Though the weather still reminds us that it’s the heat of the summer, Christmas shows are being announced. It’s the usual reminder that time travels fast and soon enough we’ll be celebrating the festivities of the holiday season. In more time appropriate matters, Travis Scott, Josh Abbott, and Scotty McCreery…
It took Will von Bolton eight years to write Loophole to Happiness, a 585-word book that mimics his philosophy, while he traveled in more than 30 countries as a tour and music photographer. Next month, he will travel alone around the country for three months as part of The Becoming…
Larry Gayao, who performs under the name Larry g(EE) has experienced many of the cautionary tales associated with pursuing a career in the music industry. After taking an extended break from recording, he’s now focused on making a comeback during the final quarter of 2018. Gayao’s latest single “Central Valley”…
Addison-based Hand Drawn Records has taken another step forward in bringing more opportunities for bands who want to press their music on vinyl. Launched Monday, Hand Drawn’s Line-In service is similar to crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo but with better options and a human touch. Partnered with the company Bandwear,…
When Fort Worth native Jordan James Burchill, one half of the musical duo Beth // James, sat down to watch Spike Lee’s new film, BlacKkKlansmen, he was excited. One of Beth // James’s songs was selected to play in the film, and Burchill was about to see something he created…
Night at Sahara Soft tings from a vibraphone ring through Dallas’ Sahara Restaurant as jazz singer Judy Chamberlain whispers into her mic. Red lights dimmed behind her and an aroma of cooked herbs and spices lingers from the kitchen as she begins to sing Frank Sinatra’s “A Day in the…
The average life expectancy of a musician is 20 to 25 years fewer than the general population, according to a psychology study published by Sydney University. Fortunately for the people of Denton and Dallas, the Denton Music and Arts Collaborative has its musicians covered. DMAC is a fast-growing nonprofit organization…
The Mississippi Delta is hallowed ground in the world of the blues. From Robert Johnson and Howlin’ Wolf to B.B. King and Jimmy Rogers, you would be hard-pressed to find a state more steeped in the traditions of the genre than the Magnolia State. And that’s to say nothing of…
2018 is almost over, which means Lights All Night is right around the corner. For nearly a decade, LAN has been the preferred way for thousands of EDM fans to close out the year immersed in blissful sensory overload. For the fourth year in a row, Dallas Market Hall will…
After eight years of providing music education to students who don’t have access to the arts, La Rondalla, the free after-school music program, closed last weekend. Founder Dennis Gonzalez and his two sons, Stefan and Aaron, tried to keep La Rondalla open, but the cost to keep the program running…
A powerhouse of young female performers is about to come through the Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall in Plano. Sophia Annello, Frisco singer-songwriter; Dallas pop artist Remy Reilly; and Frankie Leonie, an up-and-coming Americana musician, will take turns rocking the stage for the Let’s Hear It For The Girls…
Not for the first time, Lyle Lovett took a moment to note his gratitude Sunday night. “You’re a wonderful audience … we’re playing six shows in my home state of Texas, and every show feels like a hometown show,” he said from the Winspear Opera House stage, before namechecking dear…
Outward Bound Mixtape Sessions10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, RBC, 2617 Commerce St., 469-487-6149 or rbcdeepellum.com, free We actually look forward to Mondays now, thanks to the work of Stefan Gonzalez. The lineup he curates on that day every week at RBC makes it one of the best places in the…
When everyone’s favorite Tarrant County Community College dropout, Post Malone, announced his first ever festival earlier in the summer, the anticipation was palpable, but the lineup was uncertain. Malone’s name alone was enough to sell most fans. After all, his debut album, Stoney, just broke a record that had been…
The fall concert season continues to grow as several top-notch names make their way to Dallas. With this week’s batch of announcements, expect to mark a few new dates on your attendance calendar. While Fleetwood Mac is moving on without him, longtime band guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham is going…
A lot can change in 19 months. This is abundantly clear for the artists featured on Main Street Tapes, a January 21, 2017, live recording of 13 local singer-songwriters released Aug. 3. Some of them have gotten married, some have released new music and others have been on national TV…
Magic happens in Dallas every Tuesday night. It all starts at 7 p.m., about 30 minutes after Steve Jackson, Opening Bell Coffee’s open mic host, puts out the sign-up sheet for local musicians to lock down a set time. Jackson steps on stage every Tuesday to give the audience and…
London-based band Superorganism has amassed copious amounts of acclaim since “Something for Your M.I.N.D.,” their first single released in early 2017. The track was posted on Soundcloud with the message, “We are Superorganism. We are in Maine/London. We are DIY. We are eight and multiplying. We have become sentient.” Soon…
An eclectic wave of music sprouted up in Dallas during the first half of 2018, much of which was accompanied by music videos filmed in and out of town. It isn’t easy turning local spots into visual moods or even social commentary, so we’re giving due recognition to five videos…
Pat McKanna has patiently waited almost three decades to release the debut album Palace of Sin from his band The Trees. In an era when short attention spans have made albums tend to be collections of singles, Palace of Sin truly stands out from the pack as an album with…
Those entering Dos Equis Pavilion to see country music acts Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town on their Bandwagon Tour were prepared for anything. Dark clouds brought a drizzle of rain that threatened to become more, occasionally following through. The lowered temperature had a calming effect, but the rush to…
After battling nasopharyngeal carcinoma for roughly a year, Oak Cliff reality rapper Corey Struggs — better known as C. Struggs — died last Friday at the age of 32. While his exit may have been premature, the North Texas native was able to solidify himself as a legendary figure in…
