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Boxcar Bandits/Tex Zimmerman and His All-Star Review |
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Bluegrass/Skunkgrass |
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Monday, Sept. 6 |
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Dan's Silverleaf |
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Come celebrate Labor Day with some classic bluegrass from the Boxcar Bandits. Fresh off of their US tour, the Bandits are back in town to get you to shake your butt and sing along to classics you love or ones you’ve never heard of. Why not enjoy your day off with cold beer and great music? Tex Zimmerman will be playing an early set during the day, ...
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These Mad Dogs of Glory / Lehnen |
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Country Rock / Synth |
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Sept. 4 |
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The Boiler Room |
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This Saturday The Boiler Room brings us These Mad Dogs of Glory from Austin, TX. Listening to their myspace page you can expect these Country/Good-ole fashioned rock and rollers to bring the good jams that will put you in the mood to party. The best way to describe their music in blues influenced rock with an upbeat 70's classic rock approach.
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The Wee-Beasties |
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The Wee-Beasties are playing along with Shoalin Death Squad and Power Violence this Friday at Hailey's and the show is sure to rock because Wee-Beasties are one of the better punk rock bands in the area. Taking a more ska approach with most of their songs, expect to hear some horns and skanking guitars.
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The Hope Trust / Tre Orsi / RTB2 / Sundress |
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It's free week at Rubbergloves all week and this beginning of the school semester tradition always brings out some of the best shows that Denton has to offer. This Wednesday gofigureskate.net brings us The Hope Trust, Tre Orsi, RTB2 and Sundress. This is a line-up not to be missed for fans of good-songwriting played skillfully. ...
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Spune Ice Cream Social |
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Multiple Bands on Two Stages |
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Saturday, Aug. 28 |
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Hailey's |
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This Saturday at Hailey's Spune will host it's annual back to school ice cream social. The bill for this show is huge and quality. Here's the lineup:
*Telegraph Canyon* // 12:15 - 1:00 / Main
http://www.telegraphcanyon.net/
*Spooky Folk* // 11:20 - 12:05 / Side
http://www.myspace.com/kaleok
*Monahans* // 10:40 - 11:10
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Joe Ely |
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Joe Ely is playing this Saturday at Dan's Silver Leaf and you would be well-advised to catch this member of the legendary Flatlanders. Any stylistic preference of music should be put to the wayside and just embrace the songwriting that has made Joe Ely a country music icon.
Spanning a career performing with Bruce Springsteen, Uncle Tupelo, Lo...
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Trebuchet |
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One of Denton's most rocking bands Trebuchet is playing at The Boiler Room this Friday. You need to be a this show because A) They rock hard B) They put on a great live show and C) Nobody covers a better version of "Bennie and The Jets". But that doesn't mean they will play it on Friday.
Playing along with Trebuchet is Austin's The Black and W...
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The House Harkonnen |
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The House Harkonnen headlining at The Boiler Room this Friday night. Any time this band comes to town my ears perk up a little bit. As an old school fan of hard rock, The House Harkonnen takes me back to the days of testosterone fueled clashes in and around mosh pits. They ALWAYS put on an entertaining show and will not settle for anything less tha...
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Caleb Ian Campbell |
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Caleb Ian Campbell is headlining at Dan’s this Friday. We have seen Caleb rise from a bit of obscurity over the past few years, growing as a musician as well as in popularity. His performance at this year’s NX35 was one of the most surprisingly great sets of the festival. No doubt helping his cause of building a solid fan base.
Headlining at Da...
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Analog Rebellion |
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Formerly known as PlayRadioPlay!, Analog Rebellion is the solo project of Ft. Worth native, Daniel Hunter. Since his senior year in high school, Hunter has been widely considered one of the best you music makers in DFW. Still only 21 years old, he appears primed for a real exlplosion.
After releasing his first two album, an EP and a full length...
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We Landed On The Moon |
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Check them out. I've read some really great things online about this band. So if you find yourself searching for something to do on Saturday night, this show is probably worth checking into.
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Off With Their Heads |
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Off with Their Heads is a punk rock band formed in 2002 from Minneapolis, MN. Their music has often been compared to that of fellow Minnesota punk band Dillinger Four. Since their formation, they have often featured a rotating line-up of tour players, due to their members' other commitments and Off With Their Head's own full-time touring schedule. ...
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A Nightmare On Mulberry |
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Who says Friday the 13th is bad luck? You get a free show at Hailey's dudes!
Friday the 13th party with DJs Shane English, Benjamin White, and DJG playing goth, industrial, EBM, post-punk, and darkwave all night
plus a special performance by Denton's Bella Bombers Burlesque
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Brave Combo |
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If Denton had a music hall of fame, Brave Combo would be a first ballot shoe in. In fact, they'd have an entire wing of said hall dedicated to them! The band is legendary in every aspect of the word! If you are someone who has only seen them at big events, like Arts and Jazz Fest and never in a setting like Dan's, make a point to check them out thi...
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RTB2 |
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Photo By: Elysse Holder
DUDE! It's frekin RTB and Grady Don. Headlining at The Boiler Room! I don't think I have to persuade you to come out for this one. Just enjoy! They are magic.
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Ariel Pink |
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Ariel Pink shows should not be missed. By anyone. Ever. Add to that the fact that since his last visit to Denton, Ariel Pink's has released the best album of his career. "Before Today" was released in June and is simply brilliant. Can ya tell I'm a fan? Well if you are too, I'll see you out at Hailey's on Monday night!
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Moon Taxi with Hatch |
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Rock / Pop |
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Saturday, July 31st |
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The Boiler Room |
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If you can't make it out to The Loft on Thursday, you can catch psychedelic rock group Moon Taxi this Saturday at The Boiler Room with Denton's own rock/indie/psychedelic group Smiling at the Ceiling. The last time I saw Smiling at the Ceiling at Hailey's, I really enjoyed their show because the band features a lot of my favorite Denton musicians p...
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Richards Bros Going Away Party |
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This Friday at Hailey's the Richards brothers will be hosting an action-packed farewell showcase featuring three bands as well as a book release and signing. The featured bands are all unique from one another, but they all feature UNT jazz musicians and are guaranteed to start a raucous dance party from the first down beat until the very last note....
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Andrew Tinker and Fatty Lumpkin |
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Rock |
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Thursday, July 29th |
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The Loft in Dallas |
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This Thursday at The Loft in Dallas, Denton bands Fatty Lumpkin and Andrew Tinker will be performing with Moon Taxi. Andrew Tinker is a rollicking piano rock band featuring Andrew Tinker on piano and vocals, Jeff Randall on drums, Kelyn Crapp on guitar, and Julia Adamy on bass. Fatty Lumpkin is a jam band trio featuring Kelyn Crapp on guitar and vo...
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Writer |
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Easy Listening |
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Saturday, July 24 |
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The Boiler Room |
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PHOTO by Carmen Holt
The great, yes great side project of Matthew Gray is having their album release show at The Boiler Room on Saturday. And you're probably going to wait behind me in line for it.
Writer is hypnotic. Gray's lyrics tingle the imagination, while the mellow flowing music lifts it and takes it away. It is certainly more strippe...
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Ola Podrida |
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Sorry, if you notice above it says "Alt Country" next to style. I have always had a difficult time summarizing a band's sound in a single word or phrase, but it is especially hard when dealing with a band like Ola Podrida. They are so wide ranging and all-encompassing that to try to properly classify them is futile. It just can't be done. So, resig...
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Teenage Bottlerocket |
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Teenage Bottlerocket is an emerging American punk rock group from, get this... Wyoming! Cool huh?
Don't expect to hear anything resembling "Home On The Range" at this show though. They are straight up power punk pop at its finest. Songs like "Skate or Die" and "In The Basement" resemble early Blink 182 stuff, like something you'd hear on Dude R...
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Dark Side of Oz |
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Pink Floyd |
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Thursday, July 15th |
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Dan's Silverleaf |
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This Thursday, Dan's Silverleaf will be hosting Dark Side of Oz, a combination of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon played cover-to-cover with the cinematic classic The Wizard of Oz. Featuring members from UNT's acclaimed jazz studies program, Dark Side of Oz hits every note with ease and grace as they descend into the depths of this classic album...
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One O'clock Lab Band Drummer Sean Jones |
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This week, Hailey's brings us yet another fantastic free show in their Wednesday night Lounge Series. This time, it's drummer Sean Jones of the UNT's acclaimed One O'clock Lab Band. You have to be living under a rock in Denton if you haven't heard of the one O'clock lab band at UNT's music school- not only have they toured the world as well as prod...
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Punk Night |
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This Tuesday, Rubber gloves is the place to be for all things punk. Come get sweaty with the hardcore Red Dons and the surf punk of Denton's own Bad Sports. Relax with the softer, more Ramones-esque Apache and the indie-fied group Cosmonaut, or go garage with California's Cum Stain. $5 over 21, $7 under
Bad Sports music video for 'All the Time'
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The Crash That Took Me |
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Probably at the top of the heap in terms of the shows happening in town this Saturday is The Crash That Took Me at Dan's. The band released their sophomore album, Chlorine Colored Eyes, last November and it was one of the very best albums of the year in DFW. The album was casual and inviting, with hints from The Smashing Pumpkins.
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Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout |
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YES! YES! YES! YES! You should check this out! I read a story about this "carnival on wheels" and from the sounds of it, this is rock and roll incarnated. The tunes aren't bad either, at least the stuff up on the band's MySpace. But who really cares at a show like this?
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Cage |
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Looks like Wednesday is guilty pleasure night for me! San Diego's Cage will be headlining at Hailey's along with Hate Your Guts and Timmy Wiggans.
For those unfamiliar with Cage click below:
Hard lyrics, hard beats, hard livin'. That seems to bee the formula behind most of Cage's songs. ...
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Sol Kitchen |
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Help celebrate Independence Day the American way this Saturday: by getting drunk and blowing stuff up. After that, come check out Sol Kitchen and The Effinays at the Boiler Room. The Effinays, a reggae/funk/jam group that recently played at The Granada, will be opening up for the improv-savvy members of Sol Kitchen, one of Denton's wildest and funk...
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Fizzy Dino Pop |
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Wednesday night at Hailey's get your J-Pop on with Fizzy Dino Pop, a DJ/singer combo with some of the brightest, sparkling Japanese pop tunes this side of the International Date Line.
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The Non |
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Experimental Rock |
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Friday, July 2 |
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The Boiler Room |
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The Non brings their noisy, driving jams to The Boiler Room this Friday. Dubbed "Oklahoma's most important band" by Nathan Poppe of OSU "On", The Non will be playing with indie group Land Mammals and pop/soul/punk group Talk to Strangers.
Photo by Tyler Metcalfe
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Trebuchet |
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Photo: MarcusJuniusLaws.com
One of My Denton Music's favorite bands will be headlining at The Boiler Room on Saturday night. No matter what night you see Trebuchet play live, you can count on them putting together an exciting show. They are one of the most fun bands to spend an evening with, and are steadily climbing the ranks of the DFW hard ro...
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Paul Slavens |
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What can I say about Paul Slavens other than that he is a treasure of Denton music. He is not only a highly respected musician, but also a terrific and successful radio show host. And his latest music venture, "Alphabet Girls" an album released just a few weeks ago, has earned Slavens some much deserved credit. It is a tremendous effort from one of...
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Ishi |
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Friday at RGRS, Dallas's Ishi will be having their "CD Release" show in Denton. It is the first time the band will play in the Little D since March when they were here for NX35. This will also mark the first time most Dentonites will have the chance to get their hands on Ishi's much anticipated debut album, "Through Trees" which, actually is alread...
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Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers |
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Alt-Country |
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Friday, June 18th |
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The Boiler Room |
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Here in Texas we like our country rockin’, our dirt red, and our things big. This has worked for us. This has worked so well that other states are getting in on our act. Do we fight? Do we argue? No, we extend a heapin’ helpin’ of southern hospitality and open our doors to our neighbors.
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Slow Burners |
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Rock and Roll |
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Friday, June 18th |
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Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios |
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Photo by Rhonda Boaz
Things you don’t see often: unassisted triple plays, Haley’s Comet, a Slow Burners gig. Come Friday, you can cross one of those items off of your list. The Slow Burners will play Rubber Gloves and show off tunes from their woefully overlooked release “This Is Where We Fight!”. What, that’s not enough? Ok, Ryan and Grady ...
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Infrequent Exposure Showcase |
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A little of This, a little of That |
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Saturday, June 19th |
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Hailey's |
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Infrequent Exposure , 88.1 KNTU’s very own local music program, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a blow-out at Hailey’s on Saturday, June 19th. Local music stalwarts Caleb Ian Campbell, The Fox and The Bird, Spooky Folk, and RTB2 will be softly caressing your ear-holes with folky goodness and/or melting your faces with blistering and u...
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Record Hop |
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We mentioned these guys last week for their show with Baboon and Brutal Juice right at Dan's. They were the openers for that show, but this week they get the headlining spot at Dan's.
Come on. You already know how good they are. But I'll go ahead and remind you anyway that this show will be worth the few bucks to get in. ...
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Wrought of Obsidian |
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I've never been the biggest Wrought Of Obsidian fan but I know plenty of people who at least think they are decent, so this one if for you!
The House Harkonnen, a band I think is near greatness, will also be playing. Yeah, this show is going to be pretty heavy. Prepare for a butt kicking.
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Shiny Around The Edges |
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Last year's DOMA winner for Best Experimental/Avant Garde group, Shiny Around The Edges will be headlining at Hailey's on Friday night. The band, comprised of husband and wife duo Jennifer and Michael Seman, have been playing a string of shows the past few weeks in anticipation for the release of their new album.
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Sugar and Gold |
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Disco Funk |
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Friday, June 4 |
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Dan's Silver Leaf |
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Sugar and Gold is a five piece psychedelic, disco funk band from San Francisco, CA consisting of singer/guitarist Nicolas Dobbratz, synth-master Philipp Minnig, singer Fatima Fleming, bassist Jerome Steegmans and drummer Robin MacMillan.
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Florene |
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The much anticipated release of "Homemade Extacy" is this Friday night at RGRS. It is the second album from Denton's Florene I have never seen them live but I am told their shows are quite good. I will be there on Friday night to find out for myself.
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Midlake |
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You may remember the uproar caused by Pitchfork.com's review of Midlake's latest album "The Courage of Others." Sure the album had flaws, but worth only a 3.6? Not in my opinion.
The band will be playing Hailey's this Saturday before boarding a plane to the United Kingdom at the end of the month for a European summer tour.
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X |
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Hey punk rockers, this one is for you. The Australian band, X will be headlining at RGRS on Saturday night. The band formed way back in 1977 and have since seen the tragic loss of their lead singer, Ian Rilen and have had many other lineup changes since then. Although X has had several members, its sound has been defined by two distinctive elements...
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The Baker Family |
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Elizabeth and Stuart Baker are the ones responsible for the name of this very intriguing band from Austin. I have not heard much, but the material I have heard is very good. Indie pop with a bit of edge to it. Not bad at all. Think along the lines of Modest Mouse. The six piece band (not all of them are Baker's) have been working their way out of o...
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Brutal Juice |
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I can't tell you how excited I am for this show. This is going to be the return of a couple of Denton's most well loved bands of the past decade. Brutal Juice and Baboon, along with Record Hop will sure to pack Dan's on Friday night.
This is the return of Denton's Fraternity of Noise that ruled this town in the mid to late nineties and even a b...
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Annuals |
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Wow, looks like Hailey's is going to be having a big weekend as well. This is one of the more intriguing ones. Friday night will feature the North Carolina band Annuals as the headliners. Since their inception in 2003, indie blogs have been in love with this group. They just released a new EP called Sweet Sister and are billing it as the return of ...
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Parachute Musical |
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The Boiler Room has a TON of really great shows this week. On Wednesday, Nashville stars Parachute Musical will be headlining at the venue. They have been off and on again making music since their debut in 2003. However, with their sophomore album which was released in 2008, the band began to pick up momentum. Their pop sound crosses the boarders o...
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Sarah Jaffe |
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Sarah Jaffe is having her CD Release Party at Dan's this Tuesday night. The album is "Suburban Nature" which has been available for download through iTunes for a few weeks. It has already been a huge hit with fans and critics and is drawing some well deserved national attention. That should only increase after Tuesday night when the album will be a...
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The Burning Hotels |
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The final night of your My Denton Music weekend at The Boiler Room just might be the best of the bunch. Saturday's show will be one of the very best in town, and if you have a look around you will know that is really saying something.
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Shaolin Death Squad |
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Well this show is going to be decidedly different that the one that will have taken place 24 hours before it at The Boiler Room. Friday is night two of My Denton Music weekend at The Boiler Room and this one is going to require some heavy lifting.
We are getting right down business from the very begening of the show with the opening band E.T.A....
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Whiskey Folk Ramblers |
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The place to be this weekend...The Boiler Room. Plain and simple. My Denton Music will present three very fine shows for you there starting with this one on Thursday. If you are at all into the folk/bluegrass scene like I am then you won't want to miss this one.
Starting things off will be Austin musician Scott Reynolds. Straight up punk rock i...
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Sundress |
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This will be the CD Release party for a band you know, even if you don't think you do. Sundress is the new moniker of Odyssey, and before that they were known as This Old House. But now that they seem to have that pesky name thing sorted out, its time to get down to business. Their much anticipated EP will be available for you to buy at this show ...
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Nelo |
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This should be a good one. Austin natives, Nelo will be headlining. This is a band who has been around a while and had built a pretty good reputation for themselves. They are currently in production of their second full length album.
Also playing the new-ish Denton band Foe Destroyer, who is comprised of the former members of Oso Closo.
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Fatty Lumpkin |
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If you have not heard Fatty Lumpkin's new self titled album, I suggest you do so immediately! The band is about to embark on a tour across the midwest in preparation for the summer festival circuit.
They will be playing a few local shows before heading out on the road so if you don't happen to catch this one, be sure to check them out at least ...
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Eleven Hundred Springs |
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Eleven Hundred Springs is one of the most revered and respected bands in all of Texas music. They formed in the late nineties and have gone through a number of personnel changes, but the one thing that has stayed constant is their music. Lead Singer, Matt Hillyer and the rest of the band have toured across the nation including many many shows here ...
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The Black And White Years |
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The Black and White Years are a hugely popular alt rock group based out of Austin. In 2008 the band released its only full length album to a huge response from critics and fans alike. Since then, they have been at the forefront of the underground indie rock scene, especially in the South.
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Spune 2K10 Finals |
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Part of a big Saturday night in Denton, Spune will be hosting one huge show at Hailey's. A total of seven, yes thats right SEVEN bands will be performing all night long. Check Out the list of performers
1.DOSH
2.Sundress
3.The Tallest Man on Earth
4.White Hinterland
5.Nurses
6.Abacus
7.Museum Creatures
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Aaron Watson |
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As it turns out, Aaron Watson will be playing at the Rockin Rodeo this Thursday despite what you may have read here or on any other publication for that matter! But luckily for us Aaron Watson fits right in with the wonderful Texas Country artists that Rockin Rodeo has become known for booking. Just in terms of popularity, Rockin Rodeo's Thursday N...
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Electric Six |
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After last year's amazing show at The Boiler Room, of course Electric Six would make another stop in Denton. That day has just about arrived. The over the top and often ridiculous rock group will once again "grace" the stage of the Boiler Room on Saturday night. Get tickets NOW! If you were at the show last year you remember how packed it was. I am...
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Backside Pick |
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By now you should be familiar with Backside Pick. The are not only one of the most visible bands in Denton, but one of the very best in terms of quality too. Front man Rocky Ottley is one of the hardest working dudes in the business and because of that, BSP is just about everywhere. They recently played a show in front of the American Airlines Cent...
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Roger Creager |
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Country |
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Rockin Rodeo |
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This was actually last week's show, Aaron Watson is playing this week at Rockin Rodeo. Sorry for the confusion.
If you know much of the Texas country scene you will know the name Roger Creager. Especially around college campuses in the Lone Star State, Creager's tunes can be heard at beer pong tables and kegs on any given weekend.
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Smile Smile |
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Saturday, April 17 |
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The really good Dallas duo, Smile Smile will be playing at Dan's on Saturday night. A couple of months ago the band released their debut album Truth On Tape. Since then they have been getting a significant amount of publicity. This is your chance to catch these guys if you are like me and missed their set at NX35.
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Rodney Parker |
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Back in 2008, Rodney Parker and The Fifty Peso Reward released one of the very best country albums of that year entitled The Lonesome Dirge. Most of their live material comes from that album and it sounds as good in concert as it does on the CD itself.
It should be interesting to see what kind of crowd they draw at Andy's. Hopefully it is a hea...
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Foe Destroyer |
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This is the first time Denton audiences will get a chance to see the new Foe Destroyer. A day into this year's NX35, rumors began to circulate that Oso Closo was about to break up. And during their set at The Boiler Room, those rumors were confirmed. The result of that breakup is this band.
This show will be PACKED! I have no doubt about it. Mo...
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Astronautalis |
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Oh yeah! He is back folks! The cerebral rhymes of Astronautalis will once again be heard in Denton this week. The former North Texan will be headlining Wednesday night at RGRS in front of what I am sure will be a packed house.
He brings together hip hop and alt-rock to form his sound, and let me tell you... the dude can flat out rap. It is goin...
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Camera Obscura |
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To round out an outstanding week of music here in Denton, I recommend this show at Hailey's Club. All the way from Glasgow, Scotland comes Camera Obscura. One of the most popular indie bands in Europe, and they have been holding down that distinction for a while now.
If you are into the whole indie rock scene and have heard this band, do yoursel...
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The Von Ehrics |
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Thurs. April 8 |
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The Boiler Room |
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Dallas country all-stars,The Von Ehrics will headline Thursday night at The Boiler Room.
The band debuted a decade ago as one of the most promising young country acts in Texas. but it was their 2006 release The Whiskey Sessions that really set the band on fire. They are at the forefront of bands who successfully blend country and rock, and The ...
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The Middle East |
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WOW. I can't believe this show is actually happening! I could hardly contain my excitement when I found out that The Middle East has been scheduled to play at Dan's this week. In fact, other than the Dan's Website, I have not seen this show posted anywhere else!
The Townsville, Australia natives who broke onto the indie music scene in 2009 have...
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Intimate Stranger |
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One of the most well traveled bands I have ever heard of will be making their stop in Denton on Friday night at Hailey's. It is Intimate Stranger comprised of guitarist Lautaro Vera (Cucsifae, Don Fango, Disturbio Menor) and English/Croatian singer/bassist Tessie S-Woodgate, the band has spent time in London, Belgium and Austin, Texas.
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Peelander Z |
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Japanese comic punk heroes Peelander Z will make their way from their home planet to Rubber Gloves on Saturday night. This madness will be the most original thing to come through Denton this week. Jeeze, what else can I say about these guys that their videos cant. Check them out
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Kill For The Kingdom |
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A band you could file under "Up and Coming" in the DFW will be playing at The Boiler Room on Friday night. Kill For The Kingdom, who are currently in the Finals of the Skillman Street Bar Battle of the Bands and describe their style as "music that will melt Satan's face off." So you get the idea of the sort of tunes being played right? Sticking to ...
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Funk The War |
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It has been seven years. Can you believe it? That is nearly an entire decade of US forces in Iraq, and guess what...still no WMDs. Well if you feel like the Bush Administration totally funked us, and you are sick and tired of this funking war, then come out to Hailey's tonight. It is going to be a great show to benefit the UNT Campus Anti-war Netwo...
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Guns 4 Roses |
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I have never been a real big fan of cover bands. But this Saturday night at the Boiler Room I will be in the front row for Guns 4 Roses. This show might be the best place in Texas to hear Guns 4 Roses songs performed live (see video below) Also playing is a band as through and through rock and roll as any other in DFW, Exit 380. As well as a southe...
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DJ Yeahdef |
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DJ Yeahdef is going to have a busy week. But that comes with the territory when you are Denton's best DJ. On Wed. night he is spinning at the Boiler Room's Our Parents Did Coke: Disco Night (seriously, how awesome is that name?) Also that same night, his website yeahdef.com, is teaming up with the ultra hip and actually pretty entertaining photo bl...
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An Horse |
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The waves of "fest week" are still washing up on our shores here in Denton. Everyone is returning from Austin this week and we can start to get things back to normal again around here. Lucky for us, An Horse is among those making the trip up I35 and will be headlining a very highly anticipated show at Rubber Gloves. The critically acclaimed Austral...
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The Giving Tree |
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This saturday night at Rubber Gloves, one of the most popular and certainly greenest indie folk groups will be headlining. The Giving Tree is based out of Chicago and named after one of the most popular books of all time, and when I say they are green I mean really green.
Have a look at this pasted straight from the group's wiki page:
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Glint |
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Electric Rock |
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Sat. March 20 |
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Talk about riding a good wave! the Boiler Room has a ton of great shows going on this week to follow up some of the best shows of NX35. Which included what could be the final performance ever by one of Denton's most beloved bands, Oso Closo. Please, go to the Schedule page here on My Denton Music and check out the wonderful things going on at the B...
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Spune: Rite Of Spring Fling |
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They say the best way to get over a real nasty hangover in the morning is to crack open another beer and bite the dog that bit you. Well in the spirit of that wonderful advice, Spune is putting one one hell of a show to help nurse that NX35 Hangover. It is the annual Rite Of Spring Fling, and if you are interested in taking that above advice litera...
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NX35 Preview Pt 3 |
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The Kissaway Trail
All the way from Denmark, The Kissaway Trail is an infectious indie rock band who will be headlining at Dan's Silver Leaf on Sunday, the final evening of the conferette. They have made a pretty strong name for themselves in their home country and will be kicking off their US tour the week of NX35.
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NX35 Preview Pt 2 |
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Fergus and Geronimo
This was one of the most talked about new bands of last year and for good reason. After releasing just a few tracks on their MySpace page, record labels began courting this duo within days. Thankfully, they have been added to the bill for NX35 and you are going to want to check them out!
Oso Closo
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NX35 Preview Pt1 |
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Andrew Tinker is one of the most well respected and most talented artists in Texas. Since the release of his debut album early in 2009, Tinker has solidified himself as one of the very best musicians Denton has to offer.
Giggle Party is one of those bands that you just cant help but love whether or not you really want to. They are rooted do...
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Petty Theft |
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Hey all you tick heads and ticket chicks, Mike Rhyner's wonderful Tom Petty cover band, Petty Theft is headlining this Saturday night at Dan's Silver Leaf. But just in case you have not seen this band live let me tell you, it is not just a novelty group only enjoyed by the sports talk fans of DFW. The group captures the essence and excitement of To...
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Wrought Of Obsidian |
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Hey all you metal heads out there, this one is for you! Do For It Records brings you one of the most brutal hard rock shows to hit Denton so far this year. Headlining the event will be Wrought Of Obsidian.
Also playing is Bat Castle, The Spectacle, and Enormicon.
Be careful, this show might destroy you.
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Fatty Lumpkin CD Release |
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The following comes straight from the Fatty Lumpkin MySpace page, one of the best of Denton's strong stable of Funk bands.
It is finally time!!!! On Friday March 5th 2010 Fatty Lumpkin will be releasing their self titled debut LP to the world. Not only will there be great bands playing all night long (Hatch 9:30-10:30, Backside Pick 10:45-11:45,...
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Shiny Around The Edges |
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DayBowBow is presenting a very nice show at Dan's Silver Leaf this weekend. Headlining is the wonderful duo Shiny Around The Edges. Every time you get a chance to see this group you should. They are two outstanding artists who put on a greatly entertaining and intimate live show. As I wrote a few weeks ago, "Jennifer and Michael Seman, the husband ...
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RTB2 |
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HEY, RTB2 is playing a show! Come on now, you know you should be at this show, so just go. Also playing is the wonderful Spooky Folk who I saw a few weeks ago and really enjoyed, no surprise. Also, a very very fine band from Dallas, The Red 100s will be on stage. I have not seen them live yet but really like what they have up on MySpace. And openin...
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P.O.S. |
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GOOOD quality hip hop music from the Northwest on Saturday night at Hailey's. Starting with an artist who was once a staple of the DFW underground hip hop scene and now claims Seattle, Washington as home, Astronautalis. He is opening the show for two artists from Minnesota both part of Doomtree, a hip hop stable based is Minneapolis.
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Jesse Dayton |
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Honky Tonk |
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Friday, Feb 19 |
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Jesse Dayton is one of those legendary Texas musicians who is well respected and liked by just about every other musician who is familiar with his work. He has worked with some of the biggest names in country music and has had his songs featured in big budget films.
Friday, Dayton stops by Dan's to give Denton a peek at one of Texas's proudest ...
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Werewolf Therewolf |
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HAHA, what a great name! Sorry I just can't help myself. Werewolf Therewolf will be having their CD release party at The Boiler Room this weekend.
Also playing is Bronze Whaler, The Raven Charter and Kill for the Kingdom. Don't expect this to be anything like the FTM show last week, but should be fun! ...
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Telegraph Canyon |
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It will be Telegraph Canyon to headline this one at Hailey's on Saturday night. Followed by Oso Closo. Two really really great bands bringing it to ya this week. Probably your best bet if you are looking for a show you know will be good.
Also playing is a group named Frank Smith from Austin. I saw them a few months ago when they were last in tow...
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Polly Maynard |
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This is the Valentine's Day show for Miss Polly Maynard and her band Tiny Big Band. Good wholesome fun is what to be expected for this show. Off the wall, and entertaining indie folk music is the specialty of this group. I have never seen her live, but am very intrigued by what I have heard of this band. Should be worth checking out!
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Bluegrass Revival |
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Bluegrass |
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Saturday, Feb. 13 |
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LIke you some Bluegrass music? Come on now, you know you do! I for one can't hardly get enough of the stuff. Now I am not what you would call a HUGE fan of the genre, but every so often I will throw on some good ol' foot stompin Tennessee Bluegrass.
Luck for me, and all of my fellow bluegrass lovers, the Boiler Room is hosting one hell of a blu...
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MDM Presents: Seryn |
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Good times will be had this Friday night at Hailey's club as My Denton Music presents yet another outstanding lineup of some of Denton's best bands. Headlining this week's event is the wonderful band, Seryn. They are a wonderfully blended mix of indie rock and acoustic charm that peak the interest of everyone who has seen them play.
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The Heelers |
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The Heelers are just about as good as it gets when it comes to good Texas Rock here in Denton. Isaac Hoskins, is an electric front man and one of the very best and well respected musicians in the area.
If you are a fan of good, hard rocking Texas Rock and Country, there is absolutely no way you will dislike this band. Check them out this weeken...
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Alec Ounsworth |
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Alec Ounsworth, who is best known as the front man of the now idle Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, has released a very well received solo album and is currently on tour promoting it. Mo Beauty was released in late 2009 and featured an Ounsworth in total control of the album and more than willing to take chances that CYHSY never did.
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Fair To Midland Benefit Show |
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As you may know, Dallas rock all stars Fair To Midland were involved in a pretty scary car accident at the beginning of this year. Their tour bus blew a tire in the middle of the Arizona desert and rolled over about one and a quarter times. The band suffered mostly minor injuries, but all of their equipment was either heavily damaged or destroyed. ...
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Spune Dance Party |
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This is the biggest show of the week. There are a ton of bands and artists performing during this show which is being headlined by the great Neon Indian who was just confirmed to perform in March during NX35.
I promise you, the club will fill up fast so get there early, grab a drink and dance your ass off. It is going to be a pretty awesome tim...
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Sugar Glyder |
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This is the show to go to this week for me. Sugar Glyder is a really hot band from Charlotte, North Carolina who have really made a name for themselves in that region.
Expect this one to be pretty wild, as this band is known for two things above anything else: hard rocking music and an absolutely killer live show, something that they are sure to...
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Dear Human & PVC Street Gang |
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Two really good bands from Denton headline this show at Dan's Silver Leaf this week. I just can't help but love Dear Human and The PVC Street Gang. They are a lot of fun and always seem to put on a good show. The PVC guys in particular have been the object of my admiration ever since I met them last year. They are two of the nicest and funnest guys...
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Shiny Around The Edges |
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Jennifer and Micheal Seman, the husband and wife duo that make up Shiny Around The Edges, are known for putting on a wonderful live show. They have been wowing audiences in Denton for quite some time with their ghostly and powerful songs and this Saturday they will headline Gutterth Live XL at Hailey's Club.
I first saw the two perform last yea...
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Whiskey Folk Ramblers |
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I just love it when school is back is session and people flood the streets of Denton looking for a good show. It's those long and harsh winter and summer months that are such a bummer, when it seems you need to look a little harder each weekend to find a show that fits your taste in music. Well I am happy to say that Denton is awake again and not j...
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The Hand Combine |
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There are a bunch of great shows going on at Dan's this week. Tre Johnson will headline Saturday night, and on Thursday the wonderful Telegraph Canyon will take the stage. But the show that really stands out to me is on Friday.
The Hand Combine is a band I adore. Currently comprised of three musicians, the group is a wonderful folk trio wit...
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RTB2 |
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I am sure you know by now that my loyalty to this band runs deep. This Saturday RTB2 will headline an outstanding lineup at Hailey's Club.
From the great state of Mississippi is Come On Go With Us. A very fine rock band with roots anchored in Southern Country.
Denton's own, PVC Street Gang
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Quadruple CD Release |
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This is a QUADRUPLE record release celebration featuring:
Younger Sons (Travis Oliver) - Fears and Beers (8:04)
Forgetting Max Fischer (Chance Maggard) - Sleep the Day Away [BRHCBLO] (8:37)
Monastery (Jerrett Lyday) - The Flowers in the Garden Give Life Like the Vegetables (9:21)
Balance Problems (Brack Cantrell) - The Fair Wea...
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Oso Closo |
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This is a BIG show folks. Check the Spotlight section of My Denton Music to read all about the bands playing.
These are three top notch groups who all take music in the same general direction. This is going to be a huge weekend with a ton of great shows around town. This is good news for all of you who have been stuck here in Denton during the...
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The House Harkonnen |
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The House Harkonnen is a hard rocking band from Arlington who has been steadily building a solid following across the DFW area throughout the better part of the last decade. They do not have quite the same amount of fan base up here in Denton, but you can rest assured that the show will be a good one. They are always hard rocking and entertaining. ...
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Mount Righteous |
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Mount Righteous from Grapevine, Texas is one of the most entertaining and original bands in this region. If you have not seen them live, then you are missing out. It's like a marching band with edge and minus the goofy outfits. They are an absolute joy to watch, you just can not help but smile when listening to this group.
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The Derailers |
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Yeah, I know there is a pretty important football game on Thursday night. But hey, The Derailers just so happen to be from Austin so it would not surprise me one bit if there were at least one TV tuned to the Longhorns game at Dan's on Thursday night.
It is night one of a two night affair with The Derailers who will be recording the event for a...
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Dale Watson |
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Dale Watson, will be performing on New Year's night at Dan's Silver Leaf. He makes his way up from Austin where he has gained somewhat of a legend's status. If you do not know the story of Dale Watson, it is truly incredible. He plays a no frills style country music and is one of the most beloved Texas artists for music critics across the state. Th...
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Boxcar Bandits |
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The Boxcar Bandits will be the opening headliners of 2010 for The Boiler Room. If you are a fan of down home country or bluegrass, then you should enjoy this band. They released their debut album back in 2008 entitled Smells Like Grass, and since then have been playing shows all across Texas and much of the US.
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New Years Eve @ Hailey's |
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Time to ring in the New Year! And there is no better place to do it in Denton than Hailey's club. This is where I spent the night ringing in 2009 last year and I'll be there this Thursday as well. Expect the show to be packed and the champaign to be flowing all night as you get 3 great bands for just 3 dollars. Vulgar Fashion will be opening the sh...
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Over Stars And Gutters |
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Two hard rocking bands from north of the Red River come to Rubber Gloves this Saturday night. Over Stars and Gutters is a relatively new, and very talented band from Norman who released their debut EP this summer called Consider This Your Curse. Their punk rock base reminds you of something you would hear at the Warped Tour and everything I have he...
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Max Stalling B-Day |
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I like hearing the story of Max Stalling. It is one of those rare success stories that gives hope to folks who feel stuck in a rut and want to shoot for their dreams. I don't really know if Stalling was ever in any rut at all, but in any case it's still a cool story.
Stalling went to college at Texas A&M in College Station and earned a Masters ...
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80s Night |
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It is Christmas week and My Denton Music would like to wish all of you a very happy Holiday. It is also a bittersweet week as we mark the end of one of the great eras in Denton Music. DJG will be moving on to bigger and better things following the new year, and because of that, he will no longer be hosting 80s Night, a Thursday night tradition for ...
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Bridges and Blinking Lights |
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One of my favorite bands from the Denton/Dallas area Bridges and Blinking Lights will be playing at Dan's Silver Leaf this Friday night. They have been around for years and I first saw this band back in March during NX35 and was blown away. I had always heard great things about them, but seeing the band play live is truly a treat. Their up beat, ...
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Sister Carol |
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For the second time this month, The Boiler Room will host one of the biggest and well respected names in the world of reggae. This Friday night Sister Carol will grace the stage underneath the Abby. Originally from Jamaica, Sister Carol made her name in the New York reggae scene in the mid 1980s. Like most of the artists hailing from the Jamaican n...
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Lil Wyte |
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Lil Wyte will perform at Hailey's club this Friday, December 18 to what I am sure will be a packed house. Lil Wyte became an underground sensation in the early years of this decade, and gained a bigger and more mainstream following in 2004 with the release of Phinally Phamous. Personally, I am not the biggest fan of his work. I guess there are only...
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Andrew Tinker |
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Thursday night is going to be a great night for outstanding local music at The Boiler Room. Headlining is Andrew Tinker, one of the most well respected and talented musicians in the area. He and his band have perfected the pop rock sound that has become their staple. If you have not seen these guys live in concert then do so immediately!
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MDM Presents A Very Funky Christmas |
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Join My Denton Music as we celebrate the Christmas season real funky like! Plus FREE PIZZA all night provided by HotBox Pizza!
The lineup for this showcase will keep everyone shaking on the dance floor all night long:
Backside Pick -- Combining the classic groove of Sly and the Family Stone, Curtis Mayfield, Parliament, and modern rock, thes...
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MDM Presents Xmas In Denton |
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Come out to Hailey's Friday, December 11 as Yeahdef.com and My Denton Music present the hip hop event of the year! Plus FREE PIZZA all night provided by HotBox Pizza!
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Soul Relentless -- The ever-ready wordsmith known as Soul Relentless is a Denton hip hop scene staple. Soul is widely regarded to be one of the mo...
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The King Bucks |
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A very nice lineup this Saturday night at Dan's. The outstanding Dallas band, The King Bucks will headline and this is a band I really want to see. There's some really good stuff up on the MySpace and all indications say that they are a terrific live band. Check them out below.
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Wayne The Train Hancock |
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Wayne "The Train" Hancock is one of the most grizzled throwbacks to older days you will ever see. He sounds like Hank Williams Sr. being thrust into the 21st Century.
Just Watch this video and you should be pretty much caught up to speed on this guy.
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A Spune Christmas |
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Nine really outstanding local bands all under one roof is what you get this Saturday at A Spune Christmas.
The Lineup:
Telegraph Canyon
Doug Burr
Seryn
Baruch The Scribe
Monahans
The Hand Combine
Glen Farris
The Fox & The Bird
Spooky Folk
This is going to be a killer show, Get there early to catch all of the bands. And whatever y...
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UPDATED: Dear Human |
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On Saturday night at Rubber Gloves one of my favorite young local bands, Rio Rasco has unfortunately been forced to pull out of the show at Rubber Gloves.Traveling during this time of year is a tricky thing to say the least, and because of that little fact the band will miss this outstanding lineup.
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Slobberbone |
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Also happening Friday night, for those of you who would rather see a band with more local legend...or maybe you just couldn't get into the Cursive show. Whatever the case may be, head out to Dan's Silver Leaf for Slobberbone. In fact, on most weekends I would say that this is the premier show you need to be at. Slobberbone is local greatness. They...
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Cursive |
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There is no question where the featured show of this Thanksgiving week is at. Hailey's club has the duty of hosting one of the biggest and most anticipated shows in Denton in a very long time. Indie Verse 105.3 HD2 presents Cursive, one of the most popular and talented groups to come out of the musical haven of Omaha, Nebraska. They have been aroun...
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Brave Combo |
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Denton legends Brave Combo bring their one of a kind style to Dan's Silver Leaf this Saturday night. How do you put into words the experience of listening to Brave Combo? It is a truly unique thing that the band conjures up on stage each night. Their style is absolutely off the wall and if you absolutely need to see this band. In fact, I would like...
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The House Harkonnen |
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Alex Johnson leads the way for The House Harkonnen on Friday night at the Boiler Room. Fresh off the release of their sixth studio album entitled Vol. 6 The House Harkonnen continues it's work as one of DFW's best local acts. They are more than well respected in the dallas music community and have a very steady following here in Denton as well.
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Eyedea & Abilities |
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Kicking off this weekend at Hailey's Club this Friday night will be the Hip Hop act Eyedea & Abilities from St. Paul, Minnesota. Oliver Hart (Eyedea) is perhaps best known for his victory at Blaze Battle, HBO's tournament of some of today's best underground rap stars. In 2001 he teamed up with DJ Abilities and released their debut album First Born ...
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March of The Bull |
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Friday night March of the Bull headlines at The Boiler Room. They are a fast paced Texas Rock band with explosive guitars and an intense live show only found in Texas bands such as At The Drive In and Fair to Midland. Every song reveals another piece of a puzzle so listen closely, you might learn something.
Also playing is another very very good...
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Max Cady |
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Max Cady is commonly regarded and celebrated as one of Dallas' best hard rock groups. They have been nominated in two consecutive Dallas Music Awards for Best Hard Rock Acts and for good reason. If you are looking for a good musical ass whooping look no further than the Max Cady show at Dan's Sliver Leaf this Friday.
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Hidden Cameras |
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The Hidden Cameras make it down to Denton all the way from their home in Toronto in support of their latest album "Origin:Orphan" which was released this past September to much critical acclaim. They are a somewhat experimental indie pop group who's live performances often include over the top and exciting features such as go go dancers and full c...
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Spoonfed Tribe |
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I cant help but get excited every time this band comes to town. I have seen them about a million times in all sorts of venues, but every single time is like a brand new experience. Spoonfed Tribe is a band that I am both thrilled and proud to say are from the DFW metroplex. They represent everything a great band should be. They are fantastic to wat...
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Atlas Sound (Canceled) |
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------- Update -------
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELED
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Atlas Sound in the solo project of Bradford Cox, the lead singer of one of my favorite bands out right now, Deerhunter. From Atlanta, Georgia, Cox released an album under the Atlas Sound guise entitled "Let The Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Can Not Feel" to mostly positive revi...
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Sugar and Gold |
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The Boiler Room kicks off their live music this week with a bang. The electro-indie pop group Sugar and Gold return to Denton for the first time since their outstanding performance earlier this year at NX35. Hailing from San Francisco, Sugar and Gold is an entertaining and unique group that will have you up and out of your seat in no time. If their...
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Halloween @ The Boiler Room |
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This is going to be another fun one at The Boiler Room. Four bands will dress up and play the tunes of four legendary rock groups. We have the Shaolin Death Squad covering Mr. Bungle / The Killhawks covering AC/DC, The Spectacle covering Spinal Tap and House Harkonnen covering Nirvana.
What a cool idea, and what fun it should be. I feel comfor...
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Halloween @ Dans Silver Leaf |
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Saturday, Halloween Night |
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Halloween night at Dan's Silver Leaf a musical show featuring Big Daddy Alright. They are a big band style group with a funky edge to them and will make Halloween night a ton of fun for the patrons of Dan's this weekend.
I think it is important to also inform you that there is an incredible artist playing at Dan's on Friday night as well. His n...
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Rocky Horror @ Hailey's |
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What better way to kick off your Halloween weekend than at Hailey's Club on Friday night with the musical extravaganza of The Rocky Horror Picture Show Band? There will be two shows by the group on Friday with the always outstanding Oso Closo sandwiched in between.
Out of all the places in town with things going on this Friday, I doubt that you...
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Rodney Parker & Fifty Peso Reward |
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Rodney Parker and his band Fifty Peso Reward will be playing this Saturday night at Andy's Bar on the square. The band released the eleven track album "The Lonesome Dirge" earlier this year to much acclaim from both critics as well as fans. For good reason too, the album was nothing short of a masterpiece and it successfully established Parker as o...
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The Black Heart Procession |
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I am absolutely astounded every time I hear this band. I just love them. Hailing from San Diego, California The Black Heart Procession have taken that incredibly tough step from amazing indie band, to one of the hottest groups on the fringe of the mainstream. They are in town in promotion of their latest album, "Six" which was just released a coup...
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Moosehound |
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Thursday, Oct. 22nd |
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Thursday night at The Boiler Room is going to be one funky, groovy evening. Headlining the show is a major group in Denton's arsenal of talented funk and jazz inspired acts, Moosehound. If you're familiar with and enjoy the East Coast jazz/funk stylings of Rudder or Oz Noy you will love these local favorites.
Comprised of veteran musicians of ...
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Elliott Brood |
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Death Country |
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Saturday, October 17th |
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One of the best bands from north of the boarder, Elliot Brood is making a name for themselves as one of Canada's premiere acts. They are still on tour in promotion of their third and by far best studio album which was released in 2008 entitled "Mountain Meadows" which is currently up for a Polaris Prize, an honor awarded annually to Canada's best a...
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William Elliott Whitmore |
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Blues/Country |
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Friday, October 16th |
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Rubber Gloves |
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This deep voiced musician is one of the most intriguing and exciting artists in the folk/ blues genre. Hailing from the heartland of our country, this Iowa native has roots in everything from classic country to hardcore punk rock.
However the show at RGRS this Friday will showcase the most familiar form of Whitmore, which is primarily an acoust...
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Mono |
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Instrumental Rock |
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Friday, October 16th |
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Hailey's Club |
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Formed in 1999 in Tokyo, Japan, Mono has traveled the world displaying their brand of instrumental rock. Currently they are on tour in support of their fifth studio album "Hymn to the Immortal Win."
They bring together the worlds of classical music and contemporary rock to create something very unique. It will be worth heading out to Hailey's t...
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My Denton Music Party |
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Come celebrate a night of great local music Friday, October 9th at Dan's Silverleaf! This party will be HUGE, you better bring your dancin shoes! We have Dirty Little Mouth, Backside Pick and Bastard Sons of Skoalfield rocking the spot as well as Hotbox providing FREE PIZZA all night!!!
Dirty Little Mouth -- This Dallas based Funk/Rock/Dance gro...
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Ninja Academy |
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This one should be a lot of fun. The Ninja Academy is a rock duo from California who do exactly that...ROCK. Now I have never seen them in person, but from everything I have heard their live show is something to behold.
No lyrics for most of their songs. Just a ton of energy and excitement. It is going to be one of the most unique shows you wil...
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The Ataris |
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Pop Punk |
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Tuesday, October 6th |
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Rubber Gloves |
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The show at Rubber Gloves this Tuesday is going to be fantastic. The Ataris, originally from Indiana had their big break a few years ago with a Don Henley cover song, "The Boys of Summer." Since then, they have been enjoying a steady following and tremendous success.
Currently they are on a World Tour in support of the release of their sixth st...
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80's Night |
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I would just like to take a moment to appreciate one of the staples in the Denton music scene. 80's night has become something that is easy to take for granted. Every single Thursday, you can always count on one place to be able to go and dance your ass off.
Hailey's has hosted 80's night for years now, and it is nice to take a moment and refle...
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Frank Smith |
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Country |
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Friday, October 2nd |
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The Boiler Room |
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Also playing in Denton on Friday night is another fine country group from Austin. Frank Smith, which is the name of the band, creates a whole new genre of music by taking a traditional country sound and mixing it with contemporary indie music. While he is not quite as accomplished as their fellow Austin natives playing on the other side of the Squa...
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Monte Montgomery |
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Country |
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Friday, October 2nd |
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Dan's Silver Leaf |
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From Austin Texas, Monte Montgomery is one of country music's most outstanding artists. Known largely for his ferocious guitar playing, Montgomery has become one of the most well respected names in music today.
This Friday, he will be playing what is sure to be a packed house at Dan's Silver Leaf. Montgomery, fresh off the news that he has fina...
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Record Hop |
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Go see this band! Record Hop is a Denton local band who have been around for a while now, and each time I hear there music, I get a little bit more excited about them. They have a wonderfully catchy sound and should be on the brink of really picking up some steam.
Once you check them out, you are going to be hooked. ...
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Snarky Puppy |
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Snarky Puppy has just about the best reputation a band could ask for. They are a superpower in this town. Denton loves them and for good reason. With a blend of jazz, funk and pop, Snarky Puppy has created one of the most devoted followings in town.
Also playing is Keite Young from Ft. Worth and Givers from Louisiana. Should be pretty fun!...
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Monotonix |
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Since their much publicized performance at Hailey's during Nx35, we have been waiting for this band to return. Well, the waiting is over! This Thursday, The Monotonix will be headlining at Rubber Gloves. These three from Tel Aviv are unlike any other band you will ever come across.
They have one of the most notorious reputations around, and if ...
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The Raven Charter |
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At the Boiler Room this week we have playing one of the most entertaining bands in Denton. The Raven Charter pulls no punches when putting on a live show. They are always at the top of their game. Black lights and fog machines galore, this band understands that a live show should be just as visually stimulating as it is audibly.
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Trebuchet |
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It seems like these guys are up here every week doesn't it? Not that we are complaining! Trebuchet displays one of the most important aspects of any successful band, they play a ton of shows. I mean a TON!
It's not rocket science, but one would think it was by the so few number of bands who actually employ this work ethic. If you play a lot of s...
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Lydia |
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Alternative |
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Thursday Sept. 17 |
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Rubber Gloves |
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Without a doubt, the show you should be excited for this week is taking place at Rubber Gloves on Thursday. Headlining this show is the outstanding Arizona band Lydia who has been right on the brink of exploding for about two years now. Ever since the release of their terrific album, entitled Illuminate which included the single "I Woke Up Near the...
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Chairlift |
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I went to go check these guys out back in March down in Dallas. And I almost actually got a chance to see them play. After about an hour and a half wait I decided to split before the band got on stage. Apparently they were stuck in a traffic jam on their way back from SXSW in Austin and I am not even sure if they ever made it to the venue.
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The Killhawks |
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Texas Rock |
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Saturday, September 12 |
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The Boiler Room |
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This is Texas rock at its finest. Its nasty, raw, dirty finest. Since their inception, The Killhawks have been touring the bar scene of the Dallas/ Ft Worth and Denton area, showing their audiences exactly how to do southern rock music.
While they straddle the line between country and rock, the band has become one of the most sure bets in the p...
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The Color Of May |
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Alt Rock |
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Thursday, September 10 |
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The Boiler Room |
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This Denton quartet is built by twin brothers John and Matt Spivey (who have played in various bands since 1997) along with seasoned musicians Ryan Hanifin and Hailey Wynn. Together, The Color of May has been building a name for themselves, sharing the stage with acts like The Burden Brothers, Flickerstick, Automatic Loveletter, and A Cursive Memor...
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Rubber Gloves Free Week |
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For those of us hit hard by these tough economic times there is Rubber Gloves Free Week. One of the finest services to a music community a venue has ever done. Here is a list of the band playing this week. Dont even bother trying to hold back that smile.
MONDAY: Bad Sports Drug Mountain The Uptown Bums Fred Xeppelin & The Meatles
TUESDAY: Riva...
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Grassfight |
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The spacey rock sounds of Grassfight will be headlining on Saturday night at The Boiler Room. It may seem a bit in contrast to the dirty alt blues style of RTB2 who is also playing that night but I have no doubt the two will make it work just fine.
If you have not heard Grassfight, please do. They are not my favorite band by any means, but ther...
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Oso Closo CD Release |
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Oso Closo is set to release their brand new album this Friday night at Hailey's Club. "Today is Beauty's Birthday" has been one of the most anticipated albums ever since the band announced that they would be releasing a new CD sometime on 2009. Well the wait is over, and this Friday we finally get our hands on some new Oso Closo stuff.
The hope...
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My Denton Music Showcase |
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Trebuchet, Bronze Whaler, Siren City and Versecity! |
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Friday, August 28th |
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The Boiler Room |
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Join My Denton Music on Friday, August 28th at The Boiler Room as we feature some of the most hard-rocking local bands! We've put together a HUGE line-up:
Trebuchet -- This band rocks!!! They recently released their double-disc album "Bear and the Moon" to rave reviews. Trebuchet is a must-see Denton rock band!
Bronze Whaler -- An awesome De...
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Brave Combo |
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Polka / Funk |
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Dan's Silver Leaf |
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Saturday, August 29th |
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Denton legends Brave Combo bring their award winning act to Dan's once again. They are still one of the best bands in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area and an absolute must see if you live in Denton. These guys always put on a great show, especially at Dan's. Should be plenty of fun. ...
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Spune Ice Cream Social |
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What a unique concept this is. A back to school ice cream social. Oh yea, it's free! Be sure to bring your own ice cream. There is going to be ping pong, video games, ticket giveaways and photo booths.
Here are the details:
Telegraph Canyon
Matthew and the Arrogant Sea
Baruch The Scribe
Sans Soleil
Seryn
Angel Nunez
Doors - 8:00pm
R...
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Pepper Theft |
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Rock/Cover |
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Saturday, Aug 22nd |
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Dan's Silver Leaf |
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Grubes is my leader, and as such I must mention that Pepper Theft is playing this Saturday night at Dan's. In case you did not figure it out yourself, this is a Red Hot Chili Peppers cover band featuring the world famous Michael Gruber of 1310 The Ticket fame.
A show worth checking out if you are into the Peppers...or Grubes...
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Jessie Frye |
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She is one of the area's most promising young talents and for very good reason. Her voice is both soulful and incredibly bright and has been the topic of discussion for many ever since her outstanding performance at South by Southwest.
I recommend you check her out at Hailey's while you still can. Im pretty positive she will be moving on to muc...
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Wayne Hancock |
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Honky Tonk/ Country |
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Friday, Aug 21st |
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The Boiler Room |
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We absolutely love this guy. This is what Hank Williams would have sounded like if he wrote songs in the twenty first century. He is the king of "Juke Joint Swing" with a honky tonk sound, complete with the twangy guitars and yodeling vocals.
"Thunderstorms and Neon Signs" is a perfect country song, while "Working at Working" captures the seemi...
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Disco:Hate |
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Acoustic/ Indie |
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Friday, Aug 14th |
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Rubber Gloves |
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Disco:Hate will be celebrating the release of their new album "Meet Me In The Bathroom" at Rubber Gloves Friday night. A spinoff from one of my all time favorite local bands, Mount Righteous, Disco:Hate brings a more rock influenced sound and pace to the acoustic instruments they play.
We have a taste of what their CD will sound like on their M...
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Fishboy |
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Fishboy, one of the most tenured acts in Denton is headlining this VERY interesting show at Hailey's Club on Saturday night. If you have not seen Fishboy, I highly recommend this show. It is going to be pretty exciting to see this band perform on a stage the size of Hailey's.
Also playing that night is the VERY VERY intriguing band from Seattle...
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Mothers Anthem (UPDATE! MA Can't make it, but the show is still on!) |
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Pop/Punk |
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Thursday, Aug. 13th |
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The Boiler Room |
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UPDATE
The lead singer in Mothers Anthem is sick, and MA will not be playing tonight, HOWEVER, the show is still on with The Backsliders, Life in Jearseyand, and My Solstice!
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Dark pop punk rock music at its gloriously glamoured finest. Mothers Anthem is headlining at The Boiler Room this Thursday along with The Backslide...
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The Heelers |
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Rock/Country |
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Saturday August 8th |
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Dan's Silver Leaf |
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One of my all time favorite Denton bands, and surely one of yours too. I mean what could I say about The Heelers that has not already been said a thousand times. I'll try to sum them up in just a few phrases. Kick Ass, Texas, Whiskey, Rock&Roll...Any Questions? Check them out at Dan's Silverleaf Saturday August 8th.
Here is a rough video of the...
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Sleep Whale |
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The incredibly peaceful and outstandingly addictive sounds of Denton's own Sleep Whale will once again fill Hailey's Club this Friday night. If you are looking for a night of music that covers the full range of emotions, Sleep Whale is for you. The absolute perfect show for a first date or just a laid back night on off The Square.
Enjoy the soo...
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The Roomsounds, Stars Go Dim & American Mantra |
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Indie Rock |
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Thursday Aug 6th |
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The Boiler Room |
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Easily the most intriguing lineup of the weekend. The Boiler Room hosts a trio of bands who range from post punk to the highest order of contemporary pop rock. The Roomsounds, from all that we have heard from them, have come close to mastering the art of that perfectly marketable sound. Catchy, upbeat and very tough to pause.
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Gutterth Live: Episode XXXVII |
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Gutterth makes a point to showcase really solid local acts and this show is no exception. This is their 37th installment featuring The Great Tyrant, Nervous Curtains, Silk Stocking (reunion), and True Widow at Haileys on August 1st.
Check out the creeper video "Candy Canes" by The Great Tyrant:
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Dirty Little Mouth |
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A fairly new band that has exploded on the Dallas scene, Dirty Little Mouth is making their Denton debut this Saturday, July 25th at Hailey's. This is a must-see band for fans of Jamiroquai and Maroon 5's mix of pop, rock and funk. DLM just released their 6 song EP entitled "A Mouthful".
Joining Dirty Little Mouth this Saturday at Hailey's wil...
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Premier My Denton Music Showcase |
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Oso Closo, RTB2 and Pentagrass |
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Saturday, July 18 |
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Hailey's |
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This is the first of a series of big events that MDM will be hosting that will rock Denton this summer. The bands that we've chosen for this line-up are awesome!!!
Oso Closo -- This epic rock band has it all: hard-hitting drum beats, face-melting guitar virtuosity and moving rock ballads. Oso Closo is a must-see Denton band!
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Charlie Shafter And The Gnomes |
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Folk Rock / Jam Band |
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Saturday, August 1 |
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The Boiler Room |
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Charlie Shafter and the Gnomes represent a generation that has been profoundly influenced by a wide variety of musicians from both a bygone era and today. "We are music freaks first and musicians second" says Shafter. "Everyone in this band is a fan of good music regardless of what style the music claims. Influences from Woody Guthrie to Stone Temp...
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El Ten Eleven |
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Instrumental / Dance |
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Friday, July 31 |
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Hailey's |
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