Greenville native Ben Kweller, this week's Quick cover man (read the story here), performs at 8 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. With Jones Street Station. $18. granadatheater.com. Hear some music at myspace.com/benkweller.
There aren't a lot of bands that would define their musical style as flamenco/R&B/show tunes. But Cryptacize is much mellower than you'd think. Hear lead singer Nedelle Torrisi's vocals float above distant, retro beats, and suddenly you'll feel like you're doing this weird, dreamy backstroke through time. With Fishboy and Shiny Around the Edges. 9 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore, Denton. $8. 940-387-7781 or rubberglovesdentontx.com.
Fans of legendary Texas singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen who've been waiting patiently for a new album -- there's good news. Robert Earl's upcoming CD is called The Rose Hotel and is slated for a fall release, according to his Web site (robertearlkeen.com). It even boasts a cameo by Billy Bob Thornton. Interesting. But give us REK all day. 7 p.m. (also Saturday at 7 p.m.) Southern Junction, 5574 Highway 276, Royce City. 972-771-2418 or southernjunctionlive.com.
Joe Rogan made contestants choke down insects and other nasties as host of Fear Factor, but Rogan's joke are (usually) more palatable. He returns to his true love of stand-up comedy, with more loud shock humor (and a hissing cockroach or two?) up his sleeve. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250. $25. 972-404-8501 or improv.com.
Dallas' country crooner Travis Mitchell is back with a new album, One Step Ahead. Expect a rowdy bunch at Gilley's as he takes the stage at his release show. In a note to fans about the show, he promises "the most fun you can have legally." With opening act Chris Rivers. 8 p.m. Gilley's Dallas, 1135 S. Lamar St. $8. 214-421-2021 or gilleysdallas.com.
Pastie Party at Plush. DJ Silver spins with opening sets from Krave and Snowhite. Doors open at 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203 for table reservations. plushdallas.com.
[Expletive] the VIP Party at Kinki. For one night, Kinki lounge ditches the VIP list and lets in anyone who is dressed to impress. Doors open at 9 p.m. 3606 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-868-6943. kinkilounge.com.
The Goldfish Girls at Absinthe Lounge. The duo of 12-year-olds spins old-school hip-hop from 8:30 to 10 p.m. 1409 S. Lamar St. No cover. 214-941-9338. absinthelounge.net.
SATURDAY
Watch some of the world's top motocross stars at the Red Bull X-Fighters International Freestyle Motocross 2009. Read more about it here. 8:30 p.m., doors at 6 p.m. Fort Worth Stockyards, North Main Street and Stockyards Boulevard. $20-$50. ticketmaster.com. redbullxfighters.com.
Bring the kiddies along for the Gustafer Yellowgold in-store performance, to celebrate Gustafer's new CD/DVD Mellow Fever. For the uninitiated, singer-illustrator Morgan Taylor sings of Gustafer, a whimsical yellow fellow who hails from the sun. It's fun and creative stuff, which is why Gustafer is a frequent guest at the Polyphonic Spree's annual holiday extravaganza in December. Good Records will have bean bags and kids' chairs scattered about, and milk and cookies after the show. 3 p.m. Good Records, 1808 Greenville Ave. Free. 214-752-4663 or goodrecords.com.
So many funny moments in South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, the 1999 big-screen splash of the South Park gang, especially the musical numbers. "Blame Canada" got the most buzz (and an Oscar nomination), but the real winners were "I'm Super," "It's Easy, Mmmkay" and "What Would Brian Boitano Do?" Midnight (also Friday at midnight). Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers Lane. $10. 214-764-9106.
While their musical styles vary greatly, Odis and Radiant are known for consistently pulling in good crowds in town. Not sure which order they're playing in, but it'd make sense to feature Radiant's lovelorn, melodic pop first and Odis' booty-shaking, funky soul second. With Little Black Dress and the Campaign. 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $10 to $15. granadatheater.com.
Starkillers, a.k.a. Nick Terranova, spins at Plush. Resident DJs Matt Lamb and Willie Trimmer also spin. Doors open at 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203 for table reservations. plushdallas.com.
VH1 casting call at Kinki. VH1 is looking for single ladies to be contestants on the next season of For the Love of Ray J. For applicant information, visit rayjcasting.com. Doors open at 9 p.m. 3606 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-868-6943. kinkilounge.com.
The return of Social Saturday at Purgatory. DJs Junior and Hex in the mix. No cover for ladies before 11 p.m. Doors open at 10. 2208 Main St. $15 for guys, $10 for girls. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
Kill the Noise and AC Slater at the Lizard Lounge. Additional sets from Johnny Funk and Titan. No cover before 10 p.m. Doors open at 9 p.m. 2424 Swiss Ave. $15. 214-826-4769. thelizardlounge.com.
SUNDAY
KRNB-FM presents the Soul of R&B Festival, featuring contemporary greats of the genre, including Gap Band lead singer Charlie Wilson, singer-songwriter Kem, balladeers Mint Condition and Dallas songstress N'Dambi. It starts in the afternoon, so you might as well make a day of taking in the cool, soulful tunes. 4 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $17.50-$85. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
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