Smokey Robinson

Parton the Interruption

Lame Old Song

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

Reviews

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

Full-court press

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

Mad about the boy

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

Roadshows

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

Out There

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

He stole the soul

Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli exposes his big Black heart

Great ambience

Getting Sofa-conscious with Roshonnda Red Quotet

Events for the week

Getting Sofa-conscious with Roshonnda Red Quotet

Spinning Webs

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

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 >>

All Praise Kirk Franklin

Gospel singer makes the Hall of Fame

How To Put Together A Valentine's Day Mixtape

Gospel singer makes the Hall of Fame

Heavy Medal

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

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

Out & About

Najee

Jesus' Favorite Singer

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

The Make-Up

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

He'll be there

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

Recalling Michael Jackson's Flings With Dallas

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

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 >>

Mayer Hawthorne

Tuesday, March 16, at The Loft

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 >>

Growing Up With Elvis Costello.

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>