Black Tie Dynasty

Producer Lou Medina: "Learning How To Manage a Session and Keep Everyone From Arguing Is an Art."

Welcome to Local Music 'Mericans, where we get to know the people behind the scenes in local music. Lou Medina was born in Denton, grew up in Brooklyn, and moved back to DFW after getting his feet wet behind the turntables. He makes his living as a studio producer and devotes his time beyond that ... More >>

MP3 Dig: Mon Julien Releases Full-Length Debut Today, Streams "Punchline"

​A few years ago, Black Tie Dynasty were one of the biggest bands in DFW. The band broke up, but former lead singer Cory Watson wasted little time jumping into his next project, Mon Julien, which also features former Black Tie keyboardist Brian McCorquodale.Today, the Mon Julien project comes to f ... More >>

Ex Black Tie Dynasty Members to Debut New Band, Release New Record at Granada Theater

Jill JohnsonMon Julien​As we've talked about in recent weeks, the Fort Worth music scene is on top of its game. And, The Burning Hotels are leading the charge, with a newly released self titled LP that has redefined their sound. Their recent show at Dada was a big success, according to piece in th ... More >>

Notes: Black Tie Dynasty Members Form New Band, Laptop Deathmatch Returns and More!

Lots of small items of note worth passing along today before we wrap up the week. So, let's tackle 'em -- in brief form!For starters, lest you haven't already heard, the love-'em-or-hate-'em Black Tie Dynasty is back, sort of! Two ex-BTDers -- frontman Cory Watson, keys man Brian McCorquodale -- hav ... More >>

The Libertine Announces New Free Live Music Series On Monday Nights. (Plus: The Tracklist From Last Night's Local Hang.)

​Looks like Lower Greenville is about to get a new live music venue--at least on Monday nights. The Libertine has just announced plans to host free concerts from local acts every Monday night. The night will be called "The Hang Up." Huh. Wonder where they got that idea... Anyway, the new weekly se ... More >>

Show Announcements: Black Tie Dynasty, Happy Birthday, Sundress, The Black Angels, Deer Hunter, Best Coast, Blitzen Trapper, Better Than Ezra, David Allan Coe, and others

Bill EllisonI can't tell if Black Tie Dynasty is saying hello or goodbye.​I always thought it would be kind of a great idea for a band to only play break-up or reunion shows. Think about it: You can get a lot of people to come to your last concert. And, likewise, when your band gets back together. ... More >>

Tracklist: The Local Hang, Vol. 11

​Had another good time at The Libertine last night for the first-Monday-of-the-month "DJ" night/party/bad decision called The Local Hang, where your ears get stuffed with nothing but local music, because those are the rules. At least, I hope it was a good time. This throbbing sensation between my ... More >>

Phantom Caste

Hands to the Light EP (Self-released)

Picture Show(s): This Music Packed-Party Weekend

Caity ColvardThe Double Wide Had a Pool Party, but not a real pool.​This weekend was particularly warped. Aside from the Hurricane, and the Fourth of July being on the Fifth, and the Vans Warped Tour 2010 bringing sometimes bloody-nosed Andrew W.K. (and more) to Dallas, there was Joan Jett and Bla ... More >>

QueFest Is More Than A Black Tie Dynasty Reunion, Turns Out.

Oh, she's a little Runaway.​Last we heard, QueFest was a festival happening in Rowlett on July 4 weekend, featuring performances from Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and the reunited-for-this-one-show Black Tie Dynasty. That much hasn't changed, but turns out the festival, which will take place at E ... More >>

Tracklist: Local Hang with Playlister P, Vol. 9

​Many thanks to all who came out to the ninth rendition of the little monthly event I throw in conjunction with The Libertine every first Monday, The Local Hang. It's been a good time since the jump--and last night was no exception. I mean, c'mon, a legit crowded room of people sitting around, enj ... More >>

THE BURNING HOTELS

NOVELS (Miss Press)

Tracklist: The Local Hang With Playlister P, Vol. 3

Sooner or later, I'll get a real logo.​Many, many, many thanks to all those who showed at The Libertine last night for the third installment of my little first-Monday-of-every-month residency there called The Local Hang with Playlister P. It was quite the grand ol' time. And a successful one, too- ... More >>

Bonus MP3: The Crash That Took Me -- "Through The Pattern and Out the Other Side" (Plus: A Giveaway!)

​In this week's paper, Observer contributor Eric Grubbs takes a look at the path taken by The Crash That Took Me--one that's run through past area favorites [DARYL], Black Tie Dynasty and Macavity--to get to where it is today, a seven-piece piece on the brink of releasing its sophomore album.In ne ... More >>

Telegraph Canyon Preps For The Current and The Tide

Hal Samples On Tuesday, August 18, Fort Worth's Telegraph Canyon will release its highly anticipated sophomore release, the Will Johnson-produced The Tide and The Current--a disc I can, having heard it, say is definitely worth the hype and the wait since 2007's excellent debut, All The Good News. Oh ... More >>

Download: Black Tie Dynasty: The Picnictyme Remixes

It's been almost five months now since Black Tie Dynasty first announced its breakup, leaving its fans confused and its haters feeling validated (an unfortunate, but everpresent part of the band's history). But one person in particular was especially miffed: Picnictyme, the local producer/MC (forme ... More >>

Black Tie Dynasty, The Burning Hotels, Airline

Saturday, March 28, at the Granada Theater

The Early Republic Is Dallas' Latest Retread

Black Tie Dynasty Breaks Up.

Per a Myspace blog post and a press release sent out to area media outlets by now-former frontman Cory Watson, local New Wave act Black Tie Dynasty--ever the line in the sand when it comes to area music fan tastes--has decided to call it quits. Says the band's Myspace post:"Black Tie Dynasty, has of ... More >>

Picture Show: Black Tie Dynasty at the Granada

Black Tie Dynasty and What Made Milwaukee Famous (who you may remember from this May 2008 Aural Ambush) played the Granada Saturday night. Darryl Smyers mentioned the show in this week's print edition, touting the lineup (but not necessarily its headliners...).So how'd it pan out? Well, our photog ... More >>

Black Tie Dynasty Steps Past Its Haters

Black Tie Dynasty Tones Down Hairdos, Posts New Video

Good Friday: The Labor Day Weekend Edition

The Cavern Takes a Detour From All-Rock Lineups

Black Tie Dynasty Playing Tonight's Stars Game

Rich Lopez Gracefully Bows Out From The Observer Offices

Hey, Struggling Musicians: Here's Two Venues To Keep In Mind

Over The Weekend: Burning Hotels, Black Tie Dynasty, Spring Indie Fest, PlayRadioPlay, Project Glam

Rock 'n' Rumble: Black Tie Dynasty vs. Black Tie Vendetta

Video from 2007 DOMA

P.P.T. Crew Video and Skinny on S.P.E.A.K. Project

Smoke on the Water

Out where the Jägermeister flows, we rock

Big D's Great Roar

The Awards Show That Took Us

Paint It Black

Despite bad news, we can all still have a good time

Black Tie Dynasty, The Crash That Took Me, Faux Fox

Saturday, February 3, at the Granada Theater

Friends with Benefits

Back to School Bash featuring Black Tie Dynasty, Sorta, The Happy Bullets and more

Saturday, September 30, at Hailey's, Denton

Show Up, This Weekend

Van Occupied

Kudos to local bands' new singles, but once Midlake's new album comes out, nobody will be safe

Spune´s Back2School

Saturday, January 28, at Hailey's

Black Tie Dynasty & [DARYL]

Bloody Basin (Idol Records)

Beyond the Red Carpet

Once a year we find ourselves on the other side of the curtain. It isn't easy. It can be fun.

2005 Dallas Observer Music Awards

Case Solved: Killer musicians captured, thanks to your tips

Wall of Sound

Saturday, April 9

Drumroll, Please

Dallas Observer Music Awards 2005

Good Records Birthday Celebration

Saturday, February 19, at Good Records

Black Tie Dynasty

This Stays Between Us EP (Idol Records)

Dynah, The Hourly Radio and Black Tie Dynasty

Friday, September 10, at Double Wide

Double Wide First Anniversary Party

Sunday, June 27, at Double Wide