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Cyndi Lauper

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    April 18, 2012

    Sleigh Bells - Granada Theater - 4/17/12

    Sleigh Bells, Javelin, Elite Gymnastics Granada Theater Tuesday, April 17 Brooklyn's Sleigh Bells made a Tuesday night feel like a Friday, like you've seen Run-DMC, Katy Perry and Atari Teenage Riot all at once. At 15 minutes to 10 p.m., vocalist Alexis Krauss and guitarist Derek Miller came out wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    Maria Taylor Can't Recall Much About Her First Cyndi Lauper Show. But It Made Her Dad Cry.

    ​You might have seen Maria Taylor play with Azure Ray or Now It's Overhead. You might have heard her on a Bright Eyes recording. Hell, you might have heard her on an episode of Grey's Anatomy. Regardless of where you heard her before, know this: Maria and her sweet voice will be on display later ... More >>

  • Music

    August 4, 2011

    The Secret Genius of Ke$ha

    ​You might have seen Maria Taylor play with Azure Ray or Now It's Overhead. You might have heard her on a Bright Eyes recording. Hell, you might have heard her on an episode of Grey's Anatomy. Regardless of where you heard her before, know this: Maria and her sweet voice will be on display later ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2011

    Over the Weekend: The Coathangers at Bryan Street Tavern

    The Coathangers, Leg Sweeper, Catching Chloe and Chicken & Whiskey Bryan Street Tavern Friday, July 15, 2011 Better than: Staying home and getting yelled at by my wife The Coathangers​A hot and bothered collection of punks and other assorted riff raff made their way down to old East Dallas F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2011

    Q&A: Warpaint's Theresa Wayman Wonders Why There Aren't More All-Girl Rock Bands

    In 2008, Los Angeles noise pop quartet Warpaint released their debut EP, Exquisite Corpse, an effort that earned the band massive amounts of attention -- enough so that the band was asked to open for several high-profile acts, including Akron/Family and the nationally sold-out tour from The xx. Now, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2011

    New School of Seven Bells Song Included On Benefit Album For Recovery in Japan

    ​Musicians releasing songs to benefit those in need is not a new phenomenon -- look no further than 1985's "We Are the World" charity single, by the supergroup USA for Africa, featuring Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper, and strangely enough, Dan Aykroyd. And let's not forget the awesomely awful Haiti rem ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2011

    Tonight, Tonight: Senses Fail at Lola's Saloon, Dylan Sneed at the Kessler Theater and Willis Alan Ramsey at Poor David's Pub

    Not a bad selection of shows for a Wednesday night, especially if you're into poppy punk or prime Americana.

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    What It Was Like: Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp 2010

    ​Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp is a chance for musicians to get a crash course in playing in a rock band. Whether your drumming skills are on par with Meg White's or somebody who can play "Pride & Joy" note-for-note in a dark corner of a Guitar Center, the intent of the camp is to become a better ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2010

    Last Night: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Grassfight at Trees

    Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, GrassfightTreesOctober 24, 2010Better than: hanging onto what was left of my hearing.Daniel HopkinsBlack Rebel Motorcycle Club​"Spread your love like a fever." Black Rebel Motorcycle Club pretty much summed up their entire two hour and 15-minute-long set with thos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2010

    Last Night: Cyndi Lauper at House of Blues

    Cyndi LauperHouse of BluesAugust 11thBetter than: staying home and watching American Idol: Blues Edition.Evan ClintonFor more photos from Lauper's performance, check out Evan's slideshow.​Looking spry and awkwardly fashionable, pop icon Cyndi Lauper hit the stage last night at House of Blues looki ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2010

    Q&A: Cyndi Lauper Still Wants to Have Fun. But, These Days, She's Got The Blues.

    Ellen Von UnwerthCyndi Lauper still has fun.​At 57, Cyndi Lauper is as feisty today as she was when her debut album, She's So Unusual, was released back in 1983. Still performing in those outlandish outfits with an ever-changing array of multi-colored wigs, Lauper has always been a new wave pop an ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 5, 2010

    Little Girl Blue

    Ellen Von UnwerthCyndi Lauper still has fun.​At 57, Cyndi Lauper is as feisty today as she was when her debut album, She's So Unusual, was released back in 1983. Still performing in those outlandish outfits with an ever-changing array of multi-colored wigs, Lauper has always been a new wave pop an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2010

    Rhett Miller Was A Legless, Prosthetic-Armed Al Queda Member (On Squidbillies' Season Finale).

    Rhett as a squid? Sure thing.​Rhett Miller, singer/songwriter extraordinaire and frontman for the Old 97's, made a TV appearance last night as a legless, prosthetic-armed Al Queda member. No, really. The creators of Squidbillies, the Cartoon Network/Adult Swim staple about Appalachian squids, gath ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2010

    Show Announcements: Lady Gaga, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, LCD Soundsystem, More.

    Lady Gaga​If you're Lady Gaga on a massive world tour, how do you find the energy to keep up with the fast-paced world of international stardom? A couple of Red Bulls and maybe the occasional 5 Hour Energy? Nah. The answer's celibacy, of course! Just days after announcing her celibacy, Gaga's also ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2009

    Project Recap: Halloween Comes Early

    Emptying all barrels: Richardson's Shirin Askari with Tim Gunn​Bob Mackie -- or the "Sultan of Sequins," as Tim Gunn so flamboyantly introduced him -- was the designer judge and the inspiration for this week's challenge on Project Runway. Master of Madonna's sparkling bodice, Diana Ross's sequined ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2009

    What the What Was Rhett Miller Doing on 30 Rock Last Night?

    No doubt your Today in Music News item's forthcoming. But till then, this bonus video from last night's so-so 30 Rock season ender, where, as Pete has pointed out a few times, a certain Old 97 made a cameo alongside the likes of Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Michael McDonald, Moby, Mary J. Blige, Cla ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2009

    The Von Erichs Final Resting Place: A Wrestling Hall of Fame?

    After all, this is The Sportatorium. Right? I grew up watching Saturday Night Wrestling on Channel 11. While the adults played Canasta the kids were banished to the TV room, where we couldn't wait for Bill Mercer on the black-and-white Zenith. I remember Blackjack Mulligan and Frtiz Von Erich a ... More >>

  • Music

    February 12, 2009

    How To Put Together A Valentine's Day Mixtape

    After all, this is The Sportatorium. Right? I grew up watching Saturday Night Wrestling on Channel 11. While the adults played Canasta the kids were banished to the TV room, where we couldn't wait for Bill Mercer on the black-and-white Zenith. I remember Blackjack Mulligan and Frtiz Von Erich a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2008

    Weekend Roundup: Summer Meltdown, True Colors Tour

    After all, this is The Sportatorium. Right? I grew up watching Saturday Night Wrestling on Channel 11. While the adults played Canasta the kids were banished to the TV room, where we couldn't wait for Bill Mercer on the black-and-white Zenith. I remember Blackjack Mulligan and Frtiz Von Erich a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2008

    Giveaway: Two Pairs Of Tickets To Sunday Night's True Colors Tour

    After all, this is The Sportatorium. Right? I grew up watching Saturday Night Wrestling on Channel 11. While the adults played Canasta the kids were banished to the TV room, where we couldn't wait for Bill Mercer on the black-and-white Zenith. I remember Blackjack Mulligan and Frtiz Von Erich a ... More >>

  • Music

    December 27, 2007

    Making a List, Checking It Twice

    After all, this is The Sportatorium. Right? I grew up watching Saturday Night Wrestling on Channel 11. While the adults played Canasta the kids were banished to the TV room, where we couldn't wait for Bill Mercer on the black-and-white Zenith. I remember Blackjack Mulligan and Frtiz Von Erich a ... More >>

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    December 6, 2007

    Bad or Good?

    PDNB is good for goodness' sake

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    December 28, 2006

    Gold Needles in the Pop-Rock Haystack

    The best end-to-end albums from a single-driven year

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    August 10, 2006

    Lost & Found

    The best end-to-end albums from a single-driven year

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    July 20, 2006

    The Beatdown

    Judging by his huge remix portfolio, Junior Vasquez is a house music senior

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    January 26, 2006

    DJ Baby Anne and Jen Lasher

    Assault & Battery (System Recordings)

  • Culture

    May 26, 2005

    Inner-City Kul

    It's too cool for school, but can we call it art?

  • Music

    January 13, 2005

    Merle Haggard

    Unforgettable (Hag/Capitol Nashville)

  • Music

    June 10, 2004

    The Evolution of Prince

    On June 11, the purple one rocks out with his butt out

  • Calendar

    April 22, 2004

    Dance Off

    Local dance troupes prove it's a small world after all

  • Music

    December 11, 2003
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    October 17, 2002

    Knock on Collinwood

    Back in the old neighborhood, buddies gather for a great con job

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    September 26, 2002

    Best Vintage Store

    Pandemonium Limited Vintage Clothing

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    August 22, 2002
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    June 21, 2001

    Tricky

    Blowback (Hollywood Records)

  • Culture

    June 7, 2001

    The Great Escape

    Baz Luhrmann makes movies--and audiences--in his own image

  • Music

    December 7, 2000

    100 Bullets

    MTV and Rolling Stone pick the 100 greatest pop songs ever, "from The Beatles to the Backstreet Boys." We demand a recount.

  • Calendar

    September 14, 2000

    Piano Forte

    Margaret Leng Tan

  • Film

    September 7, 2000

    Kings of Queens

    Walken and Lauper make for interesting commoners in The Opportunists

  • Music

    August 12, 1999

    South by South Austin

    The Cornell Hurd Band is in it for the long haul

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    April 13, 1995

    1995 Dallas Observer Music Awards (Part II)

    The Cornell Hurd Band is in it for the long haul

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