Letters

It is my hope that you will continue your coverage of Ashleigh and myself, since such publicity would cost me a small fortune.

Tommy Hyatt
Via e-mail

Tsk, tsk, tsk. Now I understand why your reporting is most often wildly inaccurate (for proof check out how many corrections you ran in Street Beat this week). Your reporters miss obvious facts. The "nasty" letters you received after your recent slam of Ashleigh Banfield were in fact in support of both Ashleigh and Tommy Hyatt & the Haywires.

So, let's look at your article. You went to see the group at Deep Drinks on Valentine's Day, obviously catching the first set since the place was packed by 11:30 p.m. I would think, judging by how crowded restaurants were that night, that most people were out having romantic dinners earlier in the evening with their sweeties and friends. Was your reporter one of those lonely souls he/she took a swipe at in your article, not having a date that night? Also, the ad Deep Drinks was running said that live music wouldn't start until later in the evening.

Incontinence-inducing? Sounds like a personal problem your reporter should have checked out with a medical professional. Rather than print cute-sounding little phrases highlighted in bold text, why can't you print facts--or is that skill beyond your rudimentary tabloid training? Talk to the people that show up to see the band perform. Tommy & the Haywires play music that people enjoy. You can dance to it. You can sing with it. It's fun. Tommy is one of the best guitarists and performers in Texas. In 1996 he was inducted into the Buddy magazine Texas Tornados, an elite group of Texas' finest musicians. He has played and toured with some of the most successful musicians and performers in the world. Tommy and the band play some great original music too. His song "Easier Said Than Done" is incredible.

Next time, try to get your facts straight. Do a little research. Send an objective reporter who actually has some knowledge of music and who can appreciate a group that knows more than three chords.

BlueKatz
Via e-mail

Correction
In the February 19 news story "Fee(ding) frenzy," the Dallas Observer incorrectly reported the amount of legal fees paid to lawyer Ted Steinke by the Dallas Independent School District. Steinke received $37,762 from DISD for work he performed on an internal fraud investigation, in addition to other matters. Also, information provided by DISD included some 1995 payments to lawyers that were mistakenly labeled as 1996 payments. We regret the errors.