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2012 Stories by Daniel Hopkins

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  Will Johnson Looks Inward with a New Solo Album

  published Sep 06, 2012

  On September 11, Will Johnson will release Scorpion, his first solo full-length record since 2005. It comes after a four-year stretch in which Johnson has seen his profile heightened by collaborations... More >>

• Will Johnson Looks Inward with a New Solo Album

  published September 6, 2012

  On September 11, Will Johnson will release Scorpion, his first solo full-length record since 2005. It comes after a four-year stretch in... More >>

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  Doug Burr Diagnosed With West Nile Virus, Not Too Worried About It

  published Sep 04, 2012

  This morning a tweet from Denton singer-songwriter Doug Burr showed up on my Twitter home page. In it he used the hashtag #WestNileSurvivor. I called him up to see if he had, in fact, survived the Wes... More >>

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  Seven of the Best Drummers in DFW

  published Aug 30, 2012

  I've spent many years behind a drum set. When I go to shows, I almost always catch myself peering at the drummer, no matter how engaging or magnetic the rest of the band is. I've come to admire the dr... More >>

• So, A Comptroller Walks Into Lola's Saloon... [Updated]

  published Jul 30, 2012

  The State Comptroller has figured out the best way to get their money from Fort Worth's Lola's Saloon: show up and grab the door money before the bands have been paid. On Saturday night around midnigh... More >>

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  Sundress Announce 7-inch Single for "California Dames," Set to Release on July 24

  published Jul 11, 2012

  When I spoke with Sundress lead singer Ryan McAdams in January, he said that the band had nearly completed a full-length record -- the band's first, after releasing two EPs -- and the next step was to... More >>

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  Ridglea Theater Announces First Show in Two Years

  published Jul 09, 2012

  Almost exactly two years ago, give or take a few weeks, Fort Worth's historic Ridglea Theater stopped booking shows and shut its doors. It was bound to happen. The theater hadn't booked a decent show ... More >>

• Word of Caution to Bands: A Handshake Agreement Isn't Enough. Use a Contract.

  published Jul 06, 2012

  If anybody knows how damning a handshake agreement could turn out, it's Ed Walewski. After seven years playing in The Killdares, Walewski formed Needfire, a rock band that found a decent amount of suc... More >>

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  The Five Best Local Music Stores

  published Jul 02, 2012

  There are plenty of places to go in Dallas to get music equipment. Whether you're a professional musician, the parent of a tween or just a person with a rather expensive hobby, there are six Guitar Ce... More >>

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  Farewell to Fallout Lounge

  published Jun 26, 2012

  Marina was her name. She had a short, dark mod haircut, and knew how to bring out her blue eyes with layers of teal scarves. We were Myspace friends. Still are, I think. But I never knew what became o... More >>

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  Updated: Promoter Wars: Dallas Concert Promoter Sued by South American Concert Promoter

  published Jun 20, 2012

  People in South America love them some hair metal. But not enough to keep a Dallas promoter out of court. This morning, Courthouse News reported Dallas rock star-turned-attorney-turned-international c... More >>

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  Know Any Steve Winwood Covers and Want To Party With A $20 Billion Hedge Fund Managerr

  published Jun 04, 2012

  Just last Friday, our new Unfair Park guy Eric introduced us to James Dondero, Highland Capital's giraffe-eating, cheating, snooping hedge fund manager. In other words, the dude has a lot of money and... More >>

• Is a Drinking Establishment's Music Really That Important?

  published May 31, 2012

  Few things are more depressing than hopping from one suburban bar to the next, alone on a weeknight. These places are usually empty, dark and... More >>

• Just Who Is Father John Misty?

  published May 24, 2012

  Josh Tillman, the man behind Father John Misty, a moniker he says is completely arbitrary, seems set on confounding his audience. Judging by... More >>

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  M83 - Granada Theater - 5/20/12

  published May 21, 2012

  M83Granada TheaterSunday, May 20There was a lot of walking involved to see M83 perform their second show of a two-night stand at the Granada Theater. A long walk from the distant parking space. A long... More >>

• Restaurant Owner Chris Jeffers Has a Music Venue. What Will He Do With It?

  published May 17, 2012

  Chris Jeffers doesn't tend bar anymore. He doesn't drink anymore. But back when he did, he was an expert at both, and he was the best bartender... More >>

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  2826 Arnetic Announces New Location and Grand Opening

  published May 14, 2012

  This morning, 2826 Arnetic owner Frank Maldonado and a crew began cleaning out what was left of the Deep Ellum venue, which is a lot. The art is still on the walls, the bar is still fully stocked, and... More >>

• Preview: Tennis, Dada

  published May 3, 2012

  The first time I heard guy/girl duo Tennis, there was very little information to accompany the free MP3 download. Many things were left to the... More >>

• Shibboleth Releases New Music, But You Have To Buy An App To Hear It

  published Apr 30, 2012

  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 pla... More >>

• Hall & Oates Coming To Town September 10

  published Apr 23, 2012

  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 d... More >>

• 2826 Arnetic Closes Doors Abruptly, Moves to Fort Worth

  published Apr 20, 2012

  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 is... More >>

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  Record Store Day Roundup: How and Where To Celebrate Music's Greatest National Holiday

  published Apr 16, 2012

  Good RecordsIt's hard to beat Good Records' yearly Record Store Day celebration. They always manage to put a solid lineup together, but this one trumps any from years past. Thanks to Sunday's Edgefest... More >>

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  East Soid! Join the Inaugural East Dallas Indie Crawl Tomorrow.

  published Apr 04, 2012

  Remember when the city was divided into two sides and it was all East side versus West sider Just when you thought that violent feud was over, BAM, East Dallas hits hard with the first ever East Dalla... More >>

• White Denim Are Having A Moment

  published April 5, 2012

  The members of White Denim are in an Austin recording studio, where, after years of recording in drummer Josh Block's home studio (a trailer on... More >>

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  The Foundry Hosts First Show Saturday With The Black Dotz, Boom Boom Box & More

  published Mar 30, 2012

  Oak Cliff's Foundry, built into the space of previous bar Jack's Backyard, is quickly becoming one of the coolest venues in town. Thing is, it hasn't even had a show yet. This weekend, a Rockers vs. M... More >>