We’ve found a few videos from this weekend’s top shows, including Tower of Power, M.I.A. and Roger Waters. Pretend you were there. Ready to find out “What is Hip?” Well, you’re in luck. We’ve got a video from last night’s Tower of Power show at House of Blues. Get your…
This video of Matt Butcher live at the Granada from Wednesday night has me thinking I missed out on a damn good time. But, hey, just because I missed the show doesn’t mean I can’t start my Friday morning off with a little harmonica. You, too. — Chelsea Ide…
Later this month, Curtain Club will be doing the cover band thing with two Metallica tribute bands: Alcohollica and, more interestingly, Harptallica, the all-harp tribute duo to the metal monsters. Say whaaat? Sure, we’ve known that classical music and rock mix well, but when these two chicks translate classics such…
OK, we had photos on Monday to let you see what Edgefest 17 was like without going. Now, those who were at the show have had time to upload their videos from the middle of the crowd. Watch the following videos of live performances by Fair to Midland, My Chemical…
Get your morning music fix with this video of Phil Pritchett playing at the Granada last Saturday. We had other plans that night. If you did, too, now you know what you missed. — Chelsea Ide…
UltraViolet Rock Show April 26, 2008 Club Dada Better than: Just being satisfied with the awesome compilation CD that was pulled together for the benefit as well. The good music vibes from last weekend were apparently still in the air last night, because the UltraViolet Rock Show and Art Auction…
All those who voted for Handshakes and Highfives to win Rock and Rumble back in November are about to be totally happy. The poppy screamo band from Granbury just signed with Hollywood-based Nightmare Records. The label is owned by Nick Moore from Before Their Eyes and Joey Simmrin of One…
This weekend The Party will be a tad different. This time out the dance party will feature a four turntable setup. We’re not sure it’ll be all that different, but since it’s free for the 21 and older set, It wouldn’t hurt to find out. As usual, Nature, Sober and…
Whiskey Folk Ramblers’ lead vocalist Tyler Rougeux.Midnight Drifter, the debut album from Fort Worth’s Whiskey Folk Ramblers, will be available for the first time at their CD release party Saturday at Lola’s in their home city. While they won’t be selling copies until then, you can get a taste of…
The punk icons The New York Dolls at the Granada. (Daniel Kramer)New York Dolls April 20, 2008 Granada Theater Much Better Than: expected, and way better than getting your punk thrills via an over-coifed trio of emo bands at Nokia. Download: See photos from Sunday night’s show. Critic’s Notebook: With…
In tomorrow’s print edition Pete will tell you all about the highlights from last weekend’s Mokah Music Summit and Showcase (M2S2), but we just couldn’t resist sharing this video FineLineLive.com put together of Dave Little talking about the Dallas music scene. Let’s just say it includes the sentence: “The Dallas…
With so much going on this last weekend, we kind of spaced on some of the non showcase shows. So, we were pretty pleased to come across this video of the Panderers playing the Granada last Friday. — Chelsea Ide…
Often when I try to get others to listen to Pelican, the second I mention the word “instrumental” they bow out. I’m hoping some of you have continued reading. Pelican’s sound is sometimes ethereal, always heavy. Those who can handle longer instrumental songs will want to pick up the band’s…
Record Hop at Rubber Gloves Friday, April 18. (Melanie Gomez) Pete made a good point on Friday when he complained about Denton hosting a badass showcase the one weekend Dallas has awesome showcases. Your DC-9 friends were all over the place this weekend. Luckily, our photographer Melanie Gomez was more…
Art – both in graffiti form and in galleries like Kettle Art – continues to play a major role in maintaining Deep Ellum’s character. (Jonathan Finley) Deep Ellum is changing. Transitioning. You know this. The area has endured a rash of club closings, struggles with the city and the ongoing…
Al Jorgensen looking more scary than he did last night.Ministry April 17, 2008 Palladium Ballroom Better Than: Getting your teeth pulled while watching a building being demolished, just barely. According to leader Al Jorgensen, this will be the last time Ministry comes to Dallas. Ever. That’s why he’s calling it…
Bruce Springsteen doing his thing at the AAC. (Melanie Gomez) We had a few glitches Monday morning, and so we didn’t have our Bruce Springsteen photos to compliment Pete’s review. Well, now, we finally have the photos of The Boss (and the E Street Band) for your viewing pleasure. Better…
Ozzy at last year’s Ozzfest.The gossip mill is grinding away about this year’s Ozzfest. First it was about an Ozzfest date in London. Then speculation on the bands (nearly every fan site claims Metallica will play). Now, word is there will be two-day festivals held in London and Dallas. That’s…
Megadeth is metal. (Matt Mueller) Gigantour featuring Megadeth, In Flames and Children of Bodom April 15, 2008 Nokia Theater Better Than: Taste of Chaos and Take Action tours combined. Download: Check out Matt Mueller’s photos from last night’s show. No one has been able to tell me why this year’s…
We’ve been going on and on about forthcoming Ultraviolet compilation album. Well, we finally have news on its rock show counterpart (where you can pick up the disc). Bunches of your/our favorite locals are playing the Ultraviolet Rock Show & Art Auction at Club Dada including: El Gato, Lovie, Bridges…
Big D’s Forever The Sickest Kids are one of four bands up for Yahoo! Music’s “Who’s Next” monthly competition. Back in September 2007, The Rocket Summer nabbed top honors in the same Yahoo! Music contest. For the current round, FTSK are up against Paddy Casey, Tristan Prettyman and Lady Antebellum…
Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige April 12, 2008 Superpages.com Music Center Better Than: “Louboutins with the red bottoms.” R. Kelly got it wrong. Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z are actually the best of both worlds. I mean, bumping a track is one thing; I’d even seen them perform together on…
