Letters

Welcome: It's only been two articles, but I've got to say I enjoy [new Music Editor] Sarah Hepola's attitude about the Dallas music scene a lot more than Zac Crain's. I can't think of one time Zac ever gave a band a good review, except when he reversed himself on South FM after MCA signed them. (Way to stick to your guns, man! Someone gets signed, then all of a sudden you like them--how lame.) At least Sarah seems to have some optimism about the Dallas scene. Being in a band that plays in Deep Ellum on a semiregular basis, I know how easy it is to get caught up in the cynical point of view about the Dallas music scene. But the whole point of being a part of the music scene is to enjoy it and have fun--not bitch and moan about how this place/band sucks. Sure, there's a lot of crap bands out there, but there's a few good ones, too, and they're worth every penny of the cover charge. Dallas has always produced bands that have gone on to the national level. Some of the ones playing in Deep Ellum right now have the potential. So please, don't let the cynics drag you down. You'll have the last laugh when a band you saw at Dada or Clearview is selling out Smirnoff and has a highly requested video on MTV. Keep up the good work!