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Jay Reatard

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    March 30, 2012

    Tonight: Better Than Something, the Jay Reatard Doc, Lands at The Texas Theatre

    Even if you weren't a big fan of Jay Reatard or one of his countless bands, you can't help but tear up a bit at the trailer for Better Than Something, the new documentary about the Memphis musician, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 29. "I was tossed into this world and I'll be tossed out," he s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2012

    Rockers vs. Mods, Big Folkin' Festival and This Weekend's Shows

    ​This weekend marks the sixth year of Rockers vs. Mods, "a tribute to the 1960's British rivalry between the Mods & Rockers," according to the event's website. It happens over three days at different locations (so you can ride your motorcycle or scooter, duh) and will feature performances from ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 29, 2012

    Grown Up, Screwed Up.

    ​This weekend marks the sixth year of Rockers vs. Mods, "a tribute to the 1960's British rivalry between the Mods & Rockers," according to the event's website. It happens over three days at different locations (so you can ride your motorcycle or scooter, duh) and will feature performances from ... More >>

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    March 28, 2012

    Tenacious D, Aerosmith With Cheap Trick and More Show Announcements

    This video tells the amazing story of the Tenacious D reunion. With that reunion comes a new album, Rize of the Fenix, and a massive tour that will pass through Dallas. On Friday, July 20, Tenacious D and opening act The Slights will be at Palladium Ballroom. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    King Khan & the Shrines Land Their Freak at Sons of Hermann Hall

    King Khan & the Shrines Sons of Hermann Hall Monday, February 6 It's hard to tell who King Khan is channeling when he gets on stage. James Brown comes to mind first, as does Screamin' Jay Hawkins. He sings about the important things: Mainly sex, food and rock 'n' roll. Also, the man has style. He c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2011

    Q & A: Meredith Franco of The Coathangers Doesn't Like Being Compared to Other All-Female Acts and Actually Loves Lubbock

    Atlanta's The Coathangers are a confrontational quartet of ladies who play old-school punk with a modern vigor. This is one band where the limited instrumental skill of each member actually adds to the quality of the music. The Coathangers' most recent effort, Larceny & Old Lace, came out in Jun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Q&A: Ty Segall Talks His Favorite Music Formats and Becoming "The Next Jay Reatard"

    Ty Segall​By our estimation, 2010 can be best summed up as the year of beach music. All year long, it seemed, new bands from coastal regions were cropping up with their hazy guitar tones and rich vocal harmonies, all soaked in reverb and packed with more pop hooks than we previously thought could ... More >>

  • Music

    February 17, 2011

    Ty Segall

    Saturday, February 19, at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios in Denton

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2011

    Last Night: Best Coast, Wavves and No Joy at the Granada Theater

    Best Coast, Wavves, No Joy Granada Theater January 24, 2011 Better Than: Being separated from your best friend/cat. Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino and Wavves' Nathan Williams​Over the past year, the relationship between Nathan Williams and Bethany Cosentino, lead singers of Wavves and Best Coas ... More >>

  • Music

    January 13, 2011

    Which Musicians Will Die in 2011?

    Best Coast, Wavves, No Joy Granada Theater January 24, 2011 Better Than: Being separated from your best friend/cat. Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino and Wavves' Nathan Williams​Over the past year, the relationship between Nathan Williams and Bethany Cosentino, lead singers of Wavves and Best Coas ... More >>

  • Music

    November 4, 2010

    Deerhunter's more than just another Bradford Cox outlet.

    Best Coast, Wavves, No Joy Granada Theater January 24, 2011 Better Than: Being separated from your best friend/cat. Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino and Wavves' Nathan Williams​Over the past year, the relationship between Nathan Williams and Bethany Cosentino, lead singers of Wavves and Best Coas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2010

    Today In Music News: Arcade Fire Get Reatarded, Free Radiohead Taken Down And Fake Daft Punk

    Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, August 4, 2010...Arcade Fire paid tribute to the late Jay Reatard at it's Philidelphia show.So now bloggers can't host an album that was given away?Hey, did you download that new Daft Punk song from the Tron soundtrack? Too bad it's fake.

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2010

    Last Night: Bad Sports, The Fresh & Onlys, King Khan and the Shrines at Sons of Hermann Hall

    Bad Sports, The Fresh & Onlys, King Khan & The Shrines Sons of Hermann Hall April 6th, 2010 Better than: eating mushrooms while already on mushrooms.King Khan​ You wouldn't have been able to guess it from the bright, punk opening at the start of last night's Sons of Hermann Hall bill, bu ... More >>

  • Music

    March 11, 2010

    Surfer Blood Sets The Record Straight

    Bad Sports, The Fresh & Onlys, King Khan & The Shrines Sons of Hermann Hall April 6th, 2010 Better than: eating mushrooms while already on mushrooms.King Khan​ You wouldn't have been able to guess it from the bright, punk opening at the start of last night's Sons of Hermann Hall bill, bu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2010

    Jay Reatard Is Pronounced Dead at 29--And His Second-To-Last Show Was In Dallas.

    Bill EllisonThis December 10, 2009, performance at the Granada Theater was Jay Reatard's second-to-last.​The details behind it, at this point, are pretty vague but, after spreading like wildfire throughout the Internet this afternoon, it's been confirmed: Fast-rising indie garage rock hero Jay Rea ... More >>

  • Music

    December 10, 2009

    Jay Reatard

    Thursday, December 10, at the Granada Theater

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2009

    Giveaway: Five Pairs of Tickets to Tomorrow Night's Jay Reatard Show at The Granada

    For over a decade now, Memphis-based garage punk Jay Reatard's been cranking out albums and molding his reputation as a prolific, but mercurial performer. Seriously, remember when he was supposed to play Club Dada last August? Ah, memories...Nonetheless, Reatard's 2009 release, Watch Me Fall, has m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2009

    Today In Music News: The Dead Weather Works Fast, Wavves Pick Up New Members And Morrissey's Fans Apparently Don't Like Him

    Your daily dose of national music news for Friday, November 20, 2009...It doesn't take The Dead Weather long to make records. The band just released its first album and it's already ready to release a new one. It didn't take Jay Reatard's former band to find gainful employ... they have joined up wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2009

    Today In Music News: Peter Hook Turns To Forgery, The Emo Haircut Is Dead and Jay Reatard Is A Quitter

    Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, October 7, 2009...Peter Hook admitted he's forged Ian Curtis' signature on Joy Division memorabilia he sold. He says it was partly as a "joke." Not funny Hooky. Not funny.The "emo haircut" is dead?Jay Reatard's band has quit. Wow, how much of a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2008

    Last Night: The Hold Steady at The Loft

    Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, October 7, 2009...Peter Hook admitted he's forged Ian Curtis' signature on Joy Division memorabilia he sold. He says it was partly as a "joke." Not funny Hooky. Not funny.The "emo haircut" is dead?Jay Reatard's band has quit. Wow, how much of a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2008

    Cancelled: Jay Reatard At Club Dada

    Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, October 7, 2009...Peter Hook admitted he's forged Ian Curtis' signature on Joy Division memorabilia he sold. He says it was partly as a "joke." Not funny Hooky. Not funny.The "emo haircut" is dead?Jay Reatard's band has quit. Wow, how much of a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 31, 2008

    Jay Reatard

    Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, October 7, 2009...Peter Hook admitted he's forged Ian Curtis' signature on Joy Division memorabilia he sold. He says it was partly as a "joke." Not funny Hooky. Not funny.The "emo haircut" is dead?Jay Reatard's band has quit. Wow, how much of a ... More >>

  • Music

    July 31, 2008

    Top of the Pops

    For a guy who so ferevently tries to subvert the world of pop Music, Jay Reatard sure does write some good pop songs.

  • Music

    June 26, 2008

    Clubbed Over

    Big changes are in store for Club Dada thanks to new ownership and a re-energized booking philosophy

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2007

    Last Weekend: Rock the Dead, OUT TAKES, Tattoo Round-Up

    Big changes are in store for Club Dada thanks to new ownership and a re-energized booking philosophy

  • Music

    January 11, 2007

    Jay Reatard

    Blood Visions (In the Red)

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