Interview: Mike Mickelson of Bearfoot
Bearfoot, a five member bluegrass band hailing from Alaska, will descend upon the McKinney Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 14.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Alt-Country / Americana
Arts > Popular Music > Alt-Country / Americana
Old 97’s, Darren Kozelsky nominated for New Music Weekly awards
Another local band, Blue October, took home an NMW award in 2006.
Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
Video: Jimmy LaFave live in Grapevine
Jimmy LaFave performing at the Palace Theatre in Grapevine on Friday, October 17.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
Sorta to hold release party for new CD at House of Blues on Thursday
It will be Sorta's last local show as a group.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008
Concert review: Cricket Taylor and Friends at AllGood Cafe in Dallas (Oct. 17)
The three artists on stage took turns singing their own songs, a few fun covers, and played to a full cafe for about two hours.
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008
Videos: Great Denton music new and old
Video of Centro-matic's new video shot outside Dan's Silverleaf in Denton, as well as a performance from Slobberbone inside Dan's.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Video: The Kings Bucks live at Club Dada
The King Bucks performing at Club Dada as part of the Method Entertainment Showcase on September 13.
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
Austin’s Micky and the Motorcars play the Palladium Ballroom on October 10
The band's album NAIVE snared a "Hot Shot Debut" from Billboard magazine, hitting #43 on its Top Country Albums chart and at #27 on its Top Heatseekers chart.
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
Video: Method Entertainment Showcase at Club Dada
The O's, They Were Stars, Rahim Quazi Band, and The King Bucks playing at Club Dada on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
Zlew.net’s September local live music picks
The Eli Young Band, Estes Shane Whalen, Dan Dyer, The Slack, and Fishing for Comets should be on all local music lovers' lists.
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
Video: Frankie (Spector 45) Campagna live at Club Dada
Campagna performing as part of A Decade of Texas Music Photography wrap party on Sept. 6.
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
Odds and ends: A Decade of Texas Music Photography wrap
Content partner Cindy Chaffin explores the Dallas arts and music scene, with stops at Kettle Art Gallery and Club Dada.
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
UPDATED: Questions raised, lawsuits filed, over funds marked for local-music foundation in Dallas
Where is the money raised in the name of deceased local music fan Anju Gill?
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008
Dallas musicians appear from Oak Cliff to NYC
Bolsa brings live music to its new patio, while The Colbert Report features a Dallasite on drums.
Monday, Aug. 4, 2008
Wade Bowen previewing new material in advance of CD release
The new album, his fourth and follow-up to Lost Hotel, comes out on September 30.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Showcase Teaser: Lifters’ “This Is”
This Is the last song we post this week leading up to Friday night's Pegasus News Local Music Showcase at Club Dada.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Rhett Miller to appear on NPR’s Fresh Air on Thursday (ie: today)
Performing songs from the Old 97's latest release.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Showcase Teaser: A.M. Ramblers’ “Leaving the Valley”
You'll hear this or something like it if you ramble on out to Club Dada this Friday.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Micky and the Motorcars release new album, NAIVE, July 29
Starting on release day, fans can get a free download from new album's title track.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Concert review: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss in Grand Prairie (July 7)
Nokia was Americana heaven.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
UPDATE: The Theater Fire’s Matter and Light NOT available at shows in July
According to the band, the album has something to do with clay and spoons.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Old 97’s / Keven McAlester release video for “Dance With Me”
The Old 97's have never looked so good.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Nothing desperate about the Bart Crow Band
How do Bart Crow and his comrades pull it off? One word: heart.
Monday, June 9, 2008
CD Review: I Love Math’s Getting to the Point is Beside It
The sophomore release from The Deathray Davies' founder features a full band with a sound of its own.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Concert review: Todd Snider and the Cheatham St. Warehouse Band at The Granada (May 15)
A rare plugged-in gig showcased some old favorites in a new light.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Slacker Country reviews Old 97’s latest album
With Blame It On Gravity, it sounds like the Old 97's have not only moved back into the house that used to be but also tastefully updated the furniture.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Concert review: Jimmy Lafave & Twilight Hotel at Jefferson Freedom Café (May 3)
The weather may have been unseasonably cool, but the sanctuary of the church was kept warm with the sound of authentic roots music.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
UPDATED x 2: Concert review: The Gourds at Mayfest (May 1)
The Gourds delivered a set that displayed the band's musical talents and quirky humor.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Live Review: Whiskey Folk Ramblers and A.M. Ramblers at Lola’s (April 26)
Two bands of ramblers for the price of one. What a deal!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Fry Street bars in Denton give back to community
Riprocks, Cool Beans and Lucky Lou's will host the 12th Annual Mudbug Boil on May 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 25, 2008
CD Review: Murry Hammond’s I Don’t Know Where I’m Going But I’m On My Way
Murry brings his high and yodel-some sound outside the worlds of the Old 97's and his weekly church gigs to create a cohesive journey paced by strong originals wrapped with old standards.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Videos: Micky & the Motorcars, Josh Grider, and Lost Immigrants at Granada
Find performance videos from the bands' show at the Granada Theater.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Old 97’s release EPK with Salim Nourallah in advance of Blame it on Gravity release
Pleasantry Lane studios is the unbilled star.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Rodney Parker’s upcoming release getting good buzz
If Hickory Wind likes it, I'm in...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Vintage local find: Slobberbone’s final show bootleg released
Three discs of Slobbery glory
Friday, March 21, 2008
Concert review: The King Bucks
Musicians from Budapest One and the Polyphonic Spree offer sincere appreciation of traditional country and western song craft.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Old 97’s announce release date; first track leaked
Blame It On Gravity is first original release in four years.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
And the 2008 Texas Music Award nominees are…
A few locals you may be familiar with have garnered some recognition this year from the TMAs.
Monday, Feb. 4, 2008
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