Jeff Daniels of Dumb and Dumber is coming to UW-Platteville, but if you’re looking for two hours of old movie quotes, you might be in for a surprise. On Nov. 3, those in attendence will get to hear his solo music act.

Audience members will get a chance to hear a selection of original songs like “Dirty Harry Blues,” “Have a Good Life” and “Recreational Vehicle,” which describe the follies of the Great American family road trip and Daniels’ absent mindedly leaving his wife at a truck stop.

“Life’s too tragic, let’s have some fun,” Daniels said.

Daniels has been a stage and screen constant for the last three decades. Working with Hollywood legends like Woody Allen and Clint Eastwood, Daniels lent his craft to a host of movies and was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards. Terms of Endearment, Arachnophobia and Dumb and Dumber are some of his most notable silver screen appearances. Between takes and script readings, the self-taught guitarist has wrote over 300 songs. Now, he’s fallen slave to both masters, combining his love for music and the stage.

Daniels’ journey began as a fundraiser for the Purple Rose Theatre with the release of his first album, “Live and Unplugged,” a collection of songs recorded from a tour of small venues around the country. Surprisingly, people seemed to like the album, Daniels said. Since then, he’s released another album, “Grandfather’s Hat,” and he is touring on the coattails of his upcoming release which should be out in time for Thanksgiving.

A number of his songs are born from Hollywood experiences. Movie set mishaps and mistaken identity have found a home among Daniels’ words.

“You get a little behind the scenes writing,” Daniels said.

Robert Johnson, whose apocryphal tale of selling his soul to the devil is legendary among blues enthusiasts, and actor John Goodman are personal influences for Daniels, he said.

“Goodman made it OK to be funny,” Daniels said.

Since he’s not known for his musical talents, every show is very interesting, Daniels said.

“There’s always the thought before a show that people can come to the realization that this could suck,” Daniels said. “But I try and make sure they leave having had a good time.”

“He’s laugh-out-loud funny,” Lindsay Spivey, history major, said. Spivey saw him once last year and is eagerly anticipating watching the upcoming show from her third row seat. Her favorite song, “If William Shatner Can Do It So Can I,” is a mainstay at the top of the setlist.

As of Oct. 30, tickets were selling fast, Kelsey Klug, senior communication technologies major, said. “They’re gonna be selling out real fast here.”

Tickets are $28 for adults, $26 for seniors and faculty, $20 for people under 18 years of age, and $16 for UW-P students with a student ID. Tickets can be purchased at the CFA Box Office or online at uwplatt.edu/arts/cfa/series/shows/jeff.html.