Blogging the Cliburn (First Round, Day 2)
Even with the appearance of Clayton Stephenson at the start of this morning, I can still count the number of Black pianists I’ve seen...
Blogging the Cliburn (First Round, Day 1)
Hello there. I’m back covering the Van Cliburn Competition for the sixth time. I will be covering most of the early rounds from home,...
Abortion Fundraiser at Tulips Tomorrow/Wednesday
Here to Stay will host a benefit show/market at Tulips FTW from 6 to 11pm tomorrow (Wed).
People can peruse art from 20 different vendors,...
Van Cliburn Competitors Announced
The backdrop of one country's war crimes has now set us up for the most interesting Van Cliburn Competition in decades, if not necessarily...
Russian Pianists Allowed to Play at Van Cliburn Competition
Hoo boy. Last week’s Russian invasion of Ukraine came at a parlous time for the Van Cliburn Piano Competition, which is holding its screening...
Concert Review: NOT STOCK w/Riverboat Gamblers, A Giant Dog, Uncle Toasty,...
Tulips hosted a wild night of punk ferocity Saturday. NOT STOCK, named in honor of the annual stock show and rodeo taking place a...
Concert Review: Arenda Light, Dead Heirs, Levi Ray at Lola’s Saloon
Last night at Lola’s Saloon was a chilly one, but Arenda Light brought the heat. Levi Ray and his backup band along with Austin’s...
Concert Review: Sur Duda, FIT, Cool Jacket at MASS
The vehicle for singer-songwriter Cameron Smith, Sur Duda, celebrated a record release party last night at MASS with Dallas’ FIT and local garage-rockers Cool...
R.I.P., Stephen Sondheim
It’s weird that I just got through watching tick, tick… Boom! on Netflix, in which Bradley Whitford portrays Stephen Sondheim and does an expert...
Cliburn at Whiskey Ranch: Tessa Lark and Teddy Abrams
The series at Whiskey Ranch wrapped up last night with Tessa Lark, a classical violinist who can also play bluegrass, something she’s uniquely positioned...
