Vote in the Dallas Mavericks Playoff Song Contest

jivetalker, says:

Ummmmm, I think 3 Alarm was looking at last year's roster. Alan Henderson is not on the team this year.

hakoop, says:

I love PPT -- can't decide if the similarity to Outkast is good or bad.

oldschoolt, says:

Who is the Dallas Observer?

RubbaRode, says:

Some of the people trying to vote for Rubba Rode is getting error msgs?????

paradeofflesh, says:

too bad the feds are in the lead.... hears to the 'local music scene'

rellerell, says:

I have a confession... the PPT song took me back to Petey Pablo.. I've been running around waving a towel like a helicoptor (literally) HHHAHHA. Good job guys...

spunkfire, says:

I want to hear Dirk rap!

daverocksout, says:

Dear asthma,

I would love nothing more then to see the feds make it big. But at this time they are a local band, they play shows all around but still. They play Andys and clubs up and down Elm street and small bars all the time. They record in Krum for god sakes. And them leading (as of 4/5 @ 245am) by well over 500 votes shows there just that good. And if they wernt local then i dont think they would be on this local band list and im sure Texasgigs.com would know if they wernt local. But yeah, there good enough to go global and soon i think they will.

mikewaltersw5, says:

I have seen the feds in several locals, THIER AWSOME, If you haven't heard them than your missing some of the best music around. Get up on your feet and go and listen to the venue, all are good, my vote still goes to the FEDS.

hakoop, says:

People on about the Feds are good or not don't understand.

Either way they have the power of Buzzoven behind them. Teenagers all over are eating burrritos and voting.

jonbin, says:

This Feds song is HORRIBLE. Hopefully, the celebrity judges will use their Godly sway to make sure either PPT or M-F-F-L wins this. Too bad "Courtside" isn't in the running, huh? Courtside/ In the paint/ Fadeaway/ In your face!!!

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rellerell, says:

I agree with jonbin. After FINALLY being able to hear it (errors)The Feds may be good in their own right or element but for this specific purpose, it's not a good fit IMO. PPT, Honchie, and MFFL are on the right track. If you've ever been to a Mavs game and see or hear what gets the crowd moving, you'd understand. Fav artist vs best song should be considered.

twizzler, says:

Wow, sibdog is an angry person.....But this burrito tastes amazing.

ch0, says:

vedddy eentedesting...

BS, says:

Hey, This is Bryan from The Feds. I want to say thanks to all of our fans who have voted for our song thus far. It means a lot to us, not only as a band, but as fans of the Mavericks. We also recognize that we are only one of 3 bands in this competition that did not submit a song that contains a rap vocal. So, if you are a fan of rap or hiphop, then you will probably like another song more than ours. I’ve listened to all the tunes and there are some really good hiphop tunes on here. But just because I like rock, doesn’t mean I think the hiphop songs suck. This competition has exposed thousands of new faces to the local talent we have here in Dallas and we will all benefit even if we don’t win. I’ve been to many Mavs games and the songs I hear to get the crowd going range from The Who (played during team introductions), AC/DC, and Guns & Roses to 50 Cent and OutKast. All of these songs motivate Mavs fans and we did our best with our music to do the same. We love the Mavs and want to see them take the title this year.

Bryan The Feds

rellerell, says:

One things for sure: everyone involved will definitely get lots of exposure. If part of your comment was in reference to mine [Bryan from Feds], I don't think a song has to have a rap vocal to pump the fans; I'm all about the catchiness, and the music. Does it make me want to holla? Parodying the hook to Pour Some Suga on Me would have had an excellent effect.

hookemmary, says:

I just want to say that I think The Feds song rocks out. I'm also a fan of the Honchie song, but I'm a huge fan of The Feds so they get my vote hands down. I mean, that's what you get when you whore yourself out over myspace!

Dirk_Nowitzki, says:

Guten tag. Since my awesome song "Courtside" is not eligible, I throw my support to PPT. Hey Texasgigs people, why not have a player as a celebrity judge? I nominate my new label boss, Jason Terry. Prosit!

ch0, says:

what's going on in here?

olospo's song has the coolest title

ChaunyBaby, says:

I *LOVE* the PPT song (especially the 'T', I have Tahiti's CD The Birth of Whack-and before you ask, I'm NOT related to him!)

Seriously, I could really see the PPT song being played at the play-offs, plus you can really dance to it. Not that I don't like rock, I just think the Mavs' playoff song should appeal to more people (which this one does). VOTE PPT!!!!

twizzler, says:

I keep hearing about The Feds winning because of Buzz Oven, but I checked out that site and there isn't anything about The Feds on it. Why is that supposedly helping them out and how?.... I don't see any correlation.

hakoop, says:

buzzoven doesn't do most of its work on the website. theyre network of teens is run by email and bulletins on myspace. they pimp it hard.

other bands have promo networks too. ppt has a couple message boards behind them.

but buzzoven has big numbers and the kids are fanaticals. how much of the vote is that? do not know.

glebe436, says:

My lord, I'm generally much more a rock guy than a hip-hop guy, but the PPT song is hands down miles beyond the Feds song. I wish all those Buzzoven kids coming over and voting for the Feds would actually listen to PPT's song first.

Thank God for the celebrity judges!

oakcliffsweety, says:

I think this is neat. I love this entire thing. I have listened to every song and they are all nice. :)

spunkfire, says:

I can listen to all the songs except the Feds. I get an error, Windows Media Player encounters an unknown error. Are ya'll playing a joke on me?

spunkfire, says:

I still voted for them though.

Emerson1, says:

Bryan, It's not that people don't like rock. It's just your song barely mentions the maverick at all. If someone didn't tell me the song was supposed to be a get hype song for the mavericks, it would be impossible to tell.

I'm glad voting isn't all fan, I bet %90 of the people that voted for the feds only voted for them because they are fans of the band and couldn't care less about the Mavericks.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?... band myspace, scroll down some once you get there and see why they are even getting votes

Hopefully the celebrity will pick a song that actually mentions the mavericks more than a few times. The feds song would be fine if it had more stuff about the team.

musicman, says:

Man I heard a band on hear that is the best and most slept on group. I heard them on 103.3 Mavs Talk radio and fell in love with their song! Not only does it make you dance and mention the Mavs over and over, but the beat is profesional and they really have true talent and they talk about key players like Dirk, Josh Joward, Harris, Avery Johnson and even Mark Cuban! Hands down this song is the most well written song on here and I've heard some garbage! The Feds song has nothing on this song at all! The problem is that the song is at the bottom of the artist and people tend to easily overlook it. South City should win this if the judges are looking for great playoff material that'll sound good at the games and even on tv! They've got my vote!! I hope to rock to this at the games! Check em out guys!

mr2freshnclean, says:

man South City is nice! Hope they win it

iwimber, says:

I don't know about you but I can definitely see Samuel L. Jackson singing "We Bring It" into a camera for a playoff commercial. Joint Method fo sho.

LUVSTER, says:

Just what heck are The Feds saying? You can't even understand anything being too loud and distorted. Sorry can't see this song being played for a basketball game at all. I wonder if Cuban is looking for a cheer song where everyone can say the words at game time? I could come up with that...

aromine, says:

The Feds song sucks badly and not because it is rock...but because it doesn't mention any of the players. It sounds like a remake of a crappy AC/DC song. Not what the fans want. If they would have put more thought into the lyrics it might be okay. I think the winner should include all of the team members name in the song somewhere. I really like the Honchie and PPT songs. Hopefully the celeb judges will do what is right instead of listening to a bunch of people who don't even like the Mavericks. I have not missed a game this year and have been to about 7 games in the platinum seats. If this songs plays at the playoffs I will be really upset as will several other fans. Remember the culture of this NBA team is much more street and rap than rock.

rockrgirl, says:

I'm really quite appauled by the audacity of some of you people. Or perhaps its more the total and complete lack of class. Yes, this is an open forum in which people can discuss the songs that are up for the vote. And everyone is entitled to their opinion. HOWEVER - it sickens me to read over and over "The Feds suck". Have you no more intelligence to think of something perhaps more constructive and less destructive to say? Not to mention, if you dislike them so much, why do you keep talking about them, giving them more press? I am sorry that the boys have to read this type of thing. I can't imagine how they feel. Kudos to Bryan for speaking up in a calm and intelligent manner. My point is, how would you feel if everyone one in the community were allowed to comment on your job? Because that is just it - this is not a hobby for ANY of the people in the running. This is their profession. And whether you like their style or not, well, let your vote be your voice. And all the hooplah over Buzz Oven... its not like The Feds are only local band that has benefitted from the marketing. Countless others have been on the free CDs and in the shows. And quite frankly, it is marketed at a segment of the population with the most disposable income.... hmmm, which might actually be GOOD for Dallas music. ALL of Dallas music. God knows, we could use the help.

Emerson1, says:

I actually listened to some of their music on myspace and it wasn't that bad. It's just they put NO thought when making this song, the only thing they mention about the team is "Go Mavs". It's like 5 lines that repeat over and over. It just doesn't fit what would sound good in a basketball arena. If they would of thought out the lyrics more and mentioned player names like most of the other songs did, it would of been an OK song.

ch0, says:

Yeah that South City is actually pretty decent... yall holla at me over on DFWHipHop

peace

twizzler, says:

To LUVSTER: Here is what The Feds are saying:

Stand up, get out of your seat, and rise to your feet One more time, scream out loud, this is the place to be (hey hey hey) I'm on fire tonight, there's no way you can slow me down We're screaming LOUD and PROUD GET READY, SCREAM LOUD, GO MAVS GET READY, SCREAM NOW, GO MAVS Rise up, get on your feet, and rock to the beat One more time, scream out loud, this is the place to be (hey hey hey) I'm on fire tonight, there's no way you can slow me down We're screaming LOUD and PROUD GET READY, SCREAM LOUD, GO MAVS GET READY, SCREAM NOW, GO MAVS

I'm no better music critic than anyone else on here, but if the goal was to motivate a crowd to get them "out of their seat" and "scream for the Mavs", then I think these guys did a pretty fine job of getting to the point.

Emerson1, says:

It just sound like your orinary alt. rock song. The fact that they mentions mavs 4 times in the song is what makes it bad. Maybe if it was a little more hardcore it would be all right, but the "I'm on fire tonight, there's no way you can slow me down" part of the song is way to soft. If they would of put a little more thought into the lyrics it would of been a mutch better song.

aromine, says:

I agree with Emerson1, the biggest failure on the Feds part was the lack of effort in the lyrics. We want to hear the players name and thier skills. You can tell which bands are watching the games this year and which ones are not even fans. Just saying Go Mavs doesn't make it a basketball song. Have any of you listened to the other songs to see what all the fans meant when we say the Feds lyrics are weak? This is not just a way for you to make publicity....This is our team your messing with. The song must fit the whole team!!!!!!!

And RockGirl...Have you even watched a Mav's game?

aromine, says:

As Emerson1 said before: Bryan, It's not that people don't like rock. It's just your song barely mentions the maverick at all. If someone didn't tell me the song was supposed to be a get hype song for the mavericks, it would be impossible to tell.

I'm glad voting isn't all fan, I bet %90 of the people that voted for the feds only voted for them because they are fans of the band and couldn't care less about the Mavericks.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fus... band myspace, scroll down some once you get there and see why they are even getting votes (it's because they have said on the web site that they would buy drinks for everyone who votes for them on this contest...That is not the way to win contests and should be disqualified for trying to sway the vote with drinks)

Hopefully the celebrity will pick a song that actually mentions the mavericks more than a few times. The feds song would be fine if it had more stuff about the team.

I believe that is the only way that they are getting votes because the song is not the best one out of the 19 listed. Atleast they are getting the publicity that they wanted out of this contest because it looks like that was what they were looking for anyway.

aromine, says:

Emerson1 Help me start a grass roots emailing and help the cause. I know there are enough fans of the Mavericks out there that if we can get them all to vote we wouldn't even have to worry about the Feds winning. Let the actual fans decide. I have sent emails about this site to as many fans I know. Please do the same as soon as possible.

musicman, says:

Man has anyone heard SOUTH CITY!! Their song has it all! Nice beat greay lyrics nice production and everybody can dance and understand the lyrics! This is the baddest song on the page but people overlook it because its at the bottom! All the rest of the rap songs suck and are straight cheesy! Listen to the song for a change! We need a song that sparks the crowd and motivates the mavs not just alot of music and words you dont understand! South City is the best hands down! I cant believe that people vote for the other crap you hear! Do they really listen to each song before they vote? It clearly shows they dont! Even Taylor and Choppy from 103.3 Mavs Talk show endorsed these guys on the show after the game Friday night because he even said it was the best one! We need a nice performance at the game and the other songs are crap!

rellerell, says:

South City is a good song (PPT and Honchie are both better - universally, overall, and marketwise); I think any true Mav's fan would listen to all of the songs no matter where it's located on the page. The inherent problem with this competition that you simply cannot get around is each artists group of fans are going to vote for their fav artist no matter how relevant the song is to the competiton or how it sounds. As stated before - thank the heavens for the celebrity judges.

twizzler, says:

Free drinks? What the hell are you talking about? If that was what the Feds were promising for votes (and I didn't see anything about that anywhere), I'd be wasted by now. Why would an established band need to offer that? That's rediculous. Let's be honest, the only reason you are complaining is because the Feds are winning. Even if they mentioned every single player in the history of the team people would be crying there eyes out because the Feds were so far ahead.

ch0, says:

@musicman : it aint just about makin a crunk-azz durty song to jam to. this is also for the general Mavs-fan public. Which means gettin them ol white ladies jumpin up and down. Puttin in the same kinda crunk-type stuff that you hear on 104 is just as likely to scare the people who aint into that, to be honest with you. I do like the song, that's not in question here at all. You need to look at how and where the song is to be utilized, and then ask yourself is not a certain level of universality and cheeziness necessary to reach the broadest audeience?

rockrgirl, says:

why, yes, i HAVE watched a game. born in raised in Indiana. basketball is in my blood, and i'd probably school you on the court. but that is not the point. and in response to your post - i think NOT having players names and specifics gives the song longevity. contracts end. players are traded and sold and fired.

ch0, says:

This contest is not longevity-relevant. This is strictly for the 2005-2006 postseason!

rellerell, says:

Ehh Rockrgirl, I think the emphasis was on Mavs game, not just any game. I'm curious as well since Indiana basketball is in your blood, any room for the Dallas culture?

Agreed @ cho. Purpose driven.

twizzler, says:

I didn't see anything about it being this years specific playoff song, just playoff song. We're really splitting hairs here over if the Feds were following the rules or not and if they deserve to be in the competition and I think it's kinda silly. Some people could say that PPT is getting extra boost from 106, the Observer, getting their video on the front page of texasgigs, Quick magazine linking people to the site via 2-3 of the bands in the competition (not the feds), myspace and dfwhiphop. I don't see what's wrong with that., but people are complaining about the feds using myspace and the fact that they've been on Buzzoven (to which I still haven't found any link to them helping support the feds in this competition). I know, some of my friends are buzzers and they didn't know there was a competition. So, theories aside, I think it's unfair to assume that The Feds are in the lead because of some conspiracy. I'd like to see what kind of junk people would drudge up on any other band that was in the lead by that kind of margin...

twizzler, says:

Could not have said that better myself. Maybe we should go have burrito's sometime.

Emerson1, says:

"That's rediculous. Let's be honest, the only reason you are complaining is because the Feds are winning. Even if they mentioned every single player in the history of the team people would be crying there eyes out because the Feds were so far ahead."

If they were winning because the song was actually good I wouldn't care. Like I and other have said before, they put NO thought into the lyrics, they have a total of 5 lines in their entire song that just repeat over and over. People would actually get tired of hearing it after a few times, because once you only hear 5 different lines of lyrics.

jonbin, says:

The Feds need to stick to their element and write songs about Mesquite Highschool or something. "EVERYBODY STANDUP!!! ARE YOU REAAADDY!!! GO SKEETERS!!! GO SKEETERS!!!" Rockin the suburbs, kids.

rellerell, says:

I think it's a pretty safe assumption that the majority of folks here believe the feds are in the lead due to their own fan base - not some conspiracy, and I'd be the first to say rock on to already having people that dedicated without something like this competition. And I really don't think anyone except the 1 foul mouthed person thinks they don't deserve to be in the competition. Take one of the songs right now that hasn't hit 50 votes yet: If that song had over 3000 votes, that would definitely qualify for things that make you say hmmmm. (sorry if I offend any one). Same idea.

deanmccurry, says:

Check out Scott McCurry's song # 4"We're going to win it this time"....clear words about the players and Cuban loved it on KISS-FM.....He's got my vote as I keep singing his song all day!!

aromine, says:

twizzler Anonymous Free drinks? What the hell are you talking about? If that was what the Feds were promising for votes (and I didn't see anything about that anywhere), I'd be wasted by now. Why would an established band need to offer that? That's rediculous. Let's be honest, the only reason you are complaining is because the Feds are winning. Even if they mentioned every single player in the history of the team people would be crying there eyes out because the Feds were so far ahead.

-------------------RESPONSE------------- The info about the Free drinks is on The Feds myspace page 1/2 way down (see blog above for the link from Emerson1 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?... ) So, go and do some freakin research before you spout off crap about what you obviously do not know!

It is not important to mention EVERY Mavs player in the history, but at least have some lyrics that mention basketball, our awesome coach, AVERY, and some of our stars. More thought went into other/better songs (and yes I did listen to them all, more than once, thank you) such as those from PPT, Honchie, and South City.

I am not whining because The Feds are winning. I want to continue going to the games (at Platinum level) without getting a headache from some crappy song. I have listened to The Feds song a number of times and it only gets worse! I do not feel pumped up...I feel like leaving the room.

Mark Cubin, and the other celebrity judges have to realize that the other songs are better than The Feds!

aromine, says:

ATTN: ch0 Anonymous

This contest is not longevity-relevant. This is strictly for the 2005-2006 postseason!

and ATTN: rellerell Anonymous Ehh Rockrgirl, I think the emphasis was on Mavs game, not just any game. I'm curious as well since Indiana basketball is in your blood, any room for the Dallas culture?

Agreed @ cho. Purpose driven.

---RESPONSE--------

YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

Exactly what I would have said. Thank you.
Actually I was just about to respond to rockgirl, until I scrolled down and read your postings.

I did not hear her speak any love for the Mavs, just mentioning Indiana.

daverocksout, says:

You know all this hoopla about the feds is pure jeliousy. There gonna win this round if you bands song is as good as you or they clam, then the celeberty judges will decide that. And if your band is on myspace, buzz-oven, the radio, or a box of f*'in wheaties, there all stil local bands looking for there break so ya i can imagin them wanting to do everything in there power to win. And yes the buzz oven thing is not true its just stupid ppl talking cuz there band is getting there a kicked by the feds. Buzz oven vol 3 which was a long time ago and buzz oven i dont think has lifted there fingers to help them in this and if they were helping the Feds would be winning by alot more then about 30%.

nessy, says:

Now that LAZER has pulled significantly ahead of PPT, lets start trash-talking them! I mean c'mon, they obviously have the power of all of those speedo wearin', pseudo-european, water ballet fans behind them. I mean, who can compete with that? They probably don't even know what basketball is. They dont share the Mavs "spirit" and "culture", cuz you know they all sit at home and compare bikini-lines instead givin' Avery a "holla". Now I'm no homophobe, but a limp-wristed click is still a vote, and once they get a few fruity drinks in them, their power can be simply massive. Let's all rally against the regime of LAZER, drink a 40, and vote for PPT!. Oh yeah, The Feds still suck too.

BS, says:

Alright, you know what? I'm in The Feds, and I'm not really sure why I'm wasting my time looking at this stuff anymore, but to set the record straight, Nobody IN the Feds has any clue what the free drinks thing is about. I saw a comment on our myspace page that someone who is just a fan put there and it's a joke. We can't afford the price of gasoline these days, or our OWN drinks for that matter, so how would we get free drinks for everybody who voted? So don't call Twizzler out for not doing his/her research. Maybe they didn't, but it's the truth. As I've said before, this contest is getting a lot of exposure for everyone here, and I'm glad for that. IF we win, I'll be proud that they decided to use our song. If not, life goes on and I'm comfortable that whoever gets the nod deserves it. It's a good panel and who better to judge than Cuban? Anyway, thanks for all the comments (positive and negative...I guess) and remember that whoever deserves this is kinda in the eye of the beholder and really it comes down to the final judging. For everybody that doesn't like a song, there's probably just as many if not more that do like it (any of them). Ones idea of what you need to mention in a song is not everybody's opinion. When I heard all the songs for the first time, I was surprised at the quality and effort involved in all of them. 5 days is not a very good chunk of time to come up with something perfect, let alone produced well. So hats off to all the bands in the running. Good luck and congrats on pumping out new music in such a small window of time.....Oh, and go mavs. Isn't that the point of all of this anyway? Bryan

nate40aus, says:

They certainly are scraping the bottom of the barrel for playoff theme songs, I refuse to even vote.

aromine, says:

ATTN: jbeseau Anonymous "And THAT is why I LOVE THE FEDS!!! " --------------RESPONSE----------------

This is the problem........they love the Feds more than they love the Mavericks. The purpose of this competition is to have a song about the Mavericks and not the Feds promoting their band. This team song is national not just for a few local fans of the band. Think bigger than your own selfish agenda.

I am not promoting Honchie or PPT because I know these bands.....I just simply love the Mavs and think these songs are better. In fact, this is the first for me to learn of or hear these bands. It is cool for them to have a shot like this, but keep in mind the 1st priority is the MAVERICKS!!! and NOT band promotion.

If you truly like another song, such as PPT, then that is what you should vote for because that is what you know in your heart is a better 'basketball' song. It is not about being loyal to a local band, it is about being loyal to your Dallas Mavericks basketball team!!!!!!!!!!!

aromine, says:

ATTN: BS

"Good luck and congrats on pumping out new music in such a small window of time.....Oh, and go mavs. Isn't that the point of all of this anyway?"

Bryan

---------------Response--------------------- By the sounds of this and your song, the Mavs are an after thought, the last thing on your mind.

Band promotion must be the first priority in your life, but I am not a fan of your band or any of the other ones. I am a fan of the Mavericks. So, try not to take it so personal when I or someone else says your song sucks.....it does not fit. Think of more than yourself. This is about our team, our fans, and the playoffs.

Hats off on putting something together so quick. However, that does not mean you should win just because you have lots of fans. It still boils down to what is good for our team (and not band promotion)!

nessy, says:

Bryan, Your song is owning in this popular vote competition. Don't bother trying to convince these 2 or 3 haters that your intentions are good, because no matter what you say, they will find a rediculous way to repeat that you suck and don't deserve it.

If Mavs fans don't like your song, then they will vote for another. It is simple as that. But the fact of the matter is that they are voting for your song. These guys blame you because you actually have fans (how dare you?). Take the high road and leave all of this jibber-jabber to Mr. T (or is he dead?).

With one email to their fans, The Feds could send them all to this forum to start a shouting match with the haters, but that would only make this competition more depressing. Your song is good, you know it's good. Just let these guys bitch amongst themselves...

nessy out.

pugeez, says:

Dear Lazer,

I just listened to your Maverick tune. It was so inspiring, that I laced up my chuckie's and head to the Wallace Park (that's where AC Green and Bill "get him off HD" Walton street balled it back in the day) to get me game on. With only wearing on chuckies and a speedo and having your B-Ball anthem in my brian I gained the respect of my fellow ballers and a few of the ladies sunning themselves in the park with my skills and physique. You is the bomb Lazer come to Portland and Play at the DougFir.

your #1 fan West side,

Pugeez

PS it would be easier to write a song about the Blazers since Blazer rhythm with Lazer. But they suck as equally as you are supreme

aromine, says:

Ten years from now doesn't matter anyway...what matters is this years playoff games. That is what the song is suppose to be about right? Not the bands...who will be forgotten in ten years.

How is supporting the Mavericks (which is the paycheck you are getting for this gig) hating on your band (The Feds). I have no loyalty to any local bands...only the Mavericks.

I am not worried about your comments. I know that Mark Cuban will make the final decision and he will pick the song that best suits the team.

I would like to say congrats to all the bands in the running. This is a great chance to make it big for your band...but the winner should be the better song not the band with more fans.

This is not hating on the Feds....just a simple fact about our fans and team. Don't worry...I have started something to help the better song win....other than just complaining. I will update you on what time to watch.

RubbaRode, says:

Vote for Rubba Rode, and Chilly will smoke a joint with ya in the parking lot after the 1st playoff game!

BS, says:

I like Pikahsso. He seems nice.....

jonbin, says:

Hey, guess why no one is dropping s-bombs on Lazer? Because it doesn't sound like that geek from Slipknot made dude-love with Fred Durst in a backyard full of hydrophobic camels is why! Plus, it's hillarious. Mavericks fans for life, not gonna tell you twice!

twizzler, says:

The Feds got some love on the Edge, huh? I'm sure that really ticks off a lot of people on this message board. Sorry, guys..........; )

iwimber, says:

If you vote for Joint Method and can bring me an genuine chupacabra then I will buy everyone on here a case of Keystones and give you a spankin and do whipits and bong rips with you til 4 in the mornin. Take it or leave it. Buzzoven told me to write this.

rellerell, says:

Twizzler, you're missing the point that I think all the "haters" (used very loosely) on this page have been putting out. People don't have a problem with the Feds or their music in general. I, personally just don't like that particular song for this competition. The Edge showed some love, not surprising... Fantastic for them.

And Yes Lazer is definitely hilarious. Do they perform in speedo's for real????

aromine, says:

Watch for the pregame show for the Mavericks on Thursday on UPN21. I got an interview for Chuck and Honchie today and they will be doing a story on Honchie before the game.

All I want is the best song to win....as it should be. Try not to take it personal.

oakcliffsweety, says:

OMG I just saw snippets of the PPT video on Channel 4 news. It was so crazy sick. I was so excited for the Dallas music scene as a whole because I heard alot of other people from here songs as well. This is really big and Im just excited that some of my friends are even mentioned in this. Congrats to you all.

nessy, says:

Look here people... Lazer is blatantly asking their fans to cheat by going to computer labs and voting from every computer. Take a look at this:

This is a Lazer promo flyer http://www.lazertheband.com/Mavs%20Co...

oakcliffsweety, says:

Whoa that sucks like heck!!! That seems like stuffing ballots to me. But not to take sides at all, do we know that that is real. I just would have to bad mouth someone if the info is not 100% verified.

But if it's true....Lazer you just lost a potential fan. Seriously.

thedetached, says:

Well, you could look at it like this: for a fan to literally walk to a dozen computers in a lab and submit a vote for the song, just goes to show a loyal fan which perhaps should count for more than a non-heartfelt vote cast by someone who was just, say, a fan of the DJ who suggested their listeners vote for some other band. Perhaps the grass-roots real vote is worth more than a radio dj's army of listeners' thoughtless votes.

That said, while The Feds are clearly talented and have a strong local fanbase, I suspect most of their votes are more similar to a popularity contest than any real interest in the Mavericks (from the voters) or impartial consideration of what might constitute a theme song, fight song, etc. Stairway to Heaven might be a great song, but it is hardly appropriate for even play between innings of a baseball game. The song that wins should be one that is fun, will put fans in the stands in a good, game-going mood, and can serve to genuinely charge the atmosphere. Lazer's track certainly has some if not all of those qualities. Honchie's entry is also great along these lines, if not too good.. so good that the irony of their pandering to the lowest common denominator with a tongue-in-cheek nod to Limp Bizkit et al.. I am torn between being saddenned that most won't see the humor and actually think "rad!" when they hear it or if I am in awe of Honchie's brilliance at pulling it off so successully.

Thanks, (and vote Lazer - as staffer Mike Orren said and condoned in an earlier post - early and often!)

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pugeez, says:

Dear Texas Gigs blog community,

Lazer Is Lekker. These Krautwankers is the best. What is great about their songs is they are so versitile-- you can dance with speedo on or not. Now that is dance music to the masses. LaZer not too be sad if you lose oakcliffsweety as fan. I quit taking me lithium so fan this one fan of Lazer will become two fan of Lazer due to split personality syndrome (maybe more, hee, hee). HEY TEXASGIGS I.T. GEEK SQUAD DUDE-- did you read this?? Let this ip address have at least two votes for SPS issues. LAzer you the best but PPT is pretty good and definitely better than PTL or any group that hassles Willie Nelson for tax evasion.

Peaces, Pugeez

Lazer, says:

Hello everybodiez,

Every song iz good, but I likez Lazer most becauze they iz really good peoplez. I don't know them, but I know they alwayz do good stuffz for charity, like giving poniez to paralyzed childrenz. They even maked a song about all racez coming together ("Dance for Racism" from their CD "Let Me Dance You," available now at www.LazerTheBand.com).

Honchie iz also very nice. One time I see Chuck take off tiger shirt and put it on top of puddle for old lady to walk on. James, Brad and Doug also gived T-Lark a muffin when he was in hospital with injured bottom from too much ass-DJing. If I wasn't going to vote for Lazer, I would probably do the voting for Honchie.

Bye, Not Lazer

aromine, says:

ATTN: Jessica Lee

I agree....Honchie and Lazer put way more thought into the lyrics of the songs which means that they understand the importance of what the playoffs means to the Mavericks and thier fans.

ATTN: Jim

That would be cool. I can respect someone's loyalty to a band or team. As I am a huge Mavericks fan. I was that loyal to Nirvana when they were still around. A lot of people thought they sucked when they came out with "Bleach".

jivetalker, says:

Oh man, I just discovered Lazer yesterday by listening to the Ticket. These guys are awesome! Check out their listing on this site under Bands. I want to see them perform at a Mavs game in their Speedos!

All you buzzoven kids have run into the machine known as The Ticket! And Lazer!

dallaslocalmusicfan, says:

Lazer is a joke. There is no possible way that Lazer received more than 3,000 legitimate votes in about 12 hours -- This has to be a serious case of ballot stuffing. Please! Don't let this talentless "song" be the Dallas music scene's representative to the NBA playoffs!

jacknasty, says:

Huh. Strange, but I don't remember all this spleen-venting when the Feds had a couple thousand votes at the start of the week and had easily doubled (and in some cases, tripled) up the closest competition.

I admit to Lazer bias. But the top four or five songs are great, and when you get right down to it, is this really going to be AS big a deal when the actual song gets chosen and we can all focus our attention on more important stuff, like beating the Spurs? Seriously, I hate the Spurs. I live near San Antonio and receive daily floggings about How Awesome the Spurs Are. Yeah, well, Brent Barry looks like a guitar teacher.

More importantly, how cool would it be to have a Mavs playoff song that -is performed by a band featuring two Euros in speedos, Lazer Crow and handler, and a bass player with a TV for a head? -references "Marquis-y lookin' all sleepy"? Because he DOES!

In closing, let's not forget what this contest is really about: love.

pugeez, says:

Did anyone see Dirk mouth out, "Vote For LAzer" last night at the free throw line in the 3rd quarter while they were playing Golden State. Seriously check the TiVO (@8minutes into the 3 quarter).

nessy, says:

Looks like the Germans have good hacking skills. What a joke this competition has become.

kenkohutek, says:

Wow, Lazer is amazing!

RykVR, says:

Come one Nessy and Oakcliffsweaty, most computer labz is all on the same netwerkz so most of the votez wouldn't count as it is. Maybe they mean to go to computer labz and persuade patrons to vote for Lazër by playing the song for them demonstrating Lazër's pure talent. When all of Rhineland get together to vote for something as sexy as Lazër, it means a lot of votes.

IheartJT, says:

Lazer is man sexy.
I am in love with Hammell. (If you are reading this, H, please, I beg of you, love me too!)

hookemmary, says:

to jacknasty: i understand how you feel. i'm down in austin going to school and i'm sick of hearing about the damn spurs. GO MAVS!

oakcliffsweety, says:

MAVS FREAKING RULE !!!!!!!!

Im sorry I am very excited today.

RubbaRode, says:

YEAH GO MAVZ, THIS IS OUR YEAR DAMMIT REGARDLESS OF WHO WIN'S THE PLAYOFF SONG CONTEST.........

dallaslocalmusicfan, says:

To jacknasty: The reason that you "don't remember all this spleen-venting when the Feds had a couple thousand votes at the start of the week and had easily doubled (and in some cases, tripled) up the closest competition" is because PEOPLE KNOW THAT THE FEDS REALLY DO HAVE THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF FANS. So do some of these other songwriters, like PPT. BUT LAZER DOES NOT HAVE THOUSANDS OF FANS. You could not be MORE wrong when you say "how cool would it be to have a Mavs playoff song that is performed by a band featuring two Euros in speedos and a bass player with a TV for a head" (this is actually a revolting thought) and "let's not forget what this contest is really about: love" (THIS CONTEST IS ACTUALLY REALLY ABOUT WRITING A GOOD SONG).

Isn't Texasgigs supposed to be a site that promotes good music? If so, then let's promote good music and TALENT, not cheap novelty acts that can't sing, can't play instruments, and are apparently willing to do anything to get attention! I hope the Texasgigs staff get to the bottom of the funny business, and soon!

RykVR, says:

I dunno dude, it wouldn't really matter to me how sexy Lazër is (which, of course, they are) it's a fine song and really gets you pumped for a game of b-ball. The Feds' song (which I really don't care for because even though the jams may be good, at first, when the lyrics come in the song is unsalvageable. It really ruins the song) just doesn't have the right sound or mood for a basketball game.

nessy, says:

Anyone want to explain to me why THE MAVS can't beat Golden State? We are 0-4 with them and their record is 31-47 with no hope for a playoff bid. We gotta bring it tonight against the Suns. GO MAVS!

jacknasty, says:

Exactly right. Thank you for showing me the error of my ways. It WOULD be downright offensive to see the speedo-clad Lazer boys and their entourage perform their jejune antics at the hushed, solemn, cerebral affair that is a National Basketball Association playoff game.

We should totally pray together sometime!

kenkohutek, says:

I don't know, I think Lazër is beyond well capable of keeping up with the excitement of the game, where a lot of the other songs don't really capture that vibe. I just think that would be pretty interesting and can't wait to see how this one turns out!

lennyofmice, says:

All this talk about Lazer being a joke band just makes me angry. These are not only good guys but great musicians. If you actually have ever listened to their CD or seen them live you would understand that. What they are doing with MFFL or any of their other songs is brilliant. To say that they are a joke band with no real fans is offensive to not only all the thousands of people out there who really do love Lazer, but also to the staff here at this awesome web site. This a real competition with really great bands and the people here at this web site (who I might add have help a lot of band get a lot of free publicity) felt Lazer's MFFL was good enough to be in this competition. And I might add Lazer have more vote than the other 17 band in the competition. Hammel and Briso I wish you the best of luck and I can wait to see you play live at AAC.

pugeez, says:

Mike Orren, who is Mike Orren? Mike Orren was the wunderkind? Now the uberman? The Alpha-romero and the Omega-seamaster.

the who is Mike Orren

aromine, says:

Remember to watch the pregame show on UPN21 for Honchie's interview. Glad I made that phone call and email to Christina Mclarty at UPN Tuesday morning.

Good Luck to all the bands.

SteveAustin, says:

This reminds me of NBA All-Star voting...folks voting for their favorite player and disregarding the fact that that player may not be a fit for the All-Star team in that year, then you have the coaches (who too are biased, but not SO much as the fans) who come in and add folks who were left off because of that bias who should have been much more highly regarded and voted for.

I hope to God the judges throw their weight around and get this right FOR THE MAVERICK'S TEAM, FANS, AND THIS PLAYOFF RUN! Because the fans of some of these groups are f-n it up! 'scuse muh french...

rellerell, says:

Wow, now I like the Lazer song.. but I sure hope the funny stuff isn't still continuing. This is it guys... last push.. go! I sure wish I could get to the game this Sunday P... P... T!!!!

psycpat, says:

all this controversy about Lazer got me listen to them--I'm now a fan!

pugeez, says:

This is Bad. . . over at channel 8 news HQ, Troy Dunkin has just reported that Lazer Crow has been flying into peoples open windows and presumably login into the TEXASGIGS.com and voting for Lazer. THis total unfair, but what amazing dexterity for a crow. Never thought any crow peck like that. I mean I seen chickens at the State Fair win my money in a game of inter-species tick-tack-toe but nothing like this. Lazer Crow is amazing... Troy is using is ingenious "Santa Tracker" Dopler technology to track Lazer Crow, I sure there will more news.

C-CHaa

oakcliffsweety, says:

VOTE VOTE VOTE

Everyone.

kevin5776, says:

All of these negative comments need to stop now. Maverick fans are being divided and it is causing great harm to the play of the Mavericks. For the love of the mavs quit your bickering and if you don't like the song, you will have to press mute. like I did for the Cowboys theme song. I love all of you and you should check out our profile http://www.myspace.com/grandunifyingt...

Dirk_Nowitzki, says:

Guten tag, and danke schön to kevin5776. He's right! We probably would have beaten Golden State AND Phoenix if we hadn't been so distracted by these flame wars. We didn't listen to a word coach Avery told us during half-time because we were all furiously voting online and arguing over who should win. Even though I love my Rhineland homeboys, I'm saying just vote for PPT because they don't spell out their own name in the first seconds of their song.

rellerell, says:

lol, you heard the man.. DO IT!! P...P...T!!!

gbottlerocket, says:

What is up with the Feds? They sound like a bad Scorpions cover band. JointMethod number one baby!

aromine, says:

I guess not everyone watches UPN21 or the Mavericks games...otherwise Honchie would have gotten more votes from the t.v. spot I got for him.

Jim,

Don't give up on your band yet there is still celeb voting. It doesn't matter what the popular vote is going to be...it boils down to Mark Cuban. I had fun with this whole contest. The Lazer song is funny and good in it's own right and I am glad it is one of the songs in the running. I also like the PPT song except it will be kinda hard to hear the softer singer's lyrics at the games. I just like the Honchie song since it was kinda loud and in your face...it also mentions bringin home the hardware and the playoffs. I was just trying to get the Honchie song in the running for the celeb voting...which I did. Only the top four matters.

See you at the games....

Good luck to all bands still in the running! Just consider these lyrics from Honchie's song "Get up on your feet"!

Get up on your feet and let them know you're here MAVERICKS FANS, ITS OUR YEAR Cuz we're going all the way and we're bringin' home the hardware

Put your game face on, buckle up & hold tight cuz the Mavs are in the house and they're lookin' for a fight! Dirk is automatic, German money in the bank Howard's like Picasso, a force in the paint Terry's got manuevers that are gonna break your knees Don't need to check the weather cuz the Mavs are raining threes! Listen up fool when they take it to the glass Get Rowdy Loud and Proud, because the center kicks some....(%^$#)..BOOM!!!!!

MAVERICKS FANS, ITS OUR YEAR! Cuz we're goin' all the way and we're bringin' home the hardware

Its a bird, its a plane, its my main man Djop Like an ice cold 40, the man's got hops Van Horn's sizzling like a deep fryer Call 911 Stackhouse is on fire Don't forget about Johnson, the man behind the wheel You better give it up, cuz our coach got skills The Mavs got the hunger, and the bite, and the muscle Like a thousand pound pit bull without a muzzle

BOOM!

MAVERICS FANS, ITS OUR YEAR! Cuz we're goin' all the way and we're bringin' home the hardware MAVERICS FANS, ITS OUR YEAR! Get up on your feet and let them know you're here!

honchie, says:

Belated congratulations, PPT, on winning the Mavs themesong contest. Your song rocks, and we wish you guys much success.

We had somebody suggest making "Get Up On Your Feet" available as a ringtone. So we have. Support the Mavs by getting yours here, jackass:

http://www.groupietunes.com/artists/h...

Honchie

eastside, says:

Were Rowdy Loud And Proud - has to be the worst song everrrr...