Calithump’s Hootenanny to pay tribute to Roky Erickson tonight

Callithump's "Dallas Hoot Night" featuring the music of 13th Floor Elevators** as done by American Werewolf Academy , Brent Best (of The Drams & formerly Slobberbone), Nate Fowler's Elixir, Van Zandt County Singers (members of The Shapes) & Mike Clark (from intodown) at Double-Wide, 3510 Commerce St, Dallas. $5, 21+, 9pm.

What is a "hoot night" you may Ask: It's a gathering of musicians who play songs based on an assigned theme. We'll be starting out with tribute shows where bands can play a few songs by a determined artist. Past hoots have included Beach Boys & Rolling Stones.

How will it work: 4-6 bands will get set up ahead of time through Callithump to play & will get renditions of songs prepared by the hoot night artist of the month. They'll get to play & perhaps switch up with other musicians from other bands.

When & Where: The first Thursday of every month at Double-Wide, 3510 Commerce, Dallas.

Want to play: Then e-mail me if interested. I approach bands that I think would be ideal to cover certain artists, but appreciate feedback & artists interest.

Some history: "'Hootenanny' was originally an old country word for "party". The concept of a Hootenanny as a gathering for folk singing was created by Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie as a way to raise rent for their Greenwich Villiage, NY apartment. A hootenanny is a gathering at which folksingers entertain often with the audience joining in. There is much music and dancing and food."

"The Hoot Night started in Austin, Texas about 15 years ago. Working musicians were unable to catch each other's gigs on Fridays and Saturdays so in an effort to maintain their sense of community they grabbed a Wednesday once a month at a local watering hole and played their songs for each other. In an effort to entertain each other, they brought their favourite songs from their libraries and impressed each other with new interpretations. Soon, mandatory themes emerged to keep things interesting. The Beatles vs. The Monkees, Colours, Food, Santa vs. Satan, Elvis vs. Elvis, Sex, Burt Bacharach vs. Bob Dylan, The Cure vs. Diana Ross, Numbers...whatever anyone thought of! The secret was soon out and this 'industry night' quickly developed a devoted fan base who wouldn't dream of missing each once-in-a-lifetime show. The Hoot Nights eventually moved from Austin to Chicago when acts such as Susan Voelz, Poi Dog Pondering and Michael Hall relocated there and became a monthly tonic at the world famous Schubas Tavern."

**Roky Erickson is NOT going to be at this show. This is a tribute to his band & music