Last week, a gem of a book arrived in the office–well, a gem for any Bruce fans in the building, which, I’m pretty sure is everyone? In my clouded perspective, at least, yeah.Anyway, here’s why it’s interesting: The Light In Darkness, as it’s called, features on Bruce Springsteen and the…
On Monday, in addition to the news of the new hosts at the upstart NPR music station coming to town on Nov. 9, we passed along the info of the early names booked to play in-studio performances at the station. Well, today, that list grows a bit–and, with those adds,…
Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, October 28, 2009…Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood has launched his own clothing line. I can only imagine that he’ll come out with a line of orthopedic shoes in the not-too-distant future.Lightspeed Champion is set to make a “comeback” in early ’10…
Hailing from Providence, Rhode Island, the three members of The Low Anthem are all Ivy League-educated, classically trained musicians whose band is receiving a healthy critical and commercial buzz. The band’s sophomore release, Oh My God, Charlie Darwin, has drawn praise for its highbrow take on folk and blues. And…
Big news today from Midlake camp, as the band’s publicity team has sent out a press release announcing the date (February 2, 2010) and cover art (see right) of the band’s first release in three years (The Courage of Others)–not to mention the somewhat unsurprising, but still comforting, news that…
Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, October 27, 2009…Bono seems to think the new U2 record hasn’t sold as well because people are feeding on a “diet of pop stars.” By and large, there may be merit in that statement. But, c’mon Bono, maybe it’s just not…
After just announcing the release of his new digital-only EP release a couple week’s back, The Rocker Summer’s You Gotta Believe, was released today, seemingly by a glitch that posted the four-track release to iTunes a day early. But, no matter–it hasn’t seemed to deter the one-time Alternative Press cover…
Last week, we passed along the sad news of Riverboat Gamblers guitarist Ian MacDougall being hospitalized after getting struck by a car while bicycling home from work. We even pointed you in the direction of how to make donations to the mounting hospital bills cause.Then NOFX had to go and…
Big news to report this early afternoon on the new KERA-owned all-music station coming to your 91.7 FM frequency, oh, two weeks from today–and, of course, Robert somehow beat me to posting it, the jerk.But while he focuses on the new hosts at the new station–KERA’s own Gini Mascorro will…
Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, October 26, 2009…Does Hall & Oates belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Maybe yes. Maybe no. But is it really a good idea to have Rachel Ray taking up the cause of getting them nominated? Morrissey collapsed on…
Yesterday over on Unfair Park, Robert posted quite the coup of an interview–a sit-down with Sir Anthony Daniels, or, as you and I know him best C-3PO. The peg? Tonight’s Star Wars: In Concert affair out at Cowboys Stadium, which, as we all know, hasn’t had the best of fortune…
Dallas natives and brothers Juan and Oscar Salinas, who combine to form Play-N-Skillz, have won a couple Grammy awards. And, in case you forgot as much, they’re happy to remind you a couple times in the above video.Of course, that’s not the sole purpose of its creation (though, certainly, it…
Blues club Hole In The Wall on Harry Hines will return to its roots as a burger restaurant at the end of the month, as owner Tom Ford has opted not to renew the club’s liquor license. Some of the area’s most popular blues performers, including Jim Suhler (who performs…
Your daily dose of national music news for Friday, October 23, 2009…Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to his gun charge in New York. It’s amazing what kids will do for some street cred.Even Bon Jovi gets an O2 Arena residency. Really?I realize that Public Enemy is past its glory days, but,…
Less than a week after his band played the Doublewide, and just a few days after he was among the loyal fans crowded into Elm Street Tattoo, enjoying the Slowride reunion performance, guitarist Ian MacDougall of the Denton-bred Riverboat Gamblers was back in Austin, riding his bike home from work…
Just last week, Daniel Rodrigue caught up with NX35 festival organizer Chris Flemmons to see how things were going as preparations for year two of the pre-SXSW fest began.Today, some news to report on that front: On its festival blog, NX35 has just announced the keynote speaker for its 2010…
Your daily dose of national music news for Thursday, October 22, 2009…Snoop Dogg wants to be a vampire on HBO’s True Blood. But how will he translate to the 30-something horny housewife demo?Faith No More is planning on bringing its reunion to the States… at some point.Kanye West’s girlfriend said…
As promised, Grapevine’s own Bryce Avary of The Rocket Summer has gone ahead and debuted his new single, “You Gotta Believe,” the title track to his new EP, over on the Alternative Press’ Web site.And, according to Avary’s label, Island Def Jam, it created quite the stir, apparently crashing the…
A couple interesting shows over the next two night’s at the still freshly re-opened Trees in Deep Ellum. Tonight, for instance, marks the second week of the Best DJ in Town’s new weekly concert series at the venue. Continuing along the theme of his Sunday night “The Local Show” on…
Reggae artist Buju Banton didn’t realize “faggot” had become a bad word. At least, that’s the story according to friends and colleagues of the artist, who stood in front of Trincity/Palm Beach Club last night, watching the protesters rally across the street. As we mentioned yesterday, protesters affiliated with various…
Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, October 21, 2009…I guess rockers just feel the need to save something. If it’s not Liam Gallagher saving honey bees, then it’s Animal Collective trying to save seals.A drunk and obnoxious Kanye West + Spike Jonze = We Were Once A…
On a walk down Elm Street while heading to last week’s Slowride Reunion at Elm Street Tattoo, I noticed that the doors were open at 2826, and a few people were buzzing about. The club isn’t yet open, mind you–but owner Frank Maldonado, a couple booking agents and some artists…
