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September 17, 2011
For Your Weekend Listening Pleasure: Roky and the 13th Floor Elevators Were Sump'n Else
Via.Bud Buschardt has spent the last several years writing a book I've always wanted to read: a history of the Sump'n Else show, the Ron Chapman-hosted rock-and-roll dance party shot at NorthPark Center that aired on WFAA from September 1965 till January 1968 and featured performances from the li ... More >>
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May 19, 2011
Before He Celebrates 17 Years of Hosting The Adventure Club, Josh Venable Looks At Its Past
Josh VenableHalfway through our talk with KDGE-102.1 FM The Edge radio host Josh Venable, he excuses himself from the conversation."Hold on for one second, I've got to do a break real fast," he says, before pausing to clear his throat as the last notes of Jane's Addiction's "Jane Says" play in th ... More >>
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March 28, 2011
This Week In Dallas Music History: The Toadies and South Padre Go Together Like Spring Break and Unprotected Sex
In this week's edition of This Week In Dallas Music History, former Observer writer Keven McAlester tells the tale of his adventures in following The Toadies to South Padre Island for a special spring break gig in 1999. Actually, the piece spends just as much time following the band's roadie, Ken ... More >>
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March 21, 2011
This Week In Dallas Music History: Bedhead's So Good, It Doesn't Need To Turn Things Up.
In today's edition of This Week In Dallas Music History, we turn the page back to 1998, as former Observer contributor Keven McAlester discusses Dallas' most intelligent band, Bedhead, and their third album, Transaction de Novo.At the time, McAlester wrote that, rather than moving away from the m ... More >>
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February 18, 2010
As Roky Erickson Preps Brand-New Album, a Federal Lawsuit Over His First Solo Record
As Pete mentioned a few weeks back, Roky Erickson's got a brand-new album forthcoming -- True Love Cast Out All Evil, due in April and featuring as his backing band Okkervil River. Hard to keep track of Roky's comebacks at this late date, but this one appears ready to stick -- thank God. And yet, ... More >>
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November 13, 2009
Your First Friday (Acid) Flashback: Dock Ellis's LSD No-Hitter Gets Very, Very Animated
Back in 2005, Keven McAlester wrote one hell of a fine story for the paper version of Unfair Park about former Texas Rangers pitcher Dock Ellis's immortal acid-drenched no-hitter, done, of course, while he was a Pittsburgh Pirate. Piece wasn't just about the feat, of course; if memory serves, it was ... More >>
Film
March 26, 2009
AFI Dallas International Film Festival: So Many Great Movies, So Little Time
Back in 2005, Keven McAlester wrote one hell of a fine story for the paper version of Unfair Park about former Texas Rangers pitcher Dock Ellis's immortal acid-drenched no-hitter, done, of course, while he was a Pittsburgh Pirate. Piece wasn't just about the feat, of course; if memory serves, it was ... More >>
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March 4, 2009
Big Fan: AFI Dallas Announces Its Complete Line-Up, Minus the Closing-Night Movie(s?)
Patton Oswalt is the Big Fan, scheduled to play the AFI Dallas International Film Fest this yearMoments ago, the AFI Dallas International Film Festival sent along its complete schedule for this year's fest, which runs March 26 through April 2 -- with, as we've noted before, most screenings taking pl ... More >>
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July 29, 2008
The Dork Knight: Keven McAlester Gets D&D Doc Into Toronto Fest
Patton Oswalt is the Big Fan, scheduled to play the AFI Dallas International Film Fest this yearMoments ago, the AFI Dallas International Film Festival sent along its complete schedule for this year's fest, which runs March 26 through April 2 -- with, as we've noted before, most screenings taking pl ... More >>
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June 24, 2008
Behind the Scenes With Keven McAlester, Local Boy Done Reel Good
Patton Oswalt is the Big Fan, scheduled to play the AFI Dallas International Film Fest this yearMoments ago, the AFI Dallas International Film Festival sent along its complete schedule for this year's fest, which runs March 26 through April 2 -- with, as we've noted before, most screenings taking pl ... More >>
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June 11, 2008
With the New Old 97's Video, Keven McAlester Is Officially a Genius
Patton Oswalt is the Big Fan, scheduled to play the AFI Dallas International Film Fest this yearMoments ago, the AFI Dallas International Film Festival sent along its complete schedule for this year's fest, which runs March 26 through April 2 -- with, as we've noted before, most screenings taking pl ... More >>
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November 2, 2007
Losing Its Edge: Josh Venable Needs a New On-Air Job, Like, Immediately
Patton Oswalt is the Big Fan, scheduled to play the AFI Dallas International Film Fest this yearMoments ago, the AFI Dallas International Film Festival sent along its complete schedule for this year's fest, which runs March 26 through April 2 -- with, as we've noted before, most screenings taking pl ... More >>
Home Entertainment
July 12, 2007
Roky's Picture Show
Patton Oswalt is the Big Fan, scheduled to play the AFI Dallas International Film Fest this yearMoments ago, the AFI Dallas International Film Festival sent along its complete schedule for this year's fest, which runs March 26 through April 2 -- with, as we've noted before, most screenings taking pl ... More >>
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April 6, 2007
Night of the Shock Therapy
Patton Oswalt is the Big Fan, scheduled to play the AFI Dallas International Film Fest this yearMoments ago, the AFI Dallas International Film Festival sent along its complete schedule for this year's fest, which runs March 26 through April 2 -- with, as we've noted before, most screenings taking pl ... More >>
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March 22, 2007
The Roky Road Leads Everywhere, Finally
Patton Oswalt is the Big Fan, scheduled to play the AFI Dallas International Film Fest this yearMoments ago, the AFI Dallas International Film Festival sent along its complete schedule for this year's fest, which runs March 26 through April 2 -- with, as we've noted before, most screenings taking pl ... More >>
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March 21, 2007
Corn Mo Makes His Big-Screen Debut at AFI Dallas. Thanks to...Will & Grace?
Patton Oswalt is the Big Fan, scheduled to play the AFI Dallas International Film Fest this yearMoments ago, the AFI Dallas International Film Festival sent along its complete schedule for this year's fest, which runs March 26 through April 2 -- with, as we've noted before, most screenings taking pl ... More >>
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December 5, 2006
You're Not Gonna Miss You're Gonna Miss Me After All
Patton Oswalt is the Big Fan, scheduled to play the AFI Dallas International Film Fest this yearMoments ago, the AFI Dallas International Film Festival sent along its complete schedule for this year's fest, which runs March 26 through April 2 -- with, as we've noted before, most screenings taking pl ... More >>
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November 30, 2006
Keven's Roky Road is Now Paved With Indie-Film Gold
Patton Oswalt is the Big Fan, scheduled to play the AFI Dallas International Film Fest this yearMoments ago, the AFI Dallas International Film Festival sent along its complete schedule for this year's fest, which runs March 26 through April 2 -- with, as we've noted before, most screenings taking pl ... More >>
Music
October 26, 2006
Ghost Rock
From costumes to cover bands, your best bets for Halloween shows
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July 7, 2005
Letters
From costumes to cover bands, your best bets for Halloween shows
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April 1, 2004
Letters
From costumes to cover bands, your best bets for Halloween shows
Music
July 25, 2002
Home Coming
The Dixie Chicks' new album won't be out for another month, but we'll tell you why it's worth waiting for
Music
December 28, 2000
Crit and Shap 2000
The worst of the worst
Music
November 23, 2000
Gave the People What They Had
Sometimes, the best new music is the best old music
News
October 5, 2000
Met Memories
Sure, this column is full of cuss words and self-indulgence. So was my old paper.
News
July 6, 2000
Position wanted
Helen Bryant resigned, huh? No harm in applying for a gig that sweet, is there?
Music
November 18, 1999
The Supersuckers
Helen Bryant resigned, huh? No harm in applying for a gig that sweet, is there?
Music
June 3, 1999
Cardboard tombstones
In the wake of the Ellington 100, lesser zombie boxed sets walk among us
Music
April 29, 1999
1999 Dallas Observer Music Awards
In the wake of the Ellington 100, lesser zombie boxed sets walk among us
Music
March 25, 1999
Out There
In the wake of the Ellington 100, lesser zombie boxed sets walk among us
Music
December 31, 1998
The Crit and Shap Poll
You've had the best; now, the year's most overrated records
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November 19, 1998
Letters
You've had the best; now, the year's most overrated records
News
July 2, 1998
Letters
You've had the best; now, the year's most overrated records
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July 2, 1998
Night & Day
July 2 - 8, 1998
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June 25, 1998
Letters
July 2 - 8, 1998
Music
June 25, 1998
Out There
July 2 - 8, 1998
Music
May 14, 1998
Out There
July 2 - 8, 1998
Music
May 7, 1998
Out There
July 2 - 8, 1998
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April 30, 1998
1998 Dallas Observer Music Awards Nominees
July 2 - 8, 1998
Music
March 26, 1998
Roadshows
July 2 - 8, 1998
Music
January 1, 1998
Rock and roll over
In today's music business, tomorrow's revolution is yesterday's fad
Music
November 20, 1997
Bewitched, bothered, bewildered
What to make of Erykah Badu's latest album
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July 31, 1997
Letters
What to make of Erykah Badu's latest album
Music
May 15, 1997
Rapper's delight
Erotic D looks Beyond 2000
Music
April 11, 1996
1996 Dallas Observer Music Awards
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