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

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

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

Live music events in Dallas-Fort Worth, October 15-17

This weekend, North Texas mingles with the deities of music -- but it's still rock and roll to me.

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

Upcoming Denton concerts — October 16-17

Mono, William Elliott Whitmore, and Elliot Brood are all on tap this week.

Monday, Oct. 12, 2009

Tuckers’ Blues brings blues back to Deep Ellum

These are the types of places and crowds that we wanted to see come back to the neighborhood.

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009

New blues club to open in Deep Ellum

Tuckers' Blues will celebrate its grand opening this weekend, September 25, 26, and 27.

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009

Denton Blues Festival set for Saturday, September 19

Blues musician Michael Burks will be headlining the festival, and Mis Marcy and her Texas Sugardaddy's are among the other performers.

Friday, Sept. 18, 2009

Sounds of life emerge from unassuming Oak Cliff theater

Web series documents the underground culture of Dallas emerging from the recuperating wreckage of The Kessler Theater.

Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009

Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, September 3-9

Labor Day events in Bedford, Grand Prairie, Plano, and Dallas are all on the bill.

Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009

Allen Toussaint and Marcia Ball to play Bass Performance Hall on September 11

Allen Toussaint is one of the most respected figures in New Orleans’ flourishing soul/rhythm and blues scene.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Video: Can learning to play music help kids perform better in school?

Roll over Beethoven. Richardson students demonstrate their piano-playing prowess.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Jonathan Tyler and The Northern Lights play Kid Rock afterparty at Club Dada Wednesday

A local band on its way up, JT&NL will celebrate opening for Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd on several dates.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Concert review: Blue Shoe Blues Fest II (June 13)

Thousands gathered in the Village at Colleyville for a hot night of cool blues -- and got a quadruple-dose of the real thing.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Blue Shoe Bluesfest II features free music and food June 13 in Colleyville

The lineup features a trio of Texas bluesmen, in addition to 18-year-old prodigy Marquise Knox.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Eisemann Center in Richardson announces 2009-2010 season events

Shows include the return of the popular Canadian musical family Leahy and the acclaimed dance troupe Pilobolus.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Concert review: Lucero and Black Joe Lewis at the Longhorn Saloon in Fort Worth (May 9)

I went to the show to see the great Lucero, but Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears took the stage and made the Saloon their collective woman.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

More than 500 attend funeral of musician Stephen Bruton on Saturday in Fort Worth

Bass Performance Hall hosted a tribute concert featuring many of Bruton's musician friends.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

My Denton Music spotlight: Trebuchet

Perhaps only in Denton can you find a metal band that is this hard rocking, that has this amount of Jazz influence incorporated into its sound.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Concert review: Pops Carter at the Boiler Room in Denton (May 1)

His love of music and of life in general in intoxicating and should be experienced by every fan of quality music.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Concert preview: Pops Carter and the Funkmonsters from Outer Space at the Boiler Room in Denton (May 1)

Pops Carter and his band The Funkmonsters From Outer Space have been roaming around Denton for nearly twenty years now.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Southfork Ranch to host Texas Music Revolution

This concert has been the area’s coming out party for many great artists.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009

Gay List Daily’s must-do events: Jan. 15-20, 2009

The big news this week is, of course, the inauguration of that fine lookin’, yet big-eared, new leader of ours.

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009

Concert review: Emily Elbert and Dan Dyer at Opening Bell at the Mosaic (January 3)

There are some shows you just shouldn’t miss, and Emily Elbert playing with Dan Dyer at the downtown Opening Bell location was definitely one of them.

Monday, Jan. 5, 2009

Movie review: Dark Streets

Coach Phillips, you've got a lovely daughter.

Kind of like a low-budget bastard offspring of Chinatown and Moulin Rouge.

Friday, Dec. 12, 2008

Movie review: Cadillac Records

Music as a mission.

Friday, Dec. 5, 2008

Denton musician Chris Watson opens up

Born in Denton, Watson has played guitar on and off for about 12 years and he formed The Chris Watson Band in 2004.

Friday, Nov. 14, 2008

Grammy winners Pinetop, Honeyboy to perform for over 4,000 Dallas students

This event will gives students a rare opportunity to glimpse into the past and experience when and how the Blues was born.

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

McDavid Studio celebrates New Year’s Eve with Blues N’Breakfast

Tickets go on sale this Saturday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 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

Blues legend David “Honeyboy” Edwards to play for Dallas students in November

Edwards will play two shows as part of the Blue Shoes Legends Program at the Meyerson Symphony Center.

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008

Opening Bell at Mosaic in Dallas to have official grand opening October 11

The space itself is pretty large compared to the South Side location, with a much larger stage that could accommodate bigger bands.

Monday, Sept. 22, 2008

Hip Pocket Theatre presents world premiere of The Island of Dr. Moreau this week

Don't miss out on live music before and after each show and the upcoming puppetry festival.

Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008

Concert review: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss in Grand Prairie (July 7)

Nokia was Americana heaven.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Texas Blues Radio to mark KNON’s 25th anniversary with a week of DFW blues

In addition to playing recordings by local artists, many local performers are scheduled to appear and perform live on the air during the week including Hash Brown (pictured).

Monday, July 7, 2008

Hip Pocket Theatre kicks off 32nd season with world premiere of Cootie Pancake

Featuring live music before and after every show.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

The Reverend Organ Drum plays lively show at the Scat Jazz Lounge

The Reverend's side project is a great success.

Friday, May 30, 2008

Uptown Village at Cedar Hill to host Mother’s Day event

The event will offer a variety of free activities for the entire family on May 10 from 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Blue Shoe Project commemorates Grammy with festival in Colleyville

Featuring blues workshops for the kids and music by Elvis T. Busboy, Tutu Jones, Marquise "Big Daddy" Knox, and Gerry Moss.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Bowl Full of Blues pulls in big name Dallas blues musicians

Michael Schaefer of Strat's Corner gets the lowdown on the upcoming Bowl Full of Blues festival from the organizer himself, Bob Fisk.

Monday, April 7, 2008

Colleyville proclaims October 18, 2008 as The Blue Shoe Project Day

“The Blue Shoe Project” Day recognizes extraordinary accomplishments of Colleyville-based non-profit.

Saturday, March 8, 2008


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