A Day in the Life of Jeff Liles

“A Day in the Life …” is a series that focuses on the daily routines of prominent figures in the local music scene. Jeff Liles asks me to meet him at the Kessler Theater around 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. As the Oak Cliff theater’s artistic director and talent buyer since 2008,…

Dallas Observer Mixtape with Justin Vaughan

Justin Vaughan began deejaying in Dallas in the early aughts at Deep Ellum dance club Sandbar. These days, he’s active with the party promotion group House of Champagne, which throws a popular rooftop party every weekend at Nora on Lower Greenville. Justin brings the House of Champagne vibe to this…

The Best New Music in Dallas

Six Shooter is a recurring feature in which we highlight six new releases by North Texas-based musicians. The Outfit, TX — “Told That Bih” The Outfit, TX’s video for “Told That Bih,” off its new album, Fuel City, is nothing short of a marvel. The rap trio is known for…

Music News: Tony Bennett, Taylor Swift, Tyler the Creator and More

Taylor Swift mania will sweep across Dallas next summer. Log in to Ticketmaster and hope for the best when tickets go on sale. Elsewhere, we’ve got a couple of country and Americana legends passing through; and two of hip-hop’s strongest forces join together. All that and a bit more in…

In Bed With Music Photographers Cal Quinn and Aly Fae

“In Bed With” is a new Dallas Observer series where we delve into the homes and personal lives of Dallas music industry professionals.  The door mat outside photographers Cal Quinn and Aly Fae’s place announces “This must be the place.” It’s a necessary hint for visitors. The apartment numbers in…