Sept 29
The Cush
“Listening to the smooth vocal melodies & harmonies of “The Vigilant Ones” is like floating in space.” - Magnet Magazine Online
“Between the Leaves mixes the unspoiled with the reckless, the 60’s with the 70’s, Black Sabbath with the Mamas & the Papas,& it’s something I’ve never heard.” - D.O.A
Chris Johnson (Telegraph Canyon)
“Guitarist/vocalist Chris Johnson spins dark-hued tales of love, loss and life that spring to life on pedal steel runs and angelic organ fills. Timeless yet immediate, it’s the sound of America, torn from the depths of an observant soul.” - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Sept 22
Deadman
Steven Sounds a bit like Bono in full Rattle and Hum Gospel mode…” - Andy Whitman, Paste Magazine, 4 Stars
“Steven Collins sings the song as if trying to pass on a top-secret message in a telephone booth, bringing to mind the Twilight Singers’ Greg Dulli” - Jason MacNeil, POP MATTERS, Rating 8
Glen Farris
Denton songster Glen Farris serves up “a set of lonesome ballads in true Texas troubadour style. Armed with a gorgeous Gibson guitar and a homemade stomp box, Mr. Farris charms a restless crowd with his heartfelt delivery of songs evoking the sorrow of the small town everyman.” - awesomeometer.blogspot.com
Sept 15
The Orbans
“Their debut album, When We Were Wild, is so full of pop hooks that there is almost no discernable lead single on here. It’s all good…Singer/songwriter Peter Black has basically guaranteed that there’s something for everyone on this record…deeply personal anthems about love and loss—things to which everyone can relate.” - Dallas Observer
Paul Slavens
“He’s a serious musician and recording artist, a rare bird who bridges the distance between mastery of an ultra-clean technique and gut-level artistic expression.” - Denton Record-Chronicle
Sept 8
Glen Farris
Denton songster Glen Farris serves up “a set of lonesome ballads in true Texas troubadour style. Armed with a gorgeous Gibson guitar and a homemade stomp box, Mr. Farris charms a restless crowd with his heartfelt delivery of songs evoking the sorrow of the small town everyman.” - awesomeometer.blogspot.com
Nicholas Altobelli
“The Dallas troubadour introduces the listener to a dark, and often dense, brand of poetry. Altobelli’s imagery-filled lyrics…burrow a depth beyond that of a typical young folkie who simply hopes the world will give peace a chance.” - Dallas Observer
Sept 1
Titanmoon
Titanmoon is an indie rock band from Dallas/ Fort Worth, Texas. Their music, while mainstream and accessible, often features international elements such as a mariachi band, a German opera singer, or a Moroccan soloist. This global aspect is in keeping with a band mindset to “make a difference in this beautiful world.”
Chatterton
“Imagine a darker. heavier Jayhawks…” -Justin Press, FW Weekly
“Everyone needs to support Chatterton, Fort Worth’s best new band. Book them. Go see them. Buy their stuff. Offer’em free studio time. Buy them beers. Don’t let’em down… ” - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
July 14
Comrade
”..the sophistication in these arrangements—horns, pedal steel, vibraphone, wonderful touches of ambient noise…prove that Comrade is a true local wonder.” - Dallas Observer
Dry Creek
New project Dry Creek will perform featuring members of Spooky Folk, Fox and the Bird, and Jacob Metcalf.
July 7
Iris Leu
“Dallas singer-songwriter Iris Leu has quietly risen to be one of the most promising artists in the North Texas area. Her initial run of her debut EP, Permanent Transient, sold out after an extensive national tour. Hushaboo, which appeared in February 2009, showed the growth of her piano-based folk-pop sound.” - KXT 91.7
Matthew Bridgman
“99.9% of my music is inspired by metaphor, by the feeling that everything is connected…And if that one idea should happen to be True (that is, free of denial, pretense, or prejudiced hyperbole) it hovers at the port of eternity, waiting to take you deeper into the sphere of that which is Universally True.”
June 30
Sherilyn Segrest
“The name might not sound familiar, but her voice might ring a bell. After providing vocals and keyboard for the critically acclaimed Deadman and a short stint with local darlings Telegraph Canyon, Sherilyn Segrest decided it was time to play her own songs - songs written on piano, which channel Emmylou Harris at her best. The result is a sonically beautiful and soulful five-song debut EP, Through the Night, which tugs on the heartstrings and kind of rocks at times.” - Dallas Observer
Salim Nourallah
“Salim Nourallah may be pop’s best-kept secret” - Blurt
“If anyone is looking for a sun-kissed harmony pop record to take to the beach this summer they would do well to check this out” - Americana UK
June 23
Luna Matto
“Luna Matto’s vocals can silence a crowded bar whether or not she is playing with a full band or just herself and guitar. Luna’s voice often brings to mind women ranging from Cat Power to Hope Sandoval. Her lyrics sink deep into the mind like a smooth scotch as she gives us a peak into her past and present.” - Lunamatto.blogspot.com
Brett Engle
Bret Engle (Here, In Arms) “Fresh soul, wittingly warm country, and rock in all its impulsive forms. Artistic lyrics with unique instrumentation will remind you of the better parts of 60’s-70’s flavor.” - Myspace.com/hereinarms
June 16
Miles Penhall
“Miles Penhall is a lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter in the Dallas area. Miles currently plays with recording artists Grant Jones and the Pistol Grip Lassos (winner of the 2009 95.3 KHYI/Shiner Bock ‘Shiner Rising Star’ Competition), as well as Kevin Deal, Freddie Lee Spears, and anyone else who calls him when they need a good lead guitar player for hire.” - MilesPenhall.com
Madison King
“King can light up even the darkest part of the universe with a voice and personality as vibrant and raw as a Texas sunset. It’s hard not to smile when Madison King is in the room, and anyone that has seen her perform around town can vouch for that.” - Subservient Experiment
