It goes without saying that MeVs are loyal drinkers of whatever brand of Kool-Aid Chromeo sells. Fortunately for us, their juice flows in the form of hip-thrust inducing harmony and unadulterated love. So naturally, when we heard the duo would be in Austin, we showed up. In Dallas, we showed up. And we danced.
There seems to be an agreed notion that a dichotomy exists between Dallas and other concert attendees. Apparently, Dallas doesn’t dance. Or as The Rapture aptly puts it, “People don’t dance no more, they just stand there like this, they cross their arms and stare you down and drink and moan and diss.”
MeVs would put an end to this canard.
Chromeo made it extremely easy. The crowd pushed towards the stage in anticipation, beer spilled on the ground, sweaty bodies collided, and everyone chanted repeatedly and in unison, “Chromeooo ohhh ohhh!” A sharp-looking Dave 1 and P-Thugg made their entrance on stage and rocked our socks and panties off. “Fancy Footwork” infectiously had the crowd moving their feet in tandem. “100%” probably made a few women (and men) lose their clothes. “Night by Night” from their upcoming album, Business Casual, had us wishing we were getting some one-on-one dance lessons with Dave. Some guys even brought glow sticks and danced their hearts out in the back.
There is no mistake the pair has been friends for ages. The chemistry in their performance and stage presence made us feel all the closer to them. Dave 1’s voice was as sexy as P-Thugg’s talkbox mastery.
So there you have it, needy girls and bonafied lovers, Dallas knows how to have fun. But it’s Chromeo. They could probably make your grandma bust a move.
If Dallas can boast about anything, it’d definitely have to be fine dining. And a three-course prix fixe meal with a $35 price-tag is tempting indeed. MeVersus is looking forward to some calamari from Dakota’s, pasta from Mi Piaci, lobster bisque from Pappa’s Bros, and salmon from Abacus. Will these items be on the Restaurant Week menu? Who knows! But we’re certainly getting hungry.
OpenTable has a list of the participating restaurants.
We’ll see you fine diners out there come the 16th!
Mother nature may be toying with Dallas this week. The one holiday of the year when clear skies are most crucial may bring sparks of a different nature. But cross your fingers and try to catch one of the following exciting festivities:
- Fourth of July Picnic in the Garden at the Dallas Arboretum – Sunday, July 4th 12-4pm
- Patriotic Pops with the Plano Symphony Orchestra at the Eisemann Center – Sunday, July 4th, 3-5pm
- Red, White & Boom in McKinney (parade, entertainment, and fireworks) – Sunday, July 4th 1- 10:30pm
- Fourth of July Jubilation in Denton (gutter boats, horseshoes, hotdog eating, swimming, and fireworks)
- Family Fourth Celebration in Richardson – Sunday, July 4th 6-10:15pm
- Plano Independence Day Parade – Saturday, July 3rd
- Frisco Freedom Fest (party, music, food, and fireworks) – Saturday, July 3rd
- Kaboom Town in Addison (music, food, and fireworks) – Saturday, July 3rd 5pm-midnight
- Festive Fourth in Farmer’s Branch (Emerald City concert, concession stands, and fireworks)- Saturday, July 3rd 6:30pm-end fireworks
- Star Spangled Spectacular at Firewheel Town Center in Garland (jazz and fireworks) – Saturday, July 3rd, 4-9pm (and stop by Cha & Tea for some delicious!)
- Fair Park July 5th – better late than never (Dallas Wind Symphony, concession, and fireworks) – Monday, July 5th 6-10pm
MeVs wishes everyone an eventful Fourth (third and fifth)!
Sunbear of WeWoreMasks recaps the local extravaganza this hot, humid, music filled weekend. Thanks, Sunbear!
photo credit: greeneyeri
The second annual Free Press Summerfest music festival descended upon Eleanor Tinsley Park this past weekend, at nearly double the size of the inaugural run last year, proving that yes, Houston is a city that cares about and loves its music. Our neighbors, Austin boasts the smug motto of being the “Live Music Capital of the World” and though that isn’t without merit, Houston has simply had it with being overlooked, not only as a tour stop for major acts, but for its diverse local talent. Summerfest is the marriage of those very ideas: that our local bands can play alongside the best of the best, with acts ranging from our own darling Wild Moccasins, to the extravagant Flaming Lips whose presence hasn’t been felt by Houston in 10 years. The musical diversity was palpable: everything from the southern twang of Tennessee’s Lucero, to the eloquent indie pop of Canada’s Stars, to southern rappers Slim Thug and Bun B representing Houston’s burgeoning rap scene. And the bears were there to witness its greatness.
We’re packing up and heading to the Bayou City once again for the 2nd Annual Free Press Summerfest. This year’s headliners include: The Flaming Lips, Girl Talk, Bun B, Ra Ra Riot, and many more local natives trying to breakout at Houston’s sophomore shindig over the two sunny days.
I’m going to go ahead and assume the Summerfest planning committee addressed some of the premiere issue they encountered last year, given their obvious success and impending increase in attendance. Let’s just hope Eleanor Tinsley Park can withstand the full force of The Flaming Lips, though I suspect Wayne & co. will be giving a tame dose of their psychedelic pandemonium.
Check out some photos from last year’s kickoff.
Hope to see y’all there. Cheers!
(Yes, this means you Houston friends.)
While most of us associate Happy Hour with martinis and cranberry vodkas, we forget the other benefit of after-work social bliss: appetizers. Soho has the stocked bar, but also an extensive list of enticing tapas. There was fondue, gnocchi, goat cheese tart, chicken with a truffle whip – each item will cause you to salivate more than the last. Put a group of rowdy ladies together, and you got yourself a buffet of good eats and jubilance all around. Read More
Guest writer Stephanie C. recants her tales from Saturday.
I had my doubts, after all it is Dallas. And still, my natural inclination is to be a Dallas hater and complain and write about the few things that would help what is hopefully the first annual Homegrown Festival grow into its own for years to come. But, dammit…we had fun. It was cool, cool for Dallas at least. Read More
It’s 92°F outside; but we’re Texans, so we inherently enjoy turning up the heat to a level others would consider pure masochism. And what better way to (mis)treat ourselves than an old-fashioned crawfish boil.
Of course, there’s Pappadeaux (mediocre size/taste), Nate’s (bland), Cajun Corner (I don’t need my fortune told today), or Boiling Crab (charge for water), but for optimal taste for the price, make your own. Read More
Lakewood, arguably the most neighborly neighborhood in East Dallas, presented the city with a local festival this past Saturday on what turned out to be a fantastically sunny afternoon (no thanks to the weather forecasts). Though expectations were low, Lakewoodstock attendance was relatively high, providing nearby residents with an unorthodox day activity for the kids and kinfolk. Read More
Stephanie C., a local teacher and Dallas native, exclaims her distaste for the Deep Ellum disaster and its declining state.
Deep Ellum once considered a hub for bohemian art and culture is, as of late, better known for their assortment of parking woes rather than la vie boheme. Read More
