Aerosmith

Eight Covers of Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know," From Great To Just Awful

Tomorrow night sees the arrival of unstoppable force Gotye, as the Belgian-Australian singer and his cohorts take over a sold-out Verizon Theater to play a bunch of songs no one wants to hear till he closes the show with "Somebody That I Used to Know." The song plays on the radio every few minutes, ... More >>

Aerosmith, Cheap Trick - American Airlines Center - 7/28/12

See also: The fans of Aerosmith Aerosmith, Cheap Trick American Airlines Center Saturday, July 28 At 64, Steven Tyler is simply a wonder to behold. As he pranced, pouted and prowled the stage at the American Airlines Center Saturday night, it was hard to keep up with the showboating. And with a b ... More >>

Aerosmith's Russ Irwin On The Real Housewives of New York City: "I Don't Hate It, Actually"

For the better part of two decades, Russ Irwin has been the touring keyboardist for Aerosmith, and besides not tiring of seeing Steven Tyler's ass over that time, he's also managed to carve out quite a career as a songwriter, producer and session musician. Along with Aerosmith, Irwin's played with ... More >>

Tenacious D, Aerosmith With Cheap Trick and More Show Announcements

This video tells the amazing story of the Tenacious D reunion. With that reunion comes a new album, Rize of the Fenix, and a massive tour that will pass through Dallas. On Friday, July 20, Tenacious D and opening act The Slights will be at Palladium Ballroom. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m ... More >>

Things Overheard During the Shepard Fairey DJ Set

Catherine Downes​If you're like me, you wondered what exactly Shepard Fairey would spin at Saturday's Dallas Contemporary Phenomenon event. Sadly, Tuvan throat singing and Icelandic death metal were not in the cards. Instead, it was sort of like being at a really fun wedding reception: House o ... More >>

10 Intriguing Classic Rock Albums to Watch for in 2012

Roger CaldwellFinally, another excuse to use this photo​Most all of us know the deal when it comes to new music from a famous, old school rock artist: It's a waiting game. A waiting game daunted with a lot of vague answers, and sometimes pretty flaky behavior. Some would say this is due to ... More >>

The Top 10 Music Video Vixens of All Time

Jani Lane was 47.​Last night, Warrant singer Jani Lane died alone in a motel room in Los Angeles. He was 47 years old. The news was somewhat puzzling for those who didn't know him. At one time, Lane was on top of the world, with several hits that topped the charts. But Lane also battled an addi ... More >>

Ten Signs Your Favorite Band Is Past Its Prime

​Earlier this week, Weezer announced plans to partner with Carnival Cruise Lines to arrange the first ever "Weezer Cruise." The four-night voyage from Miami to Cozumel will also feature sets by the likes of Ozma, Dinosaur Jr., Wavves and loads of others.Never mind how awesome we think all this sou ... More >>

So, Whatever Happened to That Texxas Jam '78 Documentary, Anyway?

Archway Pictures​Speaking of the Texxas Jam, as we're known to do from time to time, while researching yesterday's Fleetwood Mac attack at the Cotton Bowl in '78 I stumbled across an Internet Movie Database entry for something called Texxas Jam '78, which promises to be "the first real look at an ... More >>

The Best Double Entendre Songs Of All Time

You mean that Primus song wasn't about this guy?​Primus is a band we discovered pretty early on in life and whose sharp and innovative playing we've only grown to respect more and more as we've aged. Unfortunately, though, our first exposure to the group was to their biggest single of the '90s:&nb ... More >>

All Right, All Right, All Right: McConaughey To Throw Out First Pitch at Rangers Game Friday

​Your Texas Rangers play the New York Yankees on Friday night, first pitch at 7:05 p.m. Got tickets? It'd be a lot cooler if you did.Because, see, the Rangers just sent word that Matthew McConaughey will toss out the ceremonial first pitch, right before he heads to Houston to pick up Aerosmith tic ... More >>

For Your Weekend Listening Pleasure: Aerosmith Kicks Out the Texxas Jam in 1978

Via.​When a clip from Aerosmith's since-deleted VHS appearance at the Cotton Bowl in 1978 surfaced in February 2010, it made a brief cameo here -- at which time, the great Jeff Liles jumped into the comments to remark upon the quality of that particular performance, which he was fortunate (?) enou ... More >>

"People Openly Lit Up and Smoked Marijuana": Take a Big Whiff of the Texxas Jam in 1978

As many times as the Texxas Jam's come up, I can't believe we've never seen this: Channel 8's coverage of the '78 "Texxas Music Festival," featuring reporter Randy Jackson's sweat-soaked, dope-smoked coverage of the billion-degree July 1 concert at the Cotton Bowl. Among the headliners that day: Aer ... More >>

Hey, Yo, The Wu is Back.

Filling the Bank with Rock

My First Show: The Octopus Project's Toto Miranda Saw Weird Al -- And Sill Has The Shirt.

Welcome to a new feature here on DC9 called My First Show, where we give bands a chance to talk about the first shows they ever attended -- no matter how uncool and embarrassing those tales may be.The Octopus Project​Austin four-piece The Octopus Project hits up the South Side Musical Hall tomorro ... More >>

Ten Ironclad Reasons Why Aerosmith Sucks...

Rachel ParkerIn this photo: Steven Tyler's "Yo Mama" mic stand, and his bedazzled New Balances.​They're sometimes called "America's Rock and Roll Band." And, yes, fastidious Aerosmith fans will shout for the rooftops that "Dream On" is a badass song. But, au contraire, friends, for there are sever ... More >>

"Dallas Tomorrow" ... Tonight!

Sam Merten​A programming note.A few weeks ago we gave you the very advance heads-up that tonight, at the Belo Mansion, the Dallas Bar Association is hosting the "Dallas Tomorrow" forum featuring quite the bold-faced line-up: Mayor Tom Leppert, University of North Texas Chancellor Lee Jackson, Trin ... More >>

Aerosmith, Blue October

Tuesday, August 3, at Superpages.com Center

Listomania: 10 Bands That Suck Outdoors

​Let's start this off right: We're absolutely not saying these bands suck. We're saying they suck in the heat and humidity of an overpacked, porta-potty using festival. And, with ACL approaching fast and other festivals that people like coming up real soon, there's a lot of choices in that butt-sw ... More >>

For Your Weekend Listening Pleasure: Boston Headlines the Texxas Jam in the Summer of '87

​A few months back we spoke of the late, great Texxas Jam, and I'll be honest -- that poster at right is mine. It's framed and hangs in the Unfair Park home office, near the framed flier for Joe Jackson's June 2, 1984, Body and Soul Tour stop at the Fair Park Bandshell. It's my sole souvenir from ... More >>

Today In Music News: Aerosmith Heads Up Download Festival, Franz Ferdinand Starts New Album And Peter Gabriel May Or May Not Reunite With Genesis

Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, February 16, 2010...Aerosmith is slated to headline the Download Festival in England this summer... if the band has a singer by then.Franz Ferdinand is working on its fourth album.Peter Gabriel may reunite with Genesis for their Rock and Roll Hall ... More >>

Today In Music News: Prince Can't Help The Vikes, Scorpions Breaks Up And Steven Tyler Gets His Karaoke On

Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, January 25, 2010...Looks like Prince's "Purple And Gold" didn't really help out the Vikings much.NOOOOOOO! The Scorpions are breaking up!Steven Tyler may not be able to join Aerosmith while he's in rehab--but, on the plus side, he has plenty of tim ... More >>

Today In Music News: Steven Tyler Enters Rehab In Time For The Holidays, What Does Your Favorite Indie Band Say About You And Simon Cowell Might Leave iAmerican Idol

Your daily dose of national music news for Thursday, December 24, 2009...Looks like Aerosmith's Brad Whitford was correct when he said Steven Tyler didn't act like "a sober person." The singer has entered rehab.  Merry Christmas, Tyler family!What does being a fan of an indie band say about yo ... More >>

Today In Music News: Tyler Calls Its Quits, Jerry Fuchs Dies and Eminem Stars In A Horror Flick

Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, November 10, 2009...Joe Perry says that Steven Tyler has quit Aerosmith... "as far as he can tell."  So, um, did he or didn't he?!!! drummer Jerry Fuchs jumped out of elevator and fell five-stories to his death. Eminem will star in a 3D horro ... More >>

Today In Music News: MGMT Says No To Jay-Z, Amazon.com Is In A Year-End Rush And Aerosmith Considers Replacing Steven Tyler

Your daily dose of national music news for Friday, November 6, 2009...Even Jay-Z isn't cool enough for indie bands: MGMT said thanks, but no-thanks to a collaboration. At least he still has 30-something white dudes to lean on.Even though it's not even December yet, Amazon.com has named Neko Case's M ... More >>

Owl City: The Latest In A Long Line Of Rip-Offs

Today In Music News: Aerosmith Cancels Rest Of Tour, Manson Gets Grosser and Patrick Wolf Throws Like A Girl

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, April 29, 2009...Looks like the injuries sustained by Steven Tyler after falling off a stage in Sturgis weren't so minor after all: The classic rock legends in Aerosmith have canceled the remainder of their summer tour. Marilyn Manson is th ... More >>

Gig Alert: Hippiefest Tonight at Nokia Theatre

​Yeah, yeah. I know that these oldie tours are an easy target for the cool, indie rock naysayers out there, but most of the acts on tonight's Hippiefest bill at Nokia Theatre are just a wee bit older than Aerosmith and ZZ Top, and I didn't hear anyone complaining about that recent gig. Anyh ... More >>

Picture Show: Aerosmith at Superpages.com Center

Patrick MichelsAerosmith dropped into Fair Park for the Dallas stop of its tour with ZZ Top on Sunday night, and a packed crowd turned out to greet them. Stephen Tyler, Joe Perry and the rest of the gang put on a big show, in spite of the run of injuries the band has been forced to cope with, ... More >>

Weekend Roundup: Amanda Shires, Aerosmith and ZZ Top, STC

Amanda Shires at Allgood Café on Friday, July 17 Amanda Shires starts this song at Allgood Café sounding as nervous as someone at their first show. Don't be fooled. Her soulful vocals paired with Rod Picott's constant strumming create ghostly music. This video features Amanda on fiddle and ukulel ... More >>

Aerosmith, ZZ Top

Sunday, July 19,at superpages.com Center

Today In Music News: Riahanna Gets Her Tattoo On, Joe Perry Goes Solo and Jack White Gets Sci-Fi

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, April 29, 2009... Looks like Rihanna is looking for a second career as a tattoo artist. You know, in case the whole international pop star thing doesn't work out. Aerosmith's Joe Perry is letting his fans decide the title of his new album via T ... More >>

Live Nation Keeps The "No Service Fee Wednesday" Train Going With Deals Today On 4-Packs. Also, A Giveaway!

Just as it did last Wednesday and the Wednesday before that, national booking/concert promotions conglomerate Live Nation is back today with another "No Servive Fee Wednesday" promotion, this time removing all service fee charges on its 4-Pack ticket bundles, which allow ticket-buyers to save 17 pe ... More >>

Live Nation Drops Lawn Prices For Select Shows

They're doing it again. Live Nation is offering $24.99 (and, in a couple cases, $19.99) lawn tickets for select Starplex (I still refuse to call it Superpages.com Center) shows today only during this week's installment of No Service Charge Wednesday. Until 11:59:59 tonight, lawn tickets purchased at ... More >>

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