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UPCOMING INSTORE PERFORMANCES
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Saturday February 13, 2009-Smile Smile-4pm
Smile Smile blend hauntingly beautiful vocal lines with a modern folk sound, add
emotionally bare, intimate lyrics. The
Dallas duo will release their sophomore album, TRUTH ON TAPE,
via Kirtland Records on February 9th, 2010. A fitting description of
Smile Smile comes from the Dallas Observer:
“A sort of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah/Mazzy Star hybrid of sing-along
folk, buzzy-country leaning tunes and uptempo/downtempo swings, with
brilliantly unconventional songwriting and smart harmonies anchoring
the whole deal.” Catch them before their special Valentine's show at Double Wide.
Tuesday February 16, 2009-Somebody's Darling-8pm
Hailing from Dallas, TX, the four piece country-rock outfit Somebody’s
Darling came up in a part of the nation where soutern meets western and
urban meets rural, so it’s no surprise how effortlessly this group of
twenty-somethings blends rock energy with country sensibilities. Their
tunes sound just as good alongside Ryan Adams and The Stones as they do
Cross Canadian Ragweed and Chris Knight. Since the group formed in
August ‘07 their stock has been rapidly rising. They are celebrating the national release of their album which was produced by Dan Baird of the Georgia Satellites. The band is bringing some 30 packs to quench your thirst.
Friday February 19, 2009-Buttercupz-8pm
Bethany Funderbunk will be kicking off a 3 band bill curated by Ode To Trees. Come catch some young and upcoming talent from the DFW area.
Friday February 19, 2009-Young Poland-9pm
Young Poland is the proverbial meat in the sandwich of an impressive 3 band bill of young up and comers.
Friday February 19, 2009-Ode To Trees-10pm
Ode To Trees is closing out an eclectic evening of new music. Chase, Cole, and company will be bringing the rock. Do not miss them.
Thursday February 25, 2009-Darktown Strutters-8pm
The enigmatic Denton turned Dallas duo will be kicking off Nervous Curtains' release party with their unique lo-fi eerie electronic sound.
Thursday February 25, 2009-Nervous Curtains-9pm
Nervous Curtains is the primary songwriting outlet for singer and pianist
Sean Kirkpatrick. Perhaps better known as a member of The Paper Chase,
Kirkpatrick originally assembled the group to support his 2007 solo album
‘Turn on the Interference’. Drummer Robert Anderson (formerly of
Deathray Davies) and additional keyboardist/noise-maker Ian Hamilton
(also of Jack With One Eye) helped to develop a unique guitar-free sound
and set of material that was deserving of its own name.
‘Out Of Sync With Time’ is the debut full-length for Nervous Curtains.
The album was recorded by Matthew Barnhart (Shearwaters ‘Rooks’) and mixed
by John Congleton (Explosions in the Sky, Black Mountain), the album stands
at an angle of reserved distrust against an expansive backdrop. Kirkpatrick’s
songs explore bizarre twists in human sensory perception, while the band’s
dramatic pulsations ride wild mood swings of grandiose pop, dubbed out synth
bass excursions, Cohen-esque balladry and even a dark, drone-y take on
The Minutemen’s “Jesus and Tequila”. The album will be available on 180g vinyl (with digital download) and cd.
Friday March 12, 2010-The Low Lows-7pm
"The Low Lows create pretty, pretty lo-fi dirges driven by guitars,
Farfisa organ, and treated vocals. Some might place
them firmly in the lineage of the Velvet Underground -- and the
feedback squalls and oddly archaic tendencies would back that
connection. But at times there's also something soft and delicately
enchanting about the Low Lows that places them in line with acts like
Galaxie 500, Red House Painters, or the more delicate tendencies of
Sparklehorse. Highlights include the Western-gothic drama of "Dear
Flies, Love Spider" and “Wolves Eat Dogs." The Low Lows also seem to be
at their best when they slow things down to a funereal pace and extract
every drop of drama and beauty out of each moment, as in the hauntingly
gorgeous "Poor Georgia." This is a solid, lovely effort that sails on
the back of strong songwriting and uniquely mournful vocals."--All Music Guide
Tuesday March 16, 2010-Titus Andronicus-6pm
Titus Andronicus' second album, The Monitor, will be released
Mar. 9, 2010. The new full-length will be a concept album loosely based
on the effects of the Civil War, and features song titles like "Four
Score And Seven" and "A More Perfect Union."
Patrick Stickles and crew will be touring records stores to promote "The Monitor." Catch this chance to see them on the astroturf in an intimate setting for FREE.
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