19 January 12–18, 2023 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER Classified | MusiC | dish | Culture | unfair Park | Contents Shwayze 7 P.M. THURSDAY, JAN. 12, DEEP ELLUM ART CO., 3200 COMMERCE ST. $17 AT PREKINDLE.COM In 2008, the undisputed album of the summer was the self-titled debut by Malibu rapper Shwayze. On the strength of singles such as the breakout hit “Buzzin’” or the kick-back ode fol- low-up “Corona and Lime,” the album reached the No. 10 spot on the Billboard 200 chart. For the next five years, Shwayze relied heavily on the contributions of producer Cisco Adler, who sang the chorus on both of Shwayze’s biggest hits. In 2013, Shwayze released Shwayze Summer, the first album without Adler singing along. The for- mer duo have remained close through the years. Adler has even been brought back to contribute vocals on songs in subsequent albums, but these days, Shwayze is concentrating on his own style and music. For last year’s Shwayze SZN, the rap- per relied heavily on a reggae-rock vibe with con- tributions from The Dirty Heads, Slightly Stoopid and Pepper. Experimental soul-rock band Chill- dren of Indigo opens the show. DAVID FLETCHER The Sounds of Animals Fighting 7 P.M. FRIDAY, JAN. 13, THE STUDIO AT THE FACTORY, 2727 CANTON ST., $32.50 AT AXS.COM Being one of only nine non-California tour dates for this short tour, Deep Ellum will see a rare per- formance from art rock supergroup The Sounds of Animals Fighting. Formed in 2004 by Rx Ban- dits vocalist Rich Balling, the band’s lineup has in- cluded The Autumns’ Matthew Kelly, Chiodos’ Craig Owens and Anthony Green from Circa Sur- vive and Saosin. The band is best known for re- leasing a trilogy of albums between 2004 and 2008, performing just a handful of shows in sup- port before fading into obscurity. The group re- united for a string of shows in 2014 and then again in 2019, but this time out, they are touring in support of their brand new EP, Apeshit. The four-track EP was released Dec. 8 after 14 years of studio silence, and shows the band picking up right where it left off. Hail the Sun and Concrete Castles join the band on tour, but Record Setter will be there Friday for local support. DF Asleep at the Wheel 7 P.M. SATURDAY, JAN. 14, TANNAHILL’S TAVERN AND MUSIC HALL, 122 E. EXCHANGE AVE., STE. 200. $42 AT TICKETMASTER.COM For over half a century, Western swing group Asleep at the Wheel has ambled its way across the country with an ever-changing lineup of musi- cians. Since 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has had about 70 musicians pass through its ranks, includ- ing Fort Worth’s own Ginny Mac, who will be join- ing the band on this tour. The band’s only consistent member throughout its long history is frontman Ray Benson, who formed Asleep at the Wheel in 1969 with friends Lucky Oceans and Le- roy Preston in Paw Paw, West Virginia. In 1970, the band moved to Oakland but relocated to Austin after signing with United Artists at Willie Nelson’s invitation, and that is where they have resided ever since. In 2021, the band acknowledged its long- running history with its 26th album, Half a Hundred Years, which included contributions from Nelson and from Asleep at the Wheel’s co-founders Oceans and Preston. DF Tyrese 6:30 P.M. SUNDAY, JAN. 15, TEXAS TRUST CU THEATRE, 1001 PERFORMANCE PLACE, $39+ AT AXS.COM These days, Tyrese Gibson is probably better known for his acting career, playing Roman Pearce in six installments of the Fast & Furious franchise (with two more planned for in the next two years). Tyrese had always split his time be- tween acting and singing, releasing his self-ti- tled debut in 1998 at the same time he was making appearances on classic ’90s shows such as Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, Martin, The Parent ’Hood and Sister, Sister. Tyrese had retired from singing after the release of 2015’s Black Rose. Last year, however, Tyrese announced his sev- enth album, Beautiful Pain, on what would have been his fifth anniversary with his estranged wife. This year, Tyrese headlines the M.L.K. R&B Kick-Back II concert after sets by Anthony Ham- ilton and Donell Jones. DF Off With Their Heads 7 P.M. MONDAY, JAN. 16, THREE LINKS, 2704 ELM ST., $15 AT SEETICKETS.US 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Off With Their Heads, the Minneapolis punk rock band whose songs about loss and hope could fill a sta- dium. For this tour, however, that 20-year mark has prompted singer Ryan Young to get back to the basics of the band. Touring as “The Wander- ing Duo,” Young and longtime drummer Kyle Manning will be playing the band’s songs in new arrangements along with some covers and a cou- ple of new songs. The band will also be doing this tour without the help of a crew, booking its own shows, setting up its own stage and working its own merch table — a table which will hold press- ings of all of the band’s old records. After 20 years in the business of punk rock, the band is hoping that this tour will rekindle the energy that hooked them on performing in first place. The tour kicks off this week and will carry the duo across the country through March. DF Mike Shore | LET’S DO THIS | t Music Asleep at the Wheel plays Saturday night at Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall in Fort Worth. 214-350-1904 10261 Technology Blvd E, Dallas, TX CheCk out our website for the most up-to-date info! 11am to Close wednesday-sunday @amplivetx @amplivetx @amplifiedlivetx
