Live Review: Reverend Horton Heat @ Black Cat — 12/15/19

Posted on 12/19/2019 by mdxpc in Live Review and tagged Black Cat, Dallas, holiday party, psychobilly, Reverend Horton Heat, rockabilly, Texas.

The Reverend Horton Heat performs at Black Cat on Dec. 15, 2019. (Photo by Rashad Polk)

As the year winds down, we enter a period of mandatory social gatherings. There’s the ugly sweater parties, the holiday party at the office, Chanukah with the in-laws, Christmas dinner at a tableful of third and fourth cousins… but the one holiday event that should truly be mandatory went down recently at the Black Cat. The Reverend Horton Heat came through town for the 2019 edition of Horton’s Holiday Hayride.

Preview: Reverend Horton Heat @ Black Cat, 12/15/19

Posted on 12/11/2019 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Black Cat, Dallas, holiday party, psychobilly, Reverend Horton Heat, rockabilly, Texas.

Reverend Horton Heat (Photo by Thom Jackson)

The Reverend Horton Heat brings the party to Black Cat on Sunday, Dec. 15, for Horton’s Holiday Hayride with holiday hijinks and some special guests!

Live Review: The Rocket Summer @ Union Stage — 9/24/19

Posted on 09/30/2019 by Corey Paterson in Live Review and tagged Bryce Avary, Dallas, power pop, singer-songwriter, Texas, The Rocket Summer, Union Stage.

The Rocket Summer (Photo by Braverijah Gregg)

Bryce Avary, aka The Rocket Summer, released his first EP nearly two decades ago at the age of 17. Earlier this year, Bryce released his latest album Sweet Shivers, and he showed fans that he’s still going strong with no signs of stopping soon. The multi-instrumentalist Texas native stopped by DC’s waterfront at Union Stage recently in support of the latest album.

Live Review: Ray Wylie Hubbard @ City Winery — 9/19/19

Posted on 09/23/2019 by Mark Engleson in Live Review and tagged Americana, City Winery, country, Dallas, outlaw country, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Texas.

Ray Wylie Hubbard (Photo courtesy Red 11 Music)

You can call it country-rock, outlaw country, progressive country, or Americana. Whatever you call it, Ray Wylie Hubbard, who’s “been doing this a long time,” and calls himself “an acquired taste,” found a receptive, appreciative audience in a sold-out house at City Winery recently. The legendary Texas troubadour, feted lately with a tribute album and a book about his life and music, gave patrons a special live experience, punctuating his songs with conversational asides and injecting good-natured humor throughout his show.

Live Review: Vandoliers @ Pie Shop — 8/20/19

Posted on 08/23/2019 by Mark Engleson in Live Review and tagged alt-country, Dallas, Dangerously Delicious Pies, Pie Shop, punk, Tejano, Texas, Vandoliers.

Vandoliers (Photo by Cameron Gott)

Dallas-based cowpunk band the Vandoliers headlined a festive evening of twangy performances that featured several musicians based in our local area. Max Jeffers of Baltimore rock group Western Star opened the show with a solo electric performance. I found myself sitting next to Max’s father, and we got to talking about his relationship with the Old 97s, who recorded their latest album at his ranch.

Preview: Vandoliers @ Pie Shop, 8/20/19

Posted on 08/16/2019 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged alt-country, Dallas, Dangerously Delicious Pies, Pie Shop, punk, Tejano, Texas, Vandoliers.

Vandoliers (Photo by Mike Brooks)

The Vandoliers recently released a new album, Forever, via Bloodshot Records, and the band appears at Pie Shop on Tuesday, Aug. 20, to play their new songs.

Snapshots: Hellyeah @ The Fillmore Silver Spring — 7/26/19

Posted on 07/31/2019 by paivi in Live Review and tagged Dallas, groove metal, heavy metal, Hellyeah, Texas, The Fillmore Silver Spring.

Hellyeah performs at The Fillmore Silver Spring on July 26, 2019. (Photo by Paivi Salonen)

Metal supergroup Hellyeah is touring in advance of releasing a new album, and the band stormed The Fillmore Silver Spring recently. Paivi Salonen was there to shoot the show.

Live Review: Wayne Hancock @ Hill Country — 6/16/19

Posted on 06/20/2019 by Mark Engleson in Live Review and tagged country, Dallas, Hill Country, Hill Country Live, rockabilly, Texas, Wayne Hancock, Western swing.

Wayne Hancock (Photo by Victor Barajas)

“Happy Father’s Day,” Wayne Hancock said, “unless you didn’t know. Then nice surprise!” With that, Wayne and his band launched into an instrumental during their recent appearance at Hill Country in DC.

Snapshots: Erykah Badu @ The Anthem — 3/16/19

Posted on 03/19/2019 by chriscastilloweb in Live Review and tagged Dallas, Erykah Badu, neo-soul, R&B, Texas, The Anthem.

Erykah Badu performs at The Anthem on March 16, 2019. (Photo by Chris Castillo)

Erica Abi Wright, better known as Erykah Badu, dropped by The Anthem recently, and Chris Castillo took some pix of the actress and singer-songwriter.

Preview: Erykah Badu @ The Anthem, 3/16/19

Posted on 03/07/2019 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Dallas, Erykah Badu, neo-soul, R&B, Texas, The Anthem.

Erykah Badu (Photo courtesy Ticketfly)

Most folks likely most recently saw Erykah Badu in the comedy “What Men Want,” but the R&B artist is touring her music, and she stops at The Anthem on Saturday, March 16.