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2011 Stories by Daniel Hopkins

• I Really Don't Like Christmas-Tree Cookies

  published Dec 30, 2011

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• Staff Faves of 2011

  published December 29, 2011

  National Top 10--(Nick Rallo) 10. Centro-matic, Candidate Waltz The best album made in Texas this year.... More >>

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  Tim DeLaughter's First Ever Solo Show, A Ride With Bob Returns & Dennis Gonzalez Announces New Record

  published Dec 27, 2011

  Tim DeLaughter has never played a solo show. Not one anybody can remember, anyway. But last week, the Kessler Theater added his name as the opening act for YES lead singer Jon Anderson on Tuesday, Feb... More >>

• Folk Angel Channels Grief and Loss Through a New Christmas Album.

  published December 15, 2011

  For Hunter Hall, this holiday season is different from any other he's experienced in his 28 years. At the beginning of October, the singer and... More >>

• Josh T. Pearson

  published December 15, 2011

  The first words sung by Josh T. Pearson on his Rough Trade Christmas Bonus: "Angels ... shit, OK." He gets it right the second time as he... More >>

• Local Violinist Daniel Hart's a Man in Demand

  published December 15, 2011

  Daniel Hart has had a rough 24 hours. The talented Dallas-based violinist survived a blizzard in New Mexico while on tour with his band, which... More >>

• You Plus Dallas Reveals Ishi's Mission Statement: "Turn That Frown Upside Down"

  published Dec 13, 2011

  It's been a year of starting over for Ishi. Earlier in 2011, the band lost dynamic singer Taylor Rea, who was replaced by the talented but far less charismatic Becky Middleton. The band seems to be mo... More >>

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  Danny Balis Streams New Christmas Song, Talks About Forthcoming Record

  published Dec 13, 2011

  Danny Balis is a well-known man about town. Thousands of KTCK 1310-AM The Ticket P1s (people who have The Ticket programmed to the first button on their car stereo) listen to him as he produces and in... More >>

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  Matthew and the Arrogant Sea Get the Daytrotter Treatment

  published Dec 12, 2011

  Seems Denton concert promoter Matthew Gray stepped out the limelight for about a month, which was a smart move. He garnered quite a heap of press and ill will in October and November, when Denton Coun... More >>

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  Coldplay Announces Dallas Tour Date Next Summer

  published Dec 08, 2011

  Fresh off the release of their fifth studio album, Coldplay have announced a massive world tour  that will make a stop at American Airlines Center on  Friday, June 22. The album in question,... More >>

• Folk Angel's Comfort & Joy Earns Billboard's Number Four Folk Album, Offers Free Download

  published Nov 30, 2011

  If you're searching iTunes for Christmas music, because who isn't at this time of year (avoids eye contact with office Hanukkah observers), it won't take long before you run across North Texas' Folk A... More >>

• Watch the Video for The Polyphonic Spree's New Single "It's Christmas"

  published Nov 30, 2011

  Well, damn, if tomorrow isn't the first day of December. With Black Friday under our belts, we are in full-blown holiday mode. And, according to the Polyphonic Spree, "It's Christmas."That's the name ... More >>

• St. Marie Records Sends Up a Prayer for Labels

  published December 1, 2011

  Not much has come out of Malakoff, a one-light East Texas town not far from Tyler whose exports include Wes Berggren, best known as Tripping... More >>

• My Morning Jacket, Delta Spirit

  published December 1, 2011

  My Morning Jacket is a long-winded band. The band's shows are famed not only for their duration, but also for their energy and potency.... More >>

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  Lights All Night Selects Three Finalists to Compete at Artopia for Festival Slot

  published Nov 29, 2011

  Last year's Lights All Night New Year's Eve music festival was a massive hit, thanks to headliners Ghostland Observatory. And, as we mentioned this summer when the festival announced its return, this ... More >>

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  Seryn's This Is Where We Are Makes Paste Magazine's Top 50

  published Nov 29, 2011

  Yesterday, we posted a piece about the new video for Bon Iver's "Hinnom, TX," in which we predicted that his 2011 self titled sophomore album would end up toward the top of year-end lists. But really,... More >>

• Record Store Day Comes Early This Year as Record Stores Celebrate Black Friday

  published Nov 23, 2011

  If you're reading this blog, it's likely you frequent a record store, and there are several good ones in the area to choose from.  But, if you didn't realize that purchasing music online is a mil... More >>

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  Berklee College Of Music Embarks on World Tour to Audition Students, Schedule Stops in Dallas

  published Nov 23, 2011

  A degree from Boston's Berklee College of Music holds a lot of clout no matter what type of music you make. Saying you went to Berklee will raise eyebrows of folks involved in classical, indie rock, j... More >>

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  People On Vacation Ready Debut The Carry On EP, Offer Free Christmas Song

  published Nov 22, 2011

  People On Vacation have been a thing for some time now -- almost two years according to the introductory band video we posted earlier this year. Billing themselves as a sort of local supergroup, Smile... More >>

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  Seeking Spring Interns: School Is A Bore When You're Stuck Indoors, So Come Write For Us

  published Nov 21, 2011

  Have you ever thought to yourself, "Hey, music is pretty good"r Have you ever unsuccessfully suppressed the urge to pump your fist at a concertr Do you know how to read and writerWell, lucky for you, ... More >>

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  Last Night: Real Estate, Big Troubles, Lonesome Ghost at Dada

  published Nov 18, 2011

  Real Estate, Big Troubles, Lonesome GhostDadaNovember 17Better than: Hanging out with Moz and them.rIn some strange turn of events, mellow new jersey buzz band Real Estate have become a party band. Ne... More >>

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  Influential Blues Guitarist Bugs Henderson Diagnosed With Cancer, Benefit Concert Scheduled

  published Nov 18, 2011

  Many music fans in Dallas know guitarist Bugs Henderson for his influence on the international blues community. In this week's paper edition of DC9 at Night, local blues musician and historian Jim Suh... More >>

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  Listen to Rhett Miller's New Live Covers Album The Interpreter: Live From Largo

  published Nov 17, 2011

  Looks like Rolling Stone has a jump on Rhett Miller's new live covers album The Interpreter: Live From Largo. The record is set to be released November 22, but you can listen to the entire thing on th... More >>

• News And Notes: Josh T. Pearson's Christmas EP, School of Seven Bells' Forthcoming Album and More

  published Nov 16, 2011

  This news from former Lift To Experience frontman Josh T. Pearson comes as a bit of a shock. In our story about the painful release of his record Last Of The Country Gentlemen earlier this year, he to... More >>

• Hidden Away: Uncovering Dallas' Faded Blues

  published November 17, 2011

  It may be one of the most important landmarks in blues music, but 508 Park Ave., just down the street from Dallas City Hall, is in shambles.... More >>