Etheriousity

2009-06-04T11:56:00.001-05:00

Just published a new photobook for the Woodrow Wilson musical "The Secret Garden." Have a look. The Secret Garden April 16-19, 2009 By Woodrow Wilson Hi... Book Preview

Buy my art

2009-04-23T17:39:00.002-05:00

Google, Blogger, and Picasa Web Albums

2009-03-09T16:57:00.004-05:00

My photos are down from this site until I can get some serious questions answered about Google and possible copyright issues. Not sure if I'm unnecessarily paranoid, but none of this sounds reasonable to me....From the Picasa Web Album that hosted my photos, terms of service agreement:11.2 You agree that this licence includes a right for Google to make such Content available to other companies,

Mmm, more cheese

2009-02-28T16:49:00.004-06:00

Whole Foods is opening a new store in Lakewood, near my neighborhood. It's about two miles closer than the old Greenville Avenue store, but that two miles makes a world of difference. The new WF is about six times larger, prettier, and much more of a destination. The old store was too cramped and cluttered. It was like a teenager still squeezing into her "Jonas Brothers" t-shirt. It was too small

Thrifty shopping

2009-02-20T17:27:00.008-06:00

At thrift stores there are shoes, and tchotchkes, and dishes... OMG there are dishes - "Shakespeare's Birthplace" and Royal Doulton, 1970's shopping store give-away and one-of-kind design-fading dinnerware, can-you-believe-someone-ate-off-that?, and more...And then there are treasures such as these type-setter's trays from an old printhouse that closed in East Dallas. They couldn't even remember

Oh, Oh, O's!

2009-02-10T14:29:00.004-06:00

Can't wait, can't wait! 'til Thursday...The O's came over to my new studio, before there was even any electricity, and wonderful videographer Alex Kanakis rolled ... um... pixels. No "tape" for us.Before we got started Taylor (on the left, with mustache) asked me what questions I would ask in our interview, and I went through my usual, "What do you like about Lakewood, where do you hang out, did

Working our thumbs black

2009-02-03T10:39:00.002-06:00

Thumbs get a workout in photography. Mine holds my camera steady, and at the end of a nine hour wedding, it was black. The other thumb (in the hip plaid jacket) belongs to wedding photographer Carissa Byers, who hires me to second shoot with her. It was the end of the night, and our thumbs were aching.

Sunset in the 'hood

2009-01-12T10:16:00.003-06:00

I love living near White Rock Lake. I see this on my way home. How amazing is that?

In Loving Memory

2009-01-12T09:35:00.003-06:00

Occasionally I find my photos appearing in other works that I know nothing about. Sometimes it irritates me (just ask, OK?), but every now and then, I'm honored. This is very much the latter. Anyone know ProphLEET (Eric ....)? Tell him, "good job."We miss you Carter.

Beauty and the beasties

2009-01-12T08:14:00.004-06:00

Joette White was chosen as one of the most beautiful women in Dallas by D Magazine, and she's a neighborhood resident, so of course we had to do a story on her.But her name was so... familiar. Dallas is small; six degrees of separation? I think not.Joette's company had been my pet sitters for years, though we had never met, we had had plenty of phone conversations. If your four-legged family

There is no bad pizza...

2009-01-06T20:38:00.003-06:00

I've lived in East Dallas for ten years (gasp: 10!) and have never eaten at Angelo's Italian Grill. Today, BWR sent me there for a photo for the lovely Leslie Lee, our ad designer. Bernadette and Maria were lamenting their customers still keeping to NewYear's resolutions to save money and lose weight (i.e. not eat out at a pizza buffet for lunch), but Bernadette firmly believes, "they'll be back

Happy New (Working) Year

2009-01-06T10:31:00.005-06:00

, Happy new working year... actually my year begins in August, but a long break between 2008 and 2009 is appreciated. 2008 burned me out. Too much work, too many commitments. But that's a good thing, right? Right.However, in 2009 -because now is the time to make resolutions- I will...1. Plan.2. Commit, and uncommit, because I overcommited in 2008.3. Do: less thinking, more doing, as in, posting

ArtCon4

2008-12-02T18:04:00.007-06:00

Please come. I'm participating. Since the theme of ArtCon4 is "deconstructed" (referring to the cold and windy warehouse we'll be working in?), I'm doing something on the now-defunct podcast, www.dconstruction.org, which showcased local bands. If your band was on dcon, check out my piece. You might see yourself. Or something that sortof looks like your band. Maybe. I haven't made my piece yet.

I know. I know.

2008-10-09T00:52:00.006-05:00

It's been a while since I've posted. I know. However, I'm thinking very hard about posting. Way more than I ever thought about it before. So, give me a bit. And go here, or here, if you want to see what I've been up to. Far less music listening and show going, but more shooting and sleeping fill my days and nights. I miss music and everyone in it.

I love more I Love Math

2008-05-23T15:41:00.004-05:00

New album! This one has been in the works for a while, and now, now it's out!I Love MathThe Barley HouseTuesday May 27th 7:30pmCD listening party.Getting to the Point is Beside Itwith the lovely, petite song, "Josephine Street."...then they go on tour with the Old 97s, since the two bands share drummer extraordinarie Philip Peeples.Speaking of the Old 97s, their Dallas show is at the House of

MUSIC in the LIFE of cARTer

2008-04-30T16:55:00.003-05:00

Please come.I have photos in the show.Please bring money (for donation to CAMF).thank you.MUSIC in the LIFE of cARTerMay 1st 7-10pm@ Life in Deep Ellum2803 Taylor Streetwww.carteralbrechtmusicfoundation.org

The highlight of Marfa

2008-04-22T14:20:00.001-05:00

From a PR email... clearly a must-see art show:Former Dallas artist and current Marfa resident, Campbell Bosworth will show over 40 pieces from his current work in painting and sculpture on Saturday, May 3 6-8:30 p.m. at the Janette Kennedy Gallery in Southside at Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar. The reception and exhibition are free. The exhibition continues through May 31. To view the exhibition beyond

New Old 97s

2008-04-20T02:53:00.002-05:00

The guys are on Leno on Thursday.As in, The Tonight Show.Set yer TiVOs.

Tix to Quick's Big Thing

2008-04-15T13:12:00.003-05:00

Want tix to Quick's Big Thing on 4/24 @ the Palladium? (see my post on this below) Leave a comment and get free tix. How's that for good stuff? Go!Please do not put your address in the comments, I'll email you for that. Offer expires 4/18.Update: yes, ppl won these (thanks for asking). No, I did not publish the comments with their emails.

Graffiti this, baby.

2008-04-05T11:29:00.008-05:00

I have a soft spot for creative rebels. Really out-of-the-box screw-the-usual-form artists.I heart Tony Bones.I especially heart Banksy.Isn't he amazing, LOL that's great, and damn, wish I'd thought of that. (and of course, superdamn, wish I had that talent. I don't. Not eeeeeeeven close.)So, who's your inspiration?Who's doing the unexpected?

It'll be a Lousy Sunday night - not.

2008-04-04T10:26:00.002-05:00

I love Lousy Robot. They've recorded all their albums at Pleasantry Lane studios with Salim Nourallah and now they're coming back through Dallas from New Mexico. They're good friends with John Dufilho (he produced their CDs) so the show should be fun. They're straight-up pure pop goodness. Dark lyrics with fun tunes. Great guys. Tidbit of info: their bassist, Dandee Fleming was (until recently

Yup. it's big alright!

2008-03-27T12:59:00.007-05:00

I heart Quick, and Hunter Hauk, and Cindy Chaffin and Lance Spune and CJ Davis and Paul Salfen and all the other panelists (though I have never met the others) because, laudy, this is gonna be a great night!At the Palladium, Thursday April 24 and don't you miss a minute of it. Performing are more people dear to me:King Bucks with Salim NourallahSarah JaffeDoug Burrand Johnny Llloyd Rollins andThe

Tomca(s)ting in the 'hood

2008-03-03T13:40:00.005-06:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Tom @ Tomcast 0208 059 ed, originally uploaded by Kate Mackley.First there was a record label in Lakewood. Now there is a recording studio in Lake Highlands (and yes, there are a couple more of those nearby). I love East Dallas.

i love I Love Math

2008-02-12T10:55:00.002-06:00

I Love Math is playing at the Barley House on 2/16. With Sir Marcus William Stripling (of Pleasant Grove) and Miss Sarah Jaffee. Go. Go! Go see this great show.

Flickr dump!

2008-01-23T12:08:00.000-06:00

I've been a busy little Flickrer today... new sets up:The Chemistry Set last live show at Dada..flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } The Chemistry Set @ Dada 0108 015, originally uploaded by Kate Mackley. Luego (photos), Sunward (photos), .flickr-photo { border

Quick! Go to Quick.

2008-01-14T13:43:00.000-06:00

Got this in the inbox this AM... Hunter is good people. Please do what he asks, you'll be pleased you did. Seriously. Do this....FOR LOCAL MUSICIANS: You may or may not know that Quick has been covering local music online and in print for more than three years. This year, we're increasing that coverage significantly, and we want all the news about your band, including CD releases, new online

Lovie at White Rock Coffee TONIGHT

2008-01-13T13:32:00.000-06:00

Lovie plays an acoustic Artist in Residency at White Rock Coffee tonight and rest of the Sundays in January. Don't put off coming to this unique show! Getcher bums out. It's an early show, 8-10p. You'll be in bed in time for work tomorrow, and not hungover or smoke-addled. Yes, there is decaf, too.It's LOVIE. C'mon!!

Best of 2007 in Dallas' music

2007-12-21T14:55:00.000-06:00

2007 was an odd year.I thought I'd been so busy I missed out on great music. Didn't get out to get those fantastic albums that were made this year. Then I realized, nope, that wasn't it. There wasn't all that much made this year.There was no whittling done on this year's list. A good bit of scrounging, rather.Best of 2007...The BEST...1. Carter Albrecht's unreleased album2. Doug Burr's On

Carter's Memorial Show at Granada

2007-10-21T15:17:00.000-05:00

I have about 1000 photos from both memorials shows to edit, but just wanted to post one. Words, later.OK, no words, because I've said them here, and here. How about photos instead? Go here.

The Hope Show

2007-10-09T23:20:00.001-05:00

Daniel Miller, the guy who does the web stuff, is doing web stuff for The Hope Show. I've heard Hal Samples has shot video for them. http://hopeshow.tvbe inspired.

Hey, geeky friends! U <3 Thunderbird?

2007-10-05T09:32:00.000-05:00

Gmail, our love affair has been good, but we've stagnated. I'm just not getting what I need out of our relationship, namely: folders. As Paolo Nutini says, "sure I can accept that we're going nowhere," but now it's time for me to move on. There's this other email program, and I know, I know, it's been good between us, but you just can't keep up. Let's part amicably. We'll always be friends.

An Acoustic Tribute to Carter Albrecht

2007-09-30T16:44:00.000-05:00

Please come out on Thursday, October 11th, 8-11pm, to White Rock Coffee for an acoustic show of the music of Carter Albrecht. Thanks to Chris Holt, Manya of Blue Petal, Jayson Bales, and other friends of Carter, for playing. Come hear his songs, Sparrows revisited, and Sorta's music, all projects that Carter either headed or was intimately involved in. Come to remember this amazing talent, and a

Wall of Sound 2006 video

2007-09-17T10:58:00.001-05:00

This was 2006. I can't wait for 2007. This weekend, LaGrave Field. www.wallofsoundfestival.com Come to the photobooth to be in next year's video!

A tribute to ... ?

2007-09-13T13:18:00.000-05:00

My friend is right. I have no clue who Jellyfish is (was?). They clearly were big during that black period when I was living in a Third World country. It was fun, but it left me with a large gap in my musical knowledge, unless you count Mana. Chris Machart, however, does know who Jellyfish is, and he likes them. So much so that when his band was asked to contribute to Not Lame's Jellyfish

Hourly Radio on tour

2007-09-11T23:09:00.000-05:00

I <3 Hourly. Search this blog for old interviews with them when they weren't nothin' but pups. Now they're off to CMJ and such. Mama's so proud. SEP 20 :: DALLAS, TX @ GRANADA with VHSorBETAandNOV 03 :: ALZHEIMER'S ASSOC MEMORY WALK (Dallas, TX) ***NOT A SHOW more info here ***NOV 06 :: DALLAS, TX @ CLUB DADA with IAMX (features the amazing Chris Corner, former Sneaker Pimps)

Yeah, baby! "Official Photographer"

2007-09-11T13:17:00.000-05:00

You MUST attend. Stop by the booth and I'll snap ya.

Midlake at WOS '07 @ LaGrave Field 9/22

2007-09-11T12:06:00.000-05:00

Considering that they fly in from the UK on 9/15, and play in both Ft. Worth and Denton, I guess it's fine that Midlake skips playing Dallas proper. Of course, you WILL have to come out to the Wall of Sound. I mean, why on earth would you miss that?Midlake Texas tour dates:September 16, 2007 - AUSTIN, TX @ AUSTIN CITY LIMITSSeptember 20, 2007 - HOUSTON, TX @ NUMBERSSeptember 21, 2007 - DENTON, TX

Sorta live @ the Granada Theater in Dallas Tx

2007-09-06T11:38:00.001-05:00

Carter Albrecht, 1973-2007, on keys at far left. Trey Johnson :: vocals, guitarsDanny Balis :: bass, vocalsTrey Carmichael :: drumsetCarter Albrecht :: keys, guitars, vocalsWard Williams :: pedal steel, slide guitarChris Holt :: guitars, keys, vocals, drums, etc etc etc.

Benefit for Cory @ Dada 06.04.05 Carter

2007-09-04T11:57:00.001-05:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Benefit for Cory @ Dada 06.04.05 Carter, originally uploaded by Kate Mackley. carter, once more.Good words from Cindy here. Danny Balis (Sorta) tells it as he sees it there.

A tribute to Carter Albrecht

2007-09-04T08:50:00.000-05:00

Because there aren't words... goodbye, Carter. At the Barley House, he walked up to me, shoved his fist into my stomach and said, "You sing from here. It comes from your gut," and gave me a shot of Jaeger and sent me up on stage. He was imposing and talented, swaggering and aloof, brilliant and kind. His death leaves a hole too large.

Dallas Observer Music Awards 2007 (DOMA)

2007-07-18T14:43:00.000-05:00

I'm not seeing this posted elsewhere (I could be wrong; I didn't search for it very hard), so I'm posting it here. And yes, I skipped some categories, sorry. I'm really happy about the inclusion of Johnny Lloyd Rollins, St. Vincent, and Smile Smile this year, and the whole Best New Act list is well worth listening to.(pic: The Slack, nominated for Best New Act, play at Sons of Hermann Hall.)2007

In this heat, only two things grow, or three

2007-07-16T17:57:00.000-05:00

I enjoyed all that rain Dallas had in June. It was cool, refreshing, muddy. We could forget we lived in Texas awhile. Now, for the scorching July, I give youthis movie. Happy Summer. Pic: Bubba Kadane plays at Sons of Hermann Hall.Movie link sent by dealingwith; gracias.

Seed at Sons of Hermann Hall

2007-07-14T10:32:00.000-05:00

I'm in this, please come!location: the sons of hermann hall, dallas, tx. artists: 10 Dallas Photographers bands: mom handclaps & harmonies beauxregard TBD door: $7 benefiting:

Such foolishness!

2007-05-25T12:43:00.000-05:00

The East Dallas/Lakewood and Lake Highlands versions of the Advocate magazine's blog, BackTalk, have asked to me join them as a blogger. I'll be spouting off about all sorts of ED/LH music news. If you live/work/breathe in East Dallas, you ABSOLUTELY MUST send me your show info...because I need material to write about...weekly.gulp!Add BackTalk to your blog reader, please.

Zounds! Marc Solomon sounds incredible.

2007-05-22T09:21:00.000-05:00

I love it when someone else does my work for me. Mary Solomon (Marc's wife) makes a strong case for the amazingness of her husband, and I concur. If you've got a budding rocker in your life, or really really wish your pre-teen could keep a beat, call these guys to have your kiddo schooled in the rock by some pretty amazing working musicians. Marc and Mary run Zounds Sounds, which teaches guitar,

DOMA 2007 preliminary ballot -

2007-05-15T17:42:00.000-05:00

Dallas Observer Music Awards...Those four words make me think of a few things such as1. recognition for our local musicians right here at home2. awareness for the public of who's out there in Dallas making great music3. marketing potential (hey, I book shows, so it helps!)4. frustration. very LARGE amounts of frustration. First, it's impossible to find ANY info about the music awards on the

Ian Moore at the Rockyard in FW

2007-05-15T09:20:00.000-05:00

I know, I know... I haven't posted in forever. Sorry. I've been sidetracked by fun assignments and lots and lots of editorial photography and loving it. However, this popped into my inbox, and we all know how much I love Ian Moore: IAN MOORE BAND IN CONCERTat THE ROCK YARD on MAY 25th Critically acclaimed, guitarist and songwriter, Ian Moore, performs a rare full band show at the Rock Yard on

"Damn Bean"... or what's your anagram Band Name?

2007-04-24T22:23:00.000-05:00

Adam Pierce * has the best one, but I could make do withCalmer Kayak (too outdoorsy) orKarma Lackey (too New Age-y) orMica Teak (very singer-songwriter-ish)but I think "A Tack Meekly" probably has enough of a twist to get me some indie cred. What's your anagram band name? Got anything good?*Read a friend's review on Brainwashed.

No Pabst, no Parliments... how about Fat Tire and a seat on the patio?

2007-03-29T11:47:00.000-05:00

Highlands Cafe Concerts at the Cafe begins again! One Saturday night each month, this little restaurant will feature acoustic artists playing all original music. Highlands Cafe is an interesting place. Twenty neighborhood investors, mostly families that live within five miles of the Cafe, revamped a failed bakery in a small strip mall. It's very much a destination venue; if you weren't coming

ZCFM2K7???

2007-03-11T19:06:00.000-05:00

The Zac Crain for Mayor campaign is in crisis! We have not been able to collect the necessary signatures to get me on the ballot and they are due at 5 p.m. tomorrow. Arragh!IF WE DON'T GET THESE SIGNATURES, I WON'T BE ABLE TO RUN FOR MAYOR. Period. We are having an emergency signature-collecting party tonight at 7 p.m. at the Barley House, 5612 Yale Blvd., Dallas. If you are registered to vote in

The Slack is back!!

2007-03-08T13:55:00.000-06:00

The Slack, that stalled project that made me gush back in Aug 2005, is once again a living, breathing band, though its membership has changed. In the fine, long-standing tradition of East Dallas bands, The Slack has rearranged its musical chairs, and reincarnated itself.They're playing TONIGHT at Sons. Go! It'll be fun, I promise.and in addition to that, Chris is now playing in Johnny Lloyd

UNofficial SxSW (or, the real reason to go)

2007-03-06T12:14:00.000-06:00

"Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!" - Hedley Lamarr in Blazing SaddlesI swear, I'm going to make that my annual SxSW quote...So, you want to go to SxSW but you "forgot" to buy your $500 (with discount) Music badge and your press credentials (and expense account) aren't up to par? I'd say that you officially* don't need one this year. The best stuff is happening outside of the showcases (I

Plan to Stay Awake (during the Battle of the Bands)

2007-02-28T13:00:00.001-06:00

Oh, come on! Headkrack JUST. CAN'T. WIN.Watch. Then VOTE.

bigDlittled Ddown

2007-02-28T11:46:00.000-06:00

Currently, the link to "www.bigdlittled.com" is dead, dead, dead. This is because I registered the site's name with RegisterFly.com, which has apparently started falling apart. Worse, I can't just up and leave--because RegisterFly has imploded, I can't even get the company to enter an "unlock" request so that I can move the site name. For the time being, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD that the site is

Pure Talent

2007-02-27T16:05:00.000-06:00

Reggie Watts: Out Of Control on VimeoNot from Dallas, but amazing.

Battle of the Bands!

2007-02-27T09:23:00.000-06:00

Fun fun fun for a Tuesday morning. Got an email from one (one?!) of my fav bands that they had been selected to "compete" in Quick's "Battle of the Bands." It's a March Madness-like lineup of all our favorite local bands. WE get to vote on who goes to the next round. The little disclaimer that "you only get to vote once and you can't change your vote"? Wrong!! Keep clicking and watch those

North Texas does SxSW 2007

2007-02-21T12:36:00.000-06:00

It's that time again… here is my annual "Who's Going To SxSW From North Texas" list. I've put in the shows I wouldn't miss in bold, but then, that's my taste in music; it may not necessarily be yours. I'm thrilled for all the bands that have showcases, but there were many many wonderful bands from here that were not offered spots. Why not? Who knows? I mean, where is Sorta? I could go on, but

Don't go to this show

2007-02-13T21:28:00.000-06:00

Please don't go to Good Records on Sunday. No one you need to see is playing the instore. Yup, that's right, just move along. Nothing to see there. Please find something else to do. No worries, it'll be a beautiful day for, oh, I dunno... biking, kayaking White Rock Lake, bathing the cat... just don't go to the instore. That's right. No instore. There's a rumor it was cancelled.But, if you MUST,

Fun with Poor David!

2007-02-13T21:27:00.000-06:00

This March, I will move into Poor David's, if Dave gives me a break on the rent. Look at this schedule... I mean, LOOK at it! wow...MAR 2- ANYTOWN REUNION W/ COLBY LOGAN AND OTHERSMAR 3- STEVE FROMHOLZ AND MARK GERMINOMAR 4- MARATHON OPEN MIC FROM 2-10PM. ANYONE FROM ANYWHERE DOING ANYTHING ON POOR DAVID'S STAGE TO HAVE APICTURE TAKEN WITH MANY MEGA AND MINI, NEO & NONO CELEBRITIES! THIS

Inspired by .... Ansen Seale

2007-02-12T01:55:00.000-06:00

It's not Photoshop. And it's not mine, either. All the photography on this blog is mine, except this image, Temporal Form No.8. This is so wonderful, beautiful, inspiring, I need to make an exception and post this work. Ansen Seale, the brilliant photographer/artist/geek (you don't mind if I call you that, do you? I mean it in the best sense) developed a camera that takes slits of images, only

back soon, I promise.

2007-02-10T17:29:00.000-06:00

Good Lord, I'm being like dconstruction. But I'm not promising a post anytime soon, just saying I'm busy with the non-posting parts of life and this hiatus will end sooner or later. I'm striving for quality over quantity. Is it working?

Gypsy closes?!?!

2007-02-02T13:53:00.000-06:00

My internet goes down for a week and this happens? Horrors!Click to watch the CBS video of an interview with Robert Wilonsky.Wilonsky is a former Music Editor at the Observer, and still an editor there. He cares passionately about music in Dallas and Dallas music. If you don't know the difference, watch the video.

Brit Pop Ian Moore!? Say it is so!

2007-01-24T21:07:00.000-06:00

Ian Moore, heartthrob to the alternative clique, makes his way back to David Card's Poor David's Pub. I love the name of that bar, and though David might could use a bit of cash, but he certainly makes his guests welcome. The place is outfitted with comfy primary-colored plastic chairs that probably were pilfered from a high school library back in about '86 or so, tables for everyone, and a

There's Life in Deep Ellum... who knew?

2007-01-23T21:36:00.000-06:00

OK, so it seems as if I'm the last blogger to blog about the new church/music/art/spirit complex that has popped up over on Taylor Street in Deep Ellum. The official opening was Saturday, but Thursday's show is a must-see. First, I bet all the kinks are worked out from the very first night and the staff has it down pat now, second because Salim Nourallah and Johnny Lloyd Rollins are playing.

A new way to Bend in Ft. Worth

2007-01-13T13:31:00.000-06:00

We had it good in Dallas, now Ft. Worth can be Bendy as well:SATURDAY, JANUARY 27THAn Intimate Evening with Bob Schneider Opening Night at Bend Studio - Fort Worth8:00p / doors at 7:30p$30 / $35 online tickets online at www.bendstudio.com/intimate_concerts.htmthis show will sell out, be sure and get your tickets in advance Bend Studio, in conjunction with Soul Fitness, is opening it's

The Lord Henry at Hailey's

2007-01-12T12:32:00.000-06:00

It was the night before NYE. In Denton. You weren't there. No one was there. This is what everyone, including you, missed.Do I really need words?I <3 TLH

Friday Jan 12 Your "To Hear" List - Kristy Kruger and Red Monroe

2007-01-11T23:19:00.000-06:00

Only two things to do:1. Kristy Kruger's benefit show at Opening Bell (aka Standard and Pours)2. Method's showcase with Red Monroe at Sons of Hermann Hallmore info:The War at HomeKristy Kruger copes with her brother's death the only way she knows howBy Darryl Smyershttp://www.dallasobserver.com/Issues/2007-01-11/music/music.htmlI can’t think of a single thing better to do, than an overwhelming

The Hourly Radio and Billboard! Best of 2006

2007-01-10T21:52:00.000-06:00

I've loved these guys since minute 1. Again, 'bout time that the nation took notice!Goodies for you from me: Their interview at Sons of Hermann Hall plus the tour diary from the Stellastarr* tour, now with silly videos.from their press release:THE HOURLY RADIO HISTORY WILL NEVER HOLD ME NAMED #1 RECORD OF 2006 in BILLBOARDS CRITICS CHOICE! by Jason MacNeil!!! http://www.billboard.com/bbcom

Ridicularious' best of 2006 (and 2007!)

2007-01-05T23:09:00.000-06:00

My dear friend DerJer recently put out his Best Of, and I'm posting it. 'Cause he has good taste. Though I'll need to forgive him for just now discovering the Earlies...The BEST OF 2006 LIST according to Derringer (and other musical distinctions of the year)This is by NO MEANS representative of all the music recordings of the year....there are plenty of albums that have still slipped by me

No way to represent, Sistah

2007-01-03T11:14:00.000-06:00

Ever since Sam left the Observer, I've been remiss in reading the weekly, well, at all. I'd so much rather hit Merritt and Andrea's blogs. Cut to the chase, ya know? So, I spent a little time on my blogreader today, catching up. And, apparently, forming opinions about the writers. Julie, Bible Girl, is my new crush (God, she'd hate that! hee hee) and Jonanna Widner is trying too hard. She's

happy 2007

2007-01-01T01:33:00.000-06:00

because it is.and I hope for you, too.<3kate

The new New Frontiers

2006-12-30T21:07:00.000-06:00

Formerly Stellamaris, The New Frontiers is touring with Manchester Orchestra. This will be their first Dallas show as a signed band. They and Red Monroe hit Sons o' Hermann January 12th.more from the mouth of Method:From: Method Entertainment Subject: Friday Night Live (January 12th) Howdy, 2006 was not a bad year for Method Entertainment. We put a couple of artists on a plane for a

Denton Don't Dance

2006-12-29T16:39:00.000-06:00

gratuitous Clint Piper photo opportunityThe Lord HenryMillicent Friendlyat Hailey's tomorrow 12/309p.be unDentonite. don't miss out.

Black and white and danced all over

2006-12-29T13:19:00.000-06:00

You live in FW. You've been invited to hundreds of parties for NYE. You are far too hip for all of them. Where to go to be seen? Problem solved.Now, go get pretty. Go on, you have only two days to shop. Find something glittery.

I loves Miss Cindy

2006-12-29T11:37:00.000-06:00

and it's mutual. so sweet of her...The Fine Line's Fav People and she even picked a photo of me that I actually like.

Run, Sara, run!

2006-12-28T19:41:00.001-06:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Sara Radle @ Barley 06.05.05 015, photo by Lindsay Graham. The lovely Sara Radle sent this. A little support for her cause, please...This February, I will be running the Pacific Shoreline HalfMarathon... my first ever!

$5 NYE? the only party cheaper would be staying home to watch Radiant!

2006-12-28T19:15:00.000-06:00

Sunday - New Year's Eve - 2006 - Poor David's Pub - Carnivale! featuring Jayson Bales & The Revival Blackheart Society Copperwound Art Show/Gallery with local artists* Free Food, Free Champagne, and a view of the Dallas skyline $15 cover or $25 per couple (easily the best deal in town) Tickets onsale now at Frontgate Tickets http://tickets.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?pl=76&lid=8825 IF YOU

Radiant* breakthrough? Finally!

2006-12-28T18:43:00.001-06:00

My TiVO tells me this will air on 1/2 on Channel 8 on Jimmy Kimmel.UPDATE: This will air 1/16 at 12am. The info's sketchy, so better check that..flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Radiant @ Granada 07.15.05 levi, originally uploaded by Kate Mackley. If you've

John Dufilho - My Circuits Are Blown

2006-12-27T14:11:00.001-06:00

More greatness of 2006

Best of 2006 ... in so many ways. Happy New Year!

2006-12-27T14:05:00.001-06:00

Lots of these songs I've been listening to for longer than 2006, so this is more a retrospective of "oh, yeah, that was finally released!" 2006 was definitely the year of the demo for me, as I had to look up most of the actual album titles for these. My "most listened to" according to my iPod of 2006… "Roscoe" Midlake The Trials Of Van OccupantherI first heard "Roscoe" piled into

How I spent my day after Xmas 2006

2006-12-27T12:44:00.000-06:00

I have to say I had a very restful day after Christmas this year. I skipped out on cleaning up all the wrappings and leftovers and sauntered on over to a spa they like to call a "hospital." It's really quite the misnomer. I snuck out before the light of dawn and checked myself into this lovely place in Uptown. They gave me a pretty little gown (how quaint; it ties in the back. very nuevo!) then

Black Tie Billboard for the holidays

2006-12-23T11:51:00.000-06:00

Black Tie Dynasty accomplished a major feat last week when 2 singles made the Billboard Magazine Hot 100 singles chart at the same time. "I Like U" at #38"Tender" at #76 Both songs along with their new Christmas song “Christmas Time” are currently in rotation at radio stations across the country, the band just wrapped up their East Coast / Mid West tour and rocked a sold out crowd last

Hallelujah, manna from heaven!

2006-12-22T13:28:00.000-06:00

What an amazing show. Go! Go!This is the ultimate indie rock Christmas gift, from them to us.

Lousy video

2006-12-12T11:19:00.000-06:00

Lousy Robot is trying to get on TV. They will be on TV. If you vote for the video, they get to stay on TV. It's a bit dark for the computer screen, but it's minimal and cool. Check it and vote for it. The Robots thank you.

It's not nearly over....

2006-12-09T22:13:00.000-06:00

Still going strong, five bands in, there's still more to come. Though good things are happening in Dallas, there's still time to com eup to Hailey's and see Starlight Mints, Pleasant Grove, and more...A Spune Christmas...Hailey'sDentonnow.More photos very very soon.**************And now the show is done, so click the Flash Flickr badge in the sidebar to see all the photos from the Spune Christmas

Spune-ing for Xmas

2006-12-08T22:26:00.000-06:00

Today... 12/7... Denton... Hailey's... 4pmRed MonroeRecord HopBaboonPleasant GroveStarlight Mintsand more...Red Monroe almost won a Grammy (nomination), that's good enough to show up early in Denton.Your holiday season begins today.

May SQH's days be merry and BRIGHT!

2006-12-06T13:28:00.000-06:00

And now I'm reposting things from other people's blog comments, and that's just plain sad. But this is worth knowing, and worth contributing to, so hop on by the Secret Headquarters Denton MySpace and make 'em merry and warm. And the CD they are offering is worth a PayPal dime or two. (I think they mean Denton "Cohesion" despite their typing dyslexia.)************************Hey, here's a message

5 posts about last weekend: #1 ArtCon2 setup

2006-12-05T13:47:00.000-06:00

ArtCon2 120106 003Originally uploaded by Kate Mackley. 1. Thursday... Art Conspiracy 2 setup8:30am and it's sleeting and wintry and I'm not yet awake, and White Rock Coffee has the best pumpkin spice latte in Dallas. Driving past SouthSide Lamar, under dripping bridges into unknown territory, I haul shopping bags of sticky magnets, scissors, and giant contact sheets of photos into the barn of the

5 posts about last weekend: #2 ArtCon2 event

2006-12-05T13:46:00.000-06:00

ArtCon2 120106 070Originally uploaded by Kate Mackley. 2. Friday... ArtCon showThe Longhorn Ballroom's not hard to find. Head past the warehouses and train tracks on Industrial and look for a 50-foot fiberglass bull, with horns long enough to skewer a semi. The U-Haul demolished entry hauled away, it was easier to figure out where in the Disney-land Country kitsch façade of the Ballroom was the

5 posts about last weekend: #3: The Chem Set and Valentines at Sons

2006-12-05T13:45:00.000-06:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Chem Set & Valentines @ Cavern 120106 008, originally uploaded by Kate Mackley. 3. Friday later... The CavernArtCon finished early, around 11pm after the pinnacle of Salim Nourallah's set. I was going to head out early, but

5 posts about last weekend: #4 Tony Bones benefit at Kettle

2006-12-05T13:44:00.000-06:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Tony Bones Frank Campagna @ Kettle Art 12.02.06 005, originally uploaded by Kate Mackley. 4. Saturday... Tony Bones benefit show at Kettle ArtsSo, you know a kid, and he's a little unruly at school, drawing all over the

5 posts about last weekend: #5 Reunion Tower Review at Sons

2006-12-05T13:35:00.001-06:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Trey Johnson Reunion Tower Review @ SonsHH 12.02.06 034, originally uploaded by Kate Mackley. 5. Saturday later... Reunion Tower Review.Two art pieces sold in two days and I was walking on air, trying to get to Sons of

ZCFMCD

2006-12-04T14:19:00.000-06:00

Yes, it's a repost from the Zac Crain for Mayor MySpace, BUT this double CD is worth noting because it's so amazingly great. There aren't adjectives enough to gush about it. When we can buy it, I'll link to it again, but for right now, we just have to chomp at the bit and wait.**************************ZfM Benefit CD coming soon! Plus: December happenings

The Hourly Radio @ CD World

2006-11-30T17:24:00.000-06:00

The Hourly Radio will be playing an instore/acoustic-ish thing on Saturday @ CD WORLD in Addison... but they say they don't really know how to play their songs on acoustic so it will be interesting... 3:30pm w/STITCH! MC. Then catch them at Gypsy on 12/16 with Baboon before they hit the road for "basically all of 2007." Baboon and Hourly? A great combo, but Hourly acoustic? Heh, that I gotta

Ian Moore returns to Bend

2006-11-29T12:25:00.000-06:00

Ian Moore was the first musician to play at Ally David's Bend Studio. You can thank him for kicking off his shoes and kicking off the wonderful listening room that is Bend. Yoga and Ian Moore and patchouli combine so well. Don't forget your best red wine, and be sure to get a seat down front. I can't make it because I'm committed elsewhere, so please, tell him Kate says "hi!"the brilliant Ian

Too busy to write my own post

2006-11-29T08:34:00.000-06:00

But, then, Sarah Jane Semrad does a very nice job of stating the facts... see you there. My contribution? Let's just say, it's quite magnetic. The Art Conspiracy at the Longhorn Ballroom150 (170!) artists // 5 bands // 1 very large fiberglass longhornOn November 30, 2006, one-hundred fifty+ artists will descend uponthe legendary Longhorn Ballroom, located at 216 Corinth @ Industrialto create

No Bones about it

2006-11-29T07:51:00.000-06:00

A large print of a photograph of Annie Benjamin (Glitter Horn, Rocket Girl) will be offered for sale in the ONE day Kettle Art show benefitting artist Tony Bones on 12/2/06. Tony Bones (aka Soler, aka Goya) has legal fees and fines because he is a tagger and street artist. Dallas is a more vibrant city because his work pops up in unexpected locations (like Lake Highlands). Please support a fellow

If there were 3 of me... I would be at....

2006-11-28T14:32:00.000-06:00

About once a month, there is a Saturday that is packed with too many good shows. December 15th is that kind of day. Here are my RIYLs for not staying home and watching TiVO yet again. It's repeat season, get out and be merry. The Lord Henry at The Cavern (pretty people dance rock) Jayson Bales at Barley House (great guys Americana) Millicent Friendly at Sons of Hermann Hall (straight up rock your

Welcome, Derringer!

2006-11-20T09:18:00.000-06:00

I met Jeremy Owens on New Years Eve 2004. He is good friends with Pilotdrift, and had made the trip from Nashville to see them at Good Records' instore and then later at Trees. His voice is on my recording of their interview that night backstage, as they prepared for the show. He's an amazing guy, a study in contrasts, and a heart bigger than his frame. He says he has a "golden retriever

Chicken-Fried Doug Burr

2006-11-17T13:24:00.000-06:00

When I first moved to Texas from granola-crunchy California, I was convinced that all the "native" food was the same color of brown and covered in sauce. Gravy, BBQ, White... no matter, whatever it was, if it wasn't sliced, diced and fried into oblivion, it wasn't Texan. I've since developed a taste for grease. This isn't a good thing, but yum. Anywhoo, All Good Cafe's version is really good,