Tonight, one of my favorite comedians begins a weekend at the Improv. I like Bill Burr because his material doesn't sound at all forced - he's inherently funny, and his Bahhston accent makes the delivery that much better. Now, it was a little difficult to find a fairly clean YouTube clip, so you'll have to settle for a radio interview (above). But look up his stuff - you'll definitely want to check him out live after that.
Anyhoo, he's the latest celebrity to send us a personal playlist. You'll see that he's got a taste for the classics.
ACDC - Spellbound: Very unique in that it's one of the only AC/DC songs that isn't about balls, the devil, or alcohol.
TED HEATH ORCHESTRA -- Elks Parade: I like this song because I'm a nerd who enjoys big band music played in stereo.
AEROSMITH - Woman of the World: Aerosmith back when they were young and sounded like they all had hepatitis.
HERBIE HANCOCK - Palm Grease: I love all instrumental music from the '70s. (And I don't mean that in an ironic way, you hipster [expletive]s)
PRIMUS - My Friend Fats: Tim Alexander's double bass!
MOTLEY CRUE - Hooligan's Holiday: Underrated cut off that EP when John Corabi took over for Vince Neil.
JANE'S ADDICTION - Then She Did: Beautiful song,
NEIL YOUNG - Unknown Legend: I like this song because it for some reason it makes me think that every decision I made for the last 30 years was the wrong one.
THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT - Philadelphia Experiment: I love QuestLove's drumming. I also love the album "in a silent way" and this song kind of brings both vibes together.
NAT TOWNSLEY TRIO- Nat Thang: Found about this guy watching a drum video. Love his playing.
As promised in this week's paper, here's the new track from AwkQuarius, the new project from local rappers Pikahsso and Tahiti. "Whackwordz" is certainly not wack, but it is wacky. Let's just say someone's been watching the hell out of 'Sound of Music.'
AwkQuarius, "Whackwordz":
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Dallas rapper Tum Tum aka Zillaman is one of DFW's most well-known artists from the local hip-hop scene. His major label affiliated "Caprice Musik" single made noise nationally and he remains a consistent force in the Southern mix tape circuit. We caught up with the busy Tumzilla to get the scoop on his new full length album, "Tum Thousand & 9:The Grassy Knoll".
Check out this week's Quick issue or read here to get the full story, Ya dig!
Last night's show at Superpages.com Center brought forth equal parts pop-punk and potty humor, as headliner Blink-182 and opening acts Fall Out Boy, All-American Rejects and Asher Roth played to a near-capacity crowd.
Roth, the up-and-coming rapper who appeared earlier this summer at House of Blues, and AAR thrilled early arrivers with their respective biggest hits, "College" and "Gives You Hell." Fall Out Boy's 12-song set (including "Dance, Dance" and a tongue-in-cheek cover of "Don't Stop Believin'") was a bit of a mess soundwise, and bassist Pete Wentz was the only member who seemed to care about connecting with the audience.
By contrast, Blink-182's never looked or sounded better. The San Diego three-piece's reunion (after a band breakup five years ago and drummer Travis Barker's near-death experience in a plane crash last year) seems to have lit a fire. Flawless renditions of all their hits were embellished by state-of-the-art lighting, dramatic black curtains and a flying drum platform. Not that Barker needs tricks -- he's an amazing drummer on his own, as evidenced by a couple of breakneck, unbelievable solos.
After the jump, check out last night's setlists from Fall Out Boy and Blink.
Were you captured by our cameras this past weekend at the Double Wide? Click on the picture to see Quick's Club Cam gallery. And check back next Thursday for a new slideshow.
It's been awhile since the Polyphonic Spree played around here, so fans of the super-sized Dallas pop group led by Tim DeLaughter will probably flock to this free show. All you have to do for tickets is sign up at a special Southern Comfort Web site, or send a text. With DJ Lord. 8 p.m. at the Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. Free. Visit southerncomfort.com/undercover or text "DALLAS" to 68405 for a ticket code.
Denton's pop-punk superstars Bowling for Soup are ramping up for the October release of their album Sorry for Partyin', which features the not-so-subtle first single "My Wena." This is your chance to see the guys in front of a hometown crowd, and tickets are only $7.11, thanks to a tie-in with the tour's sponsor -- duh -- 7-Eleven. With Red Car Wire and Holy Moly. 8 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $7.11. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
Boston funnyman Bill Burr has been one of the better touring comics out there for years, and he got a major boost from his appearances on Chappelle's Show and a Comedy Central special. Expect sharp commentary on relationships, race and current events. 8 p.m. (also various times Friday through Sunday). Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250. $17 and $20. 972-404-8501. improv.com.
Austin singer-songwriter Bob Schneider plays in Dallas so much that he probably considers it his second home. He even found a local label (Kirtland Records) to release his new album, Lovely Creatures. It comes out next week, but Schneider takes the stage at the Granada Theater at 8 p.m. to celebrate it. $19 and $24. granadatheater.com. Hear some tracks at myspace.com/bobschneider.
iCollege presents Class in Session at Purgatory. Everyone with a college ID gets in free until midnight. DJs Billy the Kidd, Hex, Dtrain and ATG spin Top 40 and dance. Doors at 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $10. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
DJ Woody Rosen spins house and neo-soul, following a spoken-word presentation at Excuses. 9 p.m. 3025 Main St. No cover. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.
Tony Rey at Ozona Bar and Grill. $2 well drinks. Music begins at 9 p.m. 4615 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-265-9105. ozonagrill.com.
Girls Night Out at Plush. $2 martinis until 11 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Correction: In the current issue of Quick, the date for comedian Doug Benson's performance at the McKinney Performing Arts Center is incorrect. He will perform Friday night at the McKinney venue. More info here.
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