Four Star in the Black
On hearing the news that West Seventh Street's Four Star Coffee Bar was under new, cool ownership, local caffeine fiends, artists, and general hipster-doofi...
Bludded Death Reigns
Perhaps Bludded Head’s most distinguishing characteristic is vocalist/guitarist Nevada Hill’s light voice. Backdropped by his band’s pulsating, stomping beats and loud, growling riffage, his...
Ode to Lola’s, Fort Live
Here’s one thing that can be said for Progress: Sometimes new stuff is better. Case in point: Lola’s Saloon. Many of us fondly recall...
Calhoun Redux
It was only a couple of months ago that Calhoun, the quintet spearheaded by singer-songwriter Tim Locke (Grand Street Cryers, Blue Sky Black) and...
Flowing Again
In the scant couple of years since the Rivercrest Yacht Club went dark, Fort Worth’s mainstream hip-hop scene has exploded. Dru B Shinin’, A-Roy,...
Twisted Black Ties
As I first Tweeted this past Monday morning, one of the biggest North Texas bands of the ’00s, Black Tie...
Austin Callin’
Part of the fun of South by Southwest, the music festival and conference that takes place in Austin every year, is tucking your badge...
John Lennon Birthday Bash at Tulips FTW
I had always considered myself a firm card-carrying member of Team Paul until I was asked to name my Top 5 Beatles tunes by...
Dear, KFWR/95.9-FM, The Ranch
I appreciate all you've done for local Texas Music. The battles of the bands, the promotional shows (Pickin' Parties, Colgate Country Showdown), the resources...
Blues, on Main or in the House
This much about the Main Street Blues Room is true. It is located on Main Street, in historic Grapevine.
It regularly hosts performances by blues...
