Amanda's Listening To: parties are quickly becoming so wildly popular, only the cool kids are allowed in...okay...that's not entirely true. It can't be, she lets me in.

Here's a little updated on all the rad shows coming up this week and in June. I'll give you a sec. to pull out your calendars and your red Sharpies:

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Thursday, May 25th

Listening to: 7 PM until 1 AM

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Alamo Jet

This band has a wide array of influences in Rock, Alternative, Country, Alt-country, Folk, Pop, Blues, the list goes on. Their music comes out with major influence from The Old 97's, Ryan Adams, The Beatles, Elvis, any 80's country and 90's rock, The Band, Rufus Waignright, The Jackson Five(lamar), and Damien Rice.

The Atoms

The Atoms, an exciting new quartet from Dallas, TX, combine catchy modern rock with a distinct Texas accent. With songs ranging from catchy Power Pop, Punk, Alt-Country, and Modern Rock.

The Dirt Blazers

A mix of alt-country, roots rock, folk and just darn great music. A TexasGigs.com longtime favorite band.

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Thursday, June 1st

Listening to: 7 PM until 1 AM

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B Minor Harmonic

A big, heaving, heaping helping of piano-rock loving pop rock righteousness.

Albatross

Alt-country meets indie rock/pop and has an experimentally friendly love child.

Film School

"Quiet but intense, subtle but unrestrained, the songs of Film School possess, musically speaking, more balls than Sigur Ros and less eccentricity than Moby." - Spin.com, "Band of the Day"

Margot & the Nuclear So and So's

“If you add 5 people to Nada Surf's lineup, throw in some cello and trumpets, and and mix in some doses of folk and alt-country you might be getting there. Here's a few songs to give you a clearer picture.” – Musicforants.com

The Alexander

Raucous, rowdy indie-rock with a razor sharp edge that’s undeniably original.

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Thursday,June 8th

Artist in Residency: 8-9 PM Travis Hopper

Listening To: 9 PM until 1 AM

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Brendan O'Neill

This visiting singer/songwriter has been wowing the masses at Jenn Nabb’s Open Mike night.

Eastwood

A potent mix of country, rock, and pop with a heartfelt lyrics and strong harmonies.

Bessie The Gun

Whimsical, breezy, indie-folk-rock goodness wrapped in a neat little package.



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Saturday, June 10th

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Listening To: 7:00 PM

Sunday Drive / The Jones Thing / Handclaps & Harmonies / Eaton Lake Tonics / JJ & The Rogues / Olospo

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Thursday, June 15th

Artist in Residency: Travis Hopper - 10-10:30

Listening To: 10:30 PM until 1:00 AM

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JD Whittenburg & Trainwreck

It’s a TRAINWRECK reunion. Ya’llternative, Texas-born, original music.

Inner Frequency

A smidge of jazz, a touch of blues, a bevy of pop rock and a whole lot of vocal gorgeousness.

Leda Atomica

From Los Angeles, this chick will knock you out with a one-two punch of indie rock and utter hotness.

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Thursday, June 22nd

Artist in Residency: Travis Hopper - 8-9 PM

Listening To: 9 PM until 1 AM

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David Ramirez

A touch of Andrew Bird and a dash of Postal Service and downright elegant, magical and intellectual.

Levi Smith

Levi Smith capture’s the small moments of life that shapes who we are, gifting it back to us in song.

Porterdavis

Rootsy and bluesy, irresistible and delectable tunes designed to make you swing and swoon.

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Thursday, June 29th

Artist in Residency: Travis Hopper - 8-9 PM

Listening To: 9 PM until 1 AM

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Dimmed

Hailing from Northeast Texas, Dimmed is a 4-piece study in hook-laden alt-rock.

Future Soul Sound Clash

Yet another Pendergrass project, fusing jazz and Latin rhythms with electronica and blues.

Joel

This experimental, intriguing duo makes their Dallas debut tonight.

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Starting in June, TexasGigs.com will be recording (both audio and video) at all the Listening to: shows as a summer audio/video Concert Series, so check back here often!

Cindy now blogs at The Fine Line.

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