Austin-based The Bright Light Social Hour stopped by the Kessler Theater in Dallas, TX in support of their most recent album Space is the Place. After 7 weeks on the road, they were not shy to say that even though they have had an amazing tour, they were very happy to be back in their... Continue Reading →
This band is such a fun treat live, this was the third time I have seen them. Each tour in support of their albums, Never Trust a Happy Song, Spreading Rumors, and now Big Mess has been a gathering of dancing, energy, and trippy colors rolling everywhere. They are a casual group of performers that... Continue Reading →
Even before playing a single note, Wild Child's singer and violinist was already stealing SXSW's attendees hearts. The charming chanteuse smiled and danced through the tangle of wires wrapped around the stage to paint colorful lines on the cheeks of her bandmates and fans. For a "local" band at a festival known for its overwhelmingly... Continue Reading →
SXSW is a learning experience and not just for attendees. Last year, sponsor McDonald's wasn't really the most favorably looked upon event space after a bit of a hubbub regarding its payment plans with bands. They also found themselves in an event space that wasn't really 'on brand' for the SXSW audience. So imagine my... Continue Reading →
Rachael Ray's annual SXSW showcase has become one of the best bets at the festival. Not only do you get one of the most solid lineups toasted by complimentary drinks, but you also get an amazing meal. This year, Rachael Ray has done it again. Once again at Stubbs and featuring 3 stages of back... Continue Reading →
Dallas can be a bit hit or miss when it comes to live music and genre tastes. This is the town that produced the likes of pop star Selena Gomez, yet also ranges to the R&B soul of Erykah Badu and the quirky indie electronic of St. Vincent. Yet while the music from here is... Continue Reading →
On October 28th, British folk-punk extraordinaires Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls invaded House of Blues Dallas. Though technically touring for his 6th studio album, “Positive Songs for Negative People” released in August, he played songs that spanned his entire catalog. I was slightly disappointed by the turn out of the crowd, but Frank obviously... Continue Reading →
Nostalgia is a hell of a thing. One can rarely go through their day without being bombarded by any number of listicles or haphazard photo galleries geared toward a generation who came of age during the '90s. Words like Buzzfeed are synonymous with a signed and sealed sentimentality for times we fondly look back on... Continue Reading →
Although the sun was shining when the crowds began to gather at the Seattle Center during the early afternoon hours of Saturday, September 5th, there was an inescapable chill in the air. The opening of the 45th Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival dawned in a new era: one characterized by $85-a-day ticket prices, and a... Continue Reading →
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