John Bonham

David Castell on Recording with Blue October, Famous Drummers, and DFW's Finest

We caught up with producer David Castell here a couple years ago, but he's been up to an awful lot since then. Castell has produced, mixed, mastered and otherwise had his hands in local music dating all the way back to the early '90s, and he shows no sign of slowing...or aging really, for that matt ... More >>

Jeff Liles Tells Stories From Dallas' Past and Looks to its Bright Creative Future

There it is. Nestled in South Dallas, rescued by caring souls of our local arts. The beacon that is The Kessler. A majestic Texas juke joint, pampered with TLC and vision that only a handful of true music fans could bring. The Kessler (or rather, "The Kessler X " as our subject refers to it) is o ... More >>

This Week's Top Show Announcements: Divine Fits, Blue Oyster Cult, Ben Folds Five, Rob Zombie and More

As we sit in our cubicles, school chairs or desks today, the Texas sky is relentless with its 73-degree beauty, tempting all of us to turn on some tunes, throw up our hands and have recess. Texas has just reached the perfect time of year when all of the alchemy is correct for hosting a plethora of m ... More >>

Meet Dallas' Marlhy Murphy, the Youngest Performer in SXSW History

SXSW is bringing in their youngest performer ever; her name is Marlhy Murphy and she happens to be from the great city of Dallas. See her in action on Sonicbids. Murphy and bandmate Lydia Night came together to form their band Pretty Little Demons and will be playing this year at SXSW. "We both went ... More >>

Seven of the Best Drummers in DFW

I've spent many years behind a drum set. When I go to shows, I almost always catch myself peering at the drummer, no matter how engaging or magnetic the rest of the band is. I've come to admire the drumming of several local drummers from whom I've nicked many riffs and tricks.The following is a list ... More >>

The Life and Times Light Up Dan's Silverleaf

The Life and Times, The Cush, Calhoun Dan's Silverleaf Thursday, January 19 The Life and Times didn't get their set going until 15 minutes after midnight, but almost everyone who came stayed until the very end. The trio, lit only by four lights placed at waist level around the stage, showcased song ... More >>

Tommy Cappel of Beats Antique Talks Tribal Belly Dancing Music, Being Scared in Serbia.

As much of a performance art group as a regular rock band, San Francisco's Beats Antique began as backing musicians on an album of belly dancing music. So impressed was lead dancer Zoe Jakes that she decided to assemble a band around multi-instrumentalist David Santori and percussionist Tommy Capp ... More >>

Lenny White of Return to Forever: "Anything That Is Great Will Last An Eternity."

Along with Weather Report and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Chick Corea's Return to Forever brought jazz music to a rock audience. And though the "jazz fusion" label seemed to piss off the purists, Corea and the other talented musicians didn't mind the increased profile and accompanying profits. Nearly ... More >>

Last Night: Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience at The Music Hall at Fair Park

​Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin ExperienceFair Park Music HallNovember 18, 2010Better than: I could have ever expected.Not being a fan of cover or tribute bands, I ventured down to Fair Park Music Hall with quite a bit of trepidation. Sure, Jason Bonham was the son of John Bonham, the (sadly deceased ... More >>

Q&A: Jason Bonham Talks About His Led Zeppelin Experience, Playing "Stairway to Heaven" and Living Up to His Dad's Legacy

Jason Bonham​Jason Bonham loves talking about his old man, former Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. And why not? Before his untimely and early demise, John Bonham was considered one of rock's mightiest drummers. Jason followed in his father's musical footsteps sa a drummer, and even ended up repla ... More >>

Tonight, Tonight: The Octopus Project at South Side Music Haoll, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience at the Fair Park Music Hall, The Queers at The Boiler Rom (in Denton), Corb Lund at The Granada and Robbie Fulks at All Good Café. Plus: A Few More!

By this busy line up of shows, you'd think it's already Friday.

Make A Joyful Noise

For Your Weekend Listening Pleasure: Zeppelin at Memorial Auditorium, '75

​Led Zeppelin played Memorial Auditorium six times between March 28, 1970, and April 1, 1977 -- including back-to-back, attendance-record-setting gigs on March 4 and 5 in '75. Those shows remain perhaps the two best-documented concerts in local hard-rock history: The band's official Web site featu ... More >>

Catch Up On A Slew Of Recent, Interesting Local CD Releases

Imagining the Night David Lee Roth Rejoined Van Halen

In Da House

2007 Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase

Your Time Is Gonna Come

Livin' and lovin' maybe, but don't call them maids

Franchise Player

Gear Hound

Shake Rag's John Gasperik puts the "garage" in garage band

Labor of Love

Metal Meltdown

Marky Mark becomes a Rock Star, but he doesn't get to enjoy it

Tell me when it's over

The world might not be coming to an end, but maybe it should be

Out There

Foo Figheters

Cardboard tombstones

In the wake of the Ellington 100, lesser zombie boxed sets walk among us

Out There