Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Public Enemy to be all up in Dallas’ Ghostbar on April 1

By Erin Rice

Public Enemy just could not get enough of Dallas' woefully lackluster attendance at their Gypsy Tea Room show last year, that they are coming back for more.

Members of Public Enemy, Chuck D, Professor Griff, and DJ Lord, will be in town for the AFI screening of their documentary, Welcome to the Terrordome. Following the screening, an official after party will take place at Victory Park's Ghostbar. Like a moth to an electric, zapping light, Ghostbar, with its overpriced, under-liquored drinks and physical stature high above sea level brings in all the celebrities looking for a semblance of L.A. in our south central burg.

Welcome to the Terrordome is a documentary that chronicles the history behind the famed rap group. Public Enemy, who is best known for their controversial music from the 80s, is still touring today, writing songs about activism and social ills. The documentary explores their impact on rap and hip-hop, featuring interviews with The Beastie Boys, Tom Morello, Henry Rollins and others, as well as live concert footage from all around the world. The documentary is named for the song of the same name featured on Public Enemy's Fear of a Black Planet, released in 1990, and largely considered one of the greatest, most influential rap albums of all time.

The documentary screening is at Angelika 6 at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1. Doors open for the complimentary after party at 8 p.m. Not sure if that means drinks are free, as well. Worth a shot.

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Comments

xdavidwattsx Anonymous

Man, I'm torn. Ghostbar sucks the life out of all that is right in the world. How can I say no to PE, though? It's freaking Public Enemy!

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Lisa Lawrence Merritt Verified

GhostBar is truly dead now.

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John McClelland Verified

That is tempting. I also have jury duty in Denton on April Fool's Day, so it should be an interesting day.

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Mike Orren Staff

Nice catch Scott. Totally agree. Calling this "Public Enemy" is completely misleading.

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