Goo. You get goo. Its disgusting. Never try it.
But! If you take those same ingredients, add an ear for weird hooks that sound obvious after one listen, and stick the resulting combo onstage well, then you get something like Miamis jangliest, danciest, post-punkiest pop band, The Jean Marie. Their debut EP Whats A Revolution Without Backup Dancers? showcases a group smart enough to nod to Emma Goldman and hungry enough to need you to notice. The follow-up is just as smart and voracious, but more assured. Its full of jokes that arent quite jokes and moments of passion that cant stop winking, all surrounded by lovely guitar noise that recalls Marquee Moon and whoever your favorite stunt noodler might be. The live versions of these songs are like the pimped rides of their recorded cousins, maintaining their dancy, jangly cool but injecting more rock than the records hint at. Experience this firsthand tonight at 8, at City Limits (19 NE 3rd Ave., Delray Beach, 561-279-8222). Tickets are a steal at $5. For a preview, swing by www.myspace.com/thejeanmarie.
Thu., Aug. 23, 8 p.m.