… then allow us to point you in the direction of this new Tumblr account we just found: Fuck Yeah, Alan Palomo. Yes, it’s real. And no, we had nothing to do with it. But, hey, it’s a pretty awesome site if you want to see photos of the Neon…
For those who haven’t yet heard the rumors and rumblings — or seen the small coming-soon sign in the shop’s front the window — Mad World Records is just days away from opening next door to Beth Marie’s on Denton’s historic downtown square. Yes, just in time for a certain…
On Friday afternoon, the folks at KDGE-102.1 FM The Edge announced the bill to the 21st edition of their recurring Edgefest concert series. And, after years of disappointing bill after semi-disappointing bill, this one, finally, packs an actual punch.At Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Saturday, April 30 (yes, the…
2009 was rough year for Ian MacDougall, guitarist for the formerly Denton- and now Austin-based Riverboat Gamblers. Upon returning to Austin after finishing a tour, MacDougall was struck by a car while riding his bike, causing him some pretty serious injuries. MacDougall’s recovery was a slow process, no doubt due…
In a few weeks time, established Denton songwriter and Baptist Generals frontman Chris Flemmons will kick off his third annual Denton music festival, now known as the 35 Conferette. Twelve years ago, though, Flemmons was just a newcomer in the Denton music scene — even if it didn’t take long…
This morning, our parent company, Village Voice Media formally announced the 2011 lineup for our annual SXSW party, which this year will take place on Thursday, March 17, from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Austin Music Hall. The all-ages affair, co-sponsored by Frank 151, will feature performances from Wu-Tang…
Wanda Jackson, The King Bucks, LalagrayKessler TheaterFebruary 26, 2011Better than: a normal Saturday night spent with a 73-year-old. Just before the clock struck 11 on Saturday night, Wanda Jackson sauntered, quite slowly, onto the stage at the Kessler Theater, ushered in by a standing ovation — one that, quite literally,…
Tonight, Hayes Carll plays the second-to-last show in his North Texas tour. He’ll be at Lola’s Saloon in Fort Worth, and then, tomorrow night, he’ll be at Poor David’s Pub. After this little stint, he’ll do five shows in the Houston area, then three in Austin and San Antonio. So…
Half of experimental indie-electro duo Florene, Gavin Guthrie openly admits that his influences, when it comes to DJing at least, are anything but profound. Rather, the 27-year-old DJ spills that some of his fondest influential memories date back to him listening to some of his dad’s albums from the ’80s…
Fort Worth singer-songwriter Tim Halperin, whose music we first shared with you back in July, had some ups and downs throughout his Hollywood Week auditions, according to the Idol judges. So, the challenge they’d presented him with this week was showing them who he really was. And, in his final…
Last night, to celebrate Black History Month, President Barack Obama invited a whole cast of big name musical performers to the White House to participate in a tribute to Motown. Among those invited to perform? Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Terrell’s Own Jamie Foxx, Seal and…
Earlier this year, Denton’s own Paul North, otherwise known as Sunnybrook, needed some money to release his album, Hay Daze, on Appalacian Records. So what did he do? He used the popular funding platform, Kickstarter, to raise funds from fans and contributors through pledges. Unfortunately, Sunnybrook’s goal of $3,000 was…
Last week, without a great deal of forewarning, Radiohead surprised fans by releasing their latest album, King of Limbs, only five days after announcing its impending release. And although it hasn’t been out all that long, it is already being hailed as perhaps the band’s “most challenging” album yet. Which, hey,…
Marnie Stern, Tera MelosSons of Hermann HallFebruary 24, 2011 Better than: corporate team-building exercises. Marnie Stern stepped onto the small, half-circle stage at Sons of Hermann Hall, looking casual and cool with her hair braided down the side, wearing a cut-up Elvis Costello T-shirt that complemented her no-fuss style.During the…
Lucero, Robert Ellis & The Boys and Somebody’s DarlingClub DadaFebruary 24, 2011Better than: recent shows at Club Dada, at least sonically. Some 90 minutes into their Thursday night set at Club Dada, Lucero frontman Ben Nichols glanced out into the crowd, mid-song, and became a little overwhelmed.”It’s like karaoke night…
Last night, this season’s remaining 50 Idol contestants left the City of Angels for the City of Sin and began working on Beatles classics in pairs and trios. Vocal coaches were essentially flogging them with barbed critiques during rehearsal and in what I assume was meant to be a cute…
Holy shit, Sherlock, we have a busy musical Thursday evening on our hands! If you can’t find a quality show to go to tonight, then you’re not a real fan of music…
You know what I like? A show poster that isn’t just about the artist or about a unique illustration, but one that takes the setting of the show into account…
South Africa natives Civil Twilight create beautiful, heavy-hearted ballads, with ringing vocals and quiet, slow-building instrumentation — music that is soothing and disheartening at the same time. But, while they draw easy comparisons to U2 and Radiohead, Civil Twilight’s delicate and skilled performance style will be sure to distinguish them…
Virtuosic guitar player Marnie Stern will be headed to Sons of Hermann Hall tonight to promote her latest, self-titled album, a work that is currently being praised for its intimate songwriting style and bluntly honest lyrics, a noticeable change from her previous, more technique-driven albums. Stern discussed her shift in…
Well, that didn’t take long at all. After we just posted earlier this week a live performance clip of local darling Sarah Jaffe performing one new song from her upcoming The Way Sound Leaves a Room EP, we now have a legitimate music video to share with you for a…
Punk-infused Southern rock band Lucero released 1372 Overton Park in October of 2009, marking the band’s sixth studio album as well as their debut with a major label. But, while some might be alarmed that Lucero has lost their rough-around-the-edges appeal with the new resources they’ve racked up, the band…
