Earlier this week, the Texas GOP Twitter account tried to knock Democrat Beto O’Rourke’s past in the form of a couple of tweets. One was about an old DWI charge and the other was about O’Rourke’s time in the El Paso band Foss. With a young and lightly bearded O’Rourke…
Twenty years in, those who follow Jason Boland would unanimously agree that he and his band, The Stragglers, are putting out their best music to date. Two decades is a long time, maybe not long enough to use the term “legend,” but no doubt Boland is forever etched into red…
Sarah Sellers is re-inventing herself. She’s dropped a husband — and his last name — added an R to her first name, gained a fiancé, and through it all, she wrote an entire album about heartbreak, rock bottom and the love that comes after it. SARRA, Sellers’ new stage name,…
It’s a Monday night at The Rustic, and Frankie Leonie is waiting to get onstage. A schedule mix-up has resulted in the venue having no sound engineer for the night, and Leonie can’t perform until one of them drives in. Unfazed, she sits and eats with her mother and her…
Between all the fun, expensive rides and fried food at the State Fair of Texas this year, people might want to take advantage of what little free entertainment there is at this 24-day annual Texas tradition. There are 13 stellar musical acts ranging from Tejano music to hip-hop that will…
Bands that transcend the here and now of modern music are rare, and when they roll through town, they become bucket list shows that are worth stopping down to indulge and appreciate. Outside of festivals where one has to brave the elements and sweaty crowds, it’s almost unheard of to…
If a movie was made about The Free Man, a Deep Ellum cajun restaurant and live music venue, the soundtrack would be comprised of one band: The Free Loaders. Owner of the venue, and lead man of the band, John Jay Myers sits behind a drum set and microphone on…
Summer is winding down, but the party was still in full swing Saturday night at The Toyota Music Factory. The inaugural Texas Summer Jam featured the Randy Rogers Band and various regional acts. The live music kicked off at 3 p.m. on the Texas Lottery Plaza, and those who headed…
Here we are, finishing August with some great music. Funky Knuckles 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, Three Links, 2704 Elm St., threelinksdeepellum.com, free The Funky Knuckles have been together for almost a decade. In 2014, the band’s second album, Meta-Musica, hit No. 1 on iTunes’ jazz chart the first day…
Though the weather still reminds us that it’s the heat of the summer, Christmas shows are being announced. It’s the usual reminder that time travels fast and soon enough we’ll be celebrating the festivities of the holiday season. In more time appropriate matters, Travis Scott, Josh Abbott, and Scotty McCreery…
It took Will von Bolton eight years to write Loophole to Happiness, a 585-word book that mimics his philosophy, while he traveled in more than 30 countries as a tour and music photographer. Next month, he will travel alone around the country for three months as part of The Becoming…
Larry Gayao, who performs under the name Larry g(EE) has experienced many of the cautionary tales associated with pursuing a career in the music industry. After taking an extended break from recording, he’s now focused on making a comeback during the final quarter of 2018. Gayao’s latest single “Central Valley”…
Addison-based Hand Drawn Records has taken another step forward in bringing more opportunities for bands who want to press their music on vinyl. Launched Monday, Hand Drawn’s Line-In service is similar to crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo but with better options and a human touch. Partnered with the company Bandwear,…
When Fort Worth native Jordan James Burchill, one half of the musical duo Beth // James, sat down to watch Spike Lee’s new film, BlacKkKlansmen, he was excited. One of Beth // James’s songs was selected to play in the film, and Burchill was about to see something he created…
Night at Sahara Soft tings from a vibraphone ring through Dallas’ Sahara Restaurant as jazz singer Judy Chamberlain whispers into her mic. Red lights dimmed behind her and an aroma of cooked herbs and spices lingers from the kitchen as she begins to sing Frank Sinatra’s “A Day in the…
The average life expectancy of a musician is 20 to 25 years fewer than the general population, according to a psychology study published by Sydney University. Fortunately for the people of Denton and Dallas, the Denton Music and Arts Collaborative has its musicians covered. DMAC is a fast-growing nonprofit organization…
The Mississippi Delta is hallowed ground in the world of the blues. From Robert Johnson and Howlin’ Wolf to B.B. King and Jimmy Rogers, you would be hard-pressed to find a state more steeped in the traditions of the genre than the Magnolia State. And that’s to say nothing of…
2018 is almost over, which means Lights All Night is right around the corner. For nearly a decade, LAN has been the preferred way for thousands of EDM fans to close out the year immersed in blissful sensory overload. For the fourth year in a row, Dallas Market Hall will…
After eight years of providing music education to students who don’t have access to the arts, La Rondalla, the free after-school music program, closed last weekend. Founder Dennis Gonzalez and his two sons, Stefan and Aaron, tried to keep La Rondalla open, but the cost to keep the program running…
A powerhouse of young female performers is about to come through the Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall in Plano. Sophia Annello, Frisco singer-songwriter; Dallas pop artist Remy Reilly; and Frankie Leonie, an up-and-coming Americana musician, will take turns rocking the stage for the Let’s Hear It For The Girls…
Not for the first time, Lyle Lovett took a moment to note his gratitude Sunday night. “You’re a wonderful audience … we’re playing six shows in my home state of Texas, and every show feels like a hometown show,” he said from the Winspear Opera House stage, before namechecking dear…
Outward Bound Mixtape Sessions10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, RBC, 2617 Commerce St., 469-487-6149 or rbcdeepellum.com, free We actually look forward to Mondays now, thanks to the work of Stefan Gonzalez. The lineup he curates on that day every week at RBC makes it one of the best places in the…
