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July 2, 2009
After the big Vans Warped Tour show on Sunday, some of the bands are scheduled to greet fans and maybe even have an impromptu jam session at Denny's. Yes, really. Participating groups include A Skylit Drive, Dance Gavin Dance, Therefore I Am, Hit the Lights and InnerPartySystem. They're scheduled to be at the Denny's at 4400 N. Central Expressway on Sunday from 9 to midnight. (Denny's is a tour sponsor.) The entry "Warped Tour bands to hit Denny's on Sunday" is tagged: A Skylit Drive , Dance Gavin Dance , Denny's , Hit the Lights , InnerPartySystem , Therefore I Am , Vans Warped Tour , Warped Tour July 1, 2009
Photo: Michael Jackson performing during halftime of the Jan. 31, 1993 Super Bowl, won by the Dallas Cowboys 52-17 The entry "London not too happy with Anschutz " is tagged: Anschutz Entertainment Group , Dallas Museum of Art , Michael Jackson June 29, 2009
Photo: Michael Jackson The entry "Stung by criticism, London mourns Michael" is tagged: London O2 Arena , Michael Jackson , Thriller Live June 26, 2009
We've rounded up some links for all you Michael Jackson fans - places to check out online that are honoring the pop star. Keep checking in as I add throughout the day. Continue reading for a list of links to check out and more videos. The entry "Remembering Michael Jackson: links and videos" is tagged: Michael Jackson June 25, 2009
UPDATE: LA Times reports. Michael Jackson is dead. ==== UPDATE: Oh geez, now LA Times is reporting he's in a coma.: ==== UPDATE: From TMZ: We've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50. ==== UPDATE: This LA Times story reports "Capt. Steve Ruda said paramedics responded to a call at Jackson's home around 12:26 p.m. He was not breathing when they arrived. The parademics performed CPR and took him to UCLA Medical Center, Ruda told The Times." ===== TMZ.com reports that King of Pop Michael Jackson has been taken to a Los Angeles hospital in an ambulance. "We've just learned Michael Jackson was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Los Angeles ... and we're told it was cardiac arrest and that paramedics administered CPR in the ambulance ... and it's looking bad. The 911 call came in at 12:21PM at his Holmby Hills home in L.A. ... A Jackson family member tells TMZ Michael is in "really bad shape" and the brothers are headed to UCLA. ... We just got off the phone with Joe Jackson, Michael's dad, who says "he is not doing well." The entry "Michael Jackson dead" is tagged: Michael Jackson June 17, 2009
The entry "Santigold's concert tomorrow goes (RED)" is tagged: (red) nights , fall out boy , santigold
Registration will be on Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25, at the stadium. You can find more details here: American Idol official site and Audtion FAQ We'll be out there with you on Friday, standing in line, praying for a sudden cold front, staring in awe at the new stadium. But don't think you have to miss out if you won't be there. Thanks to the power of the Internet, you can follow along @guidelive_goes and on the breaking news blog. And if you ARE trying out, you can play along, too. E-mail us to be part of our Tweet Street Team and share your experiences during the day. Photo: Angela Crisci, 17, wipes a tear as she texts her boyfriend that she was not selected to go onto the next round at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (AP) The entry "'American Idol' auditions next week at Cowboys Stadium" is tagged: American Idol , audition June 16, 2009
Tickets can be bought at Live Nation and go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. They are $26 for the lawn, and $31 and $55.75 for reserved seats. Get ready for some new House of Blues shows, just announced today. Here's your list: Kiki Melendez's Hot Tamales Live on Sunday, Aug. 2 See ya at The Footprint in Hip-Hop Tour show. The entry "Concert announcements" is tagged: Atmosphere , Collective Soul , House of Blues , Kiki Melendez , Mitchell Musso , shows , The Airborne Toxic Event
Photo: Jackson Browne performing in 2004 at Music City Texas Theater in Linden The entry "Jackson Browne kicks off a Soundstage summer" is tagged: Doctor My Eyes , Jackson Browne , Lives in the Balance , Music City Texas Theater , Soundstage June 15, 2009
He's bringing along Drake, Soulja Boy, Young Jeezy, Jeremih and Pleasure P. No R&B softening the mood this time. Gates are scheduled to open at 5:30, with the show beginning at 6:30. Tickets, priced from $29.75 for the lawn and $59.75 and $79.75 reserved, go on sale Saturday at 10 through Live Nation. Get in there quick: A four-pack of lawn seats cost only $99 while supplies last. (Photo of Lil Wayne performing at American Airlines Center in December 2008 by Mike Fuentes/Special Contributor) The entry "Lil Wayne at Superpages.com Center Aug. 23" is tagged: Drake , Jeremih , Lil Wayne , Live Nation , Pleasure P , Soulja Boy , Superpages.com Center , Young Jeezy June 11, 2009
Because of the stormy weather, the Dallas Museum of Art has canceled its Jazz Under the Stars concert for tonight. The museum will still host its regular Jazz in the Atrium program at 6 p.m., though, and, as usual on Thursday nights, general admission is free from 5 to 9. The entry "Tonight's Jazz Under the Stars concert at the Dallas Museum of Art is canceled" is tagged: Dallas Museum of Art , Jazz Under the Stars
David Allan Coe's House of Blues concert, scheduled for this Saturday, has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 23. Tickets will be good for the new date. If you can't make the new date, though, you can get a refund wherever you bought your tickets. The entry "David Allan Coe rescheduled at HoB" is tagged: David Allan Coe , House of Blues , news , shows
I am a child of the 90s, and I must say the name Aqua brings back embarrassing, yet fond memories of being a Barbie Girl. However, I never thought Aqua was ever going to resurface in my life other than out of nostalgia, but boy was I really wrong. Aqua is back: Back to the 80s actually, which is the title of their new single. The song is full of cheesy lyrics and rhymes like, "When Eminem was just a snack, and Michael Jackson's skin was black..." The lyrics are just the start though. The video, released today, is full of neon lights, smoke machines, and lots and lots of glitter. Click play now. The entry "Aqua is 'Back to the 80s'" is tagged: Aqua June 10, 2009
But UGO is making fans work for this prize. This is not just an enter-your-name contest. You've got to actually know stuff. Beginning at 2 pm tomorrow check in on UGO.com's movies blog here for details and trivia questions on the band and Transformers. They say whoever sends in the most correct answers wins. According to all their rules and regulations, you have until the end of June 14 to win this guitar, valued at $235. The entry "Win a Linkin Park autographed Fender guitar" is tagged: linkin park , transformers
Today (that'd be Wednesday, June 10), concert behemoth Live Nation is offering tickets through its Web site without service fees for all the shows at the venues it owns and operates. Locally, that'd be Superpages.com Center. Acts coming up at the venue include Rascal Flatts, Marilyn Manson, Aerosmith and Coldplay. So, if you were planning on seeing a show there anyway, today might be the day to make a purchase. The entry "Get Superpages.com Center tickets without service fees- today only" is tagged: Aerosmith , Coldplay , Live Nation , Marilyn Manson , Rascal Flatts
It's a little sad to hear that they want to take their brilliance elsewhere. I got a copy of their CD Hello World when it came out in early March, and I recommend picking it up if you haven't yet. It's like listening to your favorite party mix, but this one you can actually rap along to and you'll want to with its fun and real lyrics. The album, produced with the help of England's Xrabit, reminds me of Mike Monday's Songs Without Words (especially DMG$'s track "Are We Friends") and a little bit of Black Eyed Peas. If you're 21 or older, catch DMG$ live at 8 tonight at The Lounge in Deep Ellum (2810 Elm St.). Dallas booking operation Parade of Flesh presents the guys plus a couple of other acts performing. The entry "Xrabit + DMG$ = party time" is tagged: damaged goods , DMG$ , parade of flesh , xrabit
AEG Live announced today the second North American leg of Spear's tour, which started March 3 in New Orleans. So we get a spring and a fall Britney. I wonder if the costumes will change to suit the weather ... Tickets go on sale Friday, June 19, at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. (Photo by Rachel Parker) The entry "Britney's back ... (you finish the rest)" is tagged: AEG Live , Britney Spears , news , shows June 9, 2009
North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. (KERA) has purchased 91.7 FM and will begin broadcasting a full music schedule in the fall. The station doesn't have a name yet, but it will be "within the public radio 'Triple A' (Adult Album Alternative) music format with diverse, adult-oriented playlists covering a broad spectrum of music such as folk, acoustic, world music, alternative and indie rock and country." For years, KERA's 90.1FM mixed news and music, but in 1996, it went strictly news. Mary Anne Alhadeff, KERA's president and CEO says in the press release that listeners missed the music component. "I arrived at the station in late 2005, and right away I heard from long-time listeners who said that they appreciated the expanded public radio news schedule but missed the music programs," she says. Programming under consideration includes: World Café (distributed by NPR), Echoes (from Public Radio International), Undercurrents (from Native Voice One) and American Routes (from American Public Media).
The entry "KERA gets a music station" is tagged: 91.7 FM , KERA , National Public Radio June 8, 2009
The rocker was on a flight from London in which a flight attendant found him collapsed in a bathroom. A used syringe was nearby. Doherty was heading toward an unveiling of his debut solo album. Of course, he paid the fine and was released. And performed at the festival. See (above, right)? Sigh. (Photo of Doherty at the Open Air music festival in Neuchatel, Switzerland, by Sandro Campardo/Keystone via AP) The entry "Doherty detained after flight (heroin)" is tagged: news , Pete Doherty June 4, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- The date for Whitney Houston's comeback has been set. So far, there's no word on a title for the album. The 45-year-old superstar is one of the best-selling artists of all-time, but in recent years, she's been defined more by drug problems, marital woes and erratic behavior than by her Grammy-winning voice. But lately, Houston has appeared to return to her pop princess form. She wowed the crowd when she performed at her mentor Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party in February. (Photo of Whit presenting at this year's Grammys by Mark J. Terrill/The Associated Press) The entry "Whitney's album gets Sept. 1 release date" is tagged: Arista , CD releases , news , Whitney Houston
Cowboys Stadium in Arlington makes its debut as a Dallas-Fort Worth music venue Saturday with a concert from George Strait, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton and Julianne Hough. Our music critic Mario Tarradell did a nice write-up on the importance of these country singers and their futures in the business. For Dallas ticket-holders, traffic shouldn't be much of a problem. The Tom Landry Highway (I-30 Westbound) HOV lane will be open between 2:30 and 7pm just for this concert, which begins at 5:30 pm. The lane will be open eastbound from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday. Remember, these lanes are only for vehicles with two or more persons or motorcycles. Pickups are welcome, but leave the trailers at home, requests DART officials. The entry "Getting to the Strait concert at Cowboys Stadium" is tagged: Blake Shelton , Cowboys Stadium , George Strait , Julianne Hough , Reba McEntire
All of the lists use nebulous ranking criteria (Angelina Jolie topped Oprah Winfrey on the Forbes power list, despite almost a $200 million difference in the amount of receipts they pulled in), so I won't even begin to quibble there. The Source says that Jigga is No. 1 because of his varied interests in business, along with his status as an "industry leader." Photo by Matt Sayles/The Associated Press) The entry "Jay-Z heads 'Power 30'" is tagged: Angelina Jolie , Beyonce , Forbes , Jay-Z , news , Oprah Winfrey , The Source June 3, 2009
Miley Cyrus fans get ready. Miss Miley today announced her 2009 North American Tour. The 45-show tour, featuring special guest Metro Station (fronted by Miley's brother, Trace), launches September 14, 2009, and will play in several major cities including Dallas, before wrapping on December 2nd. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Saturday, June 13th at 10 am. Ticket prices range from $39.50 to 79.50 plus fees and applicable service charges. Fan Club Presale will be offered on Monday, June 8, from 10 am to 10 pm. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com/mileycyrus and www.mileycyrus.com. The entry "Miley Cyrus tour stops in Dallas Oct. 18; tickets on sale June 13" has no entry tags. May 28, 2009
Selena Gomez, Grand Prairie native and star of The Wizards of Waverly Place, is making a Web series based on the making of her album, due to drop in September, according to People.com. But the busy youngster's got more on her plate- the Disney Channel series has been picked up for a third season and she's playing big sis Beezus in the movie Ramona and Beezus. The entry "Selena Gomez: an album, a Web series, 'Beezus and Ramona'" is tagged: ramona and Beezus , Selena Gomez May 27, 2009
Seventy-five percent of Jesus Is Alive ... And Living In London was complete when Albrecht was killed. But according to CBS 11's story, the musician's father, Ken Albrecht, couldn't let it remain unfinished. With the help of New Bohemians' Edie Brickell and "some of the best producers and musicians in Los Angeles," the CD's background music was completed and released today. All proceeds from sales will go to the Carter Albrecht Music Foundation. Tonight at 6pm there will be a CD listening party at Bryan Street Tavern (4315 Bryan St., Dallas), and check out the official CD release concert at the Granada Theater at 8 pm tomorrow, May 27. The entry "Carter Albrecht's posthumous CD release" is tagged: Carter Albrecht , Jesus Is Alive ... And Living In London May 22, 2009
Maxwell announced the dates of his North American tour today, and sadly, Dallas isn't on it. Yet. The closest he'll come on this just-announced list of shows in Austin. I'm telling you, it'll be worth the drive. An exquisite showman and a chills-inducing singer, Maxwell catapulted back into sight with his new single, "Pretty Wings." The entry "Maxwell announces summer tour" is tagged: news , shows May 21, 2009
We've taken a lot of your feedback and have made several changes to the new GuideLive.com, including adding "GUIDELIVE IT!" sections at the top of each tab (Events, Movies, Restaurants and Performers) to help you search for things that matter most to you. GUIDELIVE IT! PERFORMERS is where you'll able to find listings for that night's live music options, and DJs spinning, plus a list of popular places to hear that live music in case you're looking for somewhere new to check out. We encourage all of you musicians out there to create your own Performer's page where you can tell people about yourself and your music, as well as link to your own sites. Another benefit of creating a Performer's page is that you can add it to concert listings and other events where you are featured, so people interested in going to the show can quickly find out more information about you beforehand. Just remember to search the Performers section first, because you might already be in there, in which case you can click "Report an error with this listing" and claim it to gain control over it. Also, if you're a local and want to be included in our list of Dallas-Fort Worth musicians and artists, tag you page "dfwlocal" and enjoy the exposure. Give us a shout or leave comments below if you run across any other concerns regarding the new GuideLive.com. Searching for music news and reviews? You can find all that right here. The entry "More changes to GuideLive.com" has no entry tags. May 20, 2009
Of course, he's only canceling the first four. So, that's something. Refunds will be given to anyone who can't make the rescheduled shows. Sigh. I hope this doesn't portend anything else wrong with the shows or the showstopper. The first show, which was supposed to be July 8 has been pushed back five nights to July 13. The other shows have been moved to March 2010. I guess that comeback got stuck in neutral. (Photo by Joel Ryan/The Associated Press) The entry "Michael Jackson postpones London shows" is tagged: Billboard , London O2 Arena , Michael Jackson
From now on, when you type in GuideLive.com or click on “Things to do” you will discover, front and center, a simple search box that can find the event, movie, venue, restaurant or performer just right for you. It understands words you would normally use, so when you’re looking for something tomorrow, just type “tomorrow.” Then in one place, you’ll get our critics’ ratings and reviews, user reviews from across the Internet, often an option to purchase tickets, directions and nearby attractions, too. We’ve got more things to do than ever at your fingertips. Look for sporting events, community and church events, art exhibitions – and if you don’t see an event you’re hosting, please add it! You can still find all the coverage that our Guide staff provides about the arts and entertainment in our Entertainment channel on dallasnews.com (and linked from each relevant GuideLive.com listing). And we’ve finally added a comment box below each article, plus a way to share it or e-mail it to your friends. The entry "Check out the new GuideLive.com" has no entry tags. May 15, 2009
Elvis Costello & the Sugarcanes are coming to Nokia Theatre on Sept. 2. The group's first album together, Secret, Profane, and Sugarcane, will be out June 2. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday through Ticketmaster. P!nk's current Funhouse Tour has gone so great that she's added six more stops, including American Airlines Center on Sept. 23. Expect lots of costumes. And Blink-182 has launched a 50-date North American tour that hits Dallas on Sept. 24 at Superpages.com Center. The punk-rock band hasn't toured since 2004. You can get these tickets starting May 30 at livenation.com. The entry "Elvis Costello, Pink and Blink-182 tour dates" is tagged: blink 182 , elvis costello , pink May 13, 2009
Photo: Taylor in red (Jae C. Hong). The entry "Taylor Swift to perform Sept. 25 at American Airlines Center" is tagged: American Airlines Center , American Idol , Fearless Tour , Kellie Pickler , Taylor Swift May 8, 2009
PHOTO: Hang on, folks, J-Hud is coming! (Charles Sykes)
The entry "Jennifer Hudson, Robin Thicke concert rescheduled yet again" is tagged: Grand Prairie , Jennifer Hudson , Nokia Theatre , Robin Thicke May 7, 2009
Country singer Jack Ingram will kick off Memorial Day weekend at the HP Byron Nelson Championship with a May 22 performance. The concert is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. in the Pavilion at the Four Seasons Resort and Club at Las Colinas. Jockersdeck will open at 7 p.m. The show will be free to all ticket and badge holders at the May 21-24 tournament. Tickets will be sold at the tournament's main entrance and on Ticketmaster.com. Ingram, who attended SMU, won the Academy of Country Music's Top New Male Vocalist award last year. The Nelson's "Pavilion After Dark" post-play entertainment series features concerts after the first three rounds. Emerald City will play on May 21 (7:30) and Professor D will perform on May 23, starting at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.hpbnc.org. Photo: Jack Ingram (Courtesy of Big Machine Records). The entry "Jack Ingram concert kicks off Byron Nelson golf championship" is tagged: Byron Nelson , Four Seasons Resort and Club , Jack Ingram , Las Colinas , Memorial Day May 5, 2009
UPDATE: Both Nokia Theatre and Ticketmaster's Web sites indicate the concert has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 16. Your tickets for Thursday's show will be honored. Call Ticketmaster for any questions: 214-373-8000 or 972-647-5700. Yahoo.com reports: Jennifer Hudson is taking a break this week from her national tour with Robin Thicke. Doctors are said to be treating her for a throat condition related to her singing. The entry "Jennifer Hudson reschedules Thursday's Dallas concert for May 16" is tagged: Jennifer Hudson , Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie , Robin Thicke May 4, 2009
See who they chose and let us know who you're most excited about. I'm thinking about No Doubt, Aerosmith, Vans Warped Tour and Coldplay myself. The entry "Twitter Poll: Big summer concerts!" has no entry tags.
Fans who purchased tickets to Saturday's show will be admitted free to the May 17 show; some tickets may also be available for purchase. This show will be general admission, with first-come, first-served seating; seating assignments from Saturday's show cannot be honored. No further details are available at this time -- including whether openers Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert or Sugarland will join in for the May 17 concert -- but Kenny's spokeswoman, Holly Gleason, advises that you keep an eye on www.kennychesney.com for updated info. And of, course, we'll update you here. As for the weather conditions and safety concerns, spokespeople at Pizza Hut Park, the tour and the tour's promoter, AEG Live, said that weather conditions were carefully monitored and the storm wasn't thought dangerous until just before the concert was called at around 9:50 p.m. "It looked like the worst had passed us; it was wet but not dangerous," said Louis Messina, president of the Messina Group and a partner with AEG Live. "And then we had this one really bad cell that just popped up, and that's when they pulled the plug." Photo by MATT NAGER/Special Contributor: Kenny Chesney performed Saturday night at Pizza Hut Park. The entry "Kenny Chesney reschedules for May 17" is tagged: Kenny Chesney , Pizza Hut Park May 1, 2009
Well, gossip no more; it's official. "Milkshake" filed for divorce today from "God's Son." Sigh. First, Russell and Kimora break up and now this. Where is the love?! (The couple at the Entertainment Weekly Island Def Jam Grammy party in Los Angeles in Feb. 2008 by Dan Steinberg of the Associated Press) The entry "Kelis files for divorce" is tagged: news April 28, 2009
The Austin City Limits Festival, scheduled for Oct. 2-4 at Zilker Park in Austin, has announced the headliners for this year's fest. ACL always has a diverse lineup, and this year will be no different with Pearl Jam (!), Dave Matthews Band, Beastie Boys (double !), Kings of Leon (whee!), Ben Harper and Relentless7, and Thievery Corporation all taking on headlining duties. Passes for the three days of the festival are selling at $185 each, almost the same as one ticket for a U2 concert, so don't balk. And the service fees are included in the price of the ACL three-day pass. Tickets and VIP passes are available on the festival's Web site. The entry "Austin City Limits announces headliners" is tagged: Austin City Limits , news , shows April 23, 2009
Univision Radio's huge, free Cinco de Mayo fest, which has been at Texas Stadium in past years, will be at Fair Park this time around. It's on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and musical acts include Eddy Lover, Makano, Alexis y Fido, Grupo Bryndis, Grupo Duelo and Conjunto Atardecer. Univision's billing it as the largest free outdoor Hispanic music festival in Texas (Fair Park's Web site says parking costs $10). The entry "Univision Radio's big Cinco de Mayo Festival moves to Fair Park" is tagged: Univision Radio; Cinco de Mayo; Fair Park; Eddy Lover; Makano; Alexis y Fido; Grupo Bryndis; Grupo Duelo; Conjunto Atardecer April 20, 2009
The Kevin Rudolf show slated for Tuesday (April 21) at House of Blues has been canceled. Ticket refunds are available at point of purchase. The entry "Kevin Rudolf cancels Tuesday HOB show" has no entry tags.
Photo: The ubiquitous Beyoncé works it at the recent Oscars (Mindy Schauer). The entry "Beyonce brings her tour July 5 to American Airlines Center " is tagged: American Airlines Center , Beyoncé , I Am... , Las Vegas , New York April 17, 2009
Big D Opry will premiere April 30 at Fellowship Dallas, and local musicians are encouraged to take part. Three finalists will perform in a talent competition as part of the show; to enter submit a sample of your music (music file or video link) by e-mail by April 28 to info@atexasstyle.com. For more information about Big D Opry, go to www.atexasstyle.com. The entry "Auditions: Big D Opry" has no entry tags. April 16, 2009
Recently, the former manager of six years, Jeff Schattle, noticed Facebook users posting photos and comments reminiscing over the music venue. So he created the Facebook group The Basement Rock n Roll, and within days the group had almost 500 members. Now he's taking it a step further and organizing the first annual Basement reunion this Saturday, April 18, at the Lakewood Theater. Doors open at 5 p.m., and tickets are $15-$20. Free hot dogs 5-7 p.m. Scheduled to perform: LORD TRACY, Sweet Savage (featuring original members, Joey C. Jones, Laine Sheridan, Chris Sheridan and Randy St. John), July Alley, Lowside (featuring Ron Taylor and Darren DeLatte of Lillian Axe), the return of BONE CIRCUS, and Dallas' Red Leather. Follow the jump to read the Dallas Morning News article about the Basement's final show before closing its doors in 1995, and share your memories from the historic club. (File photo: Ed Killmer outside The Basement the last night it was open) The entry "Home again: The Basement's first reunion" is tagged: Lakewood Theater , The Basement
The entry "Video: Bono fans sound off for concert tickets" is tagged: Bono , U2 April 14, 2009
Lady GaGa: Christened Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, her producer based her snappier name on Queen's hit 'Radio Ga-Ga,' likening her glammed-out pop vocal approach to Freddie Mercury. Photo: Should we call her Queen GaGa? The entry "Cool tidbits on the history behind band names" is tagged: band names , Death Cab for Cutie , Lady GaGa , Old 97's , Radiohead , Spinner.com
From MSNBC.com: Pearl Jam is lining up U.S. concert dates for the second half of the year, including the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival in San Francisco. Pearl Jam also has completed 14 songs for a new album and is working on a film with director Cameron Crowe, guitarist Mike McCready said in a recent radio interview. The entry "Pearl Jam album, film, tour in the works" has no entry tags. April 13, 2009
Photo: The RRB boys (Natalie Caudill/DMN). The entry "Randy Rogers Band draws big numbers to Lone Star Park" is tagged: Austin , Cross Canadian Ragweed , Lone Star Park , Pat Green , Randy Rogers Band , Willie Nelson
Atlantic Signs Jason Castro; Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Slated to Release (Photo by Frank Micelotta / FOX) The entry "Jason Castro signs with Atlantic Records" is tagged: American Idol , Atlantic Records , Jason Castro April 9, 2009
Photo: Miranda loves her cotton (Ben Torres/Special to DMN). The entry "Miranda Lambert sings for cotton" is tagged: commercial , cotton , Jazmine Sullivan , Miranda Lambert , Zooey Deschanel
Photo: Paul and Gene in concert! (Courtesy of www.kissonline.com) The entry "KISS lets U.S. and Canadian fans route the band's upcoming tour" is tagged: Canada , fans , Gene Simmons , KISS , Paul Stanley , route , tour , United States
Texas Nite Life Talent Search is looking for talented singers for an upcoming country music competition. Auditions will be held at Rodeo City Music Hall in Mesquite on April 17 a 6 p.m. and are $10 per person. The competition will be at Willie Nelson Place in Hillsboro on May 27 and runs through June 17. Finals are June 19. Make sure you're prepared, because you'll perform in front of Indie Record companies, booking agents and others. For more info, call 972-658-9688 or 1-866-241-9688 or visit myspace.com/txtalentsearch. The entry "Texas Nite Life Talent Search country contest" is tagged: audtion , talent search , texas nite life April 7, 2009
If you remember, there was a minor conflagration when U2 announced the dates scheduled for its tour of Europe and North America. Dallas was listed as a city they'd like to visit, but no details could be pinned down. Well, now those details are set. According to a press release, there have been over 2.5 million tickets sold for U2 360 (degrees), presented by BlackBerry, since the abbreviated itinerary was first announced on March 9. "Special guest" Muse is also on the bill. (Photo by Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS) The entry "U2 to play Cowboys Stadium on Oct. 12" is tagged: BlackBerry , Cowboys Stadium , Live Nation , news , shows , U2 April 6, 2009
As the data wrangler for our print-edition lists of local and touring concerts, I get exposed to vast varieties of band names. I'm trying out a new feature for the Playlist blog: Silly Band Name of the Week (SBNW). The band names I'll highlight aren't necessarily new -- just ones that catch my attention. Congratulations to the Exploding Chihuahuas for making me laugh out loud this week. The entry "Silly band name of the week" is tagged: exploding chihuahuas , grapevine , rock , texas music , tolbert's
Gospel entertainers are needed for the second annual "Power to End Stroke Gospel Concert/Fight of Our Life Health Tour" with Kirk Franklin. The concert, featuring gospel star Kirk Franklin, will take place Aug. 8 at Six Flags Over Texas. Gospel-style soloists, groups, choirs, spoken-word artists, instrumentalists, rappers and dancers are needed. To audition, submit a demo tape by next Monday, April 13. For information about the audition process, go here, or call Dione Banks (Dallas entries) at 214-748-7212 or Benzi George (Fort Worth entries) at 817-698-5472. The entry "Auditions: "Power to End Stroke" concert with Kirk Franklin" is tagged: Fight of Our Life Concert , Kirk Franklin April 3, 2009
Why rewrite great news? Lisa Endicott, who gives me the scoop on happenings at the Granada, sent this to me today "via Blackberry": "Brit singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3 play Granada Theater Apr 4 at 8 pm. What you need to know is that the Venus 3 consist of three members of R.E.M. -- sans Stipe -- namely Peter Buck, Bill Rieflin, and Scott McCaughey -- who have played on tour and the last five albums for R.E.M. If you missed R.E.M. at their last concert this is a chance to get up close and personal for this intimate show. I love technology! Don't you? The entry "Robyn Hitchcock performs with "half of R.E.M." tonight" is tagged: Bill Rieflin , Blackberry , Granada Theater , Lisa Endicott , news , Peter Buck , R.E.M. , Robyn Hitchcock , Scott McCaughey , shows , the Venus Three April 2, 2009
Today would have been Marvin Gaye's 70th birthday. Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of his death.
As Motown celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the legendary label also celebrates and mourns for Marvin Gaye, tragically killed by his own father a day before his 45th birthday in 1984. I remember that day, all of my elders walking around in a daze, actively saying "What's Going On," subconsciously repeating Marvin's lyrics. To remember, Motown released a special digital-only album, Marvin Gaye: Then & Now, on March 31. They're also releasing a vinyl-only re-release of United, his duets album with Tammi Terrell (another one gone too soon), on April 14. (Photo by Jim Britt) The entry "Marvin Gaye would have been 70 today ..." is tagged: Marvin Gaye , news April 1, 2009
So here's what I want to know: How many of you that were at the October AAC show will come back for more and attend the Superpages.com Center gig? Photo: NKOTB did their thing last October at AAC (Tim Gruber/DMN). The entry "New Kids On the Block perform July 17 at Superpages.com Center" is tagged: American Airlines Center , New Kids On the Block , Superpages.com Center , The Block
The entry "Guitarist Duane Jarvis passes" is tagged: Americana , country , Duane Jarvis , Frank Black , guitar , John Prine , L.A. , Los Angeles , Lucinda Williams , Nashville , rock March 31, 2009
Photo: Rod the Mod from an October 2007 show in Oberhausen, western Germany during his "Greatest Hits 2007" tour (Volker Hartmann). The entry "Rod Stewart to perform July 26 at Nokia Theatre " is tagged: concert performance , Nokia Theatre , Rod Stewart , Ticketmaster
From KRLD.com: *WARNING MATURE CONTENT* Pop sensation Britney Spears will be playing to a sold-out AAC Tuesday night in front of thousands of screaming teens and pre-teens and once again controversy is following Britney into town. The new hit single, "If You Seek Amy," is causing a stir with conservative parent groups who claim the song has a hidden message. The entry "Dirty lyrics in Britney Spears song? " is tagged: Britney Spears March 30, 2009
Photo: Rascals LeVox and DeMarcus at Superpages.com Center July 21, 2008 (G.J. McCarthy/DMN). The entry "Rascal Flatts performs June 13 at Superpages.com Center" is tagged: Lyric Street Records , Rascal Flatts , Superpages.com Center , Unstoppable
Photo: James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett turned Austin's Stubb's upside down March 20 (Erich Schlegel/Special to DMN). The entry "Metallica's entire catalog hits iTunes Tuesday" is tagged: bonus tracks , digital downloads , iTunes , Metallica , studio albums
Photo: Chris Thompson, Jon Jones, Mike Eli and James Young get all jet black and jealous for a professional portrait by photographer Kristen Barlowe. The entry "Denton's Eli Young Band make Jimmy Kimmel debut Thursday" is tagged: Always the Love Songs , Denton , Eli Young Band , Jet Black & Jealous , Jimmy Kimmel Live March 27, 2009
So, don't cry for him, Argentina or any other land. Here's a man, who by all accounts, accepts what he has done and the punishment for it. If you don't believe that, just look at his guilty plea, one that asks his fans and everyone else to let him atone. What seems to be lost in all of this are the events that compelled him to stockpile guns. There was a real fear after his friend was killed; it could have been him. And that fear isn't just limited to our rap heroes; that's an every-day situation for too many young men. So, pull out King and recognize that T.I. is more than a rapper. He's a man, bowed just a bit by a sentence. Do you think there will be a run on his music as he heads to prison? Does the sentence fit the crime? (Photo by John Amis/The Associated Press) The entry "T.I. sentenced to a year and a day" is tagged: AIG , news , T.I. March 17, 2009
Photo: Iris DeMent
The entry "Cool happenings at Poor David's Pub " is tagged: Brave Combo , Iris DeMent , Jimmy LaFave , John Gorka , Kinky Friedman , Poor David's Pub
Opening for Snoop Doog will be buzzed-about Somalian sensation K'naan (I like his CD; cop it when you can) and The Hustle Boyz on Wednesday, May 5. Tickets are $35 and go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Gavin Rossdale will play Monday, May 25. Tickets are $20 and on sale now. Also announced was Zoso - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin on Saturday, May 9; Cowboy Mouth on May 29; Emory Quinn on May 30; and Michael Franks on Aug. 22. Tickets are on sale Friday for those shows. Katy Perry on May 11 and Chris Cornell on March 28 are officially sold out. (Photo of K'naan by Michael Nagle/Reuters) The entry "House of Blues announced new concerts" is tagged: Chris Cornell , Emory Quinn , Gavin Rossdale , K'Naan , Katy Perry , Michael Franks , Snoop Dogg , The Hustle Boyz , Zoso March 16, 2009
Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd are joining forces to reprise their Rock and Rebels tour. Kid Rock made a move on country radio this past summer with the inescapable "All Summer Long." That hit sampled "Sweet Home Alabama." The tour starts June 26 in West Palm Beach, making a stop in Dallas on July 1 at Superpages.com Center. Tickets and VIP packages can be found at livenation.com starting Friday. (Photo by Matt Sayles/The Associated Press) The entry "Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd announce another tour" is tagged: All Summer Long , Kid Rock , Live Nation , Lynyrd Skynyrd , shows , Superpages.com Center , Sweet Home Alabama March 13, 2009
By JUAN A. LOZANO The Grammy winner, wearing a white protective helmet for his head injuries nearly a year after the accident, could be seen shaking while he waited in court to enter his plea. Accompanied by his wife, Maria, the singer spoke very little during the hearing. The plea deal came just a week after prosecutors filed the misdemeanor DWI charge against Navaira. (Photo by David J. Phillip/The Associated Press) The entry "Navaira pleads guilty to DWI" is tagged: Emilio Navaira , Houston , Tejano
According to Billboard, tickets were selling at a rate of 40,000 an hour when the sale was opened to the general public just this morning. Heck, even sales of Michael's greatest hits and Thriller have gone up tremendously. So, that's 50 sold-out shows at a capacity of 23,000 fans per show. You do the math. Anticipation for the show has been decades in the making. So, no wonder. (Photo of fanatic by Andrew Winning/Reuters) The entry "Michael Jackson sells out 50 shows in hours" is tagged: Billboard , Michael Jackson , O2 Arena March 12, 2009
Photo: ZZ Top's Frank Beard, Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons (Richard Carson).
The entry "ZZ Top, Billy Bob Thornton play Billy Bob's Texas March 19" is tagged: Billy Bob Thornton , Billy Bob's Texas , Boxmasters , Fort Worth , ZZ Top March 11, 2009
Yes, by now we all know that the Jonas Brothers will kick off their new world tour (presented by Burger King) on June 20 at the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. What's new is that March 20 is the on-sale date for tickets, according to Billboard. Fan-club members will be privy to a presale that starts March 16 in select cities. Live Nation is your source for tickets. The tour starts in Arlington and will end Aug. 31 in Ottawa. Those youngsters better have a lot of energy as that's 44 dates in a short number of months. The entry "Jonas Brothers release entire tour schedule" is tagged: Cowboys Stadium , Jonas Brothers , news , shows
Prince will also play Leno on the host's next-to-last show on May 28. Last time Prince was on Leno, he played a two-song encore, including his hit "1999." He released this message to fans in early March: "From the 24th on, there will b a slew of NPG-related events happening around electric Lalaland," said Prince. "We don't want 2 give away all the details yet, but b prepared 2 get yo groove on, numerous ways 4 numerous days. We know $ is tite but the adventures will b worth ur while! Stay 2ned 2 this outtaspacestation." His Royal Badness has partnered with Target to release his next CD: a three-disc bundle that will include his two new studio albums, and LOtUSFLOW3R and MPLSoUND, along with an album from his newest protege, Bria Valente. The CD will cost only $11.98 and will be available March 29. U2 played as the house band on The Late Show With David Letterman for the week before they released their newest CD. Three constitutes a trend. Who's next? (Photo by KEVORK DJANSEZIAN/The Associated Press) The entry "Prince takes up residency on 'Leno'" is tagged: David Letterman , Prince , Target , The Tonight Show With Jay Leno , U2
Photo: Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas (Mitch Dumke). The entry "Confirmed: Jonas Brothers June 20 at Cowboys Stadium" is tagged: Arlington , Cowboys Stadium , Honor Society , Jonas Brothers , Jordin Sparks March 10, 2009
A representative from TicketNetwork confirmed the tickets on GuideLive.com's TicketNetwork page are legitimate. What you're paying for holds a place for when the tickets go on sale. The representative also said TicketNetwork has access to these tickets because of its relationship with the venue. When you pay TicketNetwork, you're getting a commitment for that ticket when they go on sale. The price is set at a 15 percent markup, the majority of which goes to The Dallas Morning News. -- Bridgette Williams, GuideLive.com Editor ~~~~~~ The tour info on U2.com doesn't have a date or venue listed, but it does say that Dallas will be one of 11 cities visited in September and October. A post on U2log.com lists the band playing Oct. 12 at the Cowboys stadium, incorrectly listed in Dallas, and then Oct. 14 at Houston's Reliant Stadium before moving along to Norman, Okla. for an Oct. 16 show. And team officials and tour promoter Live Nation both said in this story yesterday that U2 has not confirmed a date or venue in Dallas. But there is hope. Our ticket seller said today that they have confirmed a date at the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium for Oct. 12 and you can now purchase the tickets here, though they're quite pricey. (Photo: Adam Clayton, The Edge, Bono and Larry Mullen are U2. Credit: Associated Press) The entry "UPDATE: More about tickets for U2's show at Cowboys stadium" is tagged: 360 tour , Dallas Cowboys Stadium , U2 March 9, 2009
The Dallas Songwriters Association announced Friday that Glasmire won grand prize in its 2008 Song Contest with his ballad "Missing You." From the press release: You can hear "Missing You" on Mark's Web site, where he says the song is about the loss of his father. The entry "Arlington musician Mark Glasmire wins songwriting competition" is tagged: arlington , dallas songwriting association , Mark Glasmire
I don't know. The list seems a bit tame to me for the man from Arkansas. I mean, really? "Bridge Over Troubled Water"? The former prez and I do share a couple of favorites: "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan and Willie Nelson's "A Song for You." But you be the judge.
So just how does Bill Clinton unwind between offering President Barack Obama unsolicited advice and helping Hillary pack for diplomatic trips? Seems he kicks it with a little North Texas Wind Symphony. (Photo by CHIP EAST/Reuters) The entry "What's on Bill Clinton's iPod?" is tagged: Bill Clinton , iPod , North Texas Wind Symphony
From The Associated Press: STOCKHOLM -- Organizers say 16,000 fans of the heavy metal group Metallica had to leave the Stockholm Globe Arena without seeing their heroes perform after lead singer James Hetfield was taken to the hospital. Spokeswoman Carolina Satterwall says Hetfield caught a stomach bug Sunday and suffered dehydration but left the hospital that evening. He has returned to the United States with the rest of the band. (Photo by VERNON BRYANT/Staff Photographer) The entry "Metallica's Hetfield hospitalized in Sweden" is tagged: Metallica , Stockholm Globe Arena March 7, 2009
Photo: The great Bonnie Raitt The entry "A welcome visit with Bonnie Raitt " is tagged: Bonnie Raitt , David Lindley , Jackson Browne , Meyerson Symphony Center March 6, 2009
Springsteen performed in D.C. during the presidential inauguration festivities, released a critically acclaimed CD (Working on a Dream) and was the halftime entertainment for the Super Bowl, all just this year. The Boss' exhibit will open April 1, just three days before this year's induction ceremonies in Cleveland. The induction ceremony returns to the home of the Hall for the first time since 1997. I visited when the John Lennon exhibit just took up a small room deep inside the Hall. This exhibit promises to be the "most extensive" one yet dedicated to a single artist ever at the museum. I'll bet they have fans' shouts of "Bruuuuuuce" on a loop. This year's inductees include Bobby Womack, Jeff Beck, Run D.M.C., Metallica and Little Anthony and the Imperials. (Photo by Stuart Ramson/The Associated Press) The entry "Hall of Fame salutes The Boss" is tagged: Bobby Womack , Bruce Springsteen , Jeff Beck , John Lennon , Little Anthony and the Imperials , Metallica , Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , Run D.M.C. March 5, 2009
If you're looking forward to the Beach Boys concert scheduled for April 11 at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, don't get worried about something you may read in news headlines today. According to a press release we received, "Earlier today, Lone Star Park's parent corporation Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC) and some of its subsidiaries announced that they have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court ..." But according to general manager Drew Shubeck, " ... Lone Star Park is not among the parties filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection" ... and that the Grand Prairie race track is proceeding with business as usual. " ... there should be no immediate implications for Lone Star Park, our employees, horsemen, vendors or customers." So, pull on your boots, and dig out your bangora summer straw hat for some Texas music fun: Other upcoming concerts at the horse races include: Randy Rogers band April 10; Stoney LaRue May 1; Gary Allan May 22; Cross Canadian Ragweed June 12, and Eli Young band July 24.
The entry "Concerts on at Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie" is tagged: Beach Boys , concert , Lone Star Park , Magna Entertainment
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Perry, whose hit "I Kissed a Girl" has made her ubiquitous in all the music mags, performed on the Grammys (right) in early February. The singer has a penchant for dressing like the pinups of old and recently blogged about her love of WE tv's Little Miss Perfect, a show following young (very young) pageant contestants. She called it "the best thing that has ever hit television." (Photo by LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters) The entry "Katy Perry concert rescheduled for May 11" is tagged: House of Blues , Katy Perry , Little Miss Perfect , news , shows , WE TV March 4, 2009
This time, the guys will be Unwigged and Unplugged, performing music from heavy metal band Spinal Tap and folk music from A Mighty Wind, among other selections. It could be considered a 25th anniversary celebration of This Is Spinal Tap. Guest, Shearer and McKean, considered a legendary trio of comedians and musical artists, will be performing their alter ego-music as themselves for the first time. No wigs, no amps, no electric instruments. Let's see if they can hit "maximum volume" in an acoustic setting. Tickets go on sale Friday through Ticketmaster. (Photo of (left to right) Shearer, McKean and Guest by Suzanne Tenner/Warner Bros. Pictures) The entry "Nokia hosts Spinal Tap trio as themselves" is tagged: A Mighty Wind , Christopher Guest , Harry Shearer , Michael McKean , news , shows , Spinal Tap
The seemingly just-announced Jodeci concert at Dallas' House of Blues on March 13 has been cancelled. The concert was to feature the four original members: brothers K-Ci and Jo-Jo Hailey, and Dalvin and DeVante DeGrate. Tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase, according to a press release from House of Blues staff. The entry "Jodeci cancelled at House of Blues" is tagged: House of Blues , Jodeci , news , shows March 2, 2009
Photo: Keenan and his vino (Ron Newkirk). The entry "Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan signs wine locally " is tagged: Arizona Stronghold Vineyards , Maynard James Keenan , Plano , Tool , Whole Foods Market
Photo: Jones singing Strait's praises last month during a local press conference (Tom Fox/DMN). The entry "George Strait's upcoming Cowboys stadium show declared a sell-out " is tagged: Cowboys stadium , George Strait , Jerry Jones , Ticketmaster February 26, 2009
Want to go to the intimate concert? It's March 12 at the Callioux Theater in Kerrville, Texas. For ticket info, call 830-896-9393. Photo: Keen doing his thing onstage (JASON KINDIG/Special to DMN).
The entry "Robert Earl Keen benefits the Hill Country Youth Orchestra" is tagged: Callioux Theater , Hill Country Youth Orchestra , Kerrville , Robert Earl Keen
Photo: Wonder at the recent Grammy Awards (Mark J. Terrill).
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