Sunday, August 18, 2013

Live Music DFW Blog, Week of 8/18/13

Let's get these featured shows out with a bang! Lots of Rock and Jam happening this week, take a look: 

Sunday 8/18
Jam it up on Sunday with KatsüK at Sundown at Granada. Giving a Free Jam Band performance, Katsuk describes their sound as "an earth-punk-folk-rock group creating deeply impact-full works of art with emotive substance, both timeless and without border." As with many that fit 'Jam Band' status, they fuse many musical styles together. More info on the show can be found here.



Monday 8/19
Down to Deep Ellum on Monday for Kurt Vile, and the Violaters playing a show at Trees. A (bordering on Indie) Rock band from Philly, The Violaters draw influence from Psychedellic, Classic, and Garage Band Rock. More info on their show can be located here.



Tuesday 8/20
After putting out 5 albums since their conception in 2003, The Deadstring Brothers, a Detroit based Country/Rock Band that plays a style reminiscent of the Rolling Stones' Exile On Main Street. Show is at Lola's, more info can be found here.



Wednesday 8/21
For all you Hard rockers out there, Wednesday is the day for you. The Collective (Discard the Weak) plays at O'reilly's following the release of their new album, Discard the Weak. Below is a tune off that album, The Collective...Confused yet? Whatever they name their songs, band, and albums, their show info can be found here.



Thursday 8/22
Eminence Ensemble, Boulder based Jam band will be holding a Free show at Sundown at Granada. I particularly like this video because the sax player has animal ears and a tail. Show info is here.



Friday 8/23
Gorilla Vs Bear, Dallas based music Blog, voted one of the best by Rolling Stone, will be hosting an event at the Granada. The line up includes Danny Brown, Blue Hawaii, HAERTS, Empress Of, & Booty Fade. More show info can be found here.



Saturday 8/24
And on Saturday, we have Austin based Folk Rock star, Bob Schneider playing at the Granada. Putting out 15+ solo albums, Schneider has been playing shows since the early 1990's. His music has appeared on many movie soundtracks, and he has a plethora of Music awards. More info on the show can be found here.



So there you have it, another round of featured shows to go and see in DFW. We strive to make your music experince as knowledgeable, entertaining, and musical as possible. Like I have mentioned, I have tried to not focus on any specific musical genre, however musical prefrences give you a biased as to what to cover. That being said, we are still looking for interested contributers, whether writers, photographers, videographers... Join a team of people who love music, and want to make sure the good folks of DFW have plenty to choose from! Have a great week, and keep jammin' my friends!

SW

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Live Music DFW Blog, Week of 8/6/13

Time for this week's featured shows. I am sorry they are so late, I have been stickin' it out by myself for a while, and need to start allocating my time more resourcefully. I also apologize for the lack of reviews, previews, and interviews, we will be adding some new members to our team very soon. Thanks for understanding!

Tuesday Aug 6
This is a night of Rock with Blackwater '64, from St. Louis, and Gypsy Bravado & Diabolic Machines based locally. Watch as the musical backdrop morphs from Indy, to Alternative, even pulling in some Classic and Psychedelic influences as Club Dada tries to keep a cap on what I'm sure will turn out to be a huge blowout! Info on the show can be found here.



Wednesday Aug 7
With a FREE show in Denton at Dan's Silverleaf, A Taste of Herb can trully pay tribute to Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. Playing the Mariachi inspired Brass music Herb Alpert once did, A Taste of Herb has created quite a following in the North Texas Area.


Comprised of John Wier and Danny O'Brien on Trumpet & Flugelhorn, Robert Hokamp on Guitar, Paul Slavens on Piano, Ross Schodek on Bass, Joe Cripps on Percussion and Tex Bosley on Drums. Show info can be found here

Thursday Aug 8
At the House of Blues on Thursday, Enanitos Verdes performs as part of HOB 20th Anniversary. Enanitos Verdes is a Latin Rock band from Argentina who has been making music since 1979. Literally translating to "Little Green Midgets" or "Little Green Men", these guys plan to take orbit with their Argentinian Rock trio's music. Info here.



Friday Aug 9
Local station KXT 91.7 presents a night of Blues-Rock with Oil Boom, The Roomsounds, and Foxtrot Uniform, Friday at the Kessler Theater. Supporting their new album, Oil Boom, the Rock Trio from Fort Worth is on the road to local music stardom. A new 7" Vinyl, as well as plans for a full length album and an extensive tour, these guys are on the rise. Info can be found here.


Saturday Aug 10
Carolyn Wonderland plays the Kessler Theater, with local Blues act, the Hunter Hendrickson Band opening. Making music since the early '90s, Carolyn Wonderland, reigning from Houston Texas, has released 9 solo albums, (as well as several collaborations) and is winner of many music awards including Best Female Vocalist for the Austin Music Awards 2009 & 2012. Info can be found here.


Late night, we've go the Hilltop Crawlers at City Tavern for some more Blues! Info located here.



Well, that's it for another week! Hope ya'll go out and enjoy some music. Make sure to tell us what you like, so as we can cater to our consumer's needs. Thanks ya'll, and keep jammin' my friends!