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This weekend is jam-freakin'-packed, huh? Kinda overwhelming, actually. So, let's just jump right in. Cool? First, the shows we've already talked up a bit...Tonight, there's Eleven Hundred Springs., R... Continue reading "Good Friday: The Paper Chase, The Slow Burners, Emarosa, Eddie Money, Earth, Wind & Fire, Robert Gomez" >

So, first and foremost: Happy (almost) Fourth of July, everyone! Now, let's talk about the weekend in music, per protocol. As always, the stuff we already discussed up first.Tonight's pretty busy, ac... Continue reading "Good Friday: The Independence Day Edition" >

Weekend's here and I'm sure we're all eager to get it launched. So, without further ado, let's get right into it. First, the shows we've already talked up...Tonight, Ben Kweller stops in for a homecom... Continue reading "Good Friday: The Felons, Joe Ely, Peacemaker, Telegraph Canyon, Sleep Whale, Whiskey Folk Ramblers, Daniel Francis Doyle, Little Black Dress, Record Hop" >

Weekend's here. Rock 'n' roll and party time. Let's dive right in. First, the shows we've already hipped you to this week...Tonight at the House of Blues, the Meat Puppets will toss you into a "Lake o... Continue reading "Good Friday: Peter Murphy, Math the Band, Jeremy Fisher, Cas Haley, Solitude Aeturnus, Little Black Dress, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Band of Heathens, Forever Sunday, Brave Combo, Les Americains, Red Collar, Steve Earle, Affliction Summer Slaughter Tour, Chuck Ragan" >

This particular weekend offers an interesting mix of local and national talents, many of which are playing unheralded venues scattered about the Metroplex. The mix of genres represented in our area in... Continue reading "Good Friday: Peaches, Viva Voce, Malford Milligan, David Byrne, International Waters, Oliver's Army, Airline, Jonathan Byrd, The Phuss, Gaelic Storm, Todd Sarvies" >

Why, yes, that is R. Kelly playing from my computer speakers in the office right now. Which means it must be the weekend. And means I must be running late on posting Good Friday. My sincerest apologie... Continue reading "Good Friday: New Science Projects, The Theater Fire, Red, Air Review, George Strait, I Was A King, Pops Carter, Josh Weathers, Bowling for Soup, J.D. Souther, Grand Funk Railroad, Better Than Ezra, Les Claypool, Girl In A Coma" >

Not exactly a ton of big names swinging through our area this weekend, but it's a decent mix of local and out of town talent who will ply their craft this last weekend in May. First the shows we'v... Continue reading "Good Friday: B.B. King, Kate Voegele, Max Stalling, Robert Gomez, Bosque Brown, Slaid Cleaves, John Cowan Band, Mad Mexicans, Alpha Rev, The Campaign, Brandi Carlile" >

Hey guys, it's a long weekend! Who knew! Fortunately, we've already talked about most of the top shows coming happening around the region either on the blog or in print. Still, there's some oth... Continue reading "Good Friday: The Memorial Day Weekend Edition" >

There are so many options for music lovers this weekend that it's almost overwhelming. Remember, back in the days when you used to go to video stores to rent movies, how it felt to just stare at the c... Continue reading "Good Friday: Calhoun, Hayes Carll, Red Headed Stranglers, Metal Rouge, Wildflower!, The Lash Outs, A Tribute To Stephen Bruton, Dem Southernfolkz, QCBS Benefit" >

We already reminded you once, but what the heck, let's do it again: Sunday is Mother's Day. Remember it. Write it in permanent ink on your hand. Don't spend the next year in the doghouse with mom, be... Continue reading "Good Friday: The Mother's Day Weekend Edition" >

Darryl is totally stoked that this guy is coming to town.Quite a variety of musical happenings this weekend; and it's a nice mix of national and local fare. First the shows already covered in print o... Continue reading "Good Friday: Terri Hendrix, Lloyd Maines, Richard Lloyd, Charlie Louvin, Kenny Chesney, Dave Matthews, Ghoultown, The Uncontrollable Urge, Jason Isbell, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Slow Roosevelt, Eleven Hundred Springs" >

Wow. This weekend is nuts-o busy, huh? And, really, we've already covered most of the big events in advance, so, lucky me, this'll be a fairly short Good Friday!First, as always, the show's we've hype... Continue reading "Good Friday: M2S2, The Secret Handshake, Texas Country Jam, Matthew and The Arrogant Sea, Ugly Mus-tard, Stereo On Strike Label Launch, Kashioboy, Ryan Bingham" >

A surprisingly big weekend around the region this time around--which is a pretty good lead-in to next week's also surprisingly big week. First, the shows we've already talked about... Right now at Bil... Continue reading "Good Friday: Dallas International Guitar Festival, Del The Funkee Homosapien, Fair to Midland, Fall Out Boy, Voxtrot, Jimmy Buffett, Cadillac Sky, Rob Viktum, Record Hop, Matthew Gray" >

Is it lame to post a song called Good Friday on a day called Good Friday?  I've decided it's 40% lame, 40% rad, and 20% holy shit this song is good.  As you may have guessed from the title of this post, and the first two sentences, tonight's tune is titled Good Friday .  If you follow BowlingStone.com regularly, you'll realize that this is yet another song from Why? 's 2008 album, Alopecia .  I'm sure by the time I'm done with this site I will have posted every song from the album, because it [...]

...because a picture of Jesus on the cross might be a little inappropriate for a music blog.Happy Good Friday, everyone! Wait--is this a happy holiday? Hell if this Jew knows. Oh well. Onto the weeken... Continue reading "Good Friday: The Good Friday Edition." >

Easter has arrived again and tomorrow is Good Friday, also known as Great Friday or Black Friday. From midnight tonight until just before lunchtime on Saturday the sale of alcohol in public houses, supermarkets and off licences is not pernitted in the Republic of Ireland. Apparently, it will be possible to buy drinks on trains and at train stations with a bar, although you will need to produce a valid rail ticket as proof of travel. A small price to pay, surely. Not only that, but most supermarkets and off licenses will be extremely busy tonight as people stock up [...]

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• Shane mcGowan - The Parting Glass
• Slim Dusty - Pub With No Beer

It's coming up on that time of the year...Sorry this is coming a little late, folks. Been busy around here all day. In fact, I just left our first planning meeting for the 2009 Dallas Observer Music A... Continue reading "Good Friday: Riverboat Gamblers, Quintron, True Widow, Free Reign, Two Tons of Steel, Weener, Deep Ellum Arts Festival, Hoyotoho, Obscenely Unseen IV, Taproot" >

Looks like a good weekend. But, to be perfectly honest, how much I end up enjoying it totally hinges on the success of Jonny Flynn and the my alma mater's basketball team in the NCAA Tournament.Let's ... Continue reading "Good Friday: Money Waters, Green River Ordinance, Companion, The Theater Fire, Nate Fowler Benefits, The Academy Is..." >

With what looks to be the entire Observer music staff getting wasted on vacation tirelessly covering the SXSW Music Conference, it looks as if recommending a few of this weekend's metroplex ... Continue reading "Good Friday: Seemingly Endless SXSW Backwash, The Sex Pistols Experience, Dale Watson, As Tall as Lions, Or The Whale, Billy Joe Shaver, These Arms Are Snakes, Randy Travis, Asobi Seksu, Great Lakes Myth Society and The Pink Spiders" >

Devin The Dude, I'm sorry Good Friday is late, but looking at your watch isn't going to get it up any faster. Obviously, we're really excited about NX35 this weekend, in case you couldn't tell. But th... Continue reading "Good Friday: Devin The Dude, Jack With One Eye, The Game And A Bunch of NX35 And St. Patrick's Day Stuff We've Already Told You About" >