Shows of the Week
Tim Burt was a sweetheart of a man, and he worked his ass off behind the scenes at Lola’s to make it the institution that it...
Apache 5, Happi Hous, Color Control
As with most weekends in the Fort, this one has options for, let’s say, adults and for, let’s say, people with less serious responsibilities....
Rocket, Rocking
Maybe Lola's Saloon-Stockyards started a trend. The speakeasy/cellar-bar on West Exchange Street that opened about a year ago isn't a C&W joint, isn't a...
The Resolution of Izzy
Izzy rung in the New Year the same way she has the past four — alone. The folk artist sat on top of her...
Showdown at the Mall
Writing about music for Fort Worth Weekly has several "perks," such as being called to serve as a judge at 95.9-FM The Ranch's annual...
Iggy, Yngwie, and FWWMA’s
If anything, the new Fort Worth-based Stooges cover band that operates under the title of Stoogeaphilia could give a few youngsters 'round these parts...
For Rappers, Is the Fort Worthless?
A lot of great hip-hop is pumping out of Fort Worth. There’s a glut of conscientious, thought-provoking rappers in the 817 churning out intelligent,...
Steve Gnash, Complete: Weirdness Rules
Before we get to easily one of my favorite Fort Worth bands of all time (seriously), I’d like to draw your attention to Steve...
Ricki Derek ‘Reprised’
I can’t remember exactly when I saw Ricki Derek for the first time, but I do know it was at Scat Jazz Lounge, the intimate...
Dubstep’s Time?
For whatever reason, dubstep hasn’t taken off in Fort Worth (or Denton). Dallas is silly with the stuff, but the good ol’ Fort? Not...