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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
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
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
No Justice will be in the Dallas-Fort Worth area twice in the next two weeks.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
Moosehound, The Black Heart Procession, and Rodney Parker & Fifty Peso Reward are on tap this week.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
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
Some arrived as early as 2 a.m. to see the taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show, which featured Martina McBride, the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, and quick snippets of the talk show queen.
Monday, Oct. 12, 2009
Mono, William Elliott Whitmore, and Elliot Brood are all on tap this week.
Monday, Oct. 12, 2009
The beloved country musician lost his two-year battle with cancer on October 9; he was 65 years old.
Friday, Oct. 9, 2009
This weekend's line-up is an underground audiophile's dream come true, though low-key enough to recover from last week's muddy, musical mayhem.
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009
Shawn Barker portrays Johnny Cash with vigor and authority.
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009
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
Two country acts, Monte Montgomery and Frank Smith, will be in town this weekend.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
The fifth annual event benefits the Chloe Duyck Memorial fund for congenital heart disease research.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
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
Dallas country band kicks off CD release celebrations Tuesday night -- with no cover charge and free beer to boot.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009
The Austin-based, world-renowned singer/songwriter will debut Lullaby album alongside Hank Williams' legacy, Holly Williams.
Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009
The former Biggest Loser contestant will play at the McKinney Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 5.
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009
Wayne Hancock, Jessie Frye, and Pepper Theft are all on tap this week.
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009
The Roomsounds, Stars Go Dim, American Mantra, Sleep Whale, and The Heelers are all on tap this week.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009
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
Too Much Living is a departure from Sorta, as it is a straight up, old school, country and western record.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Other popular Nashville and Texas recording artists also performed, including Star de Azlan, Jolie Holliday, Bryan Cline, and Paul Eason.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
With two previous releases under the Travis Mitchell Band, this country/rock/other musician is no stranger to the scene.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Max Stalling w/Rodney Parker, Trebuchet, and Sleep Whale are all in town this weekend.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Bullfighter Returns is one of many recent releases from this fiercely independent artist.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Loaded is an album that will make a punker go country and turn a cowboy into a tattooed biker with a scraggly goatee.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
No reason has been given for the rescheduling.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Eleven Hundred Springs, Viva Voce, and Mount Righteous will all make appearances in Denton this weekend.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
The gold medal gymnast turned singer from Allen, Texas has a debut album coming out later this summer.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Spending time with two of my favorite fellow Texans and discussing their views on various things while they play me some songs is about as good as it can get.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Things were a bit off center all night, but the bands came through it all just fine.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Shows include the return of the popular Canadian musical family Leahy and the acclaimed dance troupe Pilobolus.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Trio will be fiddling like crazy.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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
The Smiles for Habitat concert and festival will celebrate months of hard work by hundreds of volunteers to make the dream of home ownership a reality for one McKinney family.
Monday, May 18, 2009
It was a night filled with the hits you would expect to hear, like "Folsom Prison Blues" and "Walk the Line."
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tickets are free to everyone who purchased tickets to the rained out show, and unclaimed tickets will be free for the taking, as well.
Monday, May 11, 2009
It is not very often such heavyweights come through Denton and what better place to host them than the Boiler Room.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
The Big D Opry will feature the top major and independent label country, bluegrass, and gospel artists from Texas and beyond.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
