Alt-Country / Americana

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

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

Mini-EP review: Ronnie Fauss’ I Can’t Make You Happy

By Staff

I Can’t Make You Happy contains three tracks that have the same pleasing, rootsy, folk-rock vibe and melodious tone that highlight the previous release.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

Album review: Daniel Folmer’s Dead End

I sat down with Daniel Folmer's new album and came out the other end in a gorgeous, crippling depression.

Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

Mini album review: 100 Damned Guns’ Musica de Tormento

By Staff

I recently (and finally) listened to this album, and wish I hadn’t waited so long to get up to date.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009

Whipsmart Dentonite turning heads on road to Austin City Limits stage

We may have to share OK Sweetheart's Erin Austin with San Francisco and Brooklyn, but her love of Denton's close-knit music community keeps her a hometown girl at heart.

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009

Western Giants play Friday night house party in Denton

By Andy Odom

Their warm and sincere music provided a perfect soundtrack for what could have been a great autumn evening.

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009

Hit Austin City Limits without leaving North Texas

Bummed because you can't hoof it down to Austin this weekend? No worries, we're bringing ACL to you -- or at the very least, the bands clever enough to book shows in DFW in the not-too-distant future.

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009

Fort Worth favorite, Band of Heathens, emerge as Americana darling

Austin-based trio (who regularly haunt Fort Worth) debut new album and appear on Austin City Limits television special, also featuring Elvis Costello.

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009

Dovetail celebrates EP release at Trees

Dallas indie poppers celebrate the release of Love is War EP this Friday with great lineup of local rock.

Monday, Sept. 14, 2009

Round-up of the Red Dirt Round-up at the Fort Worth Stockyards (September 6)

By Staff

Being introduced to a talent like Stephanie Briggs and catching my first Jason Isbell show helped make for a great day of music.

Friday, Sept. 11, 2009

Concert preview: Somebody’s Darling at the Granada Theater in Dallas (September 12)

By Staff

This is a real-live CD release party. Once you pay to get in, you will receive a copy of Somebody’s Darling’s brand new disc.

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

North Texas bands vie for spot on Austin City Limits stage

Three North Texas artists are in the top running for The Sound and The Jury competition and a place on the Dell Lounge stage at next month's massive ACL festival. Gentlemen, start your music marketing engines!

Monday, Sept. 7, 2009

Grammy-nominated artist Jewel to make Bass Hall debut

The Austin-based, world-renowned singer/songwriter will debut Lullaby album alongside Hank Williams' legacy, Holly Williams.

Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009

Concert review: Elvis Costello (September 2)

By Mike Orren

Elvis Costello knew where he was, and played accordingly.

Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009

Ex-Sorta bassist Danny Balis releases solo debut CD on Tuesday

By Teresa Gubbins

By day, a producer on 1310 The Ticket; by night, a major presence in Dallas' music scene.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009

Upcoming Denton concerts — August 31 - September 6

The oso closo CD release party, Grassfight, and free week at Rubber Gloves are all on tap.

Monday, Aug. 31, 2009

Album review: Dust Congress’ Regurgitate Sunshine State makes for a great depression

The sunny side of living in hard times? Agonizing music that will console while it relishes in timeless distress.

Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009

Denton house party scene steps out (and they’re bringing the keg)

Anxious about the new school year? Spune serves up an ice cream social complete with a free keg, Nintendo, and a mellow line-up of Americana rock.

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009

Concert review: Slobberbone, Danny Balis, and Macon Greyson at the Granada Theater (August 21)

By Staff

It was a fantastic night where I find myself having a hard time truly explaining the reason it was so fantastic. It just was.

Monday, Aug. 24, 2009

My Denton Music giving away tickets to see Bob Schneider at Granada in Dallas

By Tony Spiro

This giveaway will last until we get five people to message me or Friday morning, which ever comes first.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Jack Ingram plans August release for Big Dreams & High Hopes

The lead single "Barefoot and Crazy" is on its way towards Billboard's Top 10, jumping four places to No. 13 this week.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

How to create the cheapest weekend ever in Dallas-Fort Worth

By Sarah Blaskovich

Can you dine, drink, and do fun things for under $50? You betcha. $36.70 took me to nine events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Annnnnnnnnd, cheap can be chic. Read on.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Bandera, new bar on Greenville in Dallas, loves red dirt

By Teresa Gubbins

Red dirt, as in the rootsy Americana music genre whose epicenter is Stillwater, Okla.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Are The O’s worth all their hype?

By Kelly Dearmore

Hype doesn't matter if you can play to a relatively packed house on a Sunday afternoon and have the crowd whoopin’ and hollerin’.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Concert review: The Gourds at the Longhorn Saloon (June 27)

By Jitter

Voices were in key and strings were in sync and every note sounded exactly right.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Upcoming Denton concerts - June 25-27, 2009

Max Stalling w/Rodney Parker, Trebuchet, and Sleep Whale are all in town this weekend.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Old 97’s, Telegraph Canyon to play Bass Hall on August 21

This show marks the first time the Old 97's have played the acclaimed Fort Worth venue.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Album review: Phil Pritchett’s The Bullfighter Returns

By Staff

The Bullfighter Returns is one of many recent releases from this fiercely independent artist.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Upcoming Denton concerts — June 18-20, 2009

On tap this week are The Barbacks, Telepathe, and Consider the Source.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Cadillac Sky streaming three songs from new Weary Angel EP

In addition to the original title track, the EP features covers of The Buggles and Death Cab for Cutie.

Friday, June 12, 2009

David Allan Coe concert rescheduled for July 23

No reason has been given for the rescheduling.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Upcoming Denton concerts - June 12-13, 2009

Eleven Hundred Springs, Viva Voce, and Mount Righteous will all make appearances in Denton this weekend.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

My Denton Music spotlight: Rodney Parker & Fifty Peso Reward

The time to start paying attention to this band is right now.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Photo gallery: Slaid Cleaves at the Granada, Saturday May 30

By John P. Meyer

He's Austin by way of Portland, Maine - but he's all Texan now.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

My Denton Music spotlight: A.M. Ramblers

The A.M. Ramblers are a truly authentic bunch, and their music reflects that fact.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Soldiers and family to perform at Dallas Songwriters Association concert in Carrollton

Contest winner Capt. Steve Wilson will perform his personal and poignant “Like I Do,” inspired by his separation from his infant son.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Micky and the Motorcars to record/film live CD/DVD at Billy Bob’s Texas

The CD/DVD combo will capture the band as they perform some of their greatest hits and fan favorites as the newest addition to the “Live at Billy Bob’s Texas” series.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Austin’s The Band of Heathens to play Moon Bar on June 19 with The Orbans