach and probably unable to express thoughts verbally in a language that jurors could understand.
Skin: I'd never fully comprehended the lyrics to "Tainted Love" until now. That Chewbacca visual has clarified everything for me. And I don't think I'll ever be the same. On an unhappier note, it 's certainly a strange twist that the man known for creating the famous "wall of sound" will forever be known for his now infamous "wall of hair." Who do you think would win in a fight to the death -- Wall of Spiders or Wall of Voodoo?
Ben: If I've learned anything in life, it's that strange, rich dudes suffering from giant-turbo-perm will kill your ass for sport if given the opportunity. As you can see, I haven't learned much. Most of what I've learned can actually be squeezed onto a standard-sized notecard. I've been trying to determine if there is anything that I can do better than everyone else. So far, the only thing I've got is that I can perfectly enunciate in drive-throughs. I believe that I very well could be captaining a wasted life.
Dallas pop duo Smile Smile found out yesterday that it has been asked to open for Metric on a sold-out nationwide tour. This is something no band in its right mind would pass up. The only glitch is, the tour starts tomorrow, and takes them out of our Quick's Big Thing Duo Deathmatch on Friday. Hey, it's cool. We're proud of 'em. And the show will be great with the O's and RTB2 going head(s) to head(s). GET TICKETS FOR QUICK'S BIG THING HERE.
Here's a letter from Jencey of Smile Smile. They'll check in with video messages starting tonight and for the rest of their tour.
"We (Smile Smile) just found out yesterday that we are confirmed to go on tour with Metric, who (ironically) has been one of our favorite bands for a long time. They have grown bigger and bigger over the years and I consider them pretty much indie rock royalty. Emily Haines is an amazing front-woman and their latest CD, Fantasies is amazing. With the music industry becoming harder and more cut throat, it's extremely important for bands to get out and tour to stay alive. So when tour calls.....you go! We are so thankful to have this opportunity to tour with Metric. We will have the chance to play our music for large crowds who are avid supporters of indie rock and who are helping to keep the scene alive. We're creating a more "dancey" set for the Metric fans and will take Smile Smile to a more rock level. Ha ha.
We are very thankful to Hunter Hauk and Quick DFW for the support they have provided us throughout our beginning years and now. They have allowed us to share our music and have helped us to this point where we have this amazing opportunity. We are very sad we couldn't pull out the big guns for the Quick DFW Duo DeathMatch but we know there is still a hard battle to be fought between The O's and RTB2. We will be sending updates from the road.
Tonight is your latest monthly installment of First Wednesdays on Cedar Springs. Discounts! Prizes! Drink specials! This month's theme is Heat on the Street! and runs 6-9 p.m.
And stick around for tonight's first preliminary round of the annual Voice of Pride competition. The first venue is Sue Ellen's, 3014 Throckmorton St. Check in at 9:15, and the competition starts at 10.
Get a blast of '70s punk and glam with the legendary New York Dolls, featuring singer David Johansen. Don't worry, he's miles away from his kitschy Buster Poindexter character. 9 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $17-$45. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Sir Richard Bishop & His Freak of Araby Ensemble performs with Oaxacan, Violent Squid and Shane English at Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore, Denton. Doors at 9 p.m. $10. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
I Heart Wednesday at Plush with Willie Trimmer, Select and Sober. Doors at 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. $10. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Chevy Chase stars in 1983's National Lampoon's Vacation, and the misadventures of the Griswold clan on their fateful trip to Walley World. Blankets are welcomed, but no lawn chairs or coolers. Food and drinks will be available for sale. 7:30 p.m. Belmont Hotel, 901 Fort Worth Ave. Free. belmontdallas.com.
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