Central Track Contributor
Bob Heads With Cotton Jones.
You probably have a lot of things going on this weekend. We all do. Maybe, even, some of those things are super important.
But you don't want to miss all the fun things that only happen once around town, right? There will, after all, only ever be one release party for that cassette mix you were thinking about getting, and who knows if that band you like will even still be together after their show this weekend.
Everything is fleeting, so make time in between items on your busy schedule — or just go ahead and cancel the things that weren't really that high of a priority — so you can do bigger and better things.
Friday
Public Trust Bike Party at Switching Gears Cyclery
This critical mass bike ride starts at Switching Gears and ends at The Public Trust with a party consisting of food trucks, music and good company.
P!NK at American Airlines Center
Look. If you like P!NK or you like The Hives, don't complain about them performing together. Just go enjoy the show.
Frank Caliendo at Addison Improv
MadTV star and George W. Bush impersonator Frank Caliendo is going to be performing a lot at the Addison Improv this weekend. Expect antics.
George Jones at Greenville Auditorium
Expect a more classical approach to the country music performance arts at this show from the genre icon.
Dallas Distortion Music's Second Anniversary Party at Club Dada
With acts Pinkish Black, Blackstone Rangers, Depth and Current and Cutter playing, who wouldn't want to help these guys celebrate another year?
Son Fish, Water Falls, Fond Phantom and Atop “Live From The Astroturf” Show at Good Records
The title says it all, really.
Little Boy Blue, Losing, Catatonic Squirrels and others at 1919 Hemphill
1919 Hemphill does a good job of bringing smaller, quality Dallas acts together to perform, and they're doing it again tonight.
Saturday
Orochi: The Serpentwith live musical score by Montopolis
If the thrill of watching an old samurai movie in a crowded theater of samurai enthusiasts (just guessing) wasn't enough for you, Montopolis made a score to the film and are going to preform it live while you watch.
Monster Jam at Cowboys Stadium
Watch any cartoon from the late '90s and you'll notice that the main (teenage) character will do anything to go to that monster truck rally with their friends/cool dad. Find out why at the Monster Jam tonight.
Electric 6 at Club Dada
The creators of such weird, fun party jams such as “Gay Bar” come to Dallas with openers Gabriel The Marine and Party Static.
Ben Kweller at City Tavern
Have you ever noticed that Ben Kweller looks a lot like Mark Webber in Storytelling?
Cotton Jones at Dan's Silverleaf
Indie folk-rock outfit Cotton Jones probably won't be making you get up and prance around tonight, but they will be serving up a hot, fresh dish of “deep thoughts triggered by acoustic guitar.”
The Me-Thinks at Lola's Saloon
Self-proclaimed as “Fort Worth's shittiest band” The Me-Thinks, with The Phuss and Oddlot, aim to do some not-shitty things at this show, like making you dance and sweat (like a good sweat, though.)
SpaceGhostPurrp at The Door
The name “AquamanOrangeHat” was already taken.
Dallas. Punk! Exhibit at Cohn Drennan Contemporary
Punk lovers: rejoice. The Dallas. Punk! exhibit, which features videos, art, music and memorabilia from the Dallas punk scene from 1976 to 1982, starts today at the Cohn Drennan Contemporary museum.
Redbull Thre3style 2013 Regional Finals at Trees
Go to root local competitor A1 on in this competition that pits him against DJs from around the Midwest and South. Stay to watch him be judges by the likes of such revered acts as A-Trak, Z-Trip and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Stay even longer to catch a headlining set from A-Trak, too.
The Pin Show
Celebrate Dallas fashion at this show, which features lines from Dallas designers being displayed on the catwalk, on the catwalk, yeah.
Sunday
The Black Dotz, Strange Towers, Atomic Tanlines and DJ Gabriel at Crown and Harp
With acts like The Black Dotz and Atomic Tanlines on the bill, expect a rowdy show at the Crown and Harp for this one.
Rock 'n Roll Rummage Sale at Lola's Saloon
Once a month, Lola's offers a chance for people to come and trade/buy music, equipment, collectibles and more. And it's happening today this month. Luckily, you've been trying to find a better way to get rid of that accordion other than throwing it away.
Nicholas Altobelli Album Release Show at Good Records
Nicholas Altobelli's new album comes out this weekend. Want to grab a copy? Head to Good Records for some cheap copies of the album — and catch a show, too! Two birds, one stone.
Lo-Life Recordings & Dreamy Soundz Present: “Group Therapy, vol. 1”
At the Where House tonight, this event promises a few things: a free copy of “Group Therepy, vol. 1” (a compilation cassette featuring local acts), a midway, giveaways and about a billion bands.
Caspian at Club Dada
With Junius and Things on Earth for supporting acts, one should expect a very atmospheric show tonight with Caspian at the helm.
Ladies Rock Camp Showcase at Three Links
Bands from Ladies Rock Camp will be preforming songs that they wrote over the course of only three days to obtain financial assistance for underprivileged girls wanting to attend the summer camp program.
Jukebox The Ghost at House of Blues
Indie-pop outfit Jukebox The Ghost bring the promise of a good time.
