Eric Johnson

Out Here

The Will Rogers of shred

Andy Timmons never met a style he didn't like

Deck the malls

This season's Christmas album offerings

Not just black and white

Pegasus does its old-movie spoof in Another Murder: Another Show!

Out Here

Pegasus does its old-movie spoof in Another Murder: Another Show!

The art of implication

Vince Bell's been dead once, and he's got the record to prove it

Devendra Banhart

Wednesday, October 12, at The Cavern

Eric Johnson

Friday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13, at Granada Theater

The Fruit Bats

Spelled in Bones (Sub Pop)

Buzzed

SXSW 2005: The crowds, the hype bands and all the Shiner Bock you can drink

Willy Porter

Friday, February 25

A New Texas Jam

Crossroads Guitar Festival celebrates six-strings and the men who make them famous

Heart of Gold

Neil Young charts his Greendale via "a little love and affection"

Trials and Tribu-lations

Austin-based salsa orchestra marries ghetto funk with barrio spice

Off Camera

For Califone's Tim Rutili, there's no difference between a picture and a thousand words

Strung Out

Looking for a vintage 1973 Taurus Moog pedal board?

Good Friday: Peaches, Viva Voce, Malford Milligan, David Byrne, International Waters, Oliver's Army, Airline, Jonathan Byrd, The Phuss, Gaelic Storm, Todd Sarvies

This particular weekend offers an interesting mix of local and national talents, many of which are playing unheralded venues scattered about the Metroplex. The mix of genres represented in our area in the coming days is quite remarkable.First off the shows that were already covered in print or onlin ... More >>

Fruit Bats Frontman Eric Johnson Is Clear: His Band Is No Shins Side Project.

This particular weekend offers an interesting mix of local and national talents, many of which are playing unheralded venues scattered about the Metroplex. The mix of genres represented in our area in the coming days is quite remarkable.First off the shows that were already covered in print or onlin ... More >>

Gig Alert: Eric Johnson Tonight at House of Blues

Eric Johnson, not Eric Johnson.​Not to be confused with the Eric Johnson of The Fruit Bats [Editor's Note: Or the NFL tight end from my hometown], the Eric Johnson appearing at House of Blues tonight is the legendary guitar slinger from Austin. Drawing praise from the likes of Carlos Santana, Eric ... More >>

Gig Alert: Fruit Bats' Free In-Store Performance At Good Records

​In this week's dead tree version of DC9, Darryl Smyers checked in with Fruit Bats leader Eric Johnson about a number of things, but mostly about how his own band differs from the other bands he plays in, a list that includes Vetiver and The Shins. And Johnson's thoughts on the matter?"What I do i ... More >>

Last Night: Fruit Bats, Death Vessel at The Loft

Fruit Bats, Death VesselThe LoftSeptember 1, 2009 Better than: Staying at home watching the Rangers sweep a double-header from the Blue Jays.   With temperatures hanging blissfully in the upper 70s, the deck of The Loft was certainly a nice place to spend a Tuesday evening. The view was ... More >>

Weekend Roundup: Mary Anne Hobbs, Justin Nozuka, Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa

Mary Anne Hobbs, The Green Elephant, Friday, November 20It's Monday afternoon, friends. Get out your glow sticks! BBC 1 DJ Mary Anne Hobbs, who spun at The Green Elephant Friday night, has led the life you wish you had the balls to live: she ran off to London with a hard rock band as a teen; at 21, ... More >>

More Ammo for Eric Johnson in Primary Battle Against Terri Hodge, But Will it Matter?

​For reasons we can't explain, politicos are sticking by state Representative Terri Hodge in her bid for an eighth term in office despite the pending March 8 trial for her role in the federal corruption case involving affordable-housing developer Brian Potashnik. Her host committee includes lo ... More >>

Challenger Eric Johnson Takes the High Road Against State Representative Terri Hodge, But Where Will It Lead Him?

​For reasons we can't explain, politicos are sticking by state Representative Terri Hodge in her bid for an eighth term in office despite the pending March 8 trial for her role in the federal corruption case involving affordable-housing developer Brian Potashnik. Her host committee includes lo ... More >>

What's Up With the Whiteout on Terri Hodge's Petitions? Spoiler Alert: Turns Out, Not Much.

Sam MertenRep. Terri Hodge​We just love shenanigans, so it's no wonder why we found ourselves roped in by claims from Eric Johnson's campaign that some of the petitions attached to state Representative Terri Hodge's ballot application didn't pass the smell test. It appeared as though Hodge, wh ... More >>

State Representative Terri Hodge's Campaign Disappoints by Offering a Good Reason for Odd Petitions

Sam MertenRep. Terri Hodge​We just love shenanigans, so it's no wonder why we found ourselves roped in by claims from Eric Johnson's campaign that some of the petitions attached to state Representative Terri Hodge's ballot application didn't pass the smell test. It appeared as though Hodge, wh ... More >>

Once Trinity Toll Road Pals, Hunt Withdraws Support of Hodge "For Obvious Reasons"

​Reaction to Terri Hodge's plea deal with the feds continues to trickle in, with Angela Hunt telling us this afternoon that she has withdrawn her support of Hodge "for obvious reasons" and now supports Eric Johnson in the March 2 Democratic primary. While Hodge could still win the seat, forcin ... More >>

Pity For Terri Hodge? Save It for the Voters She Betrayed.

​Reaction to Terri Hodge's plea deal with the feds continues to trickle in, with Angela Hunt telling us this afternoon that she has withdrawn her support of Hodge "for obvious reasons" and now supports Eric Johnson in the March 2 Democratic primary. While Hodge could still win the seat, forcin ... More >>

Democratic Party Chair Darlene Ewing Explains Why Admitted Felon Terri Hodge Will Win Today's Election

Sam MertenHodge with Larry Duncan, who's running for county judge and is one of many politicos wishing pics like this would simply disappear.​If you thought the efforts of former Dallas City Council members Diane Ragsdale and Sandra Crenshaw to get Terri Hodge reelected were futile, think agai ... More >>

There's No Need for May 8 Special Election to Fill Terri Hodge's Empty Seat

Eric Johnson​Wednesday at 5 p.m. was the filing deadline for anyone interested in running in the May 8 special election to fill state Rep. Terri Hodge's District 100 seat -- and the Texas Secretary of State's Web site shows there's but one candidate, Eric Johnson, who trounced guilty-plea-taking H ... More >>

During Heated Town Hall, DISD Says It'll Put Off Jubilee Park Land Grab For Six Months

Photos by Daniel RodrigueSo, how many people were at O.M. Roberts last night (jump for it) ...​Last night, the Dallas Independent School District played host more than 150 folks in a heated -- though comfortably air-conditioned -- town hall meeting at the century-old O.M. Roberts Elementary School ... More >>

Sweatin' It Out With the Justice League!

Photos by Sam MertenState Senator Royce West and county judge candidate Clay Jenkins help pump up the crowd as District Attorney Craig Watkins grabs the mic Saturday afternoon.​This, in case you have not heard, is the "Summer of Justice." Which, as far as summers-of goes, ranks somewhere in betwee ... More >>

State Rep. Johnson Demands Answers From DISD's Hinojosa Over Jubilee Park Land Grab

Patrick MichelsJubilee Park residents have been protesting DISD's land grab for almost a year.​Exactly two months ago, it appeared as though the Dallas Independent School District was backing off its intentions to seize via eminent domain houses in Jubilee Park to make way for a new-and-improved O ... More >>

Ain't No Party Like an Election Night Watching Party, So Here's Where to Find Your Peeps

Sam MertenDespite lots of enthusiasm from Dallas County Commissioner Maurine Dickey, the Republicans didn't do so hot two years ago. Could they turn the tables this year? Find out at Hotel Palomar. Or Victory Park.​If you've spent the last few nights out and about watching Your Texas Rangers g ... More >>

Show Announcements: How The Edge Stole Christmas, Smashing Pumpkins, Jimmy Eat World, Roger Waters, Inspectah Deck, Ozzy Osbourne, Seryn, Amos Lee, Crushed Stars, Glassjaw, Telegraph Canyon & more

Billy "Mustachio" Corgan​Last Summer, 102.1 KDGE The Edge did some indie fans a solid by booking Phoenix and Metric in the middle of a mostly butt-rock lineup at Edgefest 2010. But at this year's How The Edge Stole Christmas concert at Verizon Theatre on Saturday, December 4, the folks over at The ... More >>

Days After State Rep. Johnson Weighs In, DISD May Be Backing Off Jubilee Park Land Grab

Daniel RodrigueJubilee Park residents protest DISD's eminent domain suits outside 3700 Ross Ave. earlier this year.​Earlier this week, Robert wrote about state Rep. Eric Johnson's October 28 letter to Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Michael Hinojosa, in which Johnson wondered whe ... More >>

DISD Has Ended Jubilee Park Land Grab

Patrick Michels​On Wednesday, word was the Dallas Independent School District was this close to backing off efforts to snatch, for pennies on the dollar or none at all, several Jubilee Park homes in order to make way for the new-and-improved O.M. Roberts Elementary, promised as part of the 2008 bo ... More >>

State Rep. Johnson Would Like Gov. Perry to Go Get Some of That Federal Small-Bidness Money

​On the other side's a letter state Rep. Eric Johnson sent Governor Rick Perry yesterday, in which the District 100 representative asks Perry to apply for federal funds intended to "provide critical resources to help small businesses continue to drive economic recovery and create jobs." That's per ... More >>

Jubilee Park Residents Still Wary of DISD's Plans for a New O.M. Roberts Elementary

bcWorkshopClick to embiggen this proposal drawn up by bcWorkshop to add a new O.M. Roberts Elementary building without creeping into the surrounding neighborhood.Last we checked in with the Jubilee Parkers fighting the Dallas Independent School District's attempt to snatch up their homes to make roo ... More >>

Tonight, Tonight: Eric Johnson at The Granada, Sick of It All at The Loft and The Ink Couch at Andy's Basement

Quite a diverse collection of musical options available in the area this Wednesday evening. Choose wisely.

State Rep. Johnson "Cannot Stand" For Wiping Out Re-Entry Program, Homeless Help Funds

Mark GrahamMetro Dallas Homeless Alliance President and CEO Mike Faenza at The Bridge, which could lose $1 million annually in state funds in budget cuts​Aside from those education cuts, there's also the very real possibility that the state will do away with the Project Reintegration of Offenders ... More >>

Before Mayoral Candidates Make Issue Out of Political Affiliations, a Look at Who's What

During the 2007 mayoral campaign, former city council member Ed Oakley sent out mailers depicting himself and convicted felon Don Hill as Democrats and Tom Leppert and former Mayor Pro Tem Max Wells as Republicans. Oakley also accepted the endorsement of the Dallas County Democratic Party and printe ... More >>

Last Night: Archers of Loaf and The Globes at The Loft

Archers of Loaf, The Globes The LoftJune 12, 2011Better than: seeing a Parade of Losers reunion.Archers of Loaf, a little younger.​It was a lot to ask of people to divert their eyes away from the television when the Mavericks were one victory away from winning the NBA finals. No matter who was pla ... More >>

Sorry, Guys, But Mortgage Subsidies Aren't the Answer in Southern Dallas

​Interesting blow-black -- so muted you might call it whisper-back -- to recent stories and an op-ed piece in The Dallas Morning News extolling so-called economic progress in Southern Dallas. One instance is on the paper's op-ed page today, a column from respected Southern Dallas blogger-jou ... More >>

The Rapture, Bush & Chevelle, Phantogram and The Rest of This Week's Show Announcements

The Rapture​It's been a while since we've heard from New York dance band The Rapture; their last release Pieces of the People We Love came out five years ago. But now they're back with a new album, In the Grace of Your Love, which will earn its release on September 6.In tandem with the releas ... More >>

Fried Bubble Gum Wins, Tastes Like My Little Pony Turds

Taryn WalkerFried bubble gum is really a fried strawberry-flavored marshmallow. Yum? More photos in the slideshow.This Labor Day, winners were crowned for the Big Tex Choice Awards. ​And we were definitely a little (OK, maybe a lot) excited. Like, a lot a lot. Allan W ... More >>

Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett Join Impressive Bill for Central Texas Fire Benefit

​Just got off the phone with Will Johnson a few minutes ago for an upcoming story related to the upcoming, pretty epic-looking Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase. He's a good dude -- you may recall his, Centro-matic and South San Gabriel's efforts a few weeks back to do what they could to help ... More >>

If Nothing Else, MALDEF's Very Happy With the Federal Court's New State Redistricting Map

Via the Texas Legislative Council​About a month ago we noted that the Department of Justice was very unhappy with how state legislators redrew Texas's congressional districts -- something to do with how the new map "actually reduced minority electoral power" in Dallas-Fort Worth, for starters. Hen ... More >>

How to Rev Fair Park's Economic Engine: Bring on the Scrapyards

​State Rep. Eric Johnson, Democrat of southern Dallas and Mesquite, has an essay on the op-ed page of The Dallas Morning News today describing Fair Park as a "powerful economic engine" and a "jewel of our city" whose economic power should be harnessed to improve life in surrounding poor neighb ... More >>