The worried man's Talking Heads, Devo, will play the Puyallup Fair Sept. 21. Appropriating the band's name from the concept of de-evolution â€" the notion that man is regressing rather than evolving â€" Devo sought to attack conformity and dehumanization with their tongue-in-cheek imagery and mechanical sound. The Fair show should serve up the sarcasm with such favorites as "Whip It," "Girl U Want," and a selection of Devo's infamous covers such as "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and "Are You Experienced?"

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at Ticketmaster. â€" Brad Allen