Selena Quintanilla Gets Her Own Google Doodle

If you were up late last night Googling that weird rash on your foot or reading conspiracy theories, you already know what we’re about to tell you: Google Doodle is all about iconic Mexican-American pop singer Selena Quintanilla. Twenty-eight years ago, Quintanilla — who grew up in Lake Jackson and…

What We Heard at Rock Lottery in Denton on Saturday

Dan’s Silverleaf hosted the 20th Rock Lottery on Saturday night in Denton. The concept has remained consistent for two decades, but it has taken place in a number of cities. Musicians met at Dan’s on Saturday morning for breakfast and to throw their hats in the ring for a lottery that…

Joan Baez Will Perform in Dallas for Free to Help Refugees

Joan Baez and others play the Majestic Theater on Sunday, Oct. 15.  At 76, Joan Baez remains a vital voice in music. A pioneer in the folk genre, she’s been open about her political leanings since the early ’60s. She’s on a joint tour with Steve Earle, Patty Griffin, James…

Music News: Los Lobos, Sleigh Bells, Ariel Pink and More

The 2017 concert calendar continues to fill up. Sam Smith and the Taylor Swift-less Jingle Ball extravaganza are making their way to deliver pop to Dallas. Elsewhere, some Austin festival spillover bands will wind their way here. British crooner Sam Smith’s Saturday Night Live appearance last weekend is a precursor for a…

Dallas Observer Mixtape with Jumbii Soul

The drum and bass scene in Dallas has a fire underneath it, and Jumbii Soul is just one example. Jumbii Soul is a collaboration between DJs and producers BigESoul and Jumbii. For this week’s Observer mixtape, they’re in full-blown drum and bass mode although their music backgrounds have led them to…

Music News: Pink, a TexMex Holiday Festival and More

We’re in the midst of the busiest season of the year for live music. If you’re prone to heading out multiple nights a week to see concerts, you’re faced with difficult choices; Dallas clubs and theaters have been packed with great acts. Despite a dip this week in the number…