Smokey Robinson

Let the Democrats Remember: The Wealth of the Nation Doesn't Come from Yachts

Pins and needles, waiting for the Democrats to open in Charlotte. I am so worried the Obama campaign might stumble on an editorial from The Dallas Morning News and actually read it. Well, not that worried. That would take a lot of stumbling. But what a shame if they did take the News' consistent ed ... More >>

So, Cracker Barrel Sells Music Now

I was alerted to this story by our friends at Houston Press, since I'm apparently not on the Cracker Barrel press list, and maybe this is old news, but the South's most ubiquitous chain restaurant is selling music. I know Cracker Barrel is the butt of a lot of jokes, but I genuinely like the place. ... More >>

When Hipsters Procreate: Children's Music That Won't Make You Wish You Were Deaf

I don't know how my kid does it. He's heard "ABCs" a thousand times and it's still his number one request. If you have a little one, you know you're going to hear the same song hundreds - no, thousands - of times. If you're particular about the music you listen to, choosing good music to play for yo ... More >>

Todd Rundgren - House of Blues - 3/26/12

Todd Rundgren House of Blues Monday, March 26 Billed as a "greatest hits" tour, Todd Rundgren's show last night at the House of Blues was a textbook presentation of his professionalism. Even dogged by a nasty cold and throat issues, Rundgren and his band delivered over two hours of classic power-po ... More >>

SXSW's Comin': Springsteen to Keynote All Over It

I can't write this news without thinking of Ben Stiller's pitch-perfect impression of Bruce Springsteen. The (real) Boss will give the South by Southwest keynote speech March 15 at the Austin Convention Center, following in the big ol' legend-sized footsteps of Smokey Robinson and Neil Young. Maybe ... More >>

Denton Ex-Pats Fergus & Geronimo Debut Killer New Song In Daytrotter Session

Johnnie Cluney for DaytrotterFergus and Geronimo, illustrated.​I'll be perfectly honest with you guys: I kind of hated the debut full-length from Fergus & Geronimo. Unlearn, in my eyes, was far too jokey, far too hokey and far too wannabe Zappa-esque. Live, it fared better, but, on record, it ... More >>

Watch: Westlake's Own Nick Jonas Performs At White House As Part of Motown Tribute. Huh?

Disney Channel swag.​Last night, to celebrate Black History Month, President Barack Obama invited a whole cast of big name musical performers to the White House to participate in a tribute to Motown. Among those invited to perform? Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, T ... More >>

Classical Gas Attack: After DSO President's Abrupt Adios, a Native Gets the Baton

EDallas Symphony OrchestraDoug Adams, left, with film composer James Newton Howard​arlier this afternoon, Dallas Symphony Orchestra president Doug Adams told Dallas Morning News classical music critic Scott Cantrell why he's leaving within the next 30 days: "I've been trapped in a real estate deal ... More >>

No Miracle: At the Last Minute, DSO Cancels Smokey Robinson Show Due to Slow Sales

​For the second time in a month, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra has canceled a concert due to slow ticket sales. But June's cancellation was for a "community concert" featuring Jubilant Sykes -- an astounding singer, but not exactly a household name. And it came with two weeks' warning. But today's ... More >>

DC9er Mixtape, Vol. 13: DJ Bad Holly

​DJ Bad Holly admits that she got her start at DJing through a complete and utter accident. Holly Evans, a.k.a. Bad Holly, volunteered to DJ a party at Doublewide last year at the last minute--and to her surprise received and abundance of positive feedback. "Several people I'd never met came up to ... More >>

Growing Up With Elvis Costello.

Giveaway: Two Pairs of Tickets to the Mayer Hawthorne Show Tonight at The Loft

In this week's paper, Noah W. Bailey, who's been sold on Mayer Hawthorne and his retro-Moown cool for some time now, does his best to sell you on Hawthorne, too, in advance of tonight's performance from the man at The Loft. Writes Bailey:Hawthorne turned out one of the best soul records in decades w ... More >>

Mayer Hawthorne

Tuesday, March 16, at The Loft

Smokey Gets In Your Eyes and Other Famous Faces from the Dallas Rocks Red Carpet

Danny notes that "Smokey Robinson's eyes are supernaturally intense... like, seriously." Click to expand; see for yourself.​Our Danny Fulgencio happened by the Dallas Rocks benefit Saturday night at Union Station, where Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons gathered quite the hodgepodge of celebritie ... More >>

Recalling Michael Jackson's Flings With Dallas

What a Dick

My March Madness bracket has long been in shambles. But my pick to win it all - UConn - is alive, well and poised to win the title next weekend in Detroit. If you called Michigan State over Louisville, kudos. If you predicted UConn, Villanova, North Carolina and the Spartans as your Final ... More >>

How To Put Together A Valentine's Day Mixtape

Parton the Interruption

Heavy Medal

For her next trick, Carly Patterson attempts to trade in somersaults for singing

All Praise Kirk Franklin

Gospel singer makes the Hall of Fame

Hollywood Babble-On

Ron Shelton tries to mock the L.A. cop buddy movie

Dino-myte

Plus: Soy-lent Green; Player’s Ball

Brothers in Arms

You can't hurry love, which was too bad for Motown's musicians

What Was Going On

At long last, the spotlight replaces the Shadows that obscured the Funk Brothers

Fake Out

At the Deep Ellum film fest, fact becomes fiction becomes fact

Spinning Webs

The Top 10 Things I Downloaded in 2001 That Weren't Applications Made to Download Things That Aren't Applications

Out & About

Najee

Jesus' Favorite Singer

Fifty years after leaving the Soul Stirrers, Rebert Harris has been called home

Lame Old Song

Proof that today's popular music is just as good -- and bad -- as it's always been

The Make-Up

He'll be there

Willie Hutch wrote one of the greatest songs ever, but he ain't done yet

Events for the week

Great ambience

Getting Sofa-conscious with Roshonnda Red Quotet

He stole the soul

Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli exposes his big Black heart

Out There

Roadshows

Mad about the boy

A tough, witty, and wicked Boy George dismisses the memories

Full-court press

There's too much static when Boyz and writers get on the party line

Reviews