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

by Erin Rice

If this is an April Fool's prank, that Chuck D is going to get a perturbed letter from one E.R.

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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