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Letter: PFD is a gift
Many years ago, I was teaching an eighth-grade Sunday School class. These kids were also in a Confirmation Class during the week so, when I asked the one Sunday what grace was, several of them answered, almost in unison, “God’s love and favor.” A few years after that, Alaska lawmakers approvedour Permanent Fund, so we would not fritter away all of our newfound oil riches. It allowed us to build a fund for future generations that we could rely on when the oil could not support our state.
The Power Of The One CD
Bootsy Collins’ influence on popular culture is inescapable. His SOUND and LOOK are literally stitched into the fabric of modern music, be it R&B, Funk, Rock, Hip-Hop or E.D.M. Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Flea, Daft Punk and Thundercat are all his disciples. Today, a whole new generation of music fans have embraced Bootsy’s legacy via Childish Gambino’ platinum hit “Red Bone”, a loving homage to Collin’s 70’s smash “I’d Rather be with You.” The Power Of The One is his new album.
Why the Fight Over Bro-Country Does Still Matter
To some, the battle over the sanctity of country music had been fought and lost before many of the people arguing about it today were even born. Maybe it was back when Glen Campbell hit No. 1 on the pop charts. Perhaps it was when Shania Twain or Garth Brooks or Taylor Swift or Darius Rucker or whoever it was finally pushed the genre into the pop category forever. This is an argument that has been going on since at least the 1970s, and many of us would agree that the battle still rages on.
Dallas Observer Mixtape with Miss CJ
Miss CJ knows what it means to hustle and grind. The producer, DJ and promoter is a unifying force for the bass-heavy music scene in DFW and a founding member of the Basshead Society, which throws the annual Evarland Music and Arts Festival, a weekend of music, dancing and camping on a ranch two hours north of Dallas. For this week's mixtape, CJ put together a banging mix of breaks — her genre of choice. Dallas Observer: How did you get started deejaying? How long have you been in the DJ game?
Miami's Jacuzzi Boys In Town for Behind the Screen Set at Texas Theatre
A rainstorm's been hammering their van for two straight days — but like everything, the Jacuzzi Boys take it all in stride. When they play behind Texas Theatre’s screen in Dallas on Saturday night, they’ll show Texas the easy energy that’s made them hometown heroes in Miami. Since breaking out with their low-fi, psychedelic first album, No Seasons, the trio quickly did what few other South Florida bands have been able to do: get heard on a national scale.
The Time I Visited Starck Club
Dallas is a town that has no ground set aside for the burial of ghosts, local legends and has-beens. There are no memorial statues for the ’80s cult figures, the ’60s underground garage bands that might’ve cut 45s or the ’70s lounge acts whose LPs still fill the boxes at your local Goodwill outlet. Remember Jerry Hitt? Larry Randall? I do. It’s a shame, really, as some of these Dallasites were fascinating characters for a brief few moments, weeks or years.
Benjamin Booker at Three Links, 10/03/14
There's a man scalping tickets outside of the venue. A sold-out show can bring out that type of "entrepreneurial spirit." Yes, of course, scalpers pacing about, hollering about tickets with their deep voice ain't anything special. Nor is it a particularly new occurrence. But, this is Three Links we're talking about. This type of display, you expect it at a professional sporting event between two rivals. Not at a rock show where there's currently about 10 or so people inside.
Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull at American Airlines Center Review 6/16/17
Star power was anything but lacking Friday night as Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull performed the seventh show of their 2017 tour at American Airlines Center. At 8 p.m., after a quick set by Latin pop boy band CNCO, Iglesias rose up to the stage through a trap door. By the time he was completely in view, with a boyish grin spread across his face, the AAC was filled with ear-piercing screams for the Latin King of Pop.
Trap Nation's Parliament Art Car Was One of the Star Attractions at EDC Vegas 2017
Electric Daisy Carnival’s newest addition, the Parliament Art Car, is parked outside the gates of the festival's massive Kinetic Field stage. An exclusive group of partygoers has been admitted onto the second-story dance floor of the open-air, triple-decker bus. They’re drinking from the private bar’s red Solo cups and dancing to headliner Troyboi’s trap beats as they reverberate from the car’s boisterous Funktion-One sound system.
This Is What EDC Las Vegas 2017 Looks Like Right When the Bass Drops
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The Night Heats Up at the Nasher with Sarah Jaffe
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Steve Gunn and Lee Ranaldo Will Leave Backing Bands at Home for Dallas Sons of Hermann Show
Singer-guitarist Steve Gunn and Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo make sense as a pair. Both artists, who will be playing at Sons of Hermann Hall next week, push the boundaries of six strings. Gunn is still riding the wave of momentum that built around last year’s Eyes on the Lines, a particularly stellar addition to his already rich catalog.
A Nameless Ghoul From Ghost on What It's Like to Tour with Metal Mentors Iron Maiden
In a genre that isn't known for its sense of humor, the Swedish metalheads in Ghost play music that is not afraid to be melodic, thunderous and funny. Their presentation may be ominous, with songs about Satan and a frontman dressed as a demonic pope, but the last time Ghost played here, they came out to the theme from Dallas. All of the instrumental members wear the same demonic masks and black clothing and identify as Nameless Ghouls.
Dallas Observer Mixtape with John Walker
John Walker has been a consistent presence in Dallas DJ culture for two decades. He's best known in house music circles, but he also deals in minimal house, tech house and, more recently, straight-up techno. For this week's mixtape, Walker meets in the middle of his many musical interests and provides a solid tech house mix. How did you get started deejaying? How long have you been in the DJ game? I celebrate my 20th anniversary this coming November 23. Rabbit in the Moon turned me on to the scene.
An Interview with Steve Earle, Starting His New Tour in Texas
Steve Earle tips his hat to his Texas roots and to Waylon Jennings in his new album So You Wanna Be an Outlaw, which hits stores this Friday, June 16. “There are things that rock pretty hard,” he says. “But overall, I think it’s a country record.” It’s the first time Earle, 62, has been on the back pickup of a Fender Telecaster for two thirds of an album. It’s also the best band he’s ever had, he says. And they’re all damn proud of it. The tour kicks off July 1 in Texas.
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Last game at the Q? If so, Chargers played for San Diego
The Chargers played a game for San Diego. And nobody else.
Big opportunity ahead for Ladarius Green
Ladarius Green saw his production dip in 2014 thanks to a resurgence by Antonio Gates and the presence of slot receiver Eddie Royal. K.C. ALFRED • U-T+Read Caption Ladarius Green saw his production dip in 2014 thanks to a resurgence by Antonio Gates and the presence of slot receiver Eddie Royal. K.C. ALFRED • U-T For some it was shock. Others disappointment. Others pure indignation.
Michelle Obama Fashion Rocks The Dome Nightclub
Some serious booty smacking went down here The Dome nightclub was rocked on Tuesday night with a post-presidential speech party on Capital Hill. “It was time for the Obama’s to relax and let loose. These have been tense times and they may be the coolest couple in the world but everybody needs some down time once in awhile,” senior aide to the Obama’s Jeffrey Katzen told the Fox News Network’s O’Reilly Factor.
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