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Phosphorescent is the musical brainchild of Brooklynite Matthew Houck who has garnered well-deserved praise as an underground indie rock force since the beginning of this decade on the merits of several solid releases. Arguably, the most notable of which is a tribute to the Red-Headed Stranger, To Willie released last year on independent label Dead Oceans. Thanks to high acclaim for that record by Willie himself , Phosphorescent was poised to emerge from the underground into the limelight on the strength of Houck's own songwriting and [...]

Lots of new pics up on my flickr page for your perusal and enjoyment. The Hold Steady at Granada Theater in Dallas July 10, 2010 The Whigs at Granada Theater in Dallas July 10, 2010 Islands at The Loft in Dallas July 7, 2010

This lengthy review at The Dallas Observer DC9 At Night blog says everything i would say, only better. After listening to his records non-stop for four plus years, this was my first live Josh Ritter experience, and i can only say that his performance surpassed my expectations by unimaginable lengths. i hope he comes back soon. i took lots of pics and put them on the flickr . Here's a few: [...]

So Midlake finally found their way back home after extensive touring had seen them trekking across this continent and Europe over the last six months. They'll be on the road and over oceans in the months to come in support of their stellar 2010 LP, The Courage of Others . In addition to the comfort of their own beds, they found an attentive, appreciative audience at Hailey's to show off their musical chops and penchant for performing captivating versions of their dark tales on stage. Opener [...]

Old 97s frontman and Dallas native Rhett Miller headlined the latest installment of KXT 91.7 Radio's Barefoot at the Belmont series on June6. Mr. Miller burned through his set of Old 97s favorites like "Doreen," "Curtain Calls," "Barrier Reef" "Rollerskate Skinny," "Wish the Worst" and "Big Brown Eyes" as well as some solo songs such as "Fireflies," "Question," "Our Love," and "Singular Girl," which he dedicated to a 7 year old in attendance. He's widely known as one of the nicest guys in rock 'n' roll, and he more than proved it that night with a [...]

Whiskey Folk Ramblers filled Ft. Worth's Lola's in celebration of their long-awaited Salim Nourallah-produced second LP, ...And There Are Devils . As always, the whiskey flowed, the crowd hooted, hollered and boogied while WFR banged out a raucous set of their signature old timey jams. i think i saw sweat dripping from the ceiling. Or was that PBR? Whiskey Folk Ramblers Salim Nourallah [...]

Clem Snide 's set at the Doublewide was the highlight of a hot Wednesday night in Dallas. Supported by a playful set by The Heligoats and another fine performance by Denton's Matthew and the Arrogant Sea . Clem Snide The Heligoats Matthew and the Arrogant Sea More pics at the flickr .

The good people behind Ft. Worth venue The Where House held a benefit to raise cash for renovations and future shows on May 22. Featured performers Adrian Hulet, RTB2, Chatterton, The Orbans, The Quaker City Nighthawks, and HOYOTOHO treated the patrons to all kindsa booty-shakin' sounds. These pics and more can be found at flickr by clicking here . Chatterton The Orbans The Quaker City Night Hawks [...]

Austin's Quiet Company stopped at Hailey's in Denton on May 29 to celebrate the release of their new EP Songs for Staying In , which is the follow up to their hook-laden 2009 LP, Everyone You Love Will Be Happy Soon . Feel the love. i did. More pics at the flickr here .

Sons of Hermann Hall hosted Sarah Jaffe 's Dallas CD release concert where she and her all-star band belted out some old favorites as well as tracks from Suburban Nature , which is out now on Kirtland Records. Click here for more pics on the flickr. Ms. Jaffe is currently on tour in support of Lou Barlow. Click here for tour dates.

Spent the day in downtown Dallas at the first annual Homegrown Music & Art Festival at Main Street Garden Park watching area bands rock out in the heat. Telegraph Canyon Lots more pics at the Flickr . What a day! Thanks to the organizers, sponsors and all who came out. See ya next year! www.facebook.com/HomeGrownFest www.homegrownfest.com

i finally got caught up on uploading the pics i've been shooting at local rock shows lately. Sorry for the selfish hoarding. Head to my flickr page to check 'em out. Centro-Matic: Matthew and the Arrogant Sea: Megafaun: The Red 100s: Jacob Metcalf: [...]

...at the Moon Bar in Ft. Worth this Friday, 04/23/10. Come out for the rock and what have you. i made this for you: fatelions.blogspot.com thewintersounds.com parachutemusical.com themoonbar.com

Camera Obscura , Scotland's premier sad sack pop rockers made their first appearance at Hailey's on Saturday night and treated us to a sublime set of sweetly sentimental songs. Singer/guitarist Tracyanne Campbell never seems comfortable on stage, but her confidence comes through in her voice as she carries a crowded room away with lamenting tales of lost love. Her honey-sweet tones pour over you like so many warm rays of sunshine, you can easily forget that the stories she tells come from such a melancholy, overcast place full of longing. Camera Obscura's songs push me to the [...]

Once again, the SXSW film fest proved to be a boatload of fun as i and Joel and Ben and new friend Mathew conquered the crowds and long lines to see some fantastic work by the best work by some up-and-comers as well as established players. Click for more pics at my Flickr page. Joel put together a killer slide show of pics we [...]

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