Wednesday, May 16, starting at 11 a.m., Yells At Eels are going rogue. The Dallas free jazz clan will be doing four or five quick, flash-mob style performances around Downtown, culminating in a noon concert at City Hall, where they’ll perform pieces from their new 7-inch, Wind Streaks in Syrtis…
In the late 1880s, two settlers, Ida and David, arrived in the sleepy town of Denison, Texas by way of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railway. While Ida looked after the children, David took work with the railroad as an engine wiper. During their time in Denison they had a son, born in…
Hailing from the frigid confines of Saskatoon, Canada, one might think a band like The Deep Dark Woods would be happy touring the warmer climes of the Southern United States. Not so claims singer Ryan Boldt. Seems the cooler temperatures have an explicit and implicit influence on his band’s music…
Nick Lowe is a peculiar variety of celebrity. His collaboration with Dave Edmunds in the band Rockpile brought UK chart success and a half-nod from the States in the mid-’70s, and his work recording and producing talent for Stiff Records lifted acts like The Damned into the spotlight. He’s frequently…
The CW network is in the final stages of casting for its new reality show, The Star Next Door, which is being produced by Queen Latifah. They’re looking for “highly talented, established singers that are known in the Dallas area and already have a following in DFW.” Some other requirements:…
How Bret Michaels turned fronting a rather mindless hair metal band into a multimedia career lasting nearly four decades is one of those mysteries that may never be solved. Belting out syrupy power ballads like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” is one thing, but becoming a reality television star, screenwriter…
Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx was in town yesterday, announcing that he’s bringing his radio show, Sixx Sense, to the 6- 10 a.m. morning slot on 97.1 The Eagle KEGL-FM, starting Monday, May 7. It’s co-hosted with Casey Kasem’s daughter, Kerri, who was also on hand. A sampling of some…
The first time I saw Screaming Females was 2009 at The Parlor in Austin, a small, narrow pizza place that sends gusts of warm pizza dough wind into the venue every time the oven is opened. Within five minutes of their set, guitarist and singer Marissa Paternoster ripped into her…
It’s a Tuesday night at Austin’s Horseshoe Lounge and two members of the band Mike and the Moonpies are here to do an interview. Frontman Mike Harmeier is wearing snakeskin boots and a Dwight Yoakam trucker cap. Lead guitarist Catlin Rutherford vaguely resembles Chris Hillman when he wears a mustache,…
Quirky instrumental act Shibboleth hasn’t released any new music in the four years since their 2008 album Experiment In Error. Chalk it up to the trio’s work in other acts. Keyboardist Rich Martin plays with Salim Nourallah and John Singer Sergeant, and guitarist Don Cento, who recently moved to Austin,…
Denver quartet The Fray are one of those successful pop bands that are pretty easy to dislike. Their songs pop up on shows like Grey’s Anatomy and the band has built a loyal fan base within the Christian music market. However, despite massive popularity, songs such as “Over My Head…
Providence, Rhode Island’s Deer Tick is all about John J. McCauley III. The singer/guitarist formed the band in 2004 and his warped wit and croaking vocal style define Deer Tick’s sound. Speaking from a Pittsburgh restaurant and in anticipation of Saturday’s show at The Loft, McCauley spoke about Deer Tick’s…
A few weeks ago, Will Kapinos, formerly of Jetscreamer and currently of Dim Locator, sent out an email explaining two shows The Telescopes are playing in DFW tonight and tomorrow, and how they came to be: “Our friends in the Cush played in the UK last year and met those…
Percussionist Mickey Hart has devoted his life to rhythm. Whether performing as the drummer for the legendary Grateful Dead during two different stints totaling 15 years, or as the author of multiple books which discuss the origins of sound, rhythm and ultimately, music, Hart has kept busy. Mysterium Tremendum, Hart’s…
by Craig Hlavaty The Texas Music Office, a division of the Office of the Governor, announced Friday the creation of the Live Music Grant Program, funding free concerts across the state. But don’t get all excited yet. This is the Texas guv’ment we are dealing with, after all, so there…
Even if you’re not a rich girl or a maneater, you’ve probably had one of Hall & Oates’ songs stuck in your head for a considerable amount of time. These days, most people start to listen to the ’80s duo purely out of irony, but once they dig into the…
Before earning a spot as the drummer for Korn, Ray Luzier played some high-profile gigs with David Lee Roth and Stone Temple Pilots. So the guy obviously knows something about working with temperamental frontmen. Speaking from a car while driving from Abilene to Lubbock, and in anticipation of Korn’s show…
2826 Arnetic, the Deep Ellum venue with a name that stands for Absolutely Reluctant In Everything That Is Conforming, is reluctantly conforming to the law surrounding the Dallas Special Use Permits issued for local bars and clubs.From a very long-winded Facebook status update, the club says, “We had to close…
Just a reminder: The first round of Rock The Park happens tomorrow, April 21, at The Shops At Park Lane, starting at 7 p.m. On Monday, we announced the eight bands that will be vying for a spot on the Homegrown Fest lineup, so start placing your bets. Or rather,…
Over the course of the past year, Jesse Porter, with the help of CoffeeMusicHub, has been an instrumental part of the local hip-hop scene, providing a platform for talented up-and-comers to flex their skills and gain the notoriety they need. We covered the scene back in September, but these days…
Switchfoot is one of those bands critics love to hate: religious, relatively clean cut and exceedingly family-friendly. But over the years, the band’s has shown an admirable independent streak. Forsaking a major label in 2009 was just the start. Speaking from the San Diego airport in anticipation of Sunday’s Edgefest…
So, you can probably already tell this summer is going to be rough, right? Like, “Fireballs From the Sky” b/w “Heat Gusts From Hell.” Enjoy that breeze while you can. With that in mind, the Observer, Spune and Dan’s Silverleaf have partnered up for a concert series that actually puts…
