The Pogues

Hares On The Mountain - Dan's Silverleaf - 4/15/12

Hares On The Mountain Dan's Silverleaf Sunday, April 15 "It's Denton church," Harlin Anderson, creator of the annual mini-extravaganza Lumberjack Fest, told me two months ago, when describing the weekly Hares on the Mountain residency at Dan's Silverleaf. To be sure, one can draw many parallels ... More >>

A Lotta Cox! When You Need to Get Out of the House, Go Straight to Hell at Texas Theatre.

​I hadn't seen Alex Cox's Straight to Hell since forever, but Barak Epstein at the Texas Theatre was kind enough to provide a copy yesterday in advance of its re-appearance at the Oak Cliff movie house tomorrow night -- the first of four nights paying homage to the filmmaker. Well, technically, it ... More >>

Last Night: Against Me!, Cheap Girls and Fences at Trees

Against Me!, Cheap Girls, FencesTreesJanuary 24, 2011Better than: seeing some lo-fi band that thinks it's punk rock.Ally Jayne HoffmanFor more photos from last night's Trees show, check the slideshow.​The easiest way to describe the 80-minute onslaught Against Me! offered up to its enthusiastic Tr ... More >>

For Your Listening Pleasure: The Gourds (and Pogues, Snoop Dogg and VU) at Barleypalooza

​Amazing the things you find when you're not looking for them. Take this morning's accidental stumbled-across, for instance: The Gourds recorded in the old Barley House parking lot on June 1, 1997, during the third then-annual Barleypalooza musical marathon on N. Henderson. (Here's some video, for ... More >>

Made a Playlist, Now Checkin' it Twice: By Request, Last Night's Christmas Music Show

​Many thanks to the many folks who tuned in and called in during last night's late-night Christmas-music spectacular, which gets a replay on KTCK-AM (1310, The Ticket) beginning, why, right this very moment. (That'll be just the three-hour yuletunes special, not the two hours of pirate-radio non-h ... More >>

Tonight, Tonight: Mumford & Sons at House of Blues, Appleseed Cast at The Loft, Circle Pit at The Cavern, Cruel Hands at The Nightmare and The Dwarves at the Double Wide

Featuring some big names both old and new, it's just another crazy busy musical Thursday evening...

Q&A: Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys Talks Touring, Menudo, Politics and, Of Course, Red Sox

The might, mighty Dropkicks.​Dropkick Murphys has been doing its jig-infused version of punk rock for nearly 15 years now. And, in that time, the band has seen its fan base expand greatly as its sound grew more and more Irish-inspired. Known for its beer-soaked live performances, the band is about ... More >>

Flogging Molly, Frank Turner, The Architects

Tuesday, February 9, at the House of Blues

Today In Music News: Shane MacGowan Needs Some Sleep, Stephen King Rocks Out And Jim James Starts Label

Your daily dose of national music news for Friday, January 8, 2010...The Pogues' Shane MacGowan says he doesn't sleep for seven days while he goes on booze benders. That still doesn't explain his teeth.When recording an album about the downfall of America, there is really no one better to "get" on y ... More >>

Listonmania: Best Christmas CDs 2009 Edition

​If you're looking for some yuletide music to play at your Christmas parties this year, you still have time to run out to your local CD store and search out some of the real holiday-themed gems that came out this year.Before we get into our recommendations on how to add a little extra musical spic ... More >>

Over the Weekend: The Pogues at the House of Blues

The Pogues and Justin Townes EarleThe House of BluesFriday, October 30, 2009Better than: any other pretense for self-destruction this Halloween weekend.Patrick MichelsCheck out our slideshow for more photos from the show.​For most of the show, the argument behind me simmered at a level of quiet di ... More >>

Good Friday: Butthole Surfers, Peaches, MEN, Digital Leather, King Bucks, Ghoultown, John David Kent, Horrorble Party, Play-N-Skillz Halloween Bash, House Harkonnen and More

Don't forget your costume. Here's one idea.​Love it when Halloween falls on a weekend, as is the case this year. What that means for music fans is lots of costume contests and tribute nights, and bands and fans will likely be even more intoxicated than usual--so be careful out there. Recently some ... More >>

The Pogues Aren't The Drinkers They Once Were. Well, For The Most Part.

Live Nation Goes Bonkers With More Giveaways, Deals

​In case you haven't noticed, we, and everyone else (including Subway) have been kinda inundated with ticket offers and discounts from Live Nation all summer long.Well, this week, the folks at the national booking/promotions superpower have put a few more worth-mentioning doozies into the pot.Firs ... More >>

Today In Music News: Q-Tip Hits The Big Screen, Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold Has A Side Project and Festivals Are Getting Canceled

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, February 4, 2009...Oy vey! Q-Tip has signed on as the co-star in an independent movie about a young man from a Hasidic community who is caught importing and trafficking ecstasy into the States. Obviously, Tip won't be the Hasidic character; he'll ... More >>

A.M. Ramblers

A.M. Ramblers (TXMF Records)

Good Friday: The Paper Chase, Bridges and Blinking Lights, Whiskey Folk Ramblers, Freewill Benefit

Flogging Molly, The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Dusty Rhodes and the River Band

Sunday, February 3, House of Blues, Dallas

Everybody Back in the Pool

Who in music will join the Choir Invisible this year? Let's bet.

Happy Christmas, Your Arse

Local musicians weigh in on their favorite—and least favorite—Christmas songs

Backtrackin'

Things you may have missed the first time

Pine Hill Haints

Friday, June 9, at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios

Slowly Stroke Them

After you've tightened the trousers of a generation, what do you do for an encore?

Swindled Art

I'll Drink to That

Keep that New Year's Eve spirit all year long with these boozy sing-along tunes

It's Totally High School, Eh

Get schooled on Degrassi: The Next Generation

Flogging Molly

Monday, September 20

The Misfits

The fantastic, the majestic...the Decemberists

The Rebel's Waltz

For 10 years, Joe Strummer made little noise. Finally, the Clash front man returns with a record he can call his own.

Live from New York?

Saturday Night Live and DreamWorks Records team up for two not-ready-for-prime-time compilations

Out Here

Out Here

He stole the soul

Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli exposes his big Black heart

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