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The San Francisco electro-dance rockers have seen many crowds across the country -- now how did the cool kids at Boiler Room stack up?

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

Dropping by to meet Dallas’ own The O’s

We'd hate their gorgeous Americana music for making us cry, if only The O's weren't so darn likable.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, November 5-11

By Alex Bentley

Even though the slate of events is a little sparser than usual, there are still a few fun things worth getting out of the house for.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Live music events in Dallas-Fort Worth, November 5-8

Now would be a good time to chill out and relax -- but if you so much as use the word "chillax," we will have to ask you to stay at home.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

The Gritz give back to community through music

They tour the globe supporting Erykah Badu on stage, and here at home they lend their music to the Dallas Furniture Bank for a special "homegrown" benefit.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

Sleep Whale’s Houseboat is finally here!

It sounds of a snowy sunrise and can be added to your collection this week.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

Upcoming Denton concerts - November 4-7

Sugar and Gold, Atlas Sound, and Spoonfed Tribe are on tap in Denton this week.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

My Denton Music spotlight: Siren City

Their sound is crisp and clean but retains that all important edge you crave in a rock band.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Concert review: Islands at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio in Denton (October 28)

By Laurel Johnston

Islands deserve their success not only because they are talented, but because of the kind of connection that they create with their fans.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

The Crisman Show: Pentagrass

Denton's premiere Satanic-Bluegrass band joins us for a very special episode, in which Crisman earns a one-way ticket to a very fun part of hell.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Concert review: Wolfmother at the House of Blues (October 29)

By Justin Press

Wolfmother is a killer live band whose pedigree is no-nonsense, metallic rock with a menacing groove.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Eight-track exhibit at Barry Whistler Gallery in Deep Ellum plays well with music lovers

By Teresa Gubbins

Collector Bucks Burnett shares highlights of his collection.

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009

Midlake announces release date of new album

By Tony Spiro

The Courage of Others will be released on February 2, 2010.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Video: Spooky Folk spooks Parker House in Lewisville for The Sarah Crisman Show

Word of caution: Don't run when the chainsaw guy comes after you. The walls are much closer than they appear.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Concert review: Leon Russell at Dan’s Silverleaf (October 29)

By J.B. Hawkins

As Russell walked off the stage sporting his classic long, white beard and cowboy hat with cane in tow, he looked like a pure Texas Santa Claus. I couldn't help but think Christmas had come early for Denton.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art in Dallas to present Geometric Gala

There will be live music by The Texas Gypsies, fine wines, delicious food, and a silent auction which will include approximately 80 pieces of art.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Concert review: Drive-By Truckers at House of Blues (October 28)

By Mike Orren

There is simply no tighter rock band working today. And just when you thought that their "three-axe attack" couldn't be taken any further, half of Slobberbone showed up to make it five.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

Dallas-based Heritage to auction Michael Jackson handwritten lyrics and memorabilia November 6-7

The collection includes Thriller-era autographs and costumes, gold and platinum records, handwritten lyrics, and off-the-cuff drawings of his siblings.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, October 29-November 4

By Alex Bentley

It's almost all Halloween, all the time this week.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

Concert review: Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers at The Meyerson (October 27)

Central Dallas Ministries welcomed renaissance man Steve Martin for an evening of witty bluegrass. (Photo from another gig, but it looked remarkably like this last night.)

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Big D Opry coming to Gilley’s in Dallas on Thursday

The Big D Opry will mix modern talent with the rich history of songs, songwriters, and artists of country’s past.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Concert preview: Wolfmother at the House of Blues (October 29)

By Justin Press

The band is leaning toward a '70s live approach that bands like Deep Purple and Black Sabbath utilized.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Interview with Blind Pilot’s Ryan Dobrowski

Portland-based band Blind Pilot stops through Dallas this week as they trek across the country earning critical-acclaim for their organic, Northeastern indie rock.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Upcoming Denton concerts — October 30-31

The Rocky Horror Tribute Band, Oso Closo, Big Daddy Alright, and cover bands are on tap in Denton this week.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2009

My Denton Music spotlight: Seryn

Seryn was formed through a combination of spontaneity, circumstance, passion, and a bit of luck.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2009

Concert review: Bronze Whaler at the Boiler Room (October 23)

By Charlotte Golden

With old and new songs, Bronze Whaler wowed the crowd with their cutting edge rock n' roll that sticks in your head like glue in your hair.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2009

Concert review: Matthew Gray, Spooky Folk, and Jenn Gooch at Dan’s Silver Leaf (October 22)

By Andy Odom

Their set came off sounding like The Flaming Lips at their most intimate, if not their most psychedelic.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2009

Denton music finds a home at The Schoolhouse

By Rachel Watts

One of the newest house venues carrying the torch in Denton is The Schoolhouse, a quaint home nestled in a neighborhood near Texas Woman’s University.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2009

Why I don’t hate music: Subservient Experiment’s Cory Graves

Music bloggers are responsible for putting spanking new music in our ears every week -- but what do they listen to of their own volition?

Monday, Oct. 26, 2009

Country band No Justice gearing up for a whole ‘nother level

By Andrew McElwee

No Justice will be in the Dallas-Fort Worth area twice in the next two weeks.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2009

Photo gallery: Star Wars: In Concert at Cowboys Stadium

Text and photos by Linda McKinney

"It was non-stop action-packed ... I saw just as much excitement in the eyes of the dads as I did in those of their young children."

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009

Concert review: The Crazy Ivans at the Lakewood Bar & Grill (October 23)

By Mike Orren

My second listen to this rawk band gave me a new view on their music -- and I'm now aboard the Crazy (Ivans) train.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009

Album review: N’Dambi’s Pink Elephant

By Rich Lopez

Dallas-bred N’Dambi is Badu to the bone.

Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

Video interview: Star Wars: in Concert conductor Mark Watters

By John P. Meyer

"The right hand is the beat, the left hand is the poetry."

Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

Tickets still available to see Steve Martin at The Meyerson

The legendary comic, author, and musician will be playing his banjo on Tuesday to benefit Central Dallas Ministries.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

Riverboat Gamblers seeking donations for injured guitarist Ian McDougall

While riding his bike, he was hit by a car and sustained some pretty heavy injuries.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

UPDATED: North Texas rockers face off for a spot at EdgeFest 2010