The Fort’s Fest-Off
I hate to admit this, but I didn’t know what Ubbi Dubbi was until I was tasked with writing about it, and that assignment...
Circling Fortress Festival
Near the end of his Saturday set at Fortress Festival, Dallas rapper Bobby Sessions asked the audience crowding the stage to raise their hands...
The Sweeter the Music
Ever try rocking “Free Bird” with arthritis? Carrying a keyboard with a bum back? Climbing stage steps with creaky knees? Squeezing your thighs together...
Mean Motor Scooter
On the east side of town, the members of Mean Motor Scooter file out of their jam room into the cool dusk air to...
From the Top Rope
“Who’s Bruce Magnus?” That’s a question I asked the four dudes sitting around the table at a local coffee shop recently, thinking perhaps he...
Deep Sleepers: Waking Up
Chances are, if you’ve frequented live shows around town for the last decade, you’ve seen Caleb Stanislaw perform. The list of projects he’s lent...
The Naaman: Slow and Steady
Rapper Naaman Rodges knows he’s getting into the game later in life than most. He’s less than a month away from turning 41, yet...
Squeezebox Bandits: Made in Texas
The Squeezebox Bandits sound a whole lot like Texas. Their mix of Tejano and C&W reflects the upbringing of the quartet’s co-frontmen, Abel Casillas and...
Tony Green Introduces Himself
Upon meeting Tony Green, it’s immediately obvious how he’s gained his reputation. His signature gap-toothed smile beams as he pulls you in for a...
Son of Stan Shines like a Diamond
Jordan Richardson’s resume would be the envy of just about any musician. His name is an easy frontrunner for garnering the most Google hits...
