Welcome to This or That, a weekly segment here on DC9 where we stream an unmarked song and ask, simply enough, “Is this [POP BAND X] or just another crappy local band?” Why? Because we don’t think you’ll be able to tell the difference between the real thing and the…
As teased yesterday on the blog, in today’s paper, you’ll find yourself a nice little piece written by noted family man Jesse Hughey on a couple family-friendly holiday shows you can proudly bring your kids to, without worrying that a) you might fall asleep, or b) that you’re priming your…
In the dead paper version of DC9–out today in most parts of the Metroplex–you’ll find, right there on the front of the music section, my take on Black Tie Dynasty’s new record, Down Like Anyone. Finally, right? I know, I know…Anyway, I’ll link to the story once it’s up, but…
Haven’t heard much from anyone who was at last Wednesday’s My Brightest Diamond show at the Granada–and I couldn’t make it myself, unfortunately. But, if that live set from one-time Dallas native Shara Worden (read Darryl Smyers’ story on her here) sounded anything like her phenomenal Daytrotter Sessions (which can…
From 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, art, music and complimentary booze will collide at Continental Gallery for Creative South’s Collision 2. Featured artists are Isaac Brown, Kimberly Gloe, Clint Scism and Ange Fitzgerald, and musicians include DJ Pendergrass, Vaqueros Electronicos, Miss Flowerette and Rubba Rode. Art will be for sale,…
I know that those who contribute to this blog–including me–have not been overly kind to bands of the emo variety. Sorry, but shows that start at 6:30 p.m. in Plano (especially on a Tuesday) just don’t seem to warrant the attention of a weekend event at a venue in Dallas…
Not too much going on news-wise around here, but I am sure finding a butt load of area musicians’ songs floating around the mythical blogosphere this afternoon. Like this one, from Dallas’ own Lisa Loeb, who Jesse Hughey interviews in tomorrow’s paper, actually, which I guess makes this post somewhat…
Good news first: The I Rock Cleveland blog has leaked the song “Ditch” from The Marked Men’s upcoming record Ghost, which is due out in January on Dirtnap Records. It’s a fierce little two minute jaunt through in-your-face, straight ahead punk.And now the bad news: The blog incorrectly calls the…
OK. Question of the Day time: Ever heard of a rockabilly artist named Dennis Herrold?No? OK, good. Us either. Which is why we were intrigued to learn a little bit about him when we stumbled on this post about him while, actually, looking for something else entirely. But once we…
Yesterday, of course, was the fourth anniversary of Dimebag Darrell’s untimely death–which probably explains the large amount of information we keep finding about him and the biographies being written about him and whatnot of late. And, sorry we didn’t post this yesterday when it went up, but, to commemorate the…
Good news today for Evan Birdsong, the man behind the tangtrastic Blackbird Harmony: Hardwood Exits (which we quite glowingly reviewed back in October) has made the slowcoustic blog’s year-end top 25 albums list, coming in as the blogger’s choice for the 23rd best record of the year. Which is saying…
Looks like Play-N-Skillz took some time to speak with Billboard.com on Friday to discuss their most recent Grammy nominations for their production work on Lil Wayne’s hugely successful (on all fronts, really) album. Says Play:”This was a little bit more shocking than the last one. I wasn’t as surprised for Tha…
This should come as a surprise to absolutely no one: Natalie Maines, of the one-time Dallas-based Dixie Chicks, is in the news again, this time because she’s, like, totally getting sued by this guy who is upset at claims that Maines, who’s no stranger to controversy, once made that basically…
Was there a weekend? It sure doesn’t feel like it, but the videos don’t lie so it must have happened. Oh well, it’s Monday now, and there are videos to watch. Don’t forget that Christmas is closing in and it’s high time we all started getting those wish lists ready…
Art Conspiracy inexplicably got left off Good Friday, but really, the event deserves an entry of its own anyway. As in past years, volunteers will auction off art created on site between sets from local musicians. More than 150 artists participated in the charity arts event. This year’s conspiracy benefits…
First, a reminder of the shows we’ve already mentioned. Tonight, the Gonzalez brothers will improv with friends at Kettle Art, El Ten Eleven post-rock out at The Cavern, Death Cab For Cutie and some other boring bands play at a boring venue, Nicholas Altobelli releases a CD at Buon Giorno…
Roger Caldwell Ah, yes. What would a week be without another head-spinning look into the nutty world of book publishing–as applied to biographies about the late, great Dimebag Darrell. Sure, you already know about the so-called “controversy” surrounding Zac Crain’s book. And, if you’ve been up on your DC9, you…
Only 20 more shopping days until Christmas, so we at DC-9 wanted to help you find some ultra-cool, deep indie CDs as stocking stuffers for the music elitist in your family.These titles are so goddamn esoteric that you’ll need extra time for googling and waiting for the damn thing to…
Stay classy, KEGL. Stay classy forever.Kinda hilarious that both the Edge and the Eagle are hosting their annual Christmas concerts at the same venue on back to back night, no? Think that makes things harder (“Seriously, we have to take down all these Edge signs and replace them with Eagle…
I think we’re all in agreement here, right? Of the two nights the Edge booked for its How the Edge Stole Christmas festivities this year, night two is clearly the tops.And, lookie lookie, night two is tonight. And, lookie lookie again, we’ve got a pretty sweet package lined up for…
The 11th grade Biology teacher once shared this insightful observation aimed specifically at those of us with long hair: “Sons, this country is divided into three groups of people: the people who shower before work (re: white collar workers); the people who shower after work (see “blue collar”); and the…
We’re pretty sure the photos Brittan Dunham brought with her to the office this morning are from last night’s GWAR show at the Palladium. Although, really, they could just be stills from the production of the upcoming sure-to-be zombie classic World War Z. Either way, check ’em out. –Pete Freedman…
