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February 19, 2010
I was at her Dallas stop on The Emancipation of Mimi tour a few years back. I enjoyed the gig. She did a nice job of combining splash with substance. She hasn't a clue anymore. This is a woman that once had a flowing quality to her soaring voice. Now she's just adept at caterwauling. Her pipes are cold and soulless. Maybe I'll pull out my copy of her self-titled debut album to remind myself of what Mariah Carey used to be. But not for a few days. I need to let the memory of this show exit my brain. For a full concert review of Mariah Carey, go to www.dallasnews.com/entertainment Friday or pick up GuideDaily Saturday. Photo: Carey and the costumes (Mike Fuentes/Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram). ![]() ![]() The entry "We were there: Mariah Carey at Nokia Theatre" is tagged: caterwauling , Mariah Carey , Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel , Nokia Theatre , Vision of Love February 17, 2010
Haggard, backed by his six-man band the Strangers, which included his 17-year-old son Benion Haggard, sang "Pretty When It's New," a jaunty little number from his upcoming album, I Am What I Am (due April 20 on Vanguard Records). Kristofferson turned cool and rhythmic with "Closer to the Bone," the title track from his 2009 album for New West Records. He strummed his acoustic guitar and kept his harmonica propped near his lips. Both American music icons were in great form during only one of six shows they will share this year. For a full review of the gig, go to www.dallasnews.com/entertainment Thursday or pick up a copy of the GuideDaily section Friday. Photo: Haggard and Kristofferson before a full house (Rodger Mallison/Fort Worth Star-Telegram). ![]() ![]() The entry "We were there: Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson at Bass Performance Hall " is tagged: Bass Hall , Closer to the Bone , Fort Worth , Kris Kristofferson , Merle Haggard , Pretty When It's New February 16, 2010
Among the pages and pages of the SXSW Music schedule, you'll find plenty of awesome artists from the Lone Star State. See the entire list after the jump. ![]() ![]() The entry "SXSW artists from Texas" has no entry tags.
The day has arrived! The SXSW Music schedule is up! Several of the showcasing bands hadn't already been announced - pretty cool acts like Broken Social Scene, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Chamillionaire. See the schedule here and start planning! Let us know who're you're going to see in the comments section. ![]() ![]() The entry "Online: SXSW Music schedule" has no entry tags.
Sasquatch, the three-day music festival the runs over Memorial Day weekend, announced its 2010 lineup of bands yesterday. The festival will be at Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington on May 29 - 31. Tickets and camping accommodations will be available at Ticketmaster. A few of the bands announced: Vampire Weekend, MGMT, Tegan & Sara, Girls, the New Pornographers, Broken Social Scene, Nada Surf, the Hold Steady, She & Him, and more. The rest of the lineup is after the jump. ![]() ![]() The entry "Sasquatch 2010 lineup announced" has no entry tags. February 15, 2010
The Granada Theater has added a "Get Your Photo With Kinky!" event to his concert appearance there on Thursday night. The meet-and-greet will take place from 7 to 7:30 (for ticketholders only) before the 8 p.m. show. Friedman, who's running as a Democrat for Texas state agriculture commissioner, is also well-known as a singer, songwriter and writer. $12-$50. www.granadatheater.com or 214-824-9933. ![]() ![]() The entry "Get your photo with Kinky!" is tagged: Granada Theater , Kinky Friedman
Violinist extraordinaire David Garrett, whose influences include everything from Metallica to Mozart, has postponed his concert at House of Blues, originally slated for Tuesday. The concert is now set for April 8. Tickets for the original show will be honored, or refunds are available at point of purchase. www.livenation.com. ![]() ![]() The entry "David Garrett postpones House of Blues concert" is tagged: David Garrett , House of Blues February 13, 2010
Before the luncheon, Harper had this to say about the disciplines behind music and basketball: "The work ethic is the same. I talk to my dad all the time. I see how he works. It's the same." Has being the daughter of an NBA star opened any doors for her in the musical world? "Not yet. But it's what I love to do and hopefully some things will happen for me." In attendance at the event, a benefit for Wade's World Foundation, which in turns helps Dallas' Jonathan's Place and Texans Can! academies, were Dwyane Wade, of course, film director Spike Lee, actor Chris Tucker, NBA star Alonzo Mourning, and many others. Dallas Stars' Mike Modano, considered a co-host of the luncheon, was a no-show. He's in Phoenix with the Stars. Photo: Dana Harper singing (From her MySpace page). ![]() ![]() The entry "We were there: Dana Harper at the 3rd annual Dwyane Wade All-Star Luncheon" is tagged: Dana Harper , Dwyane Wade , Mike Modano , NBA All-Star Weekend , Spike Lee , Tower Club February 12, 2010
The Nouvelle Vague show, canceled tonight because of travel/weather, has been rescheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. at the Granada Theater. They're calling it "Lundi Gras." Go forth and party. ![]() ![]() The entry "Nouvelle Vague rescheduled for Monday" is tagged: Granada Theater , Nouvelle Vague
The Nouvelle Vague show, with special guests Shock of Pleasure and Chameleon Chamber Group, has canceled tonight's show at the Granada Theater due to transportation problems because of the weather (join the rest of the country, Nouvelle Vague!). The show may be rescheduled; check www.granadatheater.com or call 214-824-9933. ![]() ![]() The entry "Nouvelle Vague cancels tonight's Granada show" is tagged: Chameleon Chamber Group , Granada Theater , Nouvelle Vague , Shock of Pleasure February 11, 2010
So I headed on over to the Centennial Building at Fair Park for the fifth annual Zo & Magic's 8-Ball Challenge, a benefit for the Alonzo Mourning Charities. In the house were Mourning, of course, and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, plus radio personality Tom Joyner, comedian Sheryl Underwood, Senator Royce West, Nancy Lieberman of WNBA and Kenny Lofton of MLB, among others. Turns our Mourning has the word on why basketball and music are so connected these days: "You have a lot of athletes that want to be musicians and a lot of musicians that want to be athletes. Some have done that successfully. Music has a connection with the world. It brings people together. Athletics and music have a connection because they are both trying to bring people together. The more impact we can have the more we can do that." Well said! Photo: Alonzo Mourning in a pic from 2006 (Vince Bucci/Getty Images). ![]() ![]() The entry "We were there: No Blige, but Johnson and Mourning at NBA All-Star event" is tagged: Alonzo Mourning , Magic Johnson , Mary J. Blige , NBA All-Star Weekend , Zo & Magic's 8-Ball Challenge
Through a nearly three-hour show, Fleck and his compadres enchanted an audience that was both respectful and overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Much of the set was drawn from Fleck's fabulous 2009 double-Grammy-winning album Throw Down Your Heart. Anyone who wasn't dancing by the end of Wednesday's concert should check to make sure yours is still beating. Check back here Thursday afternoon for our full review. PHOTO by Rex C. Curry/Special Contributor: Bela Fleck at the Granada ![]() ![]() The entry "We were there: Bela Fleck/The African Project at the Granada" is tagged: Bela Fleck , Granada Theater February 9, 2010
Bonnaroo's 2010 lineup was announced today... actually, it's still being announced right now at their MySpace page. Check it out. Get tickets here for the June 10 - 13 festival. So far, the lineup includes... ![]() ![]() The entry "Bonnaroo 2010 lineup announced" has no entry tags.
The trailers for Disney and Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland don't have me hooked yet. (Seriously... another Tim Burton directed fantasy film with dark undertones and an "out-there" performance from Johnny Depp? Yawn.) I'm much more excited for the companion album that will accompany Danny Elfman's score for the film. The album's called Almost Alice and will be released March 2. Disney seems to have taken a page out of the Twilight playbook and compiled an eclectic soundtrack full of indie or lesser known acts. Disney's site is streaming the entire lead track from the disc, an Avril Lavigne song called "Alice." The site also offers previews of the other tracks from the likes of Owl City, Shinedown, Metro Station, Tokio Hotel and Kerli, The All-American Rejects, 3OH!3, All Time Low, Robert Smith, Mark Hoppus and Pete Wentz, Plain White T's, Franz Ferdinand, Motion City Soundtrack, and Wolfmother. The songs from Wolfmother, Motion City Soundtrack and Owl City are already my favorites. Listen to the previews here. ![]() ![]() The entry "Online: 'Almost Alice' streaming at Disney.go.com" has no entry tags. February 8, 2010
Now that the Super Bowl is over and gone, North Texas can turn its attention to next year. Who should perform during halftime at the Super Bowl in Cowboys Stadium? Should it be a younger, more relevant act like some of the recent Grammy winners? Or should it be a group of seasoned veterans, like last night's performers, The Who? Maybe we should give Janet Jackson another chance. Sound off in the comments section! ![]() ![]() The entry "Who should perform at next year's Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium?" has no entry tags. February 7, 2010
Honestly, I understand Cassidy and other pop stars wanting to move beyond the 60s or 70s or whenever their heydey was ... but I also think you should respect the audience that's paying $50 or $70 to see you. During Saturday's concert, Cassidy kept telling the crowd how much he loves and adores them and how we got him there, etc., but he also kept going on about how he doesn't rehearse. No kidding. I would think that if everyone in the audience knows the lyrics to "Point Me in the Direction of Albuquerque," the guy who made it a hit could be bothered to remember them. And it's really, really bad form to proclaim that seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan changed your life, and how John Lennon has made "more of a difference than any other human being in the world" (really?) and then not be able to get through "In My Life" without flubs. Cassidy had a number of sound problems, including a dead electric guitar, but we could have forgiven that. It happens. It was his willful, downright boastful lack of personal preparation that grated. On the up side, Cassidy's voice was in fine form, and he's still got the sexy moves. Ditto Davy Jones of the Monkees, who seemed more genuine in his appreciation of the fans, and never once forgot his lyrics. Nor did he mess with the arrangements of treasured Monkees classics like "I'm a Believer" and "Daydream Believer." Jones was billed as an opening act, but he sang just as long as Cassidy did, and delivered more of what the audience craved. Check here Sunday evening for our full review. PHOTO of David Cassidy: Bobby Bank/WireImage ![]() ![]() The entry "We were there: David Cassidy and Davy Jones at Nokia" is tagged: David Cassidy , Davy Jones , Partridge Family February 3, 2010
CNN Money has a story on "Music's lost decade: sales cut in half" that claims the music industry is only worth half of what it was 10 years ago. That's not exactly big news - the ability to get music for free online was basically the death of how the recording industry had been used to operating. What about you? Do you still buy CDs from a music store or big box chain? ![]() ![]() The entry ""Music's lost decade:" A tale of declining sales" has no entry tags. February 2, 2010
I first heard Jonathan Coulton on the G4 8-bit animated series Code Monkeys - his song of the same name was the theme song. That led me to his "Thing A Week" project, in which he released a new song every week for a year in 2005/06. Coulton will be playing at the Granada this Thursday - check him out! On a completely unrelated note, and because it's Tuesday, here's your free music for the day: a cover of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" by New York singer/songwriter Zack Borer. Enjoy! ![]() ![]() The entry "Online: Jonathan Coulton" has no entry tags.
Colombia's Shakira takes the stage to perform "Give It Up to Me" and "She Wolf," two tracks from her new disc, She Wolf. Finally, Usher treats the crowd to "More," his new single, during the intros of the 2010 NBA All-Stars. He'll also sing "Yeah!" from 2004's mega-hit album, Confessions. By the way, TNT filmed a music video for Usher's "More" currently running in 600 Regal Cinemas. It also serves as a promo clip for the 2010 NBA All-Star. The 59th NBA All-Star Game is expected to draw more than 80,000 people, which is being touted as "the largest group ever to witness a live basketball game." The game will be televised on TNT. For more information, visit the NBA website. Photo: Keys performs during a show last month in Spain (JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images). ![]() ![]() The entry "Alicia Keys, Shakira and Usher to perform at the 2010 NBA All-Star Game" is tagged: Alicia Keys , Cowboys Stadium , NBA All-Star Game , Shakira , Usher , Valentine's Day February 1, 2010
The Poor David's Pub event is part of the Waka Winter Classic tour. That tour travels to 21 different cities for similar battle of the band competitions with five local groups in the running. The winner of each city gets an automatic slot in the festival. Photo: Dirty Little Mouth in action (Mike Brooks Photography). ![]() ![]() The entry "Five local bands compete for a spot on the Wakarusa Music Festival" is tagged: 2 Dollar Sound , Bronze Whaler , Dirty Little Mouth , Fatty Lumpkin , Poor David's Pub , Shuttle , Wakarusa Music Festival |
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Come on. Are you people really Mariah
Hey Nick,
I'm all for artists evo
We were there last night. Diva or not,
I agree...this concert overall sucked!!
This was the worst concert I have ever
Memoirs is not a lifeless disc. Most mu
Hi! This is Rev KM Williams and The Ama
Dito to the comments posted by Lisa and
that fan georgette is nutty, she wrote
Saw the same show at Penn's Peak. A co