Dallas musicians appear from Oak Cliff to NYC
Bolsa brings live music to its new patio, while The Colbert Report features a Dallasite on drums.
Monday, Aug. 4, 2008
Alt-Country / Americana
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Wade Bowen previewing new material in advance of CD release
The new album, his fourth and follow-up to Lost Hotel, comes out on September 30.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Showcase Teaser: Lifters’ “This Is”
This Is the last song we post this week leading up to Friday night's Pegasus News Local Music Showcase at Club Dada.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Rhett Miller to appear on NPR’s Fresh Air on Thursday (ie: today)
Performing songs from the Old 97's latest release.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Showcase Teaser: A.M. Ramblers’ “Leaving the Valley”
You'll hear this or something like it if you ramble on out to Club Dada this Friday.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Micky and the Motorcars release new album, NAIVE, July 29
Starting on release day, fans can get a free download from new album's title track.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Concert review: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss in Grand Prairie (July 7)
Nokia was Americana heaven.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
UPDATE: The Theater Fire’s Matter and Light NOT available at shows in July
According to the band, the album has something to do with clay and spoons.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Old 97’s / Keven McAlester release video for “Dance With Me”
The Old 97's have never looked so good.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Nothing desperate about the Bart Crow Band
How do Bart Crow and his comrades pull it off? One word: heart.
Monday, June 9, 2008
CD Review: I Love Math’s Getting to the Point is Beside It
The sophomore release from The Deathray Davies' founder features a full band with a sound of its own.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Concert review: Todd Snider and the Cheatham St. Warehouse Band at The Granada (May 15)
A rare plugged-in gig showcased some old favorites in a new light.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Slacker Country reviews Old 97’s latest album
With Blame It On Gravity, it sounds like the Old 97's have not only moved back into the house that used to be but also tastefully updated the furniture.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Concert review: Jimmy Lafave & Twilight Hotel at Jefferson Freedom Café (May 3)
The weather may have been unseasonably cool, but the sanctuary of the church was kept warm with the sound of authentic roots music.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
UPDATED x 2: Concert review: The Gourds at Mayfest (May 1)
The Gourds delivered a set that displayed the band's musical talents and quirky humor.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Live Review: Whiskey Folk Ramblers and A.M. Ramblers at Lola’s (April 26)
Two bands of ramblers for the price of one. What a deal!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Fry Street bars in Denton give back to community
Riprocks, Cool Beans and Lucky Lou's will host the 12th Annual Mudbug Boil on May 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 25, 2008
CD Review: Murry Hammond’s I Don’t Know Where I’m Going But I’m On My Way
Murry brings his high and yodel-some sound outside the worlds of the Old 97's and his weekly church gigs to create a cohesive journey paced by strong originals wrapped with old standards.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Videos: Micky & the Motorcars, Josh Grider, and Lost Immigrants at Granada
Find performance videos from the bands' show at the Granada Theater.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Old 97’s release EPK with Salim Nourallah in advance of Blame it on Gravity release
Pleasantry Lane studios is the unbilled star.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Rodney Parker’s upcoming release getting good buzz
If Hickory Wind likes it, I'm in...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Vintage local find: Slobberbone’s final show bootleg released
Three discs of Slobbery glory
Friday, March 21, 2008
Concert review: The King Bucks
Musicians from Budapest One and the Polyphonic Spree offer sincere appreciation of traditional country and western song craft.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Old 97’s announce release date; first track leaked
Blame It On Gravity is first original release in four years.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
And the 2008 Texas Music Award nominees are…
A few locals you may be familiar with have garnered some recognition this year from the TMAs.
Monday, Feb. 4, 2008
Matt “the Cat” Hillyer of Eleven Hundred Springs will serenade your sweetie for Valentine’s
It's a risk because your sweetie might try to run away with "the Cat," but a gamble worth taking.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
Macon Greyson nab new drummer
Matt Winegardner has played in many bands, which might explain his exceptionally large head in the photo above.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
Live Christen Cross and Richard Paul Davis performance
Shot at Bill's Records and Tapes.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Doug Burr featured on Paste Magazine sampler
Other featured artists include Radiohead, The Whigs, Rooney, and more.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Longhorn Ballroom + New Year’s Eve = Worst bar experience ever
The beer lines all stretched from one side of the club to the back wall at the south end bar, and from the front of the building to the dance floor on the north end bar.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
Fort Worth musician Pat Green has emergency appendectomy day after Christmas
He canceled a gig planned for New Year's Eve in his hometown Waco.
Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007
Dan’s Silverleaf in Denton hosting birthday party concert
Three bands -- The Drams, Todd Mankin, and Band of Heathens -- to perform on Saturday.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
Toxicology test on deceased Dallas musician Carter Albrecht could not confirm presence of Chantix
It did find that his blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit.
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
Old 97’s debut new song; Vintage KCRW performance available
Preview the new stuff while savoring the old.
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007
Doug Burr’s On Promenade out now
Fans can find On Promenade for download at iTunes, Napster, and CD Baby, in addition to the producers' websites.
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007
New Sorta album slated for February release
The album is currently in the mixing stage.
Friday, Oct. 5, 2007
Concert Review: Suzy Bogguss at Granada Theater
After Wednesday night's performance, Ms. Bogguss shows that she still has what it takes to put on a great show.
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007
Kevin Deal hits #14 on Gavin Americana chart
Not sure what the Gavin Americana Chart is? Read within, young padwan, and I shall show you a world you can only see in your dreams.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
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