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Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Pegasus News Local Music Showcase returns to Club Dada on July 18

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After a rather long wait, we've finally put together the second Pegasus News Local Music Showcase. For our sophomore effort we're heading back to Club Dada on Friday, July 18. We'll have the same deal as the last time. If you favorite the event, you get in for free (otherwise it's $5). The whole night will be be videotaped, so please, no matter how sexy the music is, keep your clothes on.

Telegraph Canyon

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Telegraph Canyon

July's showcase will feature four bands running the folk music gamut. One's a little indie folk, another has roots in bluegrass, there's a more rock infused Americana band, and the requisite singer/songwriter folk with an artistic flair. Needless to say, they're all local bands you should know. Here are some introductions to whet your appetite.

Opening the show at 9 p.m. is Kristina Morland. Earlier this month, Morland released her debut album, Pidgin Music, at Fort Worth's Rose Marine Theater. To say that her music is beautiful would be an understatement. Think of the brilliance of Dallas' own Sarah Jaffe with a more playful combination of instruments and tone. Her voice instantly reminds you of Joanna Newsom, just with an acoustic guitar instead of a harp, and a little less of the crazy. This isn't one of those concerts you show up fashionably late for. If you miss Kristina Morland's set, you'll definitely be sorry.

Up next we take you into bluegrass alt-country with the A.M. Ramblers. The band, who got their start just over a year ago, released their full length, self-titled album last month. With two lead singers switching off songs, their set ranges from harmonized ballads to dancehall-inspired tunes. Check out our live review from their April concert at Lola's Saloon.

Lifters' lead singer Peter Black

Lifters' lead singer Peter Black

The third showcase band is Telegraph Canyon. Their brand of dark, soulful folk has grabbed the attention of the FW Weekly and the Star Telegram over the last year, in addition to musical contemporaries like Doug Burr. The band came out with All the Good News in 2006, an album that has been described as, "a burnished, folksy gem that captures one of the area's finer songwriters, Chris Johnson." Telegraph Canyon are currently working on their sophomore album, Whispering Revival, to be released later this year.

The final band on the showcase ticket is one I've been watching for a while now. They were originally named Thief, then Peter Black and the Lifters, and now, for brevity's sake, Lifters. Their 2007 EP Switchblade Waterpistol tends towards a rocking Americana with an independent spirit. A friendly reviewer described lead singer Peter Black as the "Rufus Wainwright of alt-country/rock." If you like Pete Yorn, Jeff Buckley, and Coldplay, or any combination of the three, you're bound to enjoy Lifters. What else can I say to recommend them? Just check 'em out. Preferably at our showcase.

Needless to say, we're really excited to introduce you to this group of local bands and artists. Doors open at 8 p.m. and we'll be interviewing all the bands and artists during soundchecks to be broadcast on PegNews and the iMedia network. Again, if you favorite the event, you pay no cover. So feel free to order that top shelf drink as opposed to the well version.

Hope to see you out at Club Dada on Friday, July 18 for a great night of local music.



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Pavel Lishin says:

I can't believe you <a href="http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2008/may/09/pegasus-news-banner-stolen-terrorists-exclamation-/">caved to their demands</a><a>.</a>

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Trey Kazee says:

FYI: i've only chatted cursorily with them (so don't claim to know definitively), but everything I've seen thus far refers to them as "Lifters", not "The Lifters".

they play a great show, too.

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Erin Rice says:

Thanks Trey, I shall now commence with the self-flagellation.

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Mike Orren says:

Let's keep it clean, ScoD.

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Trey Kazee says:

no problem, erin. i just wanted to make sure the promo stuff is right, since you're sponsoring the showcase!

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Erin Rice says:

Yeah, it's awkward to write without "the" since the name is a plural word. For instance, Coldplay doesn't need "the" in front of it when used in a sentence. But plurally-named bands (I'm making up terms) are usually prefaced by the appropriate article. It's <a href="http://www.barefootworlds.com/BarefootForum/uploads/212/cartman.jpg">warping my fragile little mind</a>!

I do appreciate you pointing it out.

P.S. Come to the show! Everyone! It's going to be a night of incredible music. You can all see <i>The Dark Knight</i> some other day.

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Scott Doyle says:

All in good fun, Miko (and Erin).

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Tom Urquhart says:

Nice line-up!

btw, almost all your artists have been featured on KTCU's Good Show (www.goodshow.net).

Radio love,

Tom U.

p.s. call me about scoring some air for events like this, mmm'k? Always good to have friends who are in-tune with music worth listening to.

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Mike Orren says:

Thanks, Tom! We'll be sure to clue you in in advance next time. We're big fans o' TGS.

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Scott Doyle says:

Had a great time! Thanks PN (especially Erin) for putting another together. Hope we have a third in our near future. =)

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