Where:Buzzbrews, 4154 N. Central Expressway. 214-826-7100. Also at 4334 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-4334
Delicious thoughts: When the clubs have kicked you out and you're among the starving lounge lizards that wants a bite to eat, it's hard to find better eats than at Buzzbrews. Their version of migas is pretty standard, with hearty chorizo, peppers, onions and tortilla strips. But the black bean refrieds are out of this world. I could've eaten a whole bowl of it and called it a night. Good, filling stuff.
I just took delivery of a stack of general admission tickets to the Boneyard haunted house in Arlington. This place, located in the old Six Flags Mall, is huge, folks -- it took me about 35 minutes to get through it at a media preview. There are mind-blowing scares and monsters aplenty to provide chills and thrills. Sound fun? Check back here beginning Monday, when I'll give away two passes each day of the week -- a $50 value. Since I dotted this site with plenty of jack o'lanterns during our last giveaway, look for the pot of candy next week and be the first to e-mail your name and address to ffleurima@quickdfw.com. Good luck!
Tomorrow is the big Texas-OU game, and our fifth-annual Red River Rap Battle is in full swing. Here's a look back at the history of the battle. To see this year's edition, featuring Pikahsso vs. Tahiti in a song produced by 11-year-old VohnBeatz (above), go right here.
2005
Headkrack (for OU) edged out Bavu Blakes for the inaugural title.
Lyric sample (Blakes): "I guarantee a win, and if we do get beat/For the sixth straight time I'll streak on Sixth Street/Last year was a shutout, a knockout, a blowout/ This year we see SOoNerS and take the 'r,' 'e' and 'o' out."
2006
Steve Austin (for Texas) beat Knesecary, in a song produced by Hydroponic Sound System.
Lyric sample (Austin): "Your whole squad is Charmin, we drop, wipe and flushin 'em/We beat 'em till the fans scream, 'Please stop crushin 'em!'"
2007
Mr. Pookie (for Texas) squeaked by Mr. Lucci for the win, in a song produced by Picnictyme.
Lyric sample (Pookie): "Texas rank No. 6 on our way to No. 1/Texas rain on ya clique boy, ya lucky this for fun/You can trade, you can switch, but when it's all said and done/You'll see Texas on the top, homie, ask Vince Young."
2008
Playdough (for Texas) edged past Dawg Wonder, and also produced the song.
Lyric sample (Playdough): "Get to the big game, never get the big win/Cut the fat off your mom's back, made a pigskin/Oklahoma? I'd Sooner be anywhere/Bob Stoops looks good with a pedicure."
2. "Today's forecast is cloudy with a chance of you suck!"
3. "If we all wish hard enough, Khloe Kardashian might go away forever!"
4. "Win or lose, we will all do massive, irreversible damage to our kidneys and livers this weekend!"
5. "The outcome of this annual sporting event, however steeped in proud tradition, will not in any way affect the ongoing slave-raider crisis on Planet Gorgothax!"
6. "Should that last taunt have used the word 'effect' instead of 'affect'? I always get those two confused!"
7. "I hope you forget where you parked!"
8. "Push 'em back! Push 'em back! Not a belly-itcher!"
9. "Did you see last week's episode of The New Adventures of Old Christine? Who writes these things?"
10. "Can you feel the love tonight? No? That's probably because I hate you."
W is for The Women's Museum. Many people attend the State Fair of Texas every year and don't even realize this museum exists, too focused on finding another corny dog stand. I have to admit, this is the first time I've ever been inside the building that I can remember (and I've been going to the fair for three decades now).
The museum has a lot to offer on the history and future of women. And I stumbled across a totally cool photo exhibit by legendary rock and roll photographer Lynn Goldsmith on the first floor. It is definitely worth visiting.
Erykah Badu and the Cannabinoids battle Oklahoma's Shiny Toy Guns in the Red Bull Sound Clash. Read Hunter's Q&A with Erykah here. And Quick's own Gordon Keith hosts. 8 p.m. AT&T Plaza at American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. Gates open at 7. Admission is free with special tickets distributed by Red Bull. Find out how to win them at redbullsoundclashusa.com.
David Cross may be the only person who can call an album Shut Up You [Expletive] Baby, then turn around and have a role in Alvin and the Chipmunks and Kung-Fu Panda. Somewhere in between those extremes are brilliant comedy moments, especially in Mr. Show, Arrested Development and Run Ronnie Run. Cross' latest effort is a book called I Drink for a Reason. So raise a glass, and prepare to laugh your face off. 7 p.m. Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Parkway. $25 and $35. ticketmaster.com.
In 1990, the Black Crowes released Shake Your Money Maker and injected some much needed soul ("Hard to Handle," "Twice as Hard") into the American rock scene. Nearly 20 years later, lead singer Chris Robinson and his bandmates are still pleasing fans and critics, having just released Before the Frost ... Until the Freeze, an album of new songs recorded in front of a live audience. With opening act Truth & Salvage Co. 8 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $42.50. ticketmaster.com.
Austin's hottest blues and soul band, Black Joe Lewis, always puts on an exciting show. A couple of favorite tunes to listen for are "Bitch, I Love You" and "Sugarfoot." The group's recently released album Tell 'Em What Your Name Is! was produced by Spoon's drummer, Jim Eno. With opening act Leatherbag. 9:30 p.m. (also Saturday at 9:30 p.m.) House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $20. ticketmaster.com.
It's your last chance to witness the live brilliance of John Congleton and the Paper Chase before they go on a European tour. They're supporting their latest release Someday This Could All Be Yours Vol. 1, a concept album about human disasters. With opening acts the Great Tyrant and Personal Victories with George Quartz. 10 p.m. Lola's Sixth, 2736 West 6th St., Fort Worth. $10-$13. 817-877-0666. lolasfortworth.com.
Red River Jumpoff Party at Sting. No-cover happy hour until 9 p.m. featuring a complimentary buffet. After-party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Hosted by K104's Skip Cheatham. 6 p.m. 15240 N. Dallas Parkway. $10 after 9 p.m. 214-573-8787. flavafridays.com.
First Class Fridays at Beamers. Complimentary seafood buffet from 5 to 8 p.m. DJ TDK and Texas TIP spin. Doors open at 5 p.m. 2443 Walnut Hill Lane. $5 cover before 8 p.m. After 8: ladies get in free, $10 for guys. 214-902-6490.
Panoptikon at Excuses. Lord Byron and Angry Jon spin new wave and goth until 4 a.m. Music starts at 9 p.m. 3025 Main St. $5 suggested charity donation at the door. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events, including Broken Lizard and Miranda Lambert, after the jump.
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