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Elton John

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2012

    Wisdom from the Windmill's Charlie Papaceno

    Charlie Papaceno, originally from Warwick, New York, opened the Windmill Lounge with his partner Louise six years ago. In that time, they've both garnered reputations for making honest, strong drinks. At their little dive bar on Maple, DART trains speed over the bridge just outside, the deer above ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2012

    Battle Bots: Ishi and More Throw Elbows at Tonight's Waka Winter Classic

    The Wakarusa Winter Classic is a traveling battle of the bands, spanning 17 cities in the Midwest and South. Six groups play Dallas' competition tonight at 2826 Arnetic, and votes from the crowd ultimately decide the winner. Winning bands earn a spot on Wakarusa's lineup, which features Avett Brothe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2011

    Hold On: The Ten Best Singalong Scenes In Film

    "Someday somebody's gonna make you wanna turn around and say goodbye..."​Twenty-one years ago today, Wilson Phillips' "Hold On" shot all the way up the Billboard charts to become the No. 1 song in America. Somewhat adorably, the honor came 25 years after two-thirds of the vocal group's father, Bri ... More >>

  • Music

    April 28, 2011

    Joan As Policewoman and As Many Other Things.

    "Someday somebody's gonna make you wanna turn around and say goodbye..."​Twenty-one years ago today, Wilson Phillips' "Hold On" shot all the way up the Billboard charts to become the No. 1 song in America. Somewhat adorably, the honor came 25 years after two-thirds of the vocal group's father, Bri ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 28, 2011

    Much Ado About I Dos

    "Someday somebody's gonna make you wanna turn around and say goodbye..."​Twenty-one years ago today, Wilson Phillips' "Hold On" shot all the way up the Billboard charts to become the No. 1 song in America. Somewhat adorably, the honor came 25 years after two-thirds of the vocal group's father, Bri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    The Grammy Awards: My Top 10 Observer-ations

    ​10. Was it just me or did Puff Daddy/P. Diddy/Sean Combs sound just like Mike Tyson? 9. Acceptance speeches are always fascinating. Last night Lady Gaga thanked Whitney Houston and Arcade Fire thanked all of Canada. But strangest of all, Train lead singer Pat Monahan gave a shoutout to Howar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2011

    T Bone Burnett To Be Honored By The Producers & Engineers Wing of the Recording Academy In Ramp-Up To 2011 Grammy Awards

    T Bone Burnett​The Producers & Engineers Wing of the Recording Academy swears it's kind of a big deal, having created a "best practices guideline" and leading various charges, etc., since forming 10 years ago. OK, whatever. Doesn't really matter.Because, if nothing else, what it's doing in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2010

    Unexpected Influences: A.Dd Explains Its Love For Cee-Lo, Gorillaz and Maroon 5

    Welcome to a new recurring feature here on DC9 where we talk to musicians about the music no one expects them to like. We're calling it Unexpected Influences -- because, we hope, that's what it will show.A.Dd ​Local hip-hop duo A.Dd , rappers Paris P and Slim Gravy, has been on our radar ever si ... More >>

  • Music

    September 9, 2010

    Leon Russell

    Thursday, September 9, at the Granada Theater

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2010

    Q&A: Cincinatti's 500 Miles To Memphis Talks Working With John Pedigo of The O's, Offers Up A Free Download

    500 Miles to Memphis​500 Miles to Memphis may not be a local Dallas band, but five of the band's 36 listed upcoming shows will be played in the region--three this weekend, then one more in August and yet another in October. The Cincinnati-based rock country punk band has been connected with Dallas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2010

    The 15 Worst ...and Friends! Albums Of All-Time

    ​It's hard not to remember Santana's 1999 album Supernatural. Besides just the Rob Thomas collab "Smooth," which we've spent the past decade trying to erase from our memories, the album received a lot of attention at the time for being one of those records that featured a different collaboration w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2010

    Idol Rich: We Bid a Charitable Farewell to Smiles McTUrban

    First off: Yes, it's true. After encouraging viewers to contribute, President Obama really did say, "And to this year's finalists, as Randy says, 'You're all my dawgs.'" Now that that's out of the way, ​I'll refrain from commenting on the few questionable performances by seasoned bank-earning ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2010

    Whitt's End: 2.19.10

    ​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *I'm setting the over/under on Tiger Woods saying the word "sorry" in this morning's sanitized statement at 4.5, and I'm taking the under. I'll also be shocked if he cries. At some point he will, b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2009

    CNN Gives Thanks to Local Hero Brad Blauser

    Wheelchairs for Iraqi KidsBrad Blauser with one of the hundreds of Iraqi children to receive pediatric wheelchairs thanks to the North Texan's efforts​Five years ago, Brad Blauser of Grapevine landed in Iraq as a civilian contractor. Though his family remains here, Blauser has stayed in Baghdad. B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2009

    Today In Music News: The Get Up Kids Apologizes, Billy Joel Is Sick and Coldplay Heads To Springfield

    Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, July 28, 2009... The Get Up Kids have formally apologized for a nation full of eyeliner and tight jean-wearing emo kids. Thank you, it's long overdue. Billy Joel and Elton John's Face 2 Face tour has been forced to cancel a few shows because Joel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2009

    Where T.O. Watched the Oscars

    Terrell Owens on Under One Roof, some Flavor Flav sitcom I've already forgotten aboutTerrell Owens was at Elton John's annual Academy Award viewing party last night at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, where the (current? former?) Dallas Cowboys wide receiver wanted to see and be seen by tho ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 15, 2009

    Uptown's Broadway Our Way Showcases Dallas Talent, and It's Anything but a Drag

    Terrell Owens on Under One Roof, some Flavor Flav sitcom I've already forgotten aboutTerrell Owens was at Elton John's annual Academy Award viewing party last night at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, where the (current? former?) Dallas Cowboys wide receiver wanted to see and be seen by tho ... More >>

  • Music

    November 20, 2008

    It's Not Americana; It's Dress-Up

    Don't be fooled by the faded denim and snap-button cowboy shirts

  • Calendar

    October 16, 2008

    Ben Here

    Folds stops by Dallas with a new set list

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2008

    Last Night: Neil Hamburger at Rubber Gloves

    Folds stops by Dallas with a new set list

  • Calendar

    March 13, 2008

    Drugged Dances

    The Inwood paints the screen red

  • News

    December 13, 2007

    Ask a Mexican

    Where’s the Mexican love for the Motor City?

  • Music

    April 26, 2007

    Waking Ashland

    The Well (Immortal)

  • Music

    March 15, 2007

    Cutting Crew

    The Scissor Sisters are gay, dorky and big in Japan

  • Music

    March 1, 2007

    Moneen with Pistolita

    Tuesday, March 6, at The Door

  • Music

    January 25, 2007
  • Music

    March 2, 2006

    Van Occupied

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

  • Calendar

    February 16, 2006

    Universal Song

    This love isn’t just black and white

  • Culture

    February 16, 2006

    Ankh Around the Clock

    At Uptown Players, Elton John's Aida does the crocodile rock on the Nile

  • Dining

    February 2, 2006

    Of Claws and Loins

    Steve Fields is steak-and-lobsteriffic

  • Calendar

    January 5, 2006

    Broadway Bound

    The Uptown Players get their makeovers for diva-dom

  • Calendar

    January 5, 2006

    Feel Good Gaithering

    The Uptown Players get their makeovers for diva-dom

  • Music

    August 18, 2005

    The New Pornographers

    Twin Cinema (Matador)

  • Music

    August 5, 2004

    Scissor Sisters

    Scissor Sisters (Universal)

  • Music

    August 5, 2004

    Odds & Ends

    Deep Friday, Edgefest and a jumpin' giveaway

  • Music

    December 25, 2003

    Holiday Jeer

    For a joyous holiday, Christmas sure has some bloody awful music

  • Calendar

    July 31, 2003

    B.J.'s Play Thing

    The Doors swing open at Theatre Arlington

  • Calendar

    July 17, 2003

    She's Baaaaaack

    Paula Poundstone is an open book

  • Calendar

    July 19, 2001

    Awesome Possums

    Being a dame isn't what one keeps in his or her support hose

  • Film

    May 31, 2001

    Red Dawn

    Moulin Rouge brings to light a deliciously garish Paris

  • Music

    January 20, 2000

    Beck

    Moulin Rouge brings to light a deliciously garish Paris

  • Music

    December 16, 1999

    Billy Joel

    Moulin Rouge brings to light a deliciously garish Paris

  • Music

    July 15, 1999

    "Let's not rock!"

    The Lilith Fairies is must-hear TV!

  • Music

    May 28, 1998

    He got game

    The animal logic of Keyboard Money Mark's new Push the Buttons

  • Dining

    May 21, 1998

    Service with a frown

    A mediocre menu and lackluster service take the fine out of the dining at Mel Hollen's

  • Dining

    January 29, 1998

    Go figure

    Enigma is a dazzling puzzle of utter befuddlement

  • Calendar

    June 5, 1997

    Events for the week

    Enigma is a dazzling puzzle of utter befuddlement

  • Film

    February 6, 1997

    Joe Bob Briggs

    Drive-In Movie Critic of Grapevine, TX

  • Music

    August 29, 1996

    The medicine goes down

    The education of Austin's Spoon continues

  • Music

    January 4, 1996

    Roadshows

    The education of Austin's Spoon continues

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