Slim pickings on this Tuesday evening before Christmas. May we suggest you head outside and enjoy this weather? No? Well, fine, if you must go out to see music tonight, consider these options after the jump.
The Canadian Tenors at Bass Hall in Fort Worth
Those folks looking for more
traditional holiday fare may wish to venture to Cowtown tonigh to catch The
Canadian Tenors. These four handsome dudes from the great white north
have been vocalizing classical and pop fare for nearly four years now.
Definitely slick and best suited for the concertgoer who gets all spiffed
up, these tenors are assuredly talented and should provide an evening of
pleasant, holiday-themed tunes, if that's your thing.
Van Darien at Fred's Texas Café in Fort Worth
Born
in Weatherford, but now a resident of Fort Worth, Van Darien is another local singer-songwriter deserving of a wider audience.
Darien's mixture of pop, soul and folk is very reminiscent of Bonnie
Raitt. And his most recent effort, Boomerang, is a solid collection of
soulful roots music. Songs like "Bulletproof Tears" and "Harlem" show
Darien boasting a fine grasp of mood and melody.
The Brian Piper Trio at Lakewood Bar & Grill
Another
night, another talented jazz performer plies his craft at this
particular venue. Last night, it was Dave Semans, and, tonight, it's
Lewisville's Brian Piper. Piper's a renowned area pianist who plays
straightforward jazz that would fit nicely after a good holiday meal.
Tasteful in the extreme, Piper's repertoire includes cuts from Miles
Davis, Freddy Hubbard and Duke Ellington. Piper certainly has the chops
to attempt such material. Here's hoping he gets a nice audience to enjoy
it.
