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Dallas Voice weekend music preview

The Magnetic Fields and Jen Foster will grace Dallas with their presence this weekend.

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

Zlew.net’s October 2008 local live music picks (part 1)

October 11th, it would seem, is the night all of the planets align in a harmonic orbital pattern, and shine good live music down on Big D.

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 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

Video: The Kings Bucks live at Club Dada

The King Bucks performing at Club Dada as part of the Method Entertainment Showcase on September 13.

Monday, Sept. 22, 2008

Interview with Tyler Rougeux of the Whiskey Folk Ramblers

Tyler hints at a new album and their upcoming show at the Double Wide.

Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008

Video: Method Entertainment Showcase at Club Dada

The O's, They Were Stars, Rahim Quazi Band, and The King Bucks playing at Club Dada on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Monday, Sept. 15, 2008

Zlew.net’s September local live music picks

The Eli Young Band, Estes Shane Whalen, Dan Dyer, The Slack, and Fishing for Comets should be on all local music lovers' lists.

Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008

Richardson singer Courtney Fairchild remembers her Dallas roots

Fairchild's Sue Ellen's show on Saturday is just one stop on a 28-city tour.

Friday, Aug. 22, 2008

Amos Lee bringing unique voice to the Granada on September 20

"... a great white whale, full of passion, well-fed on a steady diet of soul, folk, and melody, a skilled navigator of the audial waves that crash against his great stature."

Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008

Emmylou Harris / Buddy Miller concert canceled

The rest of this tour has been canceled due to a death in the family.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Train in The Distance to be performed at Plano’s Art Centre Theatre

Train in The Distance will be presenting its secnd and third concerts in a series of concerts designed to raise money and awareness for The American Cancer Society.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Showcase Teaser: Lifters’ “This Is”

This Is the last song we post this week leading up to Friday night's Pegasus News Local Music Showcase at Club Dada.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Showcase Teaser: Telegraph Canyon’s “El Capitan” & “Nobody”

Both songs are from the band's upcoming album, Whispering Revival.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Emily Elbert returns to Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse on August 1

Emily Elbert will share the stage with Jess Klein of Austin.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Showcase Teaser: A.M. Ramblers’ “Leaving the Valley”

You'll hear this or something like it if you ramble on out to Club Dada this Friday.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Showcase Teaser: Kristina Morland’s “Taboo”

Here's a little taste of what you'll hear if you make it out to Club Dada on Friday.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Pegasus News Local Music Showcase returns to Club Dada on July 18

For our second showcase, we'll trip all along the folk music spectrum. And did we mention it's free?

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

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

Nokia was Americana heaven.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Singer/songwriter Sara Hickman presents “Music for Life: Sharing Conversations on the Death Penalty” at Cathedral of Hope on July 20

“I’m someone who wants to start a dialogue,” Hickman said. “That’s all."

Monday, July 7, 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

Concert Review: Hayden at House of Blues Cambridge Room (June 14)

The small crowd, enjoying the intimacy and interaction that comes with such a performance, were secretly, if not selfishly, pleased to have the experience all to ourselves.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Celebrity alumni celebrate the newly renovated Arts Magnet in Dallas’ Arts District

Celebrity alumni performed for a sold-out audience to celebrate the grand opening of Dallas' Booker T. Washington High School of Performing and Visual Arts.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Swift Tracks: Matthew and the Arrogant Sea and Annie Benjamin

Considered bands with roots in the "folk" genre, they couldn't be more different.

Wednesday, June 4, 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

Swift Tracks: Robert Gomez and Sarah Jaffe

A closer look at two songs from two local artists: Robert Gomez's "Closer Still" and Sarah Jaffe's "Watch Me Fall Apart."

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Live Review: April Geesbreght, Ella Minnow, and Here, In Arms at the Prophet Bar (May 23)

Local alternative sound at its best

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Concert review: Todd Snider and the Cheatham St. Warehouse Band at The Granada (May 15)

A rare plugged-in gig showcased some old favorites in a new light.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Concert review: Jimmy Lafave & Twilight Hotel at Jefferson Freedom Café (May 3)

The weather may have been unseasonably cool, but the sanctuary of the church was kept warm with the sound of authentic roots music.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Concert review: Avett Brothers at The Granada (April 30)

Use whatever labels and hype you please -- they're performing original songs from a trinity of traditions with verve and passion.

Thursday, May 1, 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

Frisco Grooves sponsors free concerts throughout June

The four concerts in June feature Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, South Austin Jug Band, Sisters Morales, and Austin's the Derailers (pictured).

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Videos: David McMillin at Granada

Find performance videos from McMillin's show at the Granada Theater.

Monday, April 21, 2008

Dallas native Michelle Shocked to perform April 24 at House of Blues

Set will include highlights of her gospel concert record released last fall and a preview of her Sept. '08 release, Soul to my Soul

Monday, April 21, 2008

CD Review: Murry Hammond’s I Don’t Know Where I’m Going But I’m On My Way

Murry brings his high and yodel-some sound outside the worlds of the Old 97's and his weekly church gigs to create a cohesive journey paced by strong originals wrapped with old standards.

Sunday, April 20, 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

CD Review: Roy Bennett’s Onomatopoeia

What you have here is a really great mix of all of my favorite parts of The Faces, The Who, Uriah, Graham Parker, Marshall Crenshaw and Robert Earl Keen.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Bob Dylan to play three-night engagement at House of Blues February 21-23

He's making a pit stop in Dallas en route to a spring tour down in Mexico and points beyond.

Friday, Feb. 8, 2008

Ken Turetzky interview by XM Radio’s Phil Iazzetta

You can listen to the interview from 2-8 p.m., CDT, on XM Radio channel 154.

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008

Live Christen Cross and Richard Paul Davis performance

Shot at Bill's Records and Tapes.

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008


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