Eric Neal

Blogs
June 7, 2013
Charlie Robison - Plano Courtyard Theater - June 6, 2013
Walking into Plano's Courtyard Theater on Thursday night felt a bit like walking into Addison's WaterTower Theatre or perhaps Dallas' Kalita Humphreys Theater. Among the well-dressed crowd, there were some older folks milling about, chatting in the modern-designed foyer as an air of formality wafted ... More >>
Blogs
July 19, 2011
Brian Fiegelman Runs Sound For The O's on the Road, and House Of Blues at Home
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 the people who make the scene move.Brian FiegelmanBrian Fiegelman came to DFW from the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. His friend Scotty Tee ... More >>
Blogs
March 7, 2011
Over The Weekend: Trashcan Sinatras at The Loft
The Trashcan Sinatras, Salim NourallahThe LoftMarch 4, 2011 Better than: looking for closeout deals at the Borders in Uptown and Highland Park. Eric GrubbsTrashcan Sinatras There are shows where you completely forget about the pains of the day, like the rising price of gas, job woes, or the ri ... More >>
Blogs
February 23, 2011
Show Announcements: Arcade Fire, Beirut, Josh Groban, Gruff Rhys, Alejandro Escovedo, Gogol Bordello, Bruce Hornsby, Big K.R.I.T., Bruno Mars, Janelle Monae & More!
Who is this band, and why are they holding a Grammy?Since the Grammys, the general population has been mostly dumbfounded that Arcade Fire could win in the category of Best Album. All over the web, the question resounds: "Who is Arcade Fire?" You'd think that a band that's sold as many albums as ... More >>
Blogs
February 2, 2011
Tonight, Tonight: Deerhoof ~~and Yann Tiersen~~ at The Loft, Cradle of Filth at The South Side Music Hall, Doug Burr and Ryan Thomas Becker at Club Dada, and The Aces & Angels Salute to the Troops at Centennial Hall in Fair Park
Despite the terrible weather, there is still a bunch of shows to look out for on this hump day evening -- two of which are even taking place in the same building.
Blogs
January 12, 2011
Show Announcements: Leg Sweeper, House Of Pain, Civil Wars, The Gourds, The Sword, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Steve Miller Band, Sister Hazel & Edwin McCain, Trashcan Sinatras & More!
Secret shows are the stuff of legend. There was a certain Prince secret show at the Red Jacket in 2002, and the Old 97's occasionally perform under the name Rhomin' Hitchhikers. Now, it looks like Leg Sweeper, with the help of Parade of Flesh and Gorilla Groove, is jumping on the secret sho ... More >>
Blogs
April 15, 2009
Gig Alerts: Eric Neal and Anna Thomas at Dada, Owen Temple and Adam Carroll at Dan's Silverleaf
Eric NealIf you're done with your taxes (unlike, say, me) there are a couple of shows worth venturing out for this deadline Wednesday...Local singer/songwriter Eric Neal headlines a nice local bill at Dada's Listening Room. Back in August, Pete did a nice post on Neal's Birthday Bash, also at ... More >>
Blogs
June 25, 2008
DOMA XX: And The Nominees Are...
Music
August 9, 2007
2007 Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase
News
April 21, 2005
School of Rock
Marc Solomon's students are too young to drive but old enough to shred
Music
April 3, 1997
No retreat
After the setback of the Cartwrights, Donny Ray Ford gets a taste of success