Jump to: site navigation, content.

Folk

Arts > Popular Music > Folk


Sleep Whale’s Houseboat is finally here!

It sounds of a snowy sunrise and can be added to your collection this week.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

Video: Spooky Folk spooks Parker House in Lewisville for The Sarah Crisman Show

Word of caution: Don't run when the chainsaw guy comes after you. The walls are much closer than they appear.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Concert review: Matthew Gray, Spooky Folk, and Jenn Gooch at Dan’s Silver Leaf (October 22)

Their set came off sounding like The Flaming Lips at their most intimate, if not their most psychedelic.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2009

Live music events in Dallas-Fort Worth, October 22-24

No matter your mood this weekend, there's a show to match.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009

Metropolitan Muse: Kathryn Lane

As sassy as she is sweet, Kathryn Lane's worldly energy captivates any room she plays. From Brazilian jazz to classic rock, she's sure to inspire musicians and fans alike.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009

Concert review: Daniel Folmer CD release party at J&J’s Pizza in Denton (October 16)

You can't underrate the "Moment" -- that shared experience where perfection can be delivered through imperfection.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

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

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

Daniel Folmer to release new album at Denton show on October 17

Folmer will release Dead End, his second album this year, at J&J's Pizza.

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009

EP review: Mount Righteous’ Open Your Mouth

The relatively short length of a five-song EP works best in the case of Mount Righteous, as it avoid the bombastic monotony of a 12-13 song LP.

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

My Denton Music spotlight: Baruch the Scribe

Their sound could actually be described as anti-folk.

Monday, Oct. 12, 2009

Video and photos: Sarah Jaffe, Robert Gomez, and Ruby James at Opening Bell Coffee in Dallas

Both are acts that I’ve been trying to see for over a year now, and both shows I’d recommend.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

Video: Kristy Kruger at Opening Bell Coffee in Dallas

I have never seen anyone who has a sound or style like Kristy Kruger.

Monday, Oct. 5, 2009

Western Giants play Friday night house party in Denton

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

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009

Live music events in Dallas-Fort Worth, September 17-20

This week's picks are brought to you by the Superfans around North Texas. You know who we're talking about. They're crazy (and they really love that music).

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009

Denton’s Sunnybrook waves hello to world — and record deal

Another local band pops up from under the radar to surprise us all with more beautiful music.

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 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

Photo interview: Texas musician Vanessa Peters

If you want to see her live, Peters will be in in Texas for a few more weeks before she starts globetrotting.

Wednesday, Sept. 2, 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

Upcoming Denton concerts - August 28-29

The next My Denton Music Showcase headlines the week of Denton concerts.

Monday, Aug. 24, 2009

Video: RTB2 on The Sarah Crisman Show (My Denton Music)

Sarah sits down with the dynamic Denton duo, RTB2.

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009

Fort Worth-based Telegraph Canyon releases new album today (August 18)

They're also gearing up for a double-hitter show on Friday, August 21.

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009

Several Dallas/Fort Worth area bands on the rise

Here are a few that have caught my ear that I think you’ll like, regardless of where you are from.

Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009

Telegraph Canyon to open for Broken Social Scene at Palladium this Friday, August 7

Attendees can get their hands on TC's forthcoming album, The Tide and The Current before it's released on August 18.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009

Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp perform at QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie August 7

This show marks just the second time in the past 24 years that these three performers have shared the concert stage.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Upcoming Denton concerts — July 31-August 1, 2009

El Ten Eleven, Gutterth Live, and Charlie Shafter and the Gnomes are on tap this week.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Kids and family events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, July 22-28

Art, folk music, and clowns and marionettes are all on the docket in Dallas this week.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Telegraph Canyon signs management deal with Spune Productions

The band will release The Tide and The Current on August 18.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Brian Hughes’ Musical Chair Jamboree celebrates anniversary at Green Elephant July 23

Brothers and Sisters from Austin will headline the one-year anniversary of the Jamboree.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Upcoming Denton concerts - July 9-10, 2009

The Phuss, Deer Tick, and Nelo will all be in town the next two days.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Concert review: Spooky Folk at Hailey’s in Denton (July 3)

Spooky Folk's almost eerie ambience and folk roots are what attracted a lively and very responsive crowd.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Are The O’s worth all their hype?

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

John Lennon songwriting contest winner Chris Ayer comes to Opening Bell Coffee August 17

Ayer grew up in McLean, Virginia, and got his start singing along to old cassette tapes of Elvis and Paul Simon on car rides.

Monday, June 29, 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

My Denton Music interview: Australian virtuoso Xavier Rudd

Rudd will perform at the House of Blues in Dallas on June 19.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Concert review: Grizzly Bear at the Granada Theater (June 15)

Dallas hipsters from far and wide grabbed their plaid button downs and messenger bags without haste to see what all the Veckatimest-related fuss was about.

Tuesday, June 16, 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 interview: Sarah Renfro

The weeklong visit from Denton alum Sarah Renfro certainly stirred up some fond memories for those in the local music scene.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Concert preview: Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s at Hailey’s in Denton (May 22)

This band has gone long enough as one of those "on the brink" bands. It is time to break out!

Thursday, May 21, 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


Story archive

Latest comments

See more recent comments

Latest reviews

See more recent reviews


Quantcast