Category Archives: Music

by Steven Doyle | November 29, 2011 · 10:31 am

Circus Freaks Each Monday in Richardson

: photo by David Perkins

by Steven Doyle

Mondays often bring with it a bit of despair as we anticipate the coming of paperwork, traffic woes and the end to the weekend debauchery. But it doesn’t really need to be this way. At least for a troupe of at least 50 revelers that gather in Richardson each week at The House of Poets located next to Peace Pipe Hookah Lounge.

Circus Freaks is an extension of Creative Motion, a group of jugglers who were looking for a home when the owner of the Lebanese restaurant and the Richardson hookah lounge offered up his available warehouse space. This was the birth of Circus Freaks, or better known as Open Stage. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | November 24, 2011 · 1:32 pm

Get Your Holiday Tickets Early

by Steven Doyle

The holiday season is officially here and no amount of complaining will hold back the rush of pageantry, music and lights, so we all best accept the fact we need to get our shopping complete so we can sit back and enjoy with a cold mug of heavily spiked eggnog.

One thing you may wish to scratch off your holiday list are your theater plans for the season. Last minute hopes of grabbing a great seat to the nutcracker goes unrewarded, leaving the family restless and wanting.

We present your holiday music list below. If you have additions for us, please direct them our way. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | October 27, 2011 · 9:30 am

Fishbone Concert Review

by Bryan Coonrod

For 25 years Fishbone has been wowing crowds around the world with their blend of punk, ska, reggae, jazz, funk and soul. Last night they rolled into Dallas for a showing of their documentary ” Everyday Sunshine” at the Texas Theatre and then a concert at Trees. Me being a long time fan could not wait for them to hot the stage, which did take some time as the sound check was longer than the opening bands entire set. Continue reading →

Vegan Girl Goes to the Veggie Fair

by Melissa Brenner photos by Suzi Migdol

If you missed the Texas Veggie State Fair, you were one of the few. The last day of the Texas State Fair was set as the day for promoting fun, food and frolicking without animal products of any kind.

The threat of rain and mud did not stop the swarm of attendees. This, the second annual Texas Veggie State Fair, drew a much larger crowd than last year. The 1500 raffle wristbands were gone before the event was half over, leading organizers to believe between 2000-3000 attended the event. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | October 20, 2011 · 9:19 am

Homage to ZZ Top and More

by Bryan Coonrod

Lack Of Afro – This Time

If you like that soul vibe of the 60’s and early 70’s you should check out the latest from Lack Of Afro who is producer Adam Gibbons, a white guy so therefore lacks an afro. Chocked full of jazz and funk & soul goodies with vocal contributions from Angeline Morrison, Wayne Gidden, Jake Morley and up and coming rapper Wax. Continue reading →

Hear The Music Play In Cowtown

by Crave Staff

Join some of the best names in national, regional and local music scene at the Fort Worth Music Fest Sept. 30 & Oct. 1. Held on the tree lined lawn of the Will Rogers Memorial Center, the Festival is a celebration of Fort Worth’s rich and diverse musical heritage.

2 days of non-stop music featuring 20 acts on 2 stages, cooking classes by area chefs, artworks for sale by area artists and groovy gear by local vendors make up the 2011 Fort Worth Music Festival.

Doors open at 4 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Bon Iver at Winspear

by Brittany Finnell

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see the world from somewhere “ far beyond”, or on a cloud…hell, even a shining star high in the dark sky? Try sitting in the Upper Tier at the Winspear Opera House and all of your wondering will be laid to rest.

The Winspear Opera House is nothing short of amazing, and a destination in Dallas that you must see; with it’s sleek design and friendly staff you will not be disappointed when you find yourself in the rafters wrapped up in sounds from top Indie-Folk band Bon Iver. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | September 14, 2011 · 8:30 am

Lightcatcher Winery and Bistro

by David Donalson

Lightcatcher Winery and Bistro has built a strong reputation for its atmosphere and for its wine so it seemed like a natural stop in my search for good Texas wine. So we loaded up into the car and made the trek to far north Fort Worth to drive into their winery facility.

First impression of the facility was that it felt “Texan” in the layout and decor. Walking in the front door, you are hit by a jazz theme. This makes sense when you find out they have Jazz Sundays twice a month. 3 hours of jazz for $10 per person might be interesting if the food and wine hold up. Continue reading →

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