There are plenty of terrible cover songs floating around the interweb, but it’s hard to complain about quality ones. Calexico has had their share of covers, a take on classics such as Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart” or Love’s “Alone Again Or.” We’ve put together some of our favorites from the Tucson, Arizona-based >> Read More
Austin-based blues guitarist Elijah Ford made his reputation playing alongside his father Marc Ford (guitarist for The Black Crowes) in Fuzz Machine and touring with Oscar and Grammy award winner Ryan Bingham (for his work co-writing music in the film Crazy Heart). Elijah’s solo work started last year with Elijah Ford & The Bloom releasing >> Read More
Somebody’s Darling returns to the Dallas music scene with their sophomore, self-released, Kickstarter-funded album Jank City Shakedown released on September 9. The name refers to the band’s impression of Dallas as a “Jank City”, a city full of creativity and daily struggles for artists that make it their home. “Whenever a tire pops on the way to a gig, >> Read More
“The Crisis” – A Teaser for Smile Smile’s new LP titled Marry A Stranger from Kirtland Records on Vimeo. Guitarist Ryan Hamilton and pianist Jencey Hirunrusme started their lightly-flavored folkish pop band Smile Smile in 2006. Thier debut Blue Roses featured a mix of blues and light rock. Smile Smile’s 2010 release Truth on Tape uncovered pair’s engagement >> Read More
Ft. Worth’s Quaker City Night Hawks are a growing presence in the DFW country-rock scene. The band’s full-length debut ¡Torquila Torquila! calls back to rhythm-driven rock of the late 70′s and the fire of hard blues. Hawks rocked this year’s SXSW as the backing band for for Jenny O. The Hawks proving ground is Magnolia Motor Lounge in Ft. >> Read More
Prolific musician John Dufilho ( The Deathray Davies, Apples in Stereo) released his new project, the ensemble album John Singer Sergeant, a few weeks ago. Granada Theater will host John Singer Sergeant’s second show ever, a day after the band’s debut at The Parish in Austin. John Singer Sergeant: The Music and Songs of John >> Read More
For those country buffs, Eleven Hundred Springs is no other than a common household name. The Dallas quintet have been around since 1998 and have established their place in the Texas country scene alongside Cory Morrow, Roger Creager, and others. Releasing their 8th album, Eight the Hard Way, last year, they’ve done nothing but kept >> Read More
The Whiskey Folk Ramblers aren’t your dad’s Country-Americana group. The Whiskey Folk Ramblers are more of your twisted-gypsy infused-old west style music. From Eastern European influenced accordions to guitar lines that have inflections of Dick Dale’s, Misirlou, the Whiskey Folk Ramblers have constructed there unique sound. It’s like drinking Jack Daniels with your Lithuanian chilled borscht. Seconds please. Three years ago, >> Read More
The Musers (KTCK-AM) will officially kick off summer with their “Salute to Summer”. Stop by to watch the Musers as they broadcast their morning show live from the historic Granada Theater, enjoy music from local Dallas favorites, The O’s and make a difference in the lives of our soldiers. Donations will be accepted for the >> Read More
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