By Land, Sea and Satellite Radio, Elizabeth Cook Ventures Forward Into 2019

Elizabeth Cook is talking about geography. Specifically, the striking similarities between her native Central Florida and North Texas. “There are parts of Florida that are quite similar to Texas. Especially the inland part where there are no beach tourist towns and it’s instead cattle ranch land,” the singer-songwriter mentions. “I…

Music News: SoMo, Trippie Redd and Jesse Take Their Acts to Dallas

The last weekend of the year is typically pretty slow for concert announcements and this year is no exception. While it’s not the heaviest week in terms of numbers, there are some gems heading this way. R&B singer SoMo has announced a sizable spring 2019 tour across North America behind…

Observer‘s Picks for the 10 Best Concerts of the Year

What is there to say about Taylor Swift that hasn’t been said before? She’s the princess of pop, the queen of open letters to streaming services, the goddess of breakup and beef songs. There’s nothing she can’t or won’t do at this point. But even with all she’s accomplished, it…

JD McPherson Gets Festive With a Holiday-Themed Album and Tour

There are a variety of holiday gifts that are generally considered colossal disappointments. At the top of that list are socks. Interestingly enough, when singer-songwriter JD McPherson was deciding on a title for his new Christmas-themed album, socks came to mind. “I’ve had people tell me it’s both the best and the…

Doug Burr Returns With a Sparkling New Track, “3356 Romeo”

Denton-based singer-songwriter Doug Burr has been a regular performer around these parts for quite some time now. As a multiple Dallas Observer Music Award winner, and with an output that stretches back over a decade, he’s become a fixture on the local scene and a revered mentor to those just…