AltWeeklies Wire
Through the Danger Zonenew
Kenny Loggins and Jimmy Messina saw the '80s differently. On their reunion tour, the duo finally meets halfway.
Dallas Observer |
Sarah Hepola |
09-05-2005 |
Concerts
Musicians Learn to Bendnew
When rockers perform at a Dallas yoga studio, they discover an audience that is connected, serene and engaged.
Dallas Observer |
Sarah Hepola |
06-22-2005 |
Music
Getting Buzzed at SXSW 2005new
Austin's music festival is like The Apprentice for indie rock bands, says one of a gajillion performers.
Dallas Observer |
Sarah Hepola |
03-29-2005 |
Music
Band of Brothersnew
All families are complicated. The Nourallah Brothers are more complicated than most. One brother, Faris, has become afraid to leave the house while the other, Salim, has gone solo.
Dallas Observer |
Sarah Hepola |
02-07-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Favorite Guilty Pleasurenew
The Vanished's 2004 debut album is packed with with fairly formulaic, radio-ready modern rock songs. But "My Favorite Scar" became one of the year's most played singles, and the song gets its hooks into you.
Dallas Observer |
Sarah Hepola |
01-31-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Deathray Davies Share Memories of 500 Showsnew
The Deathray Davies, which have played 500 shows in five years, can't share their best road stories because they're way too incriminating, says singer-guitarist John Dufilho. So they share milder tales of disputes and injuries.
Dallas Observer |
Sarah Hepola |
01-10-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Rating the Year's Hits With Mom and Dadnew
A reviewer plays this year's most popular music to her classical-music-oriented parents, who find Usher's Yeah! pleasant and Ashlee Simpson's Pieces of Me uninteresting.
Dallas Observer |
Sarah Hepola |
12-27-2004 |
Reviews