If you live in the Dallas area, and have ever drunkenly signed up for a free pack of smokes at a bar, chances are you’ve recently gotten coupons from Marlboro or Camel for free packs of “snus.” Snus (pronounced “snoose” like “loose”) isn’t “dip,” like the more common snuff and…
This was a “feel good” weekend. We paid tribute to Dimebag Darrell over at Nokia and picked up quirky ornaments and stellar artwork at two art-related fundraisers. Plus, dedicated marathon runners braved the cold, gloomy weather out at White Rock. Lamb of God with Killswitch Engage at Nokia Theatre Lamb…
Art Conspiracy III just ended at the former Gypsy Tea Room. I spent way too much and had way too much fun bidding, but it’s for the kiddos, right? Plus, I love my two pieces by Guy Reynolds and Ryann Rathbone. From auctioneers (who were incredibly savvy at suggestive selling,…
Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, Devildriver and Soilwork December 8, 2007 Nokia Theatre Better than: Watching the Children of Bodom DVD Chaos Ridden Years with your friends. Download: Check our slideshow or take a look at our videos: Killswitch Engage performing “Breathe Life,” Lamb of God playing “Laid to Rest”…
Well shucks. Darlington wasn’t too thrilled with my posting in which I made a play on words that he sleeps around. In fact, he found it so not funny that I received the following e-mail from him today (sic of course): >>> darlington@darlingtonsex.com 12/06/07 11:32 PM >>> “Apparently, local musician…
Sorry kids! Laughcast was on vacation last week in sunnier climes. Or so we hear—Laughcast sees the sun like Britney sees her drug counselor. But there is some serious, serious funny blowing through Fort Worth this weekend. If you’ve got to stay in town, though, Dallas won’t be fogged up…
So, right after we do a fun Q&A with rockers Brake! Vegas, we find out the band is making some big changes. B!V’s drummer and frontman have left the group. Though, the three remaining members are continuing on writing and tracking for a new album while testing out new members…
With the exception of Dinosaur Jr. (9 p.m. Saturday at the House of Blues, $25) and John Fogerty, there aren’t many noteworthy national acts playing in the area this weekend. There’s no excuse not to catch some great local music. Agent Orange, The Lash Outs, Kansas City Faggots, The Bleach…
After a Rangers game a few years back, my in-laws caught Creedence Clearwater Revisited, the John Fogerty-less oldies revival act playing many of his classic hits that he rarely played as a solo act. My in-laws claimed Fogerty’s replacement (one John Tristao) was almost as good as the original. Now,…
The group of early 20-somethings in Hey Hollywood has been taking Dallas stages for more than a year, and now is ready to give up day jobs and the like to live out the rock ‘n’ roll life. With the release of the band’s EP Giants this week and an…
Grammy nominations were announced today, and though there aren’t just a whole lot of locals on the list — LeAnn Rimes (who barely counts these days), Brave Combo (best polka album, whadya think?) and the Combo’s Bubba Hernandez and Alex Meixner — there is one album recorded in Dallas up…
Ben Lee with Kate Voegele December 5, 2007 House of Blues Better than: Watching Love Actually for the eighth time in a feeble attempt to get laid. Ben Lee, Kate Voegele and Cary Brothers jam “all-star style” at Wednesday’s show. (Darren Burgfeld) Video: YouTube vid of a show a few…
There were tons of people at the Billy Joel show. Unfortunately, we sat behind them all. (Merritt Martin)Billy Joel December 4, 2007 American Airlines Center Better Than: Seeing Movin’ Out. My best friend has loved Billy Joel since approximately the age of 3. She even has a small bust of…
The onslaught of mass-marketed holiday drivel cast upon music consumers is usually enough to make even Santa jaded. It seems everyone and anyone gets to throw together a collection of those old Christmas chestnuts. Beating “The Little Drummer Boy” into all sorts of ugly guises seems to have become a…
We figured on a boring Tuesday we could all use new songs and show reminders, so here’s a handful of Dallas-related music tidbits for an afternoon snack. 1. Sick of hearing “Silver Bells” every time you step into a department store? Well, those looking for a new Christmas song to…
The folks over at SOHH Dirty are giving a little attention to Dallas’ Trap Starz Clik. While they don’t seem completely sure anyone recognizes the name, they are confident we’ve all heard the track “Get It Big” in the clubs. (Though, we think you might have seen it on 106…
It felt like there were tons of great things happening Friday night, including three of our favorites. We’re hoping next weekend will be a bit more even, so we can hit up even more. Lions at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Things got just the right amount of rowdy (pictures) Friday…
Performing at Opening Bell tonight with Salim Nourallah will be Noted Regional Comic (if that title isn’t on his business card, it should be) Dave Little. The pairing makes perfect sense, of course. Who better to open for a heart-on-his-sleeve roots-rocker than a dry-witted smart-ass comic? Really, the combo makes…
Denton rockers Brake! Vegas took some time with DC-9 to answer some earth-shattering questions prior to their show tonight at The Door in Dallas. Why them? For me, it was the name alone. I just like saying it with that exclamation point. Not to mention they have some T-shirts with…
Austin-based Famecast is in its third season and asking Internet denizens to vote for the next band/singer/comedian that will possibly maybe get its 15 minutes. In the rock section, Dallas has some representation with the band End This All making the final five. The pressure is on this Saturday because…
Pikahsso seems to be whipping out videos faster than a pack of dogs on a three-legged cat. He’s just announced the world premiere of his latest video, Faleyuh, directed by Walter J. Archey. We love Pik’s ambitious artistry not only for the videos but for his willingness to evoke Pee…
A Calvin’s favorite: Local folk/country diva Kristy Kruger. (Kristy Kruger)“I don’t consider what I do as work, but more of a driven obsession,” says Michael Terry, assistant manager and booking coordinator of Uncle Calvin’s Coffee House. Set inside the fellowship hall of Northpark Presbyterian Church, the area landmark of acoustic…
