Reno (Nevada)

Man from Atlantis

Redrumm is the case

Local rap label gets no love at home and takes its show on the road

Look back in confusion

Buzz remembers the year that might have been and proves that not only the winners write the history

Pressing on

Finally, June Carter Cash gets her own record, and maybe some of the credit she's always deserved

Before the Election, Feeling a Little Hanxious

Finally, June Carter Cash gets her own record, and maybe some of the credit she's always deserved

Four Clubs Closed in Deep Ellum and Exposition Park in the Past Month

So where's the outcry?

Lowest of the Low | Oopsie | Romo Rules | Hieronymus' Truck Stop | Bad Neighbors | River Dreams

So where's the outcry?

Give Peace and Peppers a Chance

Chili cooks score one for multilateralism

Ain't Got That Swing

Noodleswing Thai Cafe aims for the fence--and misses

Road Rules

The Deathray Davies remember a few of 500 shows

Rodent Tales

It's man vs. squirrel

Penn is Mightier

With Pledge, a stunning trilogy of anguish is completed

The Doctor Is Out

A Dallas activist helps lead the charge against Dr. Laura

Italian Surprise

Raneri's does the Big I

Funny Valentina

The food's OK, but the service leaves a bad taste in your mouth at La Valentina

Deputy of Laughs

The food's OK, but the service leaves a bad taste in your mouth at La Valentina

How Do Dallas's Lobbyists Earn Their Dough?

Zazzle​On October 28, the Dallas City Council will vote to renew its contract with the lobbyists who do the city's bidding in Austin and D.C. Right about now, the city spends $502,000 with the likes of CapitalEdge (which also lobbies on behalf of Arlington; Denton, Reno, Nevada; and Huntsville, Al ... More >>

Last Night: AC/DC at American Airlines Center

​AC/DCAmerican Airlines CenterNovember 2, 2009 Better than: sleepwalking through another night of the World Series snoozefest... AC/DC didn't rip a page from the Rolling Stones playbook last night and dig deep into its early catalog. Rather, with few exceptions, the band played it by the number ... More >>

An Innovative Court Offers New Tricks to Turn Ex-Prostitutes into Real Working Girls

​AC/DCAmerican Airlines CenterNovember 2, 2009 Better than: sleepwalking through another night of the World Series snoozefest... AC/DC didn't rip a page from the Rolling Stones playbook last night and dig deep into its early catalog. Rather, with few exceptions, the band played it by the number ... More >>

On the Road Again

​AC/DCAmerican Airlines CenterNovember 2, 2009 Better than: sleepwalking through another night of the World Series snoozefest... AC/DC didn't rip a page from the Rolling Stones playbook last night and dig deep into its early catalog. Rather, with few exceptions, the band played it by the number ... More >>

Deep Ellum Is Kinda, Sorta, Maybe Back on Top! (Maybe.)

​AC/DCAmerican Airlines CenterNovember 2, 2009 Better than: sleepwalking through another night of the World Series snoozefest... AC/DC didn't rip a page from the Rolling Stones playbook last night and dig deep into its early catalog. Rather, with few exceptions, the band played it by the number ... More >>

DOMAXXII: The Performers For The July 17 Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase Are...

​We've been pretty much dying here at DC9 HQ, sitting on this information, just waiting to put it out there for you. And now the higher-ups have given us the green light. You ready? Better be.On July 17, we'll be hosting our the fourth annual showcase for our Dallas Observer Music Awards (the awar ... More >>

Good Friday: Brent Best, Telegraph Canyon, Greg Schroeder, Bob Log III, Brave Combo, The Hold Steady, The Whigs, True Widow, Dove Hunter, The O's, Rodeo Ruby Love, Mini Kiss, Second Saturdays and Others!

Larry Brown​American writer Larry Brown was born and grew up in Oxford, Mississippi. His works caught the eye of Alejandro Escovedo, who often played back-up for Brown during his public readings. Brown passed away in 2004, but Brent Best, Chris Welch, and Isaac Hoskins will celebrate his birthday ... More >>

More DOMAXXII Showcase News And Info Than You Can Handle. Also? Free Wristbands!

​Hello, Unfair Park. It's nice to be here. Thanks for having me. Sorry to say, though, it's just a short stay--a follow-through on a promise I made yesterday to Robert, y'know. That promise? That I'd roll on through to this side of the fence for a moment to tell you a little "something-something" ... More >>

Proof That We Party On, Garth'd at DOMAXXII

Early Sunday morning (or very late Saturday, however you wanna look at it), DOMA nominee Mariachi Quetzal took the stage at Reno's Chop Shop Saloon in Deep Ellum for the stage's last performance of the night. Certainly, we have more show reviews, photos, slideshows and video) upcoming, but we though ... More >>

Top 20 Stage Faces at The Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase

Caity ColvardRunner Up: The Backsliders. Alas, the microphone covers up what we assume was a great stage yell. Warning: This is not an official Dallas Observer Music Award. If it was, we might break it down into something like--Best Grimace, Best Contortion, Best Scream, Best "Stage Dump." But that' ... More >>

Night Moves No. 2: Tattoos and Hard Rock at DOMAXXII

Caity ColvardSpector 45 at Reno's​So, we have a lot of photos of DOMAXXII. We want to show you all of them. Somewhere in between the heat and The Cool Kids were the performances at The Bone and Reno's Chop Shop Saloon, featuring bands VIDEO, Phuss, Nervous Curtains, Spector 45, The Backsliders, Ba ... More >>

Picture Show: Saturday's Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase. (Yes, Again.)

Patrick MichelsEmotion Brown at the Outdoor Stage with Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, before her own set at Reno's later Saturday night.​As Warbeast, Akkolyte and others had their way with Reno's Chop Shop Saloon on Saturday night, those of us sardine-packed and sweating inside La Grange ... More >>

Scott Romano: Going Whole Hog
At a Downtown Jewel

Photo by Robert BostickScott Romano​Since the Observer recently named Charlie Palmer at The Joule the city's Best Fancy Restaurant in this year's Best of Dallas issue, we thought now would be a good time to get a look at the man behind the kitchen, executive chef Scott Romano. Like many of th ... More >>

Good Friday: A Spune Christmas, How The Edge Stole Christmas, Drowning Pool, Justin Townes Earle, Cheap Trick, John David Kent & The Dumb Angels, Smashing Pumpkins, Jimmy Eat World, Sundress, Will Johnson & More!

​It doesn't feel like the holiday season yet, but Spune Productions is ushering in the holiday spirit with its sixth annual Christmas Party tomorrow night at Hailey's Club in Denton. The festivities will include free (Christmas?) tacos, free wassail, and, of course, music. Telegraph Canyon is head ... More >>

Q&A: Eyehategod's Mike Williams Talks Playing Around Christmas, Going Through Bass Players and Liking The Carpenters

For over 22 years, Mike Williams has led the New Orleans metal band Eyehategod. And, in that time, the singer has endured numerous protestors at shows, a constantly revolving situation with bass players and even some time in jail in 2005 on a narcotics charge. Through it all, Williams has remained c ... More >>

Local Music 'Mericans: Brian "Torch" Idell Will Promote Your Band, Be Your Drinking Buddy

Welcome to Local Music 'Mericans, where we'll be meeting some people behind the local music scene who aren't musicians, but more behind-the-scenes folk.Brian "Torch" Idell​Brian "Torch" Idell's beat is the streets of Deep Ellum. He's not a cop or reporter, though. Rather, he promotes local music ... More >>

Tonight, Tonight: Ozzy at the AAC, Authority Zero at Trees, Danny Balis at Lola's and NOFX at House of Blues

Pretty busy Thursday evening we have here, highlighted by the Price of Darkness himself, and a pair of punk rock quadruple-bills.

State And Allen: At The Intersection Of Good Food And Assbaggery

Photos by Andrea Grimes and Man O' The HourBloody Marys are small but mighty at State and Allen Lounge.​It's disappointing, though not surprising, that Uptown is one of the few reliable neighborhoods for Saturday brunch in Dallas. Uptown is young, Uptown is packed, and Uptown loves drinking on all ... More >>

Bonus MP3: Onward We March -- "Of Pestilence"

Onward We March​A funny thing happened to local metal outfit Onward We March on their way to releasing their debut CD. They fired their lead singer. Just a few weeks after pressing their The Golden Vine EP, the band decided to change singers."I know it's incredibly bad timing all around," says gui ... More >>

Good Friday: The Spectre of Frankie 45, Onward We March, Arson Anthemn, Retribution Gospel Choir, People on Vaction, Montonix, Whiskey Folk Ramblers, Florene, Menkena, Telegraph Canyon, Salim Nourallah, JJ Grey & Mofro, Mind Spiders and The Phuss.

​Before his death in the early hours of New Year's Day, Frankie Campagna and his bandmates in Spector 45 had only gotten around to booking one single show for 2011 -- a gig to take place this Saturday night at La Grange. Obviously, tomorrow night's show won't feature the late, great Frankie 45. Bu ... More >>

Good Friday: 35 Conferette, Toadies, Slobberbone, The Civil Wars, ADd , Big Hud, Drowning Pool, Mint Condition, Ian Moore & The Lossy Coils & More!

​As we've reported, Denton's 35 Conferette is well underway, and the first set of reviews have already trickled in. We'll have plenty more for you as the festival continues on over the weekend, so if you find yourself with a little extra dough, head north for the weekend. But if you'd rather stay ... More >>

DC9er Mixtape, Vol. 38: The ChURcH's Joe Virus and Wild Bill Stanley

​The ChURcH has been Dallas' go-to spot for all sounds dark for nearly two decades now. And while the DJs, musicians and various performers who call the twice-weekly event at the Lizard Lounge home prefer to keep the sounds of the night decidedly sinister, the overall vibe is simply one of good ol ... More >>

Local Music 'Mericans: Crystal Smith Supports The Scene When She's Not Slanging Drinks

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 more the people who make the scene move.Crystal Smith​Our local music scene's bartenders are, without a doubt, some of the hardest-working in ... More >>

Comptroller Shuts Down July Alley, Owner Hopes to Reopen Soon

Daniel HopkinsThe sign posted in the window of July Alley​The Deep Ellum mainstay bar July Alley has been around since long before many of its patrons were old enough to drink. But late last week, the State Comptroller of Public Accounts seized the property for failure to pay state taxes. When it ... More >>

Shit List: The Worst Venue Bathrooms in Dallas

You can find cats anywhere these days.​Public restrooms are never pretty. At best, they're clean, utilitarian, and stocked. Concert venues are, in particular, hot spots for awfulness in the public restroom arena. Even the cleanest, most well-stocked loo can turn into a soggy mess after visits from ... More >>

Deep Ellum Native Wes Garratt Will Pour Your Drink and Take Song Requests As DJ Wes Metal

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 more the people who make the scene move.Wes Garratt​Behind the mixer, he's warmed up for Tripping Daisy, Bowling For Soup, Satellite Party ... More >>

Whitt's End: 9.2.11

​Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Raymond Radway was thiiiiis close -- three seconds, in fact -- to making the Cowboys' final roster. Then in Thursday night's 17-3 meaningless loss to the Dolphins the rookie free- ... More >>

DOMAXXIII: 2011 Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase Tickets Now Up For Sale

​ It's coming up on two weeks now since we dropped the above bomb on you and announced that we'd somehow cobbled together the above four bold-faced names -- Toadies, Old 97's, Centro-matic and Sarah Jaffe -- to headline our 2011 Dallas Observer Music Awards showcase on Saturday, October 15, in Dee ... More >>

Raised An Army Brat, Jerry Rutherford's Now a Deep Ellum Metalhead Through and Through.

Jerry Rutherford​Within Deep Ellum's metal scene, Jerry Rutherford is everybody's friend. It seems like he's at all the shows, always up to do a shot and let out that rallying, supportive cry-of-the-rocker that barely edges up above the volume of whichever hard rock act is blaring not far in front ... More >>

Your 2011 Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase Performers

A closer look at all 52 acts playing this weekend's Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase in Deep Ellum

The 10 Best Moments at This Year's Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase

Mike BrooksMind Spiders on the rooftop of The Bone.​ It's tough to look back on an event like Saturday night's Dallas Observer Music Awards showcase and try to come up with a conclusive best-moments list. With 52 bands playing 10 stages over the course of a ten-hour period all throughout Deep Ellu ... More >>