Richardson singer Courtney Fairchild remembers her Dallas roots
Fairchild's Sue Ellen's show on Saturday is just one stop on a 28-city tour.
Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
Folk
Arts > Popular Music > Folk
Amos Lee bringing unique voice to the Granada on September 20
"... a great white whale, full of passion, well-fed on a steady diet of soul, folk, and melody, a skilled navigator of the audial waves that crash against his great stature."
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
Emmylou Harris / Buddy Miller concert canceled
The rest of this tour has been canceled due to a death in the family.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Train in The Distance to be performed at Plano’s Art Centre Theatre
Train in The Distance will be presenting its secnd and third concerts in a series of concerts designed to raise money and awareness for The American Cancer Society.
Thursday, July 31, 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
Showcase Teaser: Telegraph Canyon’s “El Capitan” & “Nobody”
Both songs are from the band's upcoming album, Whispering Revival.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Emily Elbert returns to Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse on August 1
Emily Elbert will share the stage with Jess Klein of Austin.
Tuesday, July 15, 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
Showcase Teaser: Kristina Morland’s “Taboo”
Here's a little taste of what you'll hear if you make it out to Club Dada on Friday.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Pegasus News Local Music Showcase returns to Club Dada on July 18
For our second showcase, we'll trip all along the folk music spectrum. And did we mention it's free?
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Concert review: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss in Grand Prairie (July 7)
Nokia was Americana heaven.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Singer/songwriter Sara Hickman presents “Music for Life: Sharing Conversations on the Death Penalty” at Cathedral of Hope on July 20
“I’m someone who wants to start a dialogue,” Hickman said. “That’s all."
Monday, July 7, 2008
Local singer/songwriters Clint Niosi and Kristina Morland will celebrate dual CD release on June 27
Clint and Kristina made guest appearances on each other’s album and will perform those selections live during the release.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Concert Review: Hayden at House of Blues Cambridge Room (June 14)
The small crowd, enjoying the intimacy and interaction that comes with such a performance, were secretly, if not selfishly, pleased to have the experience all to ourselves.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Celebrity alumni celebrate the newly renovated Arts Magnet in Dallas’ Arts District
Celebrity alumni performed for a sold-out audience to celebrate the grand opening of Dallas' Booker T. Washington High School of Performing and Visual Arts.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Swift Tracks: Matthew and the Arrogant Sea and Annie Benjamin
Considered bands with roots in the "folk" genre, they couldn't be more different.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Hip Pocket Theatre kicks off 32nd season with world premiere of Cootie Pancake
Featuring live music before and after every show.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Swift Tracks: Robert Gomez and Sarah Jaffe
A closer look at two songs from two local artists: Robert Gomez's "Closer Still" and Sarah Jaffe's "Watch Me Fall Apart."
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Live Review: April Geesbreght, Ella Minnow, and Here, In Arms at the Prophet Bar (May 23)
Local alternative sound at its best
Saturday, May 24, 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
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
Concert review: Avett Brothers at The Granada (April 30)
Use whatever labels and hype you please -- they're performing original songs from a trinity of traditions with verve and passion.
Thursday, May 1, 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
Denton bands playing for a cause
Matthew and the Arrogant Sea, Febrifuge, Verülf and The Heartstring Stranglers will perform from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at Strawberry Fields in Denton.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Frisco Grooves sponsors free concerts throughout June
The four concerts in June feature Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, South Austin Jug Band, Sisters Morales, and Austin's the Derailers (pictured).
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Videos: David McMillin at Granada
Find performance videos from McMillin's show at the Granada Theater.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Dallas native Michelle Shocked to perform April 24 at House of Blues
Set will include highlights of her gospel concert record released last fall and a preview of her Sept. '08 release, Soul to my Soul
Monday, April 21, 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: The Stratoblasters and Gogol Bordello rock it live at the Granada
If you've never even heard of Gogol Bordello, his Gypsy performance is worth a quick look. It's kind of like a punk/metal version of gypsy music.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
CD Review: Roy Bennett’s Onomatopoeia
What you have here is a really great mix of all of my favorite parts of The Faces, The Who, Uriah, Graham Parker, Marshall Crenshaw and Robert Earl Keen.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Bob Dylan to play three-night engagement at House of Blues February 21-23
He's making a pit stop in Dallas en route to a spring tour down in Mexico and points beyond.
Friday, Feb. 8, 2008
Ken Turetzky interview by XM Radio’s Phil Iazzetta
You can listen to the interview from 2-8 p.m., CDT, on XM Radio channel 154.
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008
Live Christen Cross and Richard Paul Davis performance
Shot at Bill's Records and Tapes.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Musical friends reunite for Mystic Note Café show
Ten percent of the sales from David Howard's Spark will go to the Carter Albrecht Music Foundation through the month of November, since Carter collaborated on the album.
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007
Audio interview: Marilyn Duncan of Soona Songs
Marilyn Duncan, performer and record label owner of Oak Cliff's own Soona Songs, is my guest.
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
Burleson to celebrate Founders Day in Old Town October 13
Burleson Community Chorale, Silver Rail, and Quebe sisters to perform.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
Hip Pocket Theatre world premieres The Doggies and the Kitty this weekend
Featuring a live band before, during, and after the show each night.
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007
New Song from The Southern Sea
The Southern Sea's single, "Quarks," is featured on the compilation, along with songs from several other Texas artists.
Friday, Aug. 10, 2007
UPDATED: Concert stalking review: Todd Snider
Last night at the Sons, a woman disturbed the beginning of Todd Snider's show. The night before, another Snider stalker was arrested for busting a presidential barricade.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Video Performance: Jordan Mycoskie
A new video of singer-songwriter Jordan Mycoskie singing "Son of Johnny Horton" at The Fort Worth Care Concert 2007 has been posted on YouTube.
Monday, June 25, 2007
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