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December 27, 2010
Listomania: Four Folk Acts To Follow in 2011
Let's get this out of the way from the jump: No, none of these acts are from Texas.But each has one thing in common: They're each releasing good music--right now. And, while 2010 saw handfuls of folk artist make headlines with either debut or breakthrough albums of excellent caliber (from Swed ... More >>
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December 24, 2010
Our Critics' Year-End Top Ten: Darryl Smyers Turns Things Down A Notch And Screams About The Walkmen's Lisbon
In this week's paper, you may notice a piece including some of our DC9 writers' choices for best albums of the year. But, space being limited, we couldn't run all of our writers' lists. So, thanks to the power of the Internet, we're doing just that, right here.Noted Wi ... More >>
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October 29, 2010
Giveaway: Two Pairs of Tickets to See Bad Brains Tonight at the Granada Theater
Bad BrainsWhen a band's been around as long as legendary Washington, D.C., punk act Bad Brains has, its reputation tends to precede it. Darryl Smyers wrote at length about the band's reputation in this week's paper, when he caught up with bassist Darryl Jennifer in advance of the band's stop thro ... More >>
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October 29, 2010
Giveaway: Five Pairs of Tickets to See Both Danzig and Helmet The Southside Music Hall/Loft
Trick or treat! It's Halloween weekend, folks, and we have an extra special giveaway this time--to not one, but two shows. A real treat, for sure. Here's the deal: There are two pretty awesome shows going on at the Gilley's Complex on Halloween night, and the folks over there are hooking five DC9 re ... More >>
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October 14, 2010
Giveaway: Five Pairs Of Tickets to Tomorrow Night's Show From Nirvana Influences The Vaselines at The Loft
In this week's print edition, Darryl Smyers talks up tomorrow night's show at The Loft from The Vaselines, who, after bearing an influence over Nirvana's Kurt Cobain in the early '90s, took a 17-year break after their 1992 compilation release, All the Stuff and More..., before Sub Pop released an ... More >>
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August 27, 2010
Giveaway: Five Pairs of Tickets To See Dead Confederate, Ume and Futurebirds Play The Loft on Sunday Night
In this week's paper, Darryl Smyers talks Athens' Dead Confederate, explaining why Sunday night's show at The Loft is a must-see in his book:Known for their hybrid mix of alt-country and post-grunge, Athens' Dead Confederate created quite a critical buzz with the release of Wrecking Ball, the band ... More >>
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May 27, 2010
Giveaway: Two Pairs Of Tickets To Tomorrow Night's Devin The Dude Show at The Granada Theater
In this week's paper, Darryl Smyers previews the Devin The Dude show coming to the Granada Theater tomorrow night, recalling the man born Devin Copeland's hazy, smoke-filled 20-year career and lauding him for taking pedestrian topics like marijuana and the state of hip-hop and keeping their discussi ... More >>
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April 27, 2010
Bonus MP3: The Happy Bullets -- "People In Charge"
Erica FelicellaIn this week's paper, Darryl Smyers gave The Happy Bullets' preview EP for its Hydroponic at the Natatorium LP a spin--and dug what he heard. Seriously. Writes Smyers:The effort is good enough to bring some much-deserved attention to The Happy Bullets once again. Continue reading. ... More >>
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January 21, 2010
Haiti Benefit Concerts Scheduled In Austin And Dallas, And Paste 'Songs For Haiti' Downloads Include Fort Worth Band
Fort Worth's The Burning Hotels are among the artists available for download once you donate to Paste Magazine's Songs For Haiti.Perhaps the best thing about the local music scene is how generous North Texas musicians are when it comes to benefit concerts and other ways of donating to worthy char ... More >>
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September 8, 2009
Giveaway: Three Pairs Of Tickets To Tonight's Dandy Warhols Gig at The Granada
The above streaming cover of the Beatles' "Blackbird" comes courtesy of The Dandy Warhols, who, as Darryl Smyers noted in his interview with the band in last week's print edition, were kinda obligated to cover the song as soon as Michael Jackson passed away. And ... More >>
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June 26, 2009
Giveaway: Five Pairs Of Tickets To Brave Combo's 30th Anniversary Party At Sons Tomorrow Night
In this week's print edition, Darryl Smyers checks in with Brave Combo's Carl Finch to discuss the band's 30-year existence--a major feat for the polka trendsetters, and one that will be celebrated with a big bash tomorrow night at Sons of Hermann Hall.Also, courtesy of Finch himself, who is rightfu ... More >>
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May 5, 2009
Giveaway: Three Pairs of Tickets To Old Crow Medicine Show Tomorrow At The Granada
Aaron FarringtonThough Old Crow Medicine Show singer Keith Secor doesn't sound particularly enthusiastic about life on the road in Lance Lester's preview story, I know quite a few fans who are excited for the chance to see his old-timey string band perform tomorrow night at The Granada Theater. Maki ... More >>
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January 26, 2009
Happy Australia Day, Everybody! Now Watch This Video.
Today is Australia Day, dear readers, in case you didn't know. Yep, a whole damn day dedicated to celebrating all things Down Under. Go figure.(Also: It's the Chinese New Year, if my Replacements calendar is to be trusted.) To honor this day, you should probably go ahead and read Darryl Smyers' rev ... More >>
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January 7, 2009
Gig Alert: Off With Their Heads, Over Stars and Gutters at Rubber Gloves
Hailing from Minneapolis, Off With Their Heads continues the impressive lineage of Twin Cities punk rock that began with Husker Du, Soul Asylum and The Replacements back in the '80s. From the Bottom, the band's most recent effort, is packed full of spite and bile, just as good punk record should b ... More >>
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January 7, 2009
The End Of The End Of Year Lists: Darryl Smyers' Favorite Albums Of 2008
Sure, 2008 may be done, but the list-making still continues... This year, five contributors to the Dallas Observer's music section were asked to participate in the Village Voice's annual Pazz & Jop critics' poll, which compiles the lists of hundreds of music critics across the country into one m ... More >>
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December 24, 2008
Best in Dallas Music, 2008: The Podcast
For whatever reason, we were feeling like a real team last week--so much so that we gathered up most of the music writing crew here at the Observer and packed everyone into my spacious fake college dorm room office to talk about our favorite local releases of the year (and to take very unlively pict ... More >>
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December 18, 2008
Well, Actually, This Is A Little Refreshing: Forever The Sickest Kids Enters The End-Of-Year List Game
Listen: We've done our fair share of Forever The Sickest Kids dogging here at DC9 over the past 12 months or so--sometimes for good reason, and sometimes because, well, we were just bored.But, fact of the matter is, these guys had themselves a hell of a year: They released their debut, Underdog Alma ... More >>
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December 16, 2008
Gig Alert: Check Out Sleeping in the Aviary at Rubber Gloves Tonight
Yes, the weather outside is indeed frightful but, if you're done shopping, I can't think of anything better than heading to Denton and catching Sleeping in the Aviary tonight. The Madison band's core of Elliott Kozel (guitar/vocals), Michael Sienkowski (drums) and Phil Mahlstadt (bass), recently add ... More >>
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November 18, 2008
Q and A: Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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November 12, 2008
Giveaway: Three Pairs Of Tickets To Tonight's Electric Six Show At The Granada
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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November 7, 2008
A Free Show (If You’re of Age) That Definitely Shouldn’t be Free
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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October 24, 2008
Bonus MP3: Mad Mexicans -- “United”
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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October 22, 2008
Hey UNT Alums: Need An Excuse To Attend Homecoming This Weekend?
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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October 17, 2008
Swing State Rock: Ohio’s Two Cow Garage Release CD, Set Tour Stop in Denton
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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October 14, 2008
Tonight: Lucinda Williams Listening Party At The Double Wide
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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October 10, 2008
No Depression Website Relauched, And Looking Good
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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October 7, 2008
Tonight: Skip The Debate And Catch Jonezetta At The Loft
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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October 2, 2008
Because There's Nothing Like White Boys Singing About Jesus...
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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September 10, 2008
Bonus MP3s: Two Tracks From Exit 380
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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September 9, 2008
It's Tough Not To Think Of Jackson Browne When Discussing Somebody's Darling, Huh?
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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September 2, 2008
Tiger Moth Breaks Up, Loses Camera
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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August 20, 2008
Line Up Set for Austin’s Fun Fun Fun Fest. Fun? You Bet.
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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July 28, 2008
The Cut*Off Come Home After East Coast Shows With Old 97’s
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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July 7, 2008
Imaad Wasif Would've Surely Improved Our Independence Day Celebrations
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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May 29, 2008
How About a Father’s Day Worth Celebrating?
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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May 8, 2008
Bonus MP3: Airline -- "Farewell Republica"
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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May 1, 2008
Bonus MP3: Eleven Hundred Springs -- "Every Time I Get Close To You"
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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April 11, 2008
Bonus MP3: The Cut*Off -- "Luggage For Light Years"
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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March 11, 2008
Q&A: Quiet Life's Sean Spellman
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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December 28, 2007
Best Bets for New Year's Eve Concerts
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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December 21, 2007
You Gave Me What? Part 5: Reliving Husker Du
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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December 18, 2007
You Gave Me What? Part 2: Worthwhile Beatles Bio
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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December 17, 2007
You Gave Me What? Part 1: Badfinger's Back
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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December 12, 2007
The Ballad of Jerry Dirkx
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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December 7, 2007
John Fogerty’s Revival
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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December 5, 2007
Holy Holly! Actually Good Christmas CDs
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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March 29, 2007
R.I.P., Ray Nasher | Widespread Outrage | The Death of Cool
Rick Nielsen and his quintuple-neck guitar, which is perhaps one of the reasons writer Darryl Smyers refers to him as "uber-nerd." Last week, Sony Legacy released a 30th anniversary edition box set of At Budokan, Cheap Trick’s remarkable entrance into popular culture. Sure, the Illinois quartet ... More >>
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March 29, 2007
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January 4, 2007
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