September 2010
4 posts
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...
Sep 27th
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...
Sep 20th
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 ...
Sep 13th
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...
Sep 7th
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...
Sep 1st
July 2010
2 posts
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.  
Jul 12th
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...
Jul 6th
June 2010
5 posts
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...
Jun 29th
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...
Jun 17th
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...
Jun 14th
June 9 Grant Jones & The Pistol Grip Lassos “Grant Jones began making a name for himself around Denton hammering out show after show in clubs and venues not necessarily known for their affinity for country music. Over the years Grant has gained a fan base that is growing larger and more faithful every day. With influences ranging from Robert Earl Keen and Adam Carroll to Slobberbone...
Jun 9th
June 2 Ryan Thomas Becker Ryan Thomas Becker’s scope is pretty impressive. The guy plays in at least 4 acts, including being solo artist, and seems omnipresent as a supporting musician. Not only is his band roster status impressive, but he’s been a part of 4 separate album releases this year with those various acts. Why not, since he apparently never sleeps! This time, though, Ryan stands...
Jun 1st
May 2010
3 posts
May 26 Camille Cortinas “…songs are upbeat and fun songs that are well written both musically and lyrically. They are the type of songs you want to sing along with, and have a way of putting a smile on your face without you even realizing it.” - Pegasusnews.com Preston Grey “…thoughtful and ethereal. Think Shawn Mullins and David Gray, but with more drive and...
May 17th
May 12 The O’s “The O’s sound is accessible, amiable and spirited in its front-porch twang and family-band harmonies. “California” instantly demands repeats in the player (and head) with its infectious chorus and windows-down attitude, while closer “I Love You So Much” is instantly endearing in its urgent and seemingly whiskey-fueled...
May 9th
May 5 Becky Middleton “Thoughtful singer-songwriter fusing together folk, soul, & roots music” - Pegasusnews.com Dovetail “Dovetail’s Phillip Creamer…sure can sing. That much is inarguable. Fans of Muse’s Matthew Bellamy’s constrained warble will no doubt find comfort in Creamer’s even higher-pitched offering.” - Dallas Observer
May 4th
April 2010
4 posts
April 28 Wheeler Sparks (Fox & The Bird) “…nearly every song the band writes is based around the idea and theme of the home and all that it entails. Coupled with a wide range of instrumentation and a beautiful, organic sound, it all adds up to a promising start to the career arch of this young band” - Dallasobserver.com The Naptime Shake “Authentic Wilco-lite...
Apr 26th
April 21 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 Ariel Cooksey Denton based singer songwriter Ariel Cooksey will start the...
Apr 20th
April 14 Here, In Arms Brent Engel is the singer and songwriter within this rock’n’roll band. 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. The Beaten Sea “The Beaten Sea have a chest-full of tunes ideal for living rooms. It is...
Apr 13th
April 7 David Ramirez David moved from his native Houston to attend school in Dallas before moving to Nashville. His songwriting drew him away from Nashville to tour much of the eastern United States before returning home to Texas. David’s discography weaves elements of the folk songwriting tradition and adds flourishes of acoustic pop here and there - a sound David describes as...
Apr 6th
March 2010
3 posts
March 31 Smile Smile “Their songs range from heart wrenching ballads to foot stomping sing alongs. Jencey’s classical piano background teamed with Ryan’s self-taught guitar style combine to create sounds which both soar above you and pull you in tight at the same time.” - Smilesmilemusic.com Exit 380 “EXIT 380 formed in Denton, TX in Spring 1999. This...
Mar 29th
March 24 Fox & The Bird “What is this hope I hear on their voices? Even when singing songs of heartbreak, there is an ever-present optimism and peace about them. They sing of home, and I feel at home. I nearly cried twice, but not from Mandolin-induced despondence, but in melodic happiness.” - Pegasusnews.com Ryan Thomas Becker “Ryan Thomas Becker’s scope is...
Mar 16th
March 10 Doug Burr “Doug Burr wades with distinctive voice, guitar and various instruments between love, loss, simple beauty and historical disaster. But, despite the weight of the topic, Burr’s monumental achievement is somehow developing each song into a perfectly dynamic composition from instrument to harmony without ever overworking a theme, a word or a bridge.” - Dallas...
Mar 2nd
February 2010
3 posts
February 24 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 Jacob Metcalf “The set was auditory magic…one of the...
Feb 22nd
February 17 Something in the Wheel “Something in the Wheel is another great example of a Texas-based roots group that would never be considered Texas Country or Red Dirt. The obvious comparisons here are to The Avett Brothers, Graham Lindsey and even fellow Dallasites, The O’s. Real, raw and completely void of hipster doofusism (I know, but I think you get my point), Mimo Morreale...
Feb 15th
February 10 Johnny Lloyd Rollins Imagine a young, super-good-looking guitarist/frontman with a voice that’s a melding of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Paul McCartney. Backed up by the BEST Led Zeppelin cover band you’ve ever heard in your life. -TalentFilter.com “He was playing with the excitement of a young Bruce Springsteen and I felt like Brian Epstein must have felt when...
Feb 10th