10 Songs From North Texas Artists For Your Sex Playlist

“If I was your Girlfriend” remix – Doc Strange Music should evoke something. That is the magic of its design. It manifests a real feeling out of thin air. Prince’s second single from the double album Sign O’ the Times was “If I Was Your Girlfriend.” The song sounds, smells…

Daphne Willis Will Open For Barenaked Ladies

Texas-born songwriter Daphne Willis will open up for one of her idols. She has been listening to Barenaked Ladies for as long as she can remember. As her career continues to grow, she feels increasingly humbled sharing the stage with artists she has looked up to throughout the years. She…

The Secret Factory Cancels All 2018 Events, But Promises to Return

For the past two years, The Secret Factory has established itself as Dallas’ go-to techno cathedral. Literally. Some of dance music’s most respected DJs ran the controls from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. there, then the space was cleaned and reorganized for 8 a.m. church service. Artists such as Audiojack,…

Who Is Michael Cheney, and Why Should You Say Happy Birthday?

You may not know Michael Cheney, but if you’ve been hanging around Dallas’ music scene, chances are pretty good that you’ve seen him — usually in the front and always digging the music. This Saturday, Cheney will host his 50th birthday party at Three Links in Deep Ellum, with some…

10 Acts To See This Year at the State Fair of Texas

Between all the fun, expensive rides and fried food at the State Fair of Texas this year, people might want to take advantage of what little free entertainment there is at this 24-day annual Texas tradition. There are 13 stellar musical acts ranging from Tejano music to hip-hop that will…

Randy Rogers Band and Friends Create the Perfect Summer Jam

Summer is winding down, but the party was still in full swing Saturday night at The Toyota Music Factory. The inaugural Texas Summer Jam featured the Randy Rogers Band and various regional acts. The live music kicked off at 3 p.m. on the Texas Lottery Plaza, and those who headed…

The 10 Best Concerts of the Week: Rick Ross, Def Leppard and More

Here we are, finishing August with some great music. Funky Knuckles 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, Three Links, 2704 Elm St., threelinksdeepellum.com, free The Funky Knuckles have been together for almost a decade. In 2014, the band’s second album, Meta-Musica, hit No. 1 on iTunes’ jazz chart the first day…