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March 3, 2010
"Having a clothing line is not a huge passion of mine," Avary told me. "It was purely for the idea of getting people involved and educating people on issues that weren't popular so much. I wanted to make it different and get people into it." Photo: Avary in downtown Grapevine (Kye R. Lee/DMN). ![]() ![]() The entry "The Rocket Summer flaunts fashion for charity" is tagged: Bryce Avary , Call It Captivate , fashion , Grapevine , The Rocket Summer March 2, 2010
OK Go, the band whose genius treadmill video for "Here It Goes Again" went viral, has struck gold again - this time with two new videos for "This Too Shall Pass," form their latest album, Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky. (Read music critic Mario Tarradell's review.) First up, the official video with an elaborately planned machine that would make Rube Goldberg's eyes pop:
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Tickets go on sale Monday, March 8, at livenation.com. He'll play Milwaukee's Summerfest ("the world's largest music festival") with ZZ Top. Interestingly, this tour offers a variety of opening acts. But only one per each stop. The opening acts include Cocker for the first leg of the tour; Drive-By Truckers for the second leg; Crosby, Stills & Nash; and My Morning Jacket for a few dates near the end of the tour. According to a release, "all 2010 Tour tickets purchased online will include an MP3 download of every track on the Heartbreakers' electrifying new album, Mojo," which will be released this spring. (Tom Petty performing at 2008 Super Bowl. Photo by Matthew Emmons/US PRESSWIRE)
![]() ![]() The entry "Tom Petty comes to Superpages May 15" is tagged: Crosby , Drive-By Truckers , Joe Cocker , My Morning Jacket , news , shows , Stills & Nash , Superpages.com Center , Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers February 24, 2010
Cool set: A skyscraper-like light display at the back of the stage immediately looked like the New York skyline, a nod to his hometown, of course. A variety of images were projected throughout the two-hour show, making it most striking. Cool artistry: Jay-Z had the lower platform all to himself and he filled it up robustly. He's tall, imposing, an intense presence. His rapping flow is fast but clear. He doesn't chew his words. There's an engulfing quality to this music, from the thunderous beats to the rhymes, which have messiah-like potency. Cool players: The crowd was with him from the onset, even with bill-sharer Young Jeezy's 25-minute set sandwiched between Jay-Z's stage time. Assisting Jay-Z was perennial sideman Memphis Bleek. Singer Bridget Kelly offered the Alicia Keys chorus on "Empire State of Mind," a definite highlight that arrived early in the gig. R&B vocalist Trey Songz was the opening act. For more on Jay-Z's show, go to www.dallasnews.com/entertainment Wednesday or pick up GuideDaily Thursday. Photo: Jay-Z's in control (Jason Janik/Special to DMN). ![]() ![]() The entry "We were there: Jay-Z at American Airlines Center " is tagged: American Airlines Center , Empire State of Mind , Jay-Z , Trey Songz , Young Jeezy February 23, 2010
The new-and-improved-I-guess Stereogum has "Thieves," a track from the new She & Him album, Volume 2. Zooey Deschanel's vocals sound like a modern-day Patsy Cline in the song, so of course I'm in favor. See She & Him at SXSW on March 18 at Cedar Street Courtyard and on March 20 at Auditorium Shores. ![]() ![]() The entry "Online: "Thieves" - She & Him" has no entry tags. February 22, 2010
How long has the group been together? How would you describe your music? ![]() ![]() The entry "SXSW: Six questions with Fulton Read" has no entry tags.
Due to an illness, the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons show that was scheduled for Tuesday night at Bass Hall in Fort Worth has been rescheduled for April 22. Tickets for the original date will be honored but will need to be exchanged for tickets for the new date. Refunds are available through the Bass Hall box office. 817-212-4280 or www.basshall.com. ![]() ![]() The entry "Frankie Valli reschedules Bass Hall show" is tagged: Bass Hall , Frankie Valli
PHOTO of Jason Castro by Amy Conn-Gutierrez ![]() ![]() The entry "Jason Castro alert!" is tagged: American Idol , Jason Castro , Matt Hires 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 |
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I am sorry to hear of this, David has p
VERY imaginative video! Cool song, too!
that's not talent.
My feet are still hurting from standing
Greatest Performer in the Game!! Let's
Great Show!
Almost disgusting,
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I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH NICK! MARIAH IS
I wasn't there so I cant debate with yo
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