About Last Night... Neko Case

I've had the opportunity to see Neko Case in concert twice now and I've not been disappointed either time. She is in a category with the like of Alison Krauss as far as her voice is concerned, they both have pure singing voices where they don't have to strain to hit the notes needed in a performance.

You can check out my "Last Night Review" of the show for The Dallas Observer here. Last night the place was packed and I was sandwiched in between a few really tall guys, so, I only got a few pics an no video this time.

About Last Night... Har Mar Superstar

So, it was technically like three days ago, but, it's all good. You can check out pics from the show here. And you can check out the "Last Night Review" of it here on DC9.

Ft. Worth's Best Fwends were, for me, the unlikely hit of the night. You have to give it to two nerds who perform back by music loaded on their iPod. Their stage presence was stellar and they knew how to work a crowd. And, throwing two large gargoyles into the crowed for them to bounce like balloons didn't hurt either.

About Last Night... Camera Obscura

Last night was the Camera Obscura show at The Loft.  I was really looking forward to the show and I wasn't let down by seeing them live.  

Probably the best part of the show was that there wasn't all the talking going on during the show.  I couldn't believe it, you could actually hear the band without the din of voices all around you!  

If you want to read my review on the show you can go over to DC9 at Night.  You can also check out pics from the show at our Facebook or Myspace page.

Old Crow Hootinanny

Yep, last night was another great performance by the boys of Old Crow Medicine Show.  The energy from the band was something to behold, the band was playing as hard as they could all night long.  It was also cool seeing a line go all the way around the building into the back parking lot.  The place was packed and it got really hot as the night went on.

Justin Townes Earle was fantastic.  Until last night I had only heard a few of his songs, but I was blown away with how great he was live.   He knows how to work a crowd and put on a show.  I've never seen his dad live, but I'm sure he could give him a run for his money.

I don't know how I can this any other way... Dallas, please shut the fuck up when the band is playing.  It's not an ice cream social and I (and a lot of other people) are there to see the band not listen to you talk to each other.  Thank you, that is all.

You can read my review for DC9 at Night here, and you can see pictures from the show here or here.

MP3:  Old Crow Medicine Show - Caroline

MP3:  Justin Townes Earle - Yuma

Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Granada Theater

Last night was my first live exposure to a live performance of Brian Jonestown Massacre and I was thoroughly impressed.  Honestly, I was really hoping to see lead BJMer Anton Newcombe freak the eff out and start a fight with a fellow band member, maybe an audience member... but alas, it was not to be.

Like I said, I was impressed by the band.  They have a great sound that spans a few different genres yet isn't jarring when it transitions.  

You can check out the review of the show for DC9 here, you can check out pics of the show here or here.

MP3:  Brian Jonestown Massacre - (David Bowie, I've Loved You) Since I Was Six

Morrissey @ The Palladium

I got the chance to review Morrissey's show last night at the Palladium.  It was a pretty good show, but I was left a little bit disappointed.  It kinda seemed like he was just going through the motions, I like his OKC show from a few years back better.

That being said, check out my full review here for DC9 and you can check out pics here or here.

Great Lake Swimmers @ Hailey's

Last night was a great show at Hailey's, it was the first time I'd been there.  Hopefully I'll find a reason to go again sometime soon.

But, you can check out the review of the show here and pictures from the show here or here.

Kool Keith at The Loft

Last night was a fantastic show at The Loft.  Kool Keith brought the funk and the noize.  You can read my review for DC9 at Night here.  And, you can check out pictures from the show at our Myspace page here!

MP3:  Dr. Octagon - Earth People

The Final Frontier

Saturday night I got to see my first, and last, The New Frontiers show.  While I was sad to see such a great local band go into that good night, I was happy to see the big crowd that was there to see them off.

I was also happy to see a couple of really good local bands:  Gazelles and This Will Destroy You.  Both of them were really good and I think you'll be hearing more about them here.

You can read my "Last Night" review of the show for DC9 at Night here.

MP3:  The New Frontiers - Black Lungs

MP3:  This Will Destroy You - The World is Our

Kings of Leon

Apparently I did something I shouldn't have because my post I made about KoL from Wednesday is gone. Poof! But, the show was bad ass and probably the best show of theirs I've seen. I also apparently missed Nathan throwing the upside down horns at the end of the show. Ah, love my Sooner fans.

I met a bunch of great peeps there, and I can't remember their names. But, there were actually a lot of really cool people at the show. Not your typical to cool for school Dallas kids. Oh, and to Bailey the bartender--I love you!

You can read my "Last Night Review" of the show here.

About Last Night

You can check out my "Last Night Review" for the Uh Huh Her show here.

My First Observer Review

I'm very proud to annouce that my first "Last Night" review has been posted on the Dallas Observer blog DC9 at Night. I reviewed Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters. You can check it out here.