Weekender

FRIDAY

The Cure/65daysofstatic (American Airlines Center): Nothing says moody English post-punk/pop better than American Airlines Center, but I guess you pretty much have to take what you can get these days in order to see legends like The Cure perform in a place like Dallas. My knowledge of the group's recorded output since "Friday I'm In Love" consists mainly of thinking about listening to their new stuff and then realizing that I don't really feel like it, but this is in no way meant to underscore some kind of tepid dismissal of the group as a whole. In fact, the Cure were probably the first "cool" band I ever heard (as in not hair metal or top 40) back when this super cute babysitter I had told me that the Cure was the "coolest punk band ever." So I guess without The Cure and Elizabeth (the super cute blonde in the leather jacket and Cult t-shirt), there very well could be no such thing as WSJR. You people show throw her a fucking party or something. And yes, Boys Don't Cry is still one of my favorite albums of all time, even though Elizabeth made the unfortunate recommendation that I purchase Mixed Up first.

Helio Sequence (The Loft): I have no info on opening acts for this show, but I do know that Helio Sequence could very well be the least offensive indie pop band on the planet. And I don't mean that entirely as an insult either, because they truly don't offend me in any way.

Mount Righteous/Fishboy/Death! To Doom Riders (Rubber Gloves): You pretty much know where you stand on cute indie pop: Either you listen to it zipping around in a neon colored VW Bug, or you want to vomit your lungs down the steps of The Angelika when said vehicle drives by. Mt. Righteous is a fairly new group that has been testing the knee jerk reactions of indie pop haters and lovers of late, and I've heard the confusion pouring out of every strip mall from Rowlett to Trophy Club: "They're good, but are they too cute?" "The songs are well crafted, but what about the lack of harmonic complexity?" And finally- "Whoa, hey, it sounds like some kids were held back at The Langley Schools Music Project!" So the debate continues. But there is no doubt that Mt. Righteous is eliciting a reaction, and I look forward to seeing what this will be like in their preferred un-mic'ed, acoustic setting. This is a release show for the group's new album, "When The Music Starts."

ADD: Stumptone/Raised by Tigers/Audrey Lapraik (Dan's Silverleaf)

Akkolyte/Pyro Plastic Flow/Magnum Octopus (Bar of Soap)

Singer/History at Our Disposal/Zest of Yore (Hailey's): Cell phone show

SATURDAY

Tree Wave/Farah (House of Dang): This show at House of Dang conincides with the Art Show at And/Or Gallery next door, and the performances start at 8pm. Pretty much a perfect line up for the gallery set, although I hope Farah manages to freak a couple people out. I bet she does.

Zanzibar Snails/Great Tyrant/Mistress/Nouns Group (1919 Hemphill): The ever evolving Zanzibar Snails headlines a diverse and powerful line up that will surely draw an enthusiastic crowd to 1919.

La Vista Block Party (corner of La Vista and Matilda, East Dallas): Ok, so this is basically an old school block party just east of Greenville Ave in the heart of East Dallas. People will be grilling and drinking and listening to music, in addition to many other incidental and entertaining events that will likely occur in such a setting. The thing starts at 6, and the bands start at 730. Confirmed performances include Fancy Fist (Sally Glass), Nouns Group at 9pm, and DJ Nature at 10 pm. Possible yet not confirmed performances are anticipated from Dust Congress and Sarah Jaffe at some point as well. This thing is free and BYOB, and you are welcome to bring some food to throw on the grills as well.

Candlemass (Lola's): Legendary Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass comes to DFW for what is apparently a rare performance in the area. I'm not personally familiar with the group's work, but they are apparently an absolutely essential doom metal act, serving as a major influence for countless subsequent bands. Their first record was released in the mid 80's, and much of their early work is considered legendary.

Death is Not a Joyride/Tiger Moth/iKillcars (Pastime Tavern)

Matthew and the Arrogant Sea/Florene/Daniel Folmer (Dan's Silverleaf)

SUNDAY

Realicide/Animal Forces/Mistress with PSOAS (907 Denton St.): Realicide is a label (under Realicide Youth) and collective founded by Robert Inhuman, who will be performing solo tonight and you should look up an interview with him if you want a good read. The group blends youth activism and furious idealism with a free-for-all approach to just about every gnarled branch of extreme music that you can name: noise, punk, gabber, hardcore, etc. The lyrics are often intelligent and entertaining to the point that you could take something from
them whether they make you want to throw a brick through a window or not. Though this show is not at Tinnitus, it's worth mentioning that H.O.T. has hosted Realicide related groups like Xrin Arms and Hentai Lacerator in the past. Realicide will be joined by Mistress
and the excellent Animal Forces who we'll discuss in next week's installment of "We Hate Your New Band Too." I won't even attempt to retype that last group's name, but I couldn't find anything out about them, they have a new record coming out, and they sound pretty interesting. (DL)

Dust Congress/Broken Letters/Wild in the Streets (Hailey's)

ADD: Martin Iles "Three On Sunday" Video Presentation (Dan's Silverleaf): Mr. Iles' impeccable taste will be on display in the form of three music related videos he'll show for free at Dan's, starting at 10:30. From the forgotten world of Black medicine shows, "Born For Hard Luck," to Target Video footage of enduringly significant synth-punks The Screamers, and finally "Black Sabbath: Live (1970-1978)," which is self explanatory. I still rewind certain parts of footage from that era over and over, trying to comprehend Bill Ward's fucking fills. Here's a preview.