Picture Show: Hippies vs. Hipsters at ACL

We’re just hours away from the end of the ACL, but the number of good bands left to play in day three is staggering. Band of Horses and the Flaming Lips are up next–and bleeding into the sky here is Robert Earl Keen’s “The Road Goes On Forever.” Before those…

Listomania: Five Cigar Guy Photobomb Album Covers

Are you one of those people annoyed by the word meme? Well, turn away dear friend. Yesterday, the Daily Mail posted an incredible photograph from the Ryder Cup–one depicting a golf ball not much more than a nose hair away from the lens. Of course, the Interneters of the world…

Picture Show: Fans Hook ’em Horns on Lower Greenville

Between the Rangers’ and University of Texas’ weekend losses, there might be enough desk-chair-throwing sports talk to last the morning. Oh well, here’s a little more reason to chatter: After Oklahoma’s 28-20 win over UT, football fans brought out the hook ’em horns on the streets of Lower Greenville.Our photographers…

Over The Weekend: Eisley and Christie DuPree at Brewtones in Tyler

Eisley, Christie DuPreeBrewtones in TylerOctober 1, 2010Better Than: Just about any blast from the past. On Friday night in Tyler, a hodgepodge of around 150 young hipsters, adults and children sat comfortably in the auditorium of Brewtones, an occasional rock venue built into the Vineyard Church the members of Eisley…

Last Night: CocoRosie at the Granada Theater

CocoRosie, Sleep WhaleGranada TheaterSeptember 29, 2010Better than: listening to recorded CocoRosie. Far better, actually. The sisters Bianca and Sierra (CoCo and Rosie, respectively) Casady and their sidemen brought their unique brand of freaky fairy music to the Granada last night…

Last Night: Ratatat at the Palladium Ballroom

Ratatat Palladium Pallroom September 28, 2010 Better than: Avatar–’cause, yeah, Ratatat had more effects. Last time Ratatat came to Dallas, they played at the Granada. This year, they played at the Palladium. And, as the band’s Evan Mast told us this week, that meant fans could expect an even bigger,…

Over The Weekend: Marc Ribot at the Kessler Theatre

Marc RibotKessler TheaterSeptember 25, 2010Better than: Being challenged by musical banality. The Kessler Theater presented its first “Storytellers at the Kessler” event on Saturday night, hosting Marc Ribot in his first-ever Texas performance. And the combination of music and space could not have been better suited for each other. …

Over The Weekend: Drive-By Truckers, The Henry Clay People at House of Blues

Drive-By Truckers, The Henry Clay PeopleHouse of BluesSeptember 25, 2010Better Than: The Drive-By Truckers’ SXSW show in March, when they methodically rushed through their new album. Drive-By Truckers​It’s always interesting to see and hear how a beloved band’s newest material is received by its crowds. Often times, even the most…

Over the Weekend: Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax at Superpages.com Center

Slayer, Megadeth, AnthraxSuperpages.com CenterSeptember 24, 2010Better than: getting sick from fried Oreos at the State Fair. Dylan HollingsworthSlayer’s Kerry King was beaming on Friday night.​Usually, it’s a proving ground when a band plays before Slayer. And, if you’re worthy of sharing the stage with the legendary thrash act, you’re on…

Last Night: Torche, The House Harkonnen at The Nightmare

Torche, House Harkonnen, White Mountain The NightmareSeptember 23, 2010(A Little) Better Than: Torchy’s Tacos. Torche brought their Florida stoner metal prog rock to 60 or so people at The Nightmare in Deep Ellum last night, and took them all along for a head-banging journey…

Last Night: Kings of Leon, The Black Keys at Superpages.com Center

Kings of Leon, The Black KeysSuperpages.com CenterSeptember 23, 2010Better than: the last time Kings of Leon came through town. It just felt so comfortable–all of it, from the band’s performance to their crowd’s reaction and their own on-stage demeanor. Kings of Leon, for better or worse, is finally comfortable with…

Last Night: Smashing Pumpkins at The Palladium Ballroom

Smashing PumpkinsPalladium BallroomSeptember 22, 2010(A Little) Better Than: Staying home and listening to the first four Smashing Pumpkins’ albums. This show at the Palladium last night, featuring Bill Corgan and a whole new cast of Smashing Pumpkins behind him, was said to be a sell out. It was also supposed…

Last Night: Pixies, Fuck Buttons at Verizon Theatre

Pixies, Fuck ButtonsVerizon TheatreSeptember 19, 2010Better than: listening to the stacks and stacks of albums from bands that claim the Pixies and Doolittle as an influence. The first thing you noticed was the crowd. And it was tough not to take note: The audience at the Verizon Theatre last night…