Ernest Tubb

Waylon Away

1998 Dallas Observer Music Awards Nominees

Wide open spaces

With his debut record, Ed Burleson may be too country for Nashville, but not for Texas

Good Friday: Starhead, Lucky Tubb, Mustache Pageant And Not Much Else

If you can overcome the dreary weather, Black Friday shopping exhaustion and post-Thanksgiving hangover, there are a few noteworthy shows to choose from this weekend. First, a reminder of what we've already mentioned. Tonight, you can catch Gojira, 36 Crazyfists, In Flames and All That Remains at ... More >>

Down at the Ranchhouse

Tom Morrell keeps Western swing alive on the best set of records you've never heard

Uncle Whopelo?

Slobberbone is the dumbest name for the best new band in town

Good rockin' last night

Dallas' forgotten Star Talent Records label got there before Sun's rise

Roadshows

Dallas' forgotten Star Talent Records label got there before Sun's rise

Echoes and Reverberations: Loco Gringos Vivir Para Siempre en Nuestros Corazones

For more photos, album art and show posters, check out our slideshow here.Dallas bands are usually judged within the context of their efforts and accomplishments. Some spend stupid money on hair care products and aspire to a label deal; other bands actually rehearse and wanna make an important art ... More >>

Roadshows

For more photos, album art and show posters, check out our slideshow here.Dallas bands are usually judged within the context of their efforts and accomplishments. Some spend stupid money on hair care products and aspire to a label deal; other bands actually rehearse and wanna make an important art ... More >>

Roadshows

For more photos, album art and show posters, check out our slideshow here.Dallas bands are usually judged within the context of their efforts and accomplishments. Some spend stupid money on hair care products and aspire to a label deal; other bands actually rehearse and wanna make an important art ... More >>

Out There

For more photos, album art and show posters, check out our slideshow here.Dallas bands are usually judged within the context of their efforts and accomplishments. Some spend stupid money on hair care products and aspire to a label deal; other bands actually rehearse and wanna make an important art ... More >>

Economies of scale

Cake hopes that cutting a deal won't interfere with keeping it real

Honky-Tonk Man

He had 78 hits spanning five decades and revolutionized country music. Now, Fort Worth's Hank Thompson gets a new green light.

Out Here

He had 78 hits spanning five decades and revolutionized country music. Now, Fort Worth's Hank Thompson gets a new green light.

Gathering steam

Brian Houser hopes that a new album will add momentum to his career

Big country

Don Walser sings deep from the heart of Texas

The King's man

"Jr. Boy" Jones played with them all--now, he plays for himself

Stompin' at the Sons

"Jr. Boy" Jones played with them all--now, he plays for himself

Out There

"Jr. Boy" Jones played with them all--now, he plays for himself

Will success spoil Junior?

"Jr. Boy" Jones played with them all--now, he plays for himself

Legendary stardust cowboy

"Groovy" Joe Poovey dies just as his Greatest Grooves are set for release

Out Here

"Groovy" Joe Poovey dies just as his Greatest Grooves are set for release

Out There

"Groovy" Joe Poovey dies just as his Greatest Grooves are set for release

Old-soul music

Budapest One is a brand-new band making some venerable -- and tremendous -- rock and roll

Out Here

Budapest One is a brand-new band making some venerable -- and tremendous -- rock and roll

Various Artists

The Guys of the Big "D" Jamboree (Dragon Street)

How to Be a Good Cover Band

The Guys of the Big "D" Jamboree (Dragon Street)

Ghost Mice, The Dauntless Elite, Off Shore Radio, Can Kickers, Denton County Revelators

Friday, November 9, at 1919 Hemphill, Fort Worth

It Was the Art!

See a vast Conspiracy at the Longhorn Ballroom

Art of the Dance

Gail Wendorf does the Waltz Across Texas

Good rockin' last night

A new CD resurrects the echoes of the long-gone Big "D" Jamboree, where Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and some forgotten heroes made Saturday nights swing

Asleep at the wheel

Hot Club of Cowtown calls Austin home, but never for long

Thank God it's Monday

Matt Hillyer and Eleven Hundred Springs look a little bit rock 'n' roll, but they're all country

Strait to hell

George Strait saved country music. Then he killed it

Collyers of the wild

Lone Star Trio offshoot sprouts deep country roots

Staff Trax: Jasper TX, Randy Rogers Band, Freddie King and The Walker Brothers

Welcome to Staff Trax, the weekly feature here on DC9 where we shed some light on the music we've been enjoying of late, regardless of the touring or album release schedules that tend to bear the focus of most of our coverage. Consider it a chance for you readers to get some more insight into our o ... More >>

Tonight, Tonight: Deftones at Palladium Ballroom, White Denim at The Loft and Casey Thompson at Adair's

It's a great day for Rangers fans and a crappy one for Cowboys fans. Fortunately, there are at least a couple musical offerings this evening that seem bound to either continue your euphoria or ease you out of the doldrums...

Listomania: The Songs That Give Thanks, a Field Guide

Not a song, but we sure are thankful for this.​It's hard to argue with Charlie Brown: Thanksgiving is here, man (paraphrased). Over on our on food blog, City of Ate, the writers are counting down to Thanksgiving with odes to their favorite T-Day foods. DC9's thinking: why can't we join in on t ... More >>