Live music events in Dallas-Fort Worth, November 5-8
Now would be a good time to chill out and relax -- but if you so much as use the word "chillax," we will have to ask you to stay at home.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Reggae
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Concert review: SOJA at The Green Elephant in Dallas (October 13)
The venue sold out of tickets and reached maximum capacity, creating refuge for 400 peace-seeking fans.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
Protest set for Buju Banton concert in Dallas
Show rescheduled for Palm Beach Club in Deep Ellum after House of Blues cancels.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
Buju Banton concert back on again in Dallas
House of Blues canceled concert by homophobic reggae singer, but new promoter arranges new venue.
Friday, Oct. 9, 2009
SOJA to bring reggae culture to The Green Elephant in Dallas
The October 13 concert will also include Columbian trio The Movement Vibe and Dallas band Ugly Lion.
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
Reggae festival lights up UNT campus
The festival, UNT's first, was a six-hour celebration of the Caribbean music genre.
Friday, April 17, 2009
UNT’s Reggae Fest features Caribbean music, food
The event will feature six bands, including The Wailing Souls, the same headliner of the Austin Reggae Festival taking place Saturday and Sunday.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
UPDATED with video: Review: Stevie Wonder’s Live at Last, Steel Pulse, and Stokely of Mint Condition
Don't sleep on Wednesday nights in Dallas, if you come out you might just reconnect to your love of live music.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Zlew.net’s October 2008 live music picks (part two)
For the end of October I am going to have to give the Granada Theater the trifecta for my live music picks.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
Concert preview: New Kids on the Block and Tami Chynn
Opening act Tami Chynn brings just the kind of youthful energy NKOTB needs.
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
Darth Vato’s van problems continue despite Buck Rogers-inspired theme
"...when the [van] finally gets mothballed, we'll probably buy something older and cheaper. Live and don't learn. That's Darth Vato."
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
Videos: The English Beat and Eleven Fingered Charlie
Ska on St. Patrick's Day. And it was good.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
New Interview: Reuben Koroma, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
Reuben and the rest of Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars will play the Granada Theater on February 2.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
Aton release Reunify at Space Studios January 25
Performing in the Dallas area over the last two years, the band has perfected their unique sound of reggae rhythm and jazz horns while establishing a loyal fan base.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
Darth Vato head back to the studio
No doubt the location will be filled with fart jokes, sounds, and smells, which was confirmed in the band's latest blog post.
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007
Cas Haley and Woodbelly to perform at Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday, may sign with Sony
No, this is not a picture of Drew Carey. Thank God.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007
UPDATED with video: Local ventriloquist Terry Fator wins America’s Got Talent
It was an all-Dallas finale as Terry Fator edged out Cas Haley.
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007
Locals Cas Haley and Terry Fator impress on America’s Got Talent
Singing ventriloquist and singing singer unlikely to be voted off.
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
Cas Haley has another big night on America’s Got Talent
His "Love" lifted the judges higher and higher.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Concert Review: Matisyahu & 311
311 fans might hang me out to dry, but overall I felt that Matisyahu put on a more exciting show.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Darth Vato’s advice to other bands: Only buy a new van
"Here's a little advice," writes Darth Vato, "if you're in a band and you plan on getting a van, just buy a new one, or one that is only a few years old."
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007
Help Woodbelly Win Chili’s Cover Contest
That old baby back ribs theme song gets a face lift from this Dallas-based band.
Monday, Dec. 4, 2006
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