Once upon a time, when I was living in Minnesota, I saw a concert flier that appeared to be advertising a show by Impaler, one of my favorite Minneapolitan metal bands. So I went to a local record store to score some my tickets.But, when I announced that I intended…
When we heard that a fire in Exposition Park had damaged the building that houses Jimmy’s Guitar Repair and Rob’s Chop Shop, we expected the worst. DFW has seen several historic buildings damaged or destroyed by fire in the past few years, including last year’s fire that destroyed an entire…
When Lakers forward Ron Artest announced last week that he is legally changing his name to Metta World Peace, the Internet exploded with bafflement and criticism. Obviously, this is coming from sports fans. We in the music world are accustomed to odd stage names. Dallas’ own Erykah Badu was born…
Ramblin’ Jack ElliottPoor David’s PubJune 25, 2011Better than: a good 90 percent of artists over 65 still out there performing. People make fun of The Rolling Stones because they’re still trying to rock out at almost 70 years of age. Ramblin’ Jack Elliott is 10 years their senior.But the 79-year-old…
Hundreds of fans who purchased tickets to Adele’s June 15 show at the House of Blues were left disappointed when Adele canceled several tour dates, including the aforementioned Dallas date, due to laryngitis. Well, now we have good and better news on that front. The good news: She’s all better,…
Fair Park has been the venue of choice for several youth-friendly summer music festivals of late, and gee whiz, those darn kids can certainly raise a ruckus. Two fans died at this past week’s Electric Daisy Carnival in spite of seemingly some fairly intensive preparation on the part of the…
We here at DC9 have heard the joke about how the arts and culture center of Dallas is called Fort Worth. It’s a good one!But, much as we love Dallas, we’ve gotta admit: There’s an almost preternatural amount of good music coming out of Cowtown these days. Bands like Calhoun,…
The finger-pointing game has begun in the wake of this year’s Electric Daisy Carnival. Although any legal repercussions in regards to the festival that took place this weekend have yet to be determined, we’re keeping our eye on the whole thing — mostly because, let’s face it, music and legal…
When early-’90s grunge hit the market, it sounded the death knell for the good-time party that was hair metal. L.A. hairspray act Faster Pussycat saw this much firsthand: “One minute you’re on top of the world, and the next thing you know, you’re on the lame train,” the Pussycats waxed…
Mashup artist Girl Talk is known for putting on one heck of a show. So, yeah, the lucky few who managed to score tickets his sold-out show tomorrow night at the Granada Theater — all tickets for the event were scooped up less than an hour after going on sale…
Dallas Mavericks fans were notably well-behaved during yeterday’s NBA Championship victory parade through downtown. Despite the fact that 200,000 or so people packed themselves in like sardines along the sidewalks of the route — and in the sweltering heat, no less — there were only five arrests. By contrast, Vancouver…
Sons of Hermann Hall is old. Really old. One hundred years old, to be exact. In a city famous for disposable architecture, Sons stands as one of the last reminders of a bygone era. It’s the last remaining wood structure in downtown Dallas, too. Attending a show there is like…
The heat was indeed sweltering as The Naptime Shake’s Noah W. Bailey and Chris Mayes tuned their instruments on the AT&T Performing Arts Center patio yesterday afternoon. “We’re gonna play the slow, lazy version of our songs,” said Naptime Shake steel guitarist Chris Mayes. “‘Cause it’s hot. And we’re lazy.” …
Tonight’s total lunar eclipse is quite the astronomical phenomenon, with totality lasting over an hour. Unfortunately, though, if you’re in North America, you won’t be able to see it. The eclipse will only be visible in parts of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. Thanks to the wonders of…
We here at DC9 know a lot about sound. For instance: The average human voice registers at 25 to 35 decibels. By contrast, the Indonesian Krakatoa volcano, which erupted in 1883 and could be distinctly heard 1,930 miles away in Australia, registered at 180 decibels. Unconfirmed reports from the Mavericks’…
Public restrooms are never pretty. At best, they’re clean, utilitarian, and stocked. Concert venues are, in particular, hot spots for awfulness in the public restroom arena. Even the cleanest, most well-stocked loo can turn into a soggy mess after visits from a few particularly intoxicated patrons.We sympathize with venues. We…
The connotations attached to the word “handmade” have changed drastically in the digital age. The rise of online craft bazaar Etsy has opened the door for anyone and everyone to monetize their hobbies, allowing Grandma’s knitted potholders to emerge from their dusty drawer and find a market on the Internet…
Last night’s NBA Finals game saw the Heat’s hopes of a Game Four win recede as fast as LeBron James’ hairline. Well, almost. That hairline sure is making a run for it, though. Infamously covered by a curiously placed headband, LeBron’s hairline is worthy of a theme song — and,…
Mötley Crüe, Poison, New York DollsGexa Energy PavilionJune 7, 2011Better than: sitting on your couch watching the Mavs win. Sure, the game was dramatic, but not as dramatic as Tommy Lee’s drum rig. Let’s begin this review by addressing the elephant in the room directly: All the bands on last…
David Johansen’s career is the entertainment equivalent of a patchwork quilt. The New York Dolls’ first incarnation, after all, lasted just a few years. After dissolving that first time, Johansen recorded several solo albums, then began an acting career. (Remember the cabbie ghost of Christmas present in Scrooged? That’s him.) …
Motley Crue are a love-or-hate type of deal. From their look to their music, everything about them gets a reaction. And, for 30 years now, the Crue has refused to go away, still living as loudly as they play. Guitarist Mick Mars is known as the quiet, stoic member of…
We here at DC9 listen to you, dear readers. Your comments and views are near and dear to our black little hearts. And, after our last facial hair post got a ton of responses, we’ve figured out what you want. You want more beards. We’ll, we’re here to give them…
