In case you missed his posting, Friday was Rich Lopez’s last day as the Dallas Observer’s clubs editor. Now that he is raking in the big bucks as a freelance writer and bookstore clerk, I have the formidable task of taking over for him. That means club owners, music booking…
In the late ’90s, Tomorrowpeople was on top of the local music world. Comprised of former Toadies and Brutal Juice members, the band was signed to Geffen Records and even recorded the tracks for its debut major label release. But then complications arose; the band and label parted ways, and…
Not only did rock icon Bob Dylan recently performed three sold out shows at House of Blues, but the famed songwriter seems to include Dallas as a stop on just about every tour he has. Odd then that his son Jakob would stub the metroplex for his initial solo tour…
One of the best shows to hit the Gypsy Tea Room prior to its demise was the reformed Gang of Four in late 2005. The legendary post-punkers were together for the first time in their original incarnation since 1982 and blitzed the audience with classics such as “At Home He’s…
Scottish post-rock act Mogwai is reissuing its 1997 debut, Young Team. The re-release, due May 26 from Chemikal Underground, will be available as a double-CD or limited-edition, quadruple vinyl box-set; new liner notes were penned by journalist/writer Keith Cameron. And, now, our sister paper in St. Louis is giving away…
DJ Jazzy Jeff with Mad Skillz May 6, 2008 Ghostbar Better than: Watching a Will Smith concert during his Willenium phase. Victory Park is such an anomaly to me. Arriving in the area at 11 p.m., there was nary a car on the road but–damn!–if all the parking meters weren’t…
For your Wednesday morning music fix, check out this video of The Slack performing at the Granada from May 2. — Chelsea Ide…
In the wake of yesterday’s free CD announcement, Trent Reznor’s gone ahead and booked a tour that will take Nine Inch Nails to the American Airlines Center on August 18. Looks like a promising one, too; the opening act on the bill is A Place to Bury Strangers, who we…
We’d like to thank the man or woman who shot this video of Etta James performing at the House of Blues on April 30. Badass. The woman still has “it.” Seriously, watch her belt it out. — Chelsea Ide…
The 4th annual Mamapalooza concert takes place this Saturday night at Opening Bell Coffee, featuring three acts that share a common bond: motherhood. “We’re all moms this year as opposed to just females as in the past,” says event coordinator Mary Hestand, who also sings for the headliner Mary and…
You might remember this story from last fall? About how Argyle tried banning freak dancing from its schools? Well, we’ve got an update. With prom season in full swing, we were curious about how things were these days in the quiet town of Argyle. Was freak dancing still a concern?…
First Class Fever We’ve started getting emails and spotting bulletins from bands wanting us to vote to get them on the Dallas stop of Warped Tour 2008 (July 3 at Smirnoff). Thus far 174 bands have entered the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands to nab one of the open…
Sorry I didn’t get around to posting this earlier, and sorry I’m posting it so late in the day (or night), but, just in case these aren’t still available come morning, I figured I should tell you now that both Nine Inch Nails and The Offspring are offering free downloads…
The maybe-show’s poster. The promoter behind Parade of Flesh was all set to bring Baltimore’s Ecstatic Sunshine and CEX, to Kettle Art Gallery in Dallas next Saturday night, but it looks like there’s been some confusion. The Myspace page schedules for both Ecstatic Sunshine and Cex show the gig as…
No guarantees, but they might be at your neighborhood Oak Cliff McDonald’s. Because, apparently, as this video shows, they were there last year… The caption for the video’s pretty priceless, too: “Is he drunk or just having fun being homeless?” (Sorry, Hal.) –Pete Freedman…
Message in a bloggle? Alright, Police fans, this is for you. Apparently it’s next to impossible to get front row tickets at The Police’s shows–the tickets aren’t even open for purchase to the general public. But now, The Police, who are coming to town on May 21 to the Superpages.com…
Word came down from the mountain this A.M. that the world’s greatest carnival barker and balladeer, Tom Waits, will grace the stage of the Palladium Ballroom on June 23, his first Dallas appearance since, oh, 1979 or so. (If you’re interested in a road trip, he’ll also be playing El…
We’ve found a few videos from this weekend’s top shows, including Tower of Power, M.I.A. and Roger Waters. Pretend you were there. Ready to find out “What is Hip?” Well, you’re in luck. We’ve got a video from last night’s Tower of Power show at House of Blues. Get your…
Last night, Strawberry Fields, the Denton independent books and records store that doubles as one of the most vital DIY music venues in the area, announced that it’s being forced out of its current location by “lying real estate mutha fuckas who like to screw over little old ladies and…
M.I.A. and Holy Fuck May 2, 2008 Palladium Ballroom Better than: Confusing the African Anteater Ritual with the latest dance craze, as seen in the 1987 classic Can’t Buy Me Love Very few people actually took the bait. M.I.A.’s set was “over” after a 50-minute performance ending with “Galang,” almost…
Well, the inevitable has come. It is time for me to say adios. That’s “bye” to you non-Spanish speaking folk. After some two plus years, I’m leaving the position as music listings and clubs editor to take on the world as a freelancer. I figure jumping into an abyss of…
The Theater Fire Kinda a busy weekend ’round these parts. Lots of good shows–especially local shows–happening around town. Here’s your weekend: M.I.A., Holy Fuck Friday, May 2, 8 p.m. at the Palladium I wrote about M.I.A.’s coming to town in the paper version of DC9, so yes, I’ll be at…
