This weekend kicks-off the 8th year for the legendary Deep Ellum all-ages "Christian" club The Door. I tried to reach Russell Hobbs for an interview, but he won't call me back...sniff...sniff...I just wanted to talk about the good old days when ecstasy was legal and the Theater Gallery was the place to hang. Course, he's made a few life changes since those days.

Anyhoo, having a youngster musician under the TexasGigs.com homestead roof, I've spent many an hour lugging equipment through the Door's back entrance, and many a night enjoying the finest screamo bands in da' land. But The Door ain't all screamo...nope...for example there's a few splendid bands performing (tonight) of a different genre:

Addison Road

"Dallas based pop/rock fivesome Addison Road splits their time between leading worship and playing music. The band has already received lots of recognition, including an American Christian Music Award nomination, along with endorsements from major mainstream companies like Martin Guitar and Elixir Strings."

Listen to "I Have Always Loved You.mp3"

Madly

I've actually been...you guessed it...madly in love with Madly for a couple of years now.

"Madly are four musicians from the Dallas area who deliver powerfully beautiful piano-based rock. By combining the driving rhythms and simple melodies of the British rock movement with huge walls of meticulously crafted sound and lyrics that reflect a sensitivity, Madly engage the audience in a paradoxically relaxed and yet intense musical experience that brings light to a sometimes dark music scene."

Listen to the music of Madly

Hendrick

Hendrick has a new album out that has been in my CD changer for a couple of months now. Me luvs it. Josh has one helluva set of pipes on him.

"Hendrick was formed by Josh Hendrick and Hans Grumbien, soon after Grumbien had gone to see Josh perform. The two began experimenting on the guitar with songs Josh had written, looking for a catchy, pop kind of sound. In 2001 they recorded an album together and eventually went on to add 15 backup instrumentalists over the years until they settled into the current, six-member lineup."

Audio interview with Hendrick

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TONIGHT - Friday, May 26th

The Door

Doors at 7:30 PM - $10.00 Cover Allows You Access to All Stages

All Ages

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Cindy now blogs at The Fine Line.