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May 8, 2012
"Oak Cliff, That's My Hood": Saturday Night At Studio 410
You were out on Saturday, Dallas, playing nice and paying no mind to moderation. A fair amount of you were responsible for the sold-out showing at the Granada for Sarah Jaffe, John Singer Sergeant and Zhora. But at midnight, after a sun-drenched afternoon of day-drinking, you could tell the party wa ... More >>
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April 26, 2012
13 Shows To See This Weekend: The Beach Boys, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Olivia Tremor Control & More
Beach BoysThursday, April 26, at Verizon TheatreIt's the first time the Beach Boys will feature Brian Wilson on tour in decades. Their voices aren't as pure as they were on their near-perfect album Pet Sounds, but even at half strength the performance should be good.Steve EarleThursday, April 2 ... More >>
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April 20, 2012
Catching Up With Dallas' Open Mic Emcee Jesse Porter: "When You Create Different Lanes, Everybody Eats."
Over the course of the past year, Jesse Porter, with the help of CoffeeMusicHub, has been an instrumental part of the local hip-hop scene, providing a platform for talented up-and-comers to flex their skills and gain the notoriety they need. We covered the scene back in September, but these days the ... More >>
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April 4, 2012
Santigold, Sucre, ZZ Top and More Show Announcements
It's been nearly a four-year wait on the new Santigold album, Master of My Make-Believe, which is set to drop on May 1 via Downtown Records. On the new album, Santigold's impressive blend of hip-hop and dance music has been bolstered by production from Diplo, Dave Sitek of TV On the Radio and Nick Z ... More >>
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March 20, 2012
Why I'm Pretty Sure I Like Dustin Cavazos
I used to like Dustin Cavazos. Then I didn't. But, now I think I'm starting to like him again. Too confusing? Take a look at this simple time line.2010The Oak Cliff rapper's first album, I Think In the Shower, I Dream On My Bike, proved him as a major player in local hip-hop. His sobering delivery, ... More >>
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March 16, 2012
Bro Fest, St. Patrick's Day Concert, DXDW & the Rest of This Weekend's Shows
In case you haven't read almost every item on DC9 at Night for the last two days, South By Southwest music festival is happening in Austin this weekend, and we're reaping all the benefits. Actually, some of us are missing the whole damn thing. Thankfully, Parade Of Flesh has the cure. Bro Fest 20 ... More >>
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March 2, 2012
Other Lives, The Relatives and The Best of This Weekend's Shows
Lots of big shows are happening this weekend -- several on the Good Records stage -- including Stillwater, Oklahoma's, Other Lives. The band, who will be joined by Dallas violinist Daniel Hart, is making a quick stop at Good Records just before they open for Radiohead on Monday. The biggest show, ... More >>
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February 27, 2012
Big K.R.I.T. - Trees - 2/25/12
Big K.R.I.T. Trees Saturday, February 25 Big K.R.I.T.'s tour supporting his upcoming 4evaNaDay had longtime loyalists packing out Trees once again for Scoremore. I only caught the last few songs from Dallas-based opener Lu Sloan, but the assembled crowd was enthusiastic and responsive to clear crow ... More >>
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February 24, 2012
Dustin Cavazos Plans His Own Funeral, and You're Invited
Here's hoping Dustin Cavazos doesn't die before his funeral today. The Oak Cliff-dwelling, bike-riding rapper -- who has one of the most sobering deliveries in local hip-hop -- is filming a new video for his song "Bless the City" this afternoon at Calvario Funeral Home at 1 p.m. He's putting a ca ... More >>
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February 24, 2012
Big K.R.I.T., Gomez, Katie Herzig and the Rest of Your Weekend
Big K.R.I.T.It's a big weekend for music, y'all. We mentioned shows from Mind Spiders and Blackstone Rangers in print this week, as well as Texas Theatre's Soul Train Dance Party. But the biggest show comes to us from Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T., who will perform at Trees on Saturday night. L ... More >>
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February 15, 2012
Brain Gang Blue Remixes "Party On" With An All-Star Dallas Cast
With Brandon Blue currently making some of the most innovative beats in Dallas hip-hop, it's no wonder Slim Gravy (A.Dd ), Dave (The Mohicans), Dustin Cavazos and -topic joined fellow Brain Gangbanger JT in reworking "Party On," the lead single from the Numb EP. Not only is this beat a dramatic im ... More >>
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December 20, 2011
Best Local Hip-Hop of 2011
A.Dd When we heard Paris Pershun and Slim Gravy teamed up with super producer PicnicTyme and DJ Sober for When Pigs Fly, we couldn't help but be excited for A.Dd 's 2011. They confidently took the city by storm, and When Pigs Fly achieved local legend status thanks to a Kickstarter campaign. Add t ... More >>
Music
September 29, 2011
A Cool Open Mic Night? It Exists.
A.Dd When we heard Paris Pershun and Slim Gravy teamed up with super producer PicnicTyme and DJ Sober for When Pigs Fly, we couldn't help but be excited for A.Dd 's 2011. They confidently took the city by storm, and When Pigs Fly achieved local legend status thanks to a Kickstarter campaign. Add t ... More >>
Music
September 22, 2011
Dustin Cavazos
Be.Leave.Me Self-released
Blogs
July 1, 2011
Good Friday: The Independence Day Edition
Bettmann/CorbisWillie Nelson at his second annual Fourth of July picnic in 1974It's hot as hell and the area burn bans are in full effect, which can only mean one thing: It's time to celebrate our independence! This weekend's live music offerings are fairly strong, but at Billy Bob's Texas in For ... More >>
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June 22, 2011
Bon Iver, The Secret Sisters and a Ridiculous Number of Other Show Announcements
Bon Iver's Justin VernonIt's a risky career move, holing up in a cabin in the woods to create a debut album, but for Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, it seems to have paid off in spades. Between nods from Kanye West and the success of his R&B side project Gayngs, his highly anticipated self-titled s ... More >>
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May 24, 2011
Mike Ziemer Started Promoting Bands At Age 14. Now He's Looking For The Next Big Thing.
Welcome to Local Music 'Mericans , where we meet some of the people behind the local music scene -- those who aren't necessarily members of local bands, but more the people who make the scene move.Mike ZiemerMike Ziemer is a lot of things -- a promoter, a manager, a marketing whiz, an entrepre ... More >>
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May 3, 2011
Adrian Hummel Finds Ways To Sneak Local Content Into His Power FM Show
Welcome to Local Music 'Mericans , where we meet some of the people behind the local music scene -- those who aren't necessarily members of local bands, but more the people who make the scene move.Adrian HummelKPWR-89.7 FM Power FM jock Adrian Hummel holds a lot of noble titles in our local mu ... More >>
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March 24, 2011
A.Dd+
When Pigs Fly (Self-released)
Blogs
November 2, 2010
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 >>
Music
September 9, 2010
Tum Tum's Latest Mixtape Is Smoking.
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 >>
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August 20, 2010
Good Friday: KBFB-97.9 FM The Beat's Custom Car Show, Analog Rebellion, Dead Twins, Goo Goo Dolls, Switchfoot, Green River Ordinance, The Budos Band, Tanya Morgan, Brave Combo, More!
This weekend marks 97.9 The Beat's sixth annual custom car show, which will take place on Sunday, August 22, at the Dallas Convention Center. This year, the event's headliners are Gucci Mane, Ice Cube, Waka Flocka Flame, Plies, Bun B, Trina, Slim Thug and a man who will definitely show off his ic ... More >>
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August 3, 2010
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 >>
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July 9, 2010
Listomania: The 50 Best Local Songs of 2010.5
Check out these jams!In last week's paper, I listed my picks the eight best local album releases of the year. Mostly because, well, it's been a hell of a year. From expected delights from Erykah Badu to unanticipated treats from The Beaten Sea, yes, the first half of 2010 has been an incredibly f ... More >>
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July 6, 2010
Tracklist: The Local Hang with Playlister P, Vol. 10
Another month, another Local Hang at the Libertine, where, every first Monday of the month, bar owner Simon McDonald lets me take over his room's P.A. and fill his patrons' ears with nothing but local music. And, despite an especially long, trying weekend of partying, people still showed. Go figu ... More >>
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June 8, 2010
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 >>
Music
June 3, 2010
Dustin Cavazos Keeps Things Honest, Refreshing
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 >>
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June 2, 2010
DC9 Live at El Sibil, Ep. 19: Dustin Cavazos
...and the YouTube.Pete's got plenty to say about Dustin Cavazos in this week's paper--so do yourself a favor and check out his take on the Oak Cliff hip-hop artist's upward trajectory of late. Check out this week's video from El Sibil, though, to hear it all direct from Cavazos--between cuts from h ... More >>
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May 28, 2010
Bonus MP3: Dustin Cavazos -- "Fresh"
We've been championing Dustin Cavazos' thoughtful rhymes and creative beats since first stumbling on his work back when his hip-hop-meets-hardcore Scuba Team Go outfit was making the rounds around the local club circuit. And while that band's backed off from regular gigs around town (but is hardly d ... More >>
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May 28, 2010
Good Friday: Memorial Day Weekend Edition
Every year around this time, Brutal Juice dusts off the old instruments and reunites for a weekend of area shows. This weekend, They, along with a re-charged Baboon, will be playing at Dan's Silverleaf on Friday, and on Saturday they'll be at Trees.But even without a Brutal Juice reunion, there's ... More >>
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May 13, 2010
Dustin Cavazos Hand Delivers Debut Album Door To Door
Dustin Cavazos: Rapper, cyclist, cartoon.If you pre-ordered Oak Cliff-based indie/hip-hop artist Dustin Cavazos' debut album, I Think In The Shower, I Dream On My Bike, then chances are, you heard a knock on your door yesterday. Instead of using the traditional means of album distribution--y'know ... More >>
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December 25, 2009
Good Friday: The Christmas Edition
Rest up, old man. You've earned it.So your Christmas festivities are coming to a close. For hours, you've been sitting around with family for hours, eating and hearing about Uncle Harold's increasingly aggravating bunion problems. You're getting anxious. Antsy. You need to get out.Well, friend, y ... More >>
Music
December 17, 2009
Looking Back on the Biggest Local Music Stories of 2009.
Rest up, old man. You've earned it.So your Christmas festivities are coming to a close. For hours, you've been sitting around with family for hours, eating and hearing about Uncle Harold's increasingly aggravating bunion problems. You're getting anxious. Antsy. You need to get out.Well, friend, y ... More >>
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August 28, 2009
Good Friday: RTB2, Tantric, The Weight, MATAS, This Old House, The Gourds, Grant Jones, Hawk Vs. Dove, Shaolin Death Squad, Bad Veins, The Black and White Years
Another week bites the dust, which leads us to this weekly inevitability of us offering up our top choices for musical entertainment each weekend. And, well, there's a lot this weekend, actually, so hold on tight. First up, as always, a reminder of the shows we've already hyped up plenty...Tonigh ... More >>
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August 21, 2009
Good Friday: Lions, Dustin Cavazos, Faster Pussycat, Daniel Folmer, Dove Hunter, Leon Russell
Feels like this week has flown by, but maybe that's because I'm back in the saddle again here at DC9. Which means, yep, it's on me again to put together your weekend show list. So, without further ado, here it is. First, the show's we've already brought to your attention--and there were a bunch o ... More >>
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July 24, 2009
Download: The Official Kixpo 2009 Mixtape
Tonight marks the start of Dallas' third annual sneakerhead indulgence weekend, as sneaker and streetwear expo Kixpo kicks off its 2009 rendition with an official pre-party concert at The Lounge on Elm Street, with performances from Jabee and Playdough, and DJ sets fron A-One and Sober. But that's j ... More >>

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