In this week’s paper, I used up a good chunk of ye olde music section talking up our takes on the most anticipated releases due out in ’11 — and for good reason, since, even after a strong 2010, this year stands a pretty decent chance of topping that one.One…
Frankie 45 Memorial ConcertClub DadaJanuary 6, 2011Better than: a traditional funeral — so much better. After losing an adored member of their inner circle earlier this week, the family and friends of Frankie Campagna only had simple requests heading into last night’s show. They wanted the mood to be celebratory,…
A little while back, we shared with you our favorite Dougie dance renditions from 2010 — a list that contained its fair share of sports stars. Well, this morning, we stumbled across a clip from ESPN that pretty much covers the same ground, while solely focusing on sports stars and…
That headline kind of says it all — and, gotta say, we’re pretty stoked to see our favorite Jesus & Mary Chain apers getting tacked on to this thing, which, we’ll once again remind you, will be taking place in Denton on March 10 – 13.After the jump, the full…
The above image shows but one of many Frankie 45 tags that have popped up around Deep Ellum over the past few days. I imagine the next few days will see a few more show up — probably even tonight, as the Frankie 45 memorial concert goes down at Club…
And so it is that we’re done with 2010. Kind of a bittersweet adieu, too. But, impressive and enjoyable as this past year may have been from a local music fan’s standpoint, the early outlook on 2011 shows a year likely to rival even the last, which, it could be…
Sometimes you can just tell. You see when someone has something special inside them, when they’re meant for bigger, better things. I always felt that way about Frank Campagna Jr., better known around town as Frankie 45 or, more simply, as Frankie. He just exuded that special something—in all walks…
No Depression broke the news yesterday: The formerly Fort Worth-based Cadillac Sky, which in recent years had become something of a critical darling thanks to its blend of acoustic-based indie rock and bluegrass, has announced that it will go on “indefinite hiatus.”This news comes less than three months after the…
Well, Super Bowl weekend is just getting busier and busier — although, in this case, a recently announced, very cool event just seems to be the beneficiary of convenient scheduling. Starting on Thursday, February 3, and running through Saturday, February 5, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will be performing a new…
North Texas isn’t lacking for bands with somewhat out-there names. Some that immediately come to mind? Sextape, Dikes of Holland, Man Factory, Shaolin Death Squad, Fatty Lumpkin and Sky Eats Airplane, just to name a few. Surely there are others.Regardless, finally, the region is getting some recognition for its talent…
The Producers & Engineers Wing of the Recording Academy swears it’s kind of a big deal, having created a “best practices guideline” and leading various charges, etc., since forming 10 years ago. OK, whatever. Doesn’t really matter.Because, if nothing else, what it’s doing in the ramp-up to this year’s Grammy…
In the days since the news of Frank Campagna Jr.’s death broke on Saturday, the outpouring of support in the community has been fairly overwhelming. Saturday night’s gathering at Kettle Art was an especially inspiring scene, as the crowd, which numbered in the hundreds, spilled out of Frankie 45’s father’s…
Things are getting down to the nitty gritty for the folks up at Denton’s 35 Conferette. The fest, formerly called NX35, has made some big announcements on the performer front in the past few weeks, but, sitting just 10 weeks away from its 2011 launch, the festival’s yet to announce…
Well, this might not be as big as the news that Prince is coming to town for Super Bowl XLV, but, for some people, it sure will be: After alluding to as much on stage at his band’s New Year’s Eve performance at the Curtain Club, Red Animal War frontman…
After sharing with us, oh, about a million songs with us in 2010, it looks like Daniel Hunter, the man behind the Analog Rebellion moniker is planning to follow similar suit in 2011.Over the weekend, Hunter passed along a new mp3 for a song called “Accomplice.” It’s a bit of…
Way back in May of 2009, as you may recall, there was something of a trend taking place around the local music scene, as bands scrambled to book somewhat underground gigs at warehouses around town. Some were shut down, but others, like the Refactory gig hosted at 1800 Lear St.,…
Speaking of New Year’s at the Kessler: It seems the fans at the venue were given quite the treat before Centro-matic counted down the new year, as opening acts Slobberbone and RTB2 joined forces to cover Cee Lo Green’s “Fuck You,” a song that we’ve already proven to be perfect…
Lots of news out of Centro-matic camp this weekend, as the adored Denton-sprung rock outfit, which headlined thus year’s New Year’s Eve festivities at the Kessler Theater, has announced plans for a new album, called Candidate Waltz, to be released in April. Meanwhile, that’s the art for the upcoming release…
Seems Maroon 5 isn’t the only act coming to town during Super Bowl weekend, as the Big Game comes to North Texas on February 6. Unfortunately, though, as of now, they still appear as if they’re the only ones throwing a free show for all to attend. A few more…
Frank Campagna, Jr., known affectionately around town as Frankie or Frankie 45, died early this morning. The revered guitarist, bartender and performer was 24 years old. The cause of his death has not yet been released. The medical examiner’s office has ruled his death a suicide.A rambunctious personality quick with…
[Over these last few weeks of 2010, we’ve presented our favorite local songs of the year, counting down from No. 25 to No. 1, one track a day. Today, we end our countdown by revealing the top song of the year. Click after the jump to watch the song’s official…
So much for that planned New Year’s Eve grand re-opening at Club Dada. The anticipated new Year’s Eve party scheduled to take place at the newly renovated historic Deep Ellum venue featuring Telegraph Canyon, Air Review and Smile Smile has been officially moved to Sons of Hermann Hall.”Well, we just…
