Q&A: Texas Legend Joe Ely

Singer/songwriter and Flatlanders member Joe Ely.As some of you know, this blog takes its name from the Flatlanders song “Dallas.” Legendary Texas singer/songwriter Joe Ely has probably performed the song a million times by now (though it was actually penned by bandmate and fellow Lubbock maverick Jimmie Dale Gilmore). We…

Hear Old 97’s New Single

We’re aching for some new Old 97’s around here. The band’s new album — its first in four years — will be hitting stores in mid-May. That’s too long. Looks like the people at Hypeful agree. The site has posted an mp3 of Old 97’s new single, “Dance With Me.”…

Touring Team Robespierre’s ‘Crib’

Team Robespierre live.I’ll admit, I’m prepping for SXSW already. I’ve looked at some schedules and the like trying to decide what bands will need attention on this lovely blog. After watching our sister paper’s “Indie Cribz” segment today, I think Team Robespierre may need our love. In the flick, we…

Jessica Simpson vs. Carrie Underwood

The official spark starting the official battle royale between Jessica Simpson and Carrie Underwood could be starting here, no thanks to Tony Romo. As you may know, Simpson is planning on making the move to the country music scene and was apparently none too encouraged by her beau. Meanwhile, Romo’s…

Oak Lawn Band’s Take on The Simpsons

During my 3 a.m. YouTube surfing early this morning, I came across a live performance of The Simpsons theme song. I assumed it would be something along the lines of watching that kid play the Super Mario Bros. theme song on his guitar. Totally not what it was. In this…

Metal and Hardcore Lexicon

Every Time I Die will bring its metalcore style to the House of Blues this Wednesday. Between last week and the rest of this one, it feels like we’re in metal heaven here in Dallas. Everyone from Napalm Death to Every Time I Die to Through the Eyes of the…

Last Night: Dan Dyer at Bend Studio

If only we could grow beards like that. (Dan Dyer) Dan Dyer February 29, 2008 Bend Studio Better than: … going to the same venue for yoga and discovering you’re about as limber as week-old garlic bread. Dan Dyer hit the stage at a packed Bend Studio and within seconds…

Leap Day, Halloween Shows This Week… Really

Sarah Jaffe is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Springtime Halloween show at Strawberry Fields. (Sarah Jaffe)What’s with all the holiday-themed shows this week? Is it just that people can’t wait for St. Patrick’s Day, and need a reason to party? I have no idea, but two shows stick out:…

Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Halifax Headline South By So What

While we here at DC-9 will be down in Austin at South by Southwest mid-March, we know not everyone is dropping the big moolah for the festival. A great in-town alternative is the “South By So What?!” fest. (They’ll be more on the SXSW overflow shows and South By So…

Last Night: Maceo Parker at House of Blues

Maceo Parker with Grand Pianoramax February 27, 2008 House of Blues Better than: Pretty much anything, save a second performance. Self-described on his live album Life on Planet Groove as “2 percent jazz, 98 percent funky stuff,” Maceo Parker brought a funk explosion to the House of Blues Wednesday night…

Siren City Announce Show at The Max for Friday

The guys in Siren City just gave us a heads up that they’ll be playing a special show Friday, February 29, at The Max. Moving Atlas and Loaded Moses are on the bill, too. The show is 18 and over and starts off at 8 p.m. The Dallas rock band…

Q&A: Fracas on Suburban Housewifes, Joey Ramone and Punk Rock

Langdon Jones, the smartass, hipper-than-you frontman/guitarist for local rockers Fracas, is just happy to have a band. After eight years spent toiling with false starts, personnel problems and learning how to write songs, Jones has finally assembled a seemingly secure lineup that includes bassist Nick Upperman and drummer Matt Chappel…

Mars Volta Coming to Dallas

My knees just got a little weak. The Mars Volta will be in Dallas April 8. I will be there. Sure, I don’t have tickets. Tickets don’t go on sale until Saturday, March 1. No matter. I’ll be there. The last time I saw The Mars Volta it was in…

Check Lil Wil’s ‘My Dougie’ Video

So, yesterday we kept hearing that we needed to check out Lil Wil’s video for “My Dougie.” We’ve seen it now, and the video isn’t really all that it’s cracked up to be. But check the song and keep your eyes open for a handful of Dallas rap favorites. (Then…

The Afters New Album, Video Get Our Attention

Man, The Afters are getting some media love for today’s release of Never Going Back to OK. (See, Pete was totally on point with last week’s column. Seeeeeeeeeee?) Reuters has declared the band has beat the sophomore slump with the disc (I vote we wait to say that until the…

Over The Weekend: F6 Gallery Party, Melodica, Frightmare

Art at Arlington’s F6 Gallery. (Michael Insuaste)So, it’s probably not a surprise that we hit up Melodica – we’ve been talking about it for awhile now. So, yes, we went. We wrote about it. But we also drove over to Arlington for a great art event (seriously), got our Oscar…

Last Night: Melodica Festival at Expo Park

Yells at Eels.Melodica Music Festival February 23, 2008 Exposition Park Last night I trekked down to Exposition Park to take my Melodica experience beyond the paper and was pleasantly surprised. I wasn’t too sure how the fest would turn out, but with some fairly packed venues and too few parking…

Literally Rocking The Vote

The crowd at Obama’s rally. (Brian Harkin)As all of us music snobs know, the true make of a person (and that includes candidates) is what music they listen to. Therefore, I offer you some selections piped through the speakers at both Obama’s and Clinton’s rallies. Choose wisely, in the primaries,…

The Rocket Summer Gets AP Cover

Avary is pretty excited to share this cover with everyone. (The Rocket Summer)We’re so proud! Bryce Avary — a.k.a. The Rocket Summer — earned the cover of the April edition of Alternative Press. (Full disclosure: I’ve written for AP on and off for a couple years, but nothing about The…