Live Review: The Pete Weise Quartet at Pearl (June 27)
An incredible night on the town in Dallas thanks to Monica's in Deep Ellum, Pearl at Commerce, and The Pete Weise Quartet. Score: 9.5
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Experimental / Avante-Garde
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Concert review: Tom Waits at the Palladium (June 23)
It was a truly unforgettable show, with songs stripped down to their bare essence and yet wildly theatrical at the same time.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Local singer/songwriters Clint Niosi and Kristina Morland will celebrate dual CD release on June 27
Clint and Kristina made guest appearances on each other’s album and will perform those selections live during the release.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Take time out for DFW events coming this week
Head out on the town this week for a chance to win money, and plenty more chances to spend it.
Thursday, May 15, 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
Denton bands playing for a cause
Matthew and the Arrogant Sea, Febrifuge, Verülf and The Heartstring Stranglers will perform from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at Strawberry Fields in Denton.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Video Saturday: “The ‘Spree” closing AFI Dallas
The Polyphonic Spree covers Tripping Daisy's "About the Movies."
Saturday, April 19, 2008
World premiere of Reason for Referral this week at DFW Fringe Festival
Be the first person in the universe to see a play that wants to combat the negative stigma associated with mental illness.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Videos: The Stratoblasters and Gogol Bordello rock it live at the Granada
If you've never even heard of Gogol Bordello, his Gypsy performance is worth a quick look. It's kind of like a punk/metal version of gypsy music.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Concert Review: Marilyn Manson at House of Blues Friday February 29
Having been over five years since the creative duo (Manson & Ramirez) shared a stage, this show was definitely a big deal.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Fair to Midland announce tour dates with Serj Tankian
You might know Serj. System of a Down frontman?
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
Polyphonic Spree hosts 7th Annual Holiday Extravaganza
Santa, Mrs. Santa, Rudolph, Frosty, elves, and Christmas mouse will all be present.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
St. Vincent release new video for “Jesus Saves, I Spend”
Jesus can save because he has a good 401K matching plan.
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007
New Interview: Timothy Smith of Parata
After a lengthy process of putting together Heads! Heads! Heads!, Parata will be celebrating the release Thursday night at Rubber Gloves, the same venue he witnessed one of his earliest influences eight years ago.
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007
And/Or presents: Kevin Bewersdorf + Guthrie Lonergan
The opening reception will include a performance by Tree Wave.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
The Crash That Took Me release Orchestrated Kaleidoscopes locally Oct. 16, nationally Dec. 4
Celebrate the upcoming releases with the band on October 12 at Sons of Hermann Hall.
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007
CD Review: Little Brian’s Thrash Funk
The story and the album itself create a mythology in which the listener can either choose to inhabit or can just throw away, laughing at the bravado that Little Brian must have in order to put something out like this.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
New Interview: Little Brian
Little Brian sat down with Pegasus News and let us into their demonic world of thrash funk. Are we the same afterwards? Sure, just a smidge more evil. It happens.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
Polyphonic Spree performed at Oscar de la Renta fashion show on Monday
The Spree was reportedly recommended to Oscar by Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007
Klickitat begin preproduction on new CD
At the moment the band is rehearsing the new songs, but the new album is on the way.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Idol Records sign The Crash That Took Me
"We are wrapping up production on the debut album Orchestrated Kaleidoscopes, which was just mastered at Abbey Road Studios in London by Sean Magee."
Friday, July 20, 2007
Polyphonic Spree at the Granada: YouTube roundup
It's almost like you and your camera-phone were there.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Concert Review: Les Claypool at the House of Blues
An incredible evening of funky, pig-faced insanity.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
The Salutation wins contest to open for Fall Out Boy tonight
Congrats to a local band and friend of Pegasus News!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Polyphonic Spree meet-and-greet new-CD party at Good Records
Phew, just in time, as it's been almost a week since we've heard anything from this Dallas band.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Honchie to be part of song contest on Red Peters show
On Monday, June 4 at 7 p.m., our dear friend Red Peters shall play "Inside" on the Red Peters Show on the Howard 101 channel on Sirius Satellite Radio. If you have Sirius, please tune in.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Dallas’ Polyphonic Spree announce summer tour
Also, they're changing their costumes. Thank God this criminally-underreported band keeps coming up with things we can write about.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Big D’s newest girl-group sings about hardships, expectations of the modern woman
Like a skanky version of the McGuire sisters.
Friday, May 18, 2007
New Polyphonic Spree video by Hal Samples on YouTube
That crazy trickster Hal Samples; he put together a video in which "no video was used whatsoever." Definitely something to check out.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
P.P.T.+ Shanghai 5 + Hal Samples put on multimedia show at Apple Store in Northpark Mall
2 bands. 1 photographer. 12,000 images. And a shopping mall?
Saturday, April 28, 2007
TVT releases mashup preview of Polyphonic Spree’s Fragile Army
Hear the new album in handy condensed form.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
The Shadow previews seven new tracks
Local electronica band The Shadow has released a sampler track on their MySpace page of seven new songs.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Shanghai 5 heads back to the studio
Sayeth the band, "Rehearsal with Earl has already evolved our next batch of songs into something better. Not only does he have a great ear, but is a good mediator for the band."
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Zach on medical leave from The Salutation
The Salutation guitarist Zach "Quattro" Myers will leave the band for 3 months on medical leave.
Friday, April 6, 2007
Tame… Tame and Quiet CD release shows coming to a venue near you!
If you can't make it to the shows, you can still pick up a copy of Tin Can Communicate at various locations throughout DFW and Denton.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Honchie attacked by Lazercat, caught on video
Cats on earth don't tend to be that nice either, but this crazy space kitty is a real jerk.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
The Mad Scientists lose drummer, auditioning replacements
According to the band, "we have begun auditioning for the newest Scientist, since Christina [the former drummer] refused our proposal of an experimental cloning technique to be done in an undisclosed location."
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
The Paper Chase to appear on NPR
The Paper Chase will be opening for Explosions in the Sky, of Friday Night Lights fame, from Austin.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Mad Scientists website goes offline temporarily
Local experimental band The Mad Scientists don't want fans to panic. Their website is currently down, but its only temporary.
Monday, March 12, 2007
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