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    Sizzling Hot Summer Music

    10 must-see Dallas summer concerts

    Alex Bentley
    Jun 9, 2013 | 5:25 pm

    Summer doesn't officially start until June 21, but the summer music season is about to get into full swing. Although big-name acts appear in the Dallas-Fort Worth area throughout the year, there's just something about the warmer months that makes these concerts feel extra special.

    Below are the 10 must-see concerts for the summer of 2013. You could easily go top-heavy with the superstars coming to the big venues, but several smaller places are hosting events you definitely don't want to miss.

    Mumford & Sons
    Tuesday, June 11 at Gexa Energy Pavilion

    Don't blink or you'll miss this highly anticipated concert featuring the most well-known purveyors of folk rock today, Mumford & Sons. They're still riding high on the success of their second album, Babel, which earned them the Album of the Year award at the 2013 Grammys. They are joined by Michael Kiwanuka and Mystery Jets. (UPDATE: The band had to postpone this concert due to a health emergency with a band member. We'll keep you updated when the concert is rescheduled.)

    Tim McGraw
    Saturday, June 22 at Gexa Energy Pavilion

    Having been around for more than 20 years, Tim McGraw can now be considered an elder statesman of country music. But that doesn't make him any less popular than he was back in the days of "Indian Outlaw," thanks in part to his burgeoning acting career. He is joined on his 2 Lanes of Freedom Tour by Brantley Gilbert and Love and Theft.

    Cyndi Lauper
    Wednesday, June 26 at House of Blues Dallas

    There were plenty of seminal albums in the 1980s, but Cyndi Lauper's She's So Unusual has to be considered near the top. Containing such hits as "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," "Time After Time" and "She Bop," Lauper's 1983 debut album announced her as a major force in pop music. Lauper is touring to celebrate the album's 30th anniversary, with all-female Canadian rock band Hunter Valentine as opening act.

    LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Public Enemy and De La Soul
    Monday, July 1 at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie

    These days it seems as if LL Cool J and Ice Cube are better known for their acting careers than their rapping, but both are still as active as they've ever been on the hip hop scene. Still, this concert, part of the Kings of the Mic Tour, has a decidedly old-school flavor to it, also featuring Public Enemy and De La Soul, making it 4-for-4 in acts started in the '80s.

    Justin Bieber
    Wednesday, July 3 at American Airlines Center

    There are certainly still plenty of Beliebers out there in the world, but Justin Bieber has become increasingly known for his wild antics and out-of-touch behavior. From being caught smoking marijuana to showing up late for concerts to wearing bizarre outfits, including his get-up at a recent Miami Heat game, Bieber's focus seems to be anywhere but music. He tries to prove otherwise in this pre-Fourth of July stop.

    Willie Nelson's 2013 4th of July Picnic
    Thursday, July 4 at Billy Bob's Texas/Fort Worth Stockyards

    Until he dies, and probably for years afterward, there will be no bigger name in Texas country music than Willie Nelson. The unabashed marijuana lover has organized this musical showcase off-and-on since 1973, making this the 40th anniversary of the event. It promises to be as big as ever, with performances from the likes of Nelson, Leon Russell, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Allan, Ryan Bingham and many others.

    Beyoncé
    Saturday, July 6 at American Airlines Center
    There's absolutely no stopping Houston native Beyoncé, not even the possibility of her being pregnant again. But whether she's in the family way or not, don't be expecting Mrs. Carter, as she's dubbed her latest tour, to be taking any kind of breaks. This is her first opportunity to go on the road in support of her 2011 album 4, thanks to her daughter Blue Ivy, and she won't let anything get in her way.

    Living Colour
    Saturday, July 27 at The Kessler

    It's another trip in the way-back machine, especially for those who came of age in the late '80s, as Living Colour still holds a certain place in our hearts. That's mostly due to their debut album, Vivid, and its hit single, "Cult of Personality." This year is the 25th anniversary of Vivid, and the band celebrates by performing the album in its entirety.

    Bruno Mars
    Monday, August 12 at American Airlines Center

    The impact Bruno Mars has had on the music world is vastly larger than his short stature. He's written and produced songs for the likes Adam Levine, Flo Rida and Cee Lo Green, and thanks in part to those collaborations, his first two albums have been massive hits, totaling four No. 1 songs so far. He brings English sensation Ellie Goulding along for the ride.

    Lil Wayne, T.I. and 2 Chainz
    Friday, August 16 at Gexa Energy Pavilion

    The summer gets wrapped up with this triple bill featuring Lil Wayne, T.I. and 2 Chainz, among others. The three rappers, like pretty much everyone else in the hip hop world, have collaborated with each other on multiple projects, so you can expect multiple appearances by each of the trio throughout the night.

    Cyndi Lauper celebrates the 30th anniversary of her debut album She's So Unusual at House of Blues Dallas on June 26.

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    Photo by Chapman Baehler
    Cyndi Lauper celebrates the 30th anniversary of her debut album She's So Unusual at House of Blues Dallas on June 26.
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    Movie Review

    Dark comedy Friendship covers male bonding with copious cringing

    Alex Bentley
    May 16, 2025 | 4:16 pm
    Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd in Friendship
    Photo courtesy of A24
    Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd in Friendship.

    Comedian Tim Robinson has gained a cult following thanks to series like Detroiters and I Think You Should Leave, in which his brand of cringe comedy is on full display. The former Saturday Night Live writer/performer has had a few small movie roles over the years, but he’s now getting his first starring role in the off-kilter Friendship.

    Robinson plays Craig, a mild-mannered suburbanite with a wife, Tami (Kate Mara) and son, Steven (Jack Dylan Grazer). Craig has a boring life that involves little more than going to his middle manager job while wearing the same clothes day after day, anticipating the next Marvel movie, and helping Tami out with her at-home floral business.

    He gets a jolt of energy when Austin (Paul Rudd) moves into the neighborhood. The two men seem to hit it off, with Austin - a weatherman at a local TV channel - even taking Craig on a couple of impromptu adventures. But when Craig commits a couple of faux pas at a group gathering at Austin’s house, their bond starts to fracture.

    Even though the film is written and directed by Andrew DeYoung, it’s clear that Robinson had a big influence on the style of comedy it features. There are no big set pieces with a slew of jokes coming one after another. Instead, the film forces the audience to try to vibe with the very particular type of wavelength it’s giving off, one that could almost be called anti-comedy for the way the laughs come out of left field.

    The 100-minute film is full of random comedic moments, like Steven kissing Tami on the lips, Craig being obsessed with his plain brown clothes, a group sing-along, and more. More often than not, it’s the way Craig reacts to both normal and abnormal situations that gets the laughs. The character is needy and oblivious, two traits that combine to make many of his actions cringeworthy.

    Perhaps most importantly for this type of movie, there are many things in the story that go unexplained or don’t make sense. Seemingly crucial elements are brought up only to fade away just as quickly, while other parts that appeared to be throwaway sections get callbacks later in the film. DeYoung and Robinson are determined to keep the audience on their toes the entire time, never knowing what to expect next.

    Robinson has the perfect face for a story like this, one that’s bland enough to blend into the background but memorable enough to sell the jokes. His demeanor is also excellent, never becoming too expressive, even when he gets angry. With long hair, a mustache, and a certain swagger, Rudd is a great complement to Robinson. Only in a film like this would an everyman like Rudd be considered the suave and cool one.

    There will be some that will see Friendship and come away wondering what the hell they just watched. But anyone who goes in knowing that they’re about to witness a comedy that challenges their sensibilities will likely have a great time.

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    Friendship is now playing in select theaters.

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