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Cold Specks - Dan's Silverleaf - 11/13/12

Cold Specks, Doug Burr Dan's Silverleaf Tuesday, November 13 It was a fascinating mix of old, weird folk last night, as Dan's Silverleaf hosted Cold Specks with opener Doug Burr. And while both acts feature deeply spiritual music, they come from two somewhat different perspectives. Burr is deeply i ... More >>

Doug Burr Diagnosed With West Nile Virus, Not Too Worried About It

This morning a tweet from Denton singer-songwriter Doug Burr showed up on my Twitter home page. In it he used the hashtag #WestNileSurvivor. I called him up to see if he had, in fact, survived the West Nile Virus, and he confirmed that for about a week he suffered from flu-like symptoms."Sure, flu-l ... More >>

Ticket Giveaway: Thursday's Alejandro Escovedo Show at the Kessler Theater

Will Alejandro Escovedo be getting a statue in Austin next? He's certainly achieved sainthood in the state of Texas, especially after sitting at the right hand of The Boss during SXSW this year. He makes his way to the Kessler this week to flex that roots-rock muscle. We're giving away two pairs o ... More >>

Burr & His Brides: Doug Burr Releases New Record Today

​Denton's Doug Burr is continuing with his fixation on very sad-looking veiled brides. The cover of his Trembling Lips and Pale Fingertips 7-inch record, out today on Spune/Velvet Blue Music/Tree Fall Sounds, shows an alternative shot of the same bride featured on the cover of his 2010 album O Ye ... More >>

For Your Weekend Listening Pleasure: The Night Doug and Glen and Danny Swapped Songs

​Had a few other things in mind for this work-week wrap-up; maybe I'll get to 'em tomorrow morning ... if you're really that eager for a couple of Reunion Arena shows, one I attended in '83 and another I wish I'd gone to in '89. But whilst looking for something unrelated this morning on Archive.or ... More >>

Sarah Jaffe, Doug Burr Geek Out On One Another As Southern Living Discovers Denton.

Sarah Jaffe and Doug Burr​ Like The New York Times and Paste magazine before them, it looks like the folks at Southern Living magazine have gone and discovered Denton -- or, as they and everyone else says when first writing about the college town, "maybe the next Austin!"Ugh.At least the folks at ... More >>

Download: Doug Burr Performs Songs From O Ye Devastator For Daytrotter

Johnnie CluneyGlen Farris and Doug Burr​Seems like Daytrotter has recently taken a liking to North Texas bands. Last week, the Chicago-based website featured a live session from Old 97's that sounded like the soundtrack to a bar-room-brawl. This week, though, they're mellowing things out a bit wit ... More >>

Over The Weekend: A Spune Christmas! at Hailey's in Denton

Telegraph Canyon, Doug Burr, Seryn, Monahans, Birds & Batteries, Glen FarrisHailey's Club, DentonDecember 4, 2010Better than: paying for your own wassail.Telegraph Canyon​The folks at Spune have not only established themselves as a leading local label and promotion company. They've also become ... More >>

The Best Songs in Dallas Music, 2010: Doug Burr Goes Electric at No. 23

[Over the next few weeks we'll be presenting our favorite local songs of the year, counting down from No. 25 to No. 1, one track a day. Today we take an in-depth look at song No. 23 on the list -- and, please, feel free to click after the jump for a stream of the track. Keep checking back to see how ... More >>

Kelly Clarkson Isn't The Only Area Singer Scheduled To Perform The National Anthem For A Playoff Game Tomorrow Night...

Doug Burr​It's been widely reported already that Burleson's Own Kelly Clarkson, who is currently toiling away on her fifth studio effort, will be singing the national anthem tomorrow night in Arlington as the Texas Rangers host the San Francisco Giants for Game Three in the World Series. And, hey, ... More >>

Giveaway: Two Pairs of Tickets to See Doug Burr Saturday Night at Haileys

From being laid off his job to releasing his new album O Ye Devastator, Doug Burr sure has had an interesting year with a lot to talk about. His new-found freedom has allowed him to do that, playing more live shows in more places. That includes launching his 2010 Midwest Tour by playing Saturday nig ... More >>

Balmorhea, Doug Burr, Bosque Brown

Thursday, September 2, at the Granada Theater

Locals Making National News: NPR Praises The Orbans, Stereogum Debuts New Fight Bite and Paste Catches Up With Doug Burr

The Orbans​When local artists receive coverage from national press, we usually give little more than a thumbs up and keep on moving. But the past few days has seen an exceptional number of Dallas-based acts in the news. So, on that note, here's a little grab bag for you:Today, The Orbans' track "L ... More >>

Doug Burr's Set To Release O Ye Devistator On Vinyl This Saturday at Good Records

O Ye Devastator's getting the vinyl treatment.​A few months ago, we did a lot of talking about Doug Burr. He'd just released his newest record, O Ye Devastator, which is possibly the best of his already shining discography. So it was a little surprising to see an email this morning announcing Doug ... More >>

Poster of the Week: Doug Burr and Birds & Batteries at Good Records on Saturday

​ We've said it once, we've said it a thousand times: You don't need a re-appropriated image to make a show poster that sings.

DOMAXXII: Announcing Your 2010 Dallas Observer Music Awards Winners!

​Well, we made it through the madness. Many, many, many thank yous to everyone who attended last night's awards ceremony and/or Saturday's showcase. Both were shockingly well-attended, and both were, really, fun beyond our highest expectations.Also, real quick: A special shout-out to Observer mark ... More >>

Last Night: Joe Pug, Doug Burr at Sons of Hermann Hall

Joe Pug, Doug BurrSons of Hermann HallJuly 8, 2010 Better Than: Waiting to see on TV where LeBron chose to play basketball. Joe Pug​KXT-91.7 FM's Barefoot at the Belmont show turned into a Hardwoods at the Hermann one on Thursday night. Since the open air of the Belmont Hotel isn't, you know, ... More >>

The Best Local Album Releases of 2010... So Far.

Good Friday: Buzzcocks, Dope on Plastic, Shiny Around The Edges, Peopleodian, Hawk Vs Dove, Doug Burr, Whiskey Folk Ramblers, The O's, Babar and More!

"Goodbye!"​This weekend wishes a farewell to two Dallas gems, the supersaturated fun that is Giggle Party and the dance hip-hop twosome Sore Losers. Giggle Party is set to leave for San Francisco next week and will have its going away celebration tonight at bassist Jason Reichl's homemade venu ... More >>

Watch: Will Johnson Joins Telegraph Canyon For A Performance Of "Shake Your Fist."

On Friday, May 21, Doug Burr celebrated the release of his new album, O Ye Devastator, with a performance at Dan's Silverleaf. it was quite the performance, too, featuring members of Austin's Monahans (including O Ye Devastator producer Britton Beisenherz). But part what made the night such a treat- ... More >>

Doug Burr Makes Magnet A Mix Tape.

Brandon EasleyDoug Burr​Like Sarah Jaffe before him, Doug Burr has been enlisted this morning by Magnet magazine to make a mixtape aims at helping the magazine's online readers get a feel for the Denton folk hero's music. Also: The site's offering two free mp3's from Burr's great new disc, O Ye De ... More >>

DOMA XXII: And The Nominees Are...

​Well, we did it. Just minutes ago, we reached 300 followers on Twitter for our @DOMATweets account. Which means, as promised, it's time to reveal the ballots.After the jump, feel free to peruse the ballot for your 2010 Dallas Observer Music Awards. And, in the comments, go to town on your thought ... More >>

Over The Weekend: Doug Burr's CD Release Show at The Kessler Theatre

Doug Burr CD Release ShowMay 14, 2010Kessler TheatreBetter than: Sifting through the relatively meager Tivo selection I had to choose from at home.Doug Burr​After walking into the beautifully restored and recently reopened Kessler Theatre in Oak Cliff, there was a surprising and extremely welcome ... More >>

Bonus MP3: Doug Burr -- "A Black Wave Is Comin'"

In this week's paper, I catch up with deservedly revered area Americana singer Doug Burr and talk to him about how both life and circumstance are forcing him to think about his career differently heading into the release of his fourth full-length album. The new disc, O Ye Devastator, which earns it ... More >>

Doug Burr Aims Higher On His Latest

Over The Weekend: Seryn, Doug Burr, Telegraph Canyon and the Old 97's at MusInk 2010's First Night

Seryn, Doug Burr, Telegraph Canyon & the Old 97'sFair Park Centennial BuildingApril 9, 2010Better than: getting a forehead tattoo like one of the guys I saw get ink last night.Patrick MichelsRhett Miller, rocking the eff out at Fair Park​A bringing together of skin and ink wasn't the only atte ... More >>

Bonus MP3: Doug Burr -- "Red, Red"

Doug Burr​Alright, area Doug Burr fans: The wait is over. On Tuesday, May 4, the treasured area singer-songwriter will release his third full-length album (not counting The Shawl, apparently--his publicists aren't) and the follow-up do his mind-blowingly affecting folk masterpiece, On Promenade. C ... More >>

Poster Of The Week: Doug Burr and The Fox & The Bird at AllGood Cafe on Saturday Night

​POTW captain/Dallas Observer art director is under the weather today, the day in which he was supposed to make his triumphant return to the ship after a couple weeks of much-needed vacation. So he's out. And, with go-to replacement Jesse Hughey facing a few deadlines this afternoon, the duty of s ... More >>

Listen: Doug Burr -- "Mirror Ball"

Brandon Lesley​Kinda been an all-over-the-map day here at DC9. Not sure exactly what we're supposed to make of it, either. All this D-Town Boogie and mall punk news? Plus high schoolers and Willie Nelson? Hey, I guess we had some sort of hand in making this bed. Might as well lie in it.Fortun ... More >>

Starter for '10

A look at 2010's most anticipated DFW album releases

The Best Songs in Dallas Music, 2009: Doug Burr's "The Righteous WIll Rejoice" Restores Our Faith at No. 19

[Editor's Note: Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be presenting my favorite local songs of the year, counting down from No. 25 to No. 1, one track a day. Today, we take an in-depth look at song No. 19 on the list--and click after the jump for a free download of the track. Lastly, keep checking bac ... More >>

Pitcure Show: Texas Showcase Showdown at House of Blues

Mattie Stafford Saturday night at the House of Blues saw 10 of Texas' finest coming together to perform at the two HOB stages. And it only cost $10 to get into the joint. Quite the steal, really. And, yeah, we hyped the C3- and Spune-produced event pretty hard last week. But it was actually pretty c ... More >>

Picture Show: Doug Burr at Sons of Hermann Hall

Sons of Hermann Hall played host to Saturday night's release party for Doug Burr's new album The Shawl, and DC-9 was there to cover the show.Unfortunately (for me, anyway) camera troubles cut short the photography portion of the night -- but we do have some shots from Burr's set, along with Robert ... More >>

Doug Burr

The Shawl (Velvet Blue Music/Spune)

Denton Songwriter Doug Burr Brings Folk-Pop to the Psalms

Doug Burr Joins The Cast Of Gossip Girl, Sets Release Date For The Shawl

OMFG: Maybe you saw Gossip Girl this week and you were, like, totally captivated by the storylines: Where will Jenny live now? Why does Dan always have to have such a conscience? What's up with Serena's new boy-toy? Also: Blair got totally out-smarted, WTF?!?! Not that I've ever seen the show... ... More >>

DOMA XX: Best Country/Roots Act Nominees

North of the Dial

Doug Burr Offers Up A New Download Via Myspace

DOMA XX: Best Song Nominees...

DOMA XX Best Song Nominees: "Maths" by Record Hop

DOMA XX: Best Folk/Acoustic Act Nominees

DOMA XX: And The Nominees Are...

Mayfest featuring Doug Burr, 100 Damned Guns, The Gourds, Gin Blossoms and more

Thursday, May 1, through Sunday, May 4, at Trinity Park, Fort Worth

Dallas Music Finally Getting National Attention

It may not be Austin-level love, but we'll take it

Rock and Ron

15 Minutes of Doug Burr