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Top Ten Must-See Concerts In DFW This Week: April 25-May 1

As this final week in April comes to a close, we can all take a deep breath that we've conquered (a lot of) the festivals, survived the wannabe tornado season and seen the types of amazing concerts that Texas weather has so kindly afforded us. Oh -- no, no -- don't get me wrong, we've still got a lo ... More >>

They Might Be Giants Does Not Need More Conspiracy Theorists

Hard to believe that it's been over three decades since John Flansburgh and John Linnell first started playing music as They Might Be Giants. What started as two nerds and a drum machine has slowly evolved into a multi-media company with two distinct divisions: indie rock and children's music. Spea ... More >>

Flogging Molly at the House of Blues, 2/16/13: Review

The kilts, whistles, accordions and other assorted Celtic crap were in abundance Saturday night at House of Blues, as Flogging Molly and a couple of nice opening acts brought the spirit of Ireland to the cramped confines of the House of Blues. Dave King and the rest of Flogging Molly are fairly reg ... More >>

Five of This Week's Top Show Announcements: Cat Power, 2 Chainz and More

Cat Power Friday, January 25, at South Side Music Hall, $30/$35 Chan Marshall is hitting the road after the release of her latest album, Sun, a more soulful, personal work than previous releases, and her first album of original material since 2006's The Greatest. Gonna be a tearjerker.

This Week's Top Show Announcements: Ben Kweller, Will Johnson, Kreayshawn, Sleigh Bells and More

KreayshawnFriday, November 2, at Palladium Ballroom, $17.50The controversial rapper, whose proper debut album Somethin' 'Bout Kreay is out in late September, will be here in early November. It's one of Parade of Flesh's biggest shows yet.

The Shins, Yeasayer, Big Freedia and More of This Week's Show Announcements

The ShinsThursday, October 11, at House of Blues, $39.50The Shins were sort of indie-rock darlings until they got Braff-ed in the mid-Aughts. That's when they blew the eff up. We haven't heard much from them since 2007's Wincing the Night Away, but now that they've got a new one under their belts -- ... More >>

Gorilla Vs. Bear Fest II Sets a Date, Plus More Show Announcements

Gorilla Vs. Bear Festival IISaturday, July 28, at Granada TheaterHard to believe we're almost a year removed from the first Gorilla Vs. Bear Festival, which took place in an ice-cold Granada Theater during the hottest part of last summer. You can expect this year to be another oasis, both physically ... More >>

Wear Stretchy Pants, It's A Big Day For Brunch

A Weekend Filled With St. Vincent. Also: 45 Fest, Manchester Orchestra, Battles and More!

Annabel MehranSt. Vincent​This is the weekend of St. Vincent. In fact, someone ought to make it a local holiday because it's going to be pretty difficult to escape the songstress over the next few days. She's set to perform in town three different times. On Saturday and Sunday night, she'll perfor ... More >>

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 Fiegelman​Brian Fiegelman came to DFW from the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. His friend Scotty Tee ... More >>

Fuck Yeah, Rock GIFs: Reliving Your Favorite Concerts, A Handful Of Images At A Time.

​Pretty much any idea for a Tumblr page is a good one. Case in point: The person who simply posts every Alan Palomo image they can find. But, OK, this one is really is a great one. Called Fuck Yeah Rock GIFs, the site, created by local music fan and photographer Neff Conner, compiles various shots ... More >>

Giveaway: Two Pairs of Tickets to See People on Vacation's Dallas Debut Tomorrow Night at the House of Blues' Cambridge Room

Scott ColePeople on Vacation​We've already mentioned -- more than a few times -- the show happening tomorrow night in the House of Blues' Cambridge Room. Did so earlier today, even.For decent reason, we think: Hey, it's not every day that a side project featuring the most recognizable faces of two ... More >>

The Daily Fail: Billy Corgan

Billy Corgan, you still don't fucking get it do you? It's been almost 20 years since you first picked a fight with Stephen Malkmus and Pavement because you were mentioned in "Range Life." At least rappers, most of the time, they squash their beefs, mostly because the public forgets why it started ... More >>

Listomania: The 30 Best Songs About Genitalia

The Caddyshack soundtrack is slightly phallic.​If Cee-Lo wrote the greatest song of all humankind with "Fuck You," which has sufficiently taken over the Internet this week, then Meat Loaf certainly deserves a firm No. 2 spot for his own masterpiece, "California Isn't Big Enough (Hey There Girl)," ... More >>

Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights Readies Its Major Label Debut

Last Night: Everclear at House of Blues

Everclear, Clayton Senne, Oso ClosoHouse of BluesJanuary 2, 2009 (Barely) better than: Staying home and listening to my "best of" Everclear CD We've also got photos from the show here in a slideshow.​A surprisingly large and diverse crowd assembled at the House of Blues last night to catch ' ... More >>

Weekend Roundup: Erykah Badu with Yo Gabba Gabba Live!, Selena Gomez

Erykah Badu with Yo Gabba Gabba Live! at Dr Pepper Arena on Saturday, November 28Erykah Badu, mother of three, did a dancey-dance with the Yo Gabba Gabba! gang at the Dr Pepper Arena over the weekend. I don't have kids, so I'm out of the loop. But Wikipedia tells me Andy Samberg appeared on the TV s ... More >>

Show Announcements: Dropkick Murphys, More

​Start stocking up on Guinness now, because it's going to be pretty hard to find come March. Flogging Molly and the band's fans will probably put a pretty good dent in the supply when the L.A. Celtic-influenced punk band comes to the House of Blues Tuesday, February 9. The city's vendors will have ... More >>

Over The Weekend: Peter Bjorn and John, El Perro del Mar at House of Blues

Peter Bjorn and John, El Perro del MarHouse of BluesNovember 14, 2009Better than: slogging through my DVR.Jayme RutledgePeter, Bjorn and John at House of Blues on Saturday.​"This is Dallas, right?" Bjorn Yttling asked, his porn 'stache bobbing above the microphone. "Maybe you know him from your sc ... More >>

Good Friday: Butthole Surfers, Peaches, MEN, Digital Leather, King Bucks, Ghoultown, John David Kent, Horrorble Party, Play-N-Skillz Halloween Bash, House Harkonnen and More

Don't forget your costume. Here's one idea.​Love it when Halloween falls on a weekend, as is the case this year. What that means for music fans is lots of costume contests and tribute nights, and bands and fans will likely be even more intoxicated than usual--so be careful out there. Recently some ... More >>

Bowling For Soup Announces Album Details, Remains Proud Of Its 'Wena'

​In a press release sent out Thursday night, Bowling for Soup revealed the details of its upcoming album, Sorry For Partyin'. Oh, and it unveiled more details about its crotch-shot of a music video, "My Wena"... Far as the album's concerned, the pop-punk band's tenth release will see the lig ... More >>

Gig Alert: Atmosphere, Eydea & Abilities at House of Blues

If nothing else, Atmosphere's 2008 release, When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold, was the best named album of the year. But also, as the title implies, the album, and, in particular, the above song, "You," was a paean to all things working class and troubled, and, more importantly, ... More >>

"Don't You Never Say An Unkind Word About The Time!"

So there's this three-day music festival of sorts happening next month in Forth Worth called, fittingly, the Fort Worth MusicFest. And it's the fest's third annual go-'round. And it helps raise money for college scholarships for area kids. And it takes place August 21-23, costing $15 per general ad ... More >>

Over the Weekend: Flock of Seagulls, When in Rome, Gene Loves Jezebel and Dramarama at the House of Blues

Flock of Seagulls, When in Rome, Gene Loves Jezebel, Dramarama The House of BluesMay 22, 2009(Just Barely) Better Than: Starring in my own reality show called Dancing with the MILFs.Advertised as "Lost '80s Live," the quadruple bill sponsored by a local radio station attracted a decent-sized crowd t ... More >>

Gig Alert: Free Elvis Perkins in Dearland In-Store at Good Records Tonight

Yesterday afternoon, Good Records announced that, tonight, it would be hosting Elvis Perkins in Dearland for a 7:30 p.m., free in-store performance before the band heads over to the Pontiac Garage at the House of Blues for a gig later tonight.And, late notice aside, it should be worth your while to ... More >>

Donkey Q. Public

The HOB hosts jam legends

Happy Hour

It's really time for change

Nuns That Rock

Lou Gramm's Still a Jukebox Hero

For ex-Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm, it still feels like the very first time, every time

Picture Show: New Year's Eve at the Granada and HOB

New Year's Eve was a big night here for DC-9, as we took our best shot at covering the happenings around town. It's all about the memories, after all (look forward to some particularly rough ones in our Night Moves club photos, coming soon).First off, though, check out scenes from the Granada on We ... More >>

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Last Night: Q-Tip, The Cool Kids And The Knux At House Of Blues

Q-Tip, The Cool Kids, The Knux House of Blues November 19, 2008 Better Than: Sitting at home remembering when hip-hop was still good. As far as opening bands go, The Knux was a decent, average opening act. The reaction from the crowd was tepid and it was obvious the audience wanted to move on a ... More >>

Sorta Sets CD Release Show Date In Support Of New, Self-Titled Effort

To Air Is Human

Big D competitors rock the no-string

Free Forever The Sickest Kids CD Release Show Tickets

Starplex, Smirnoff, Superpages -- Whatever the Name, It's Still Late on $800,000 in Rent Payments to City

Michelle Shocked To, Ahem, Shock Crowds At House of Blues

I've Got Ace Frehley

The Space Ace awaits at the HOB

Alice in Diapers

Days of the New sober up at HOB

Smirnoff Renamed SuperPages.com Center, Really?

We're going back to calling it Starplex, dammit.

Rock ‘n’ Chomp: House of Blues

Polyphonic Spree Sprouts Wings

Gutter Ball

Femme for Real

Armatrading brings her hopeful tunes to the Blue

Saved

Home Again

Flickerstick is in the House

Favorite Fables

Local boys make good

General Greetings

hellogoodbye HOBs into Dallas

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