One final word, about last night's show: I was extremely impressed with the Kessler, even in its current unfinished state; it's an absolutely stunning building, both inside and out. I was really pleased to hear that the organizers reached the intended goal, and that everyone involved was strong enough to put on such an event under such short notice and amid such terrible circumstances.
I also want to add that Daron Beck's impromptu vocal performance (along with Will Kapinos on guitar) of "I Put A Spell On You" was one of the most touching and powerful moments I've ever witnessed at a show. Unbelievable.
Seeing this footage of the Tommy Atkins Memorial Benefit show at the newly renevated Kessler Theater was pretty much the first thing in six months that made me say "man, I really wish I was in Dallas for this. Check out what looks like a very promising new venue:
benefit for tommy atkins: final schedule and lineup
A final reminder, along with some new details:
Parking and entrance in the back of The Kessler Theater, which is located at 1230 W Davis St. in Oak Cliff. Cost is ten dollars with all proceeds being donated.
Bosque Brown | Tre Orsi | Sabra Laval (Majestic Dwelling of Doom) Very solid lineup at one of the most consistent DIY spaces in the area over the past couple of years. Say what you want about Bosque Brown's latest record, but I've always thought they were one of the few truly solid indie folk groups in the area. Tre Orsi's national profile has also just increased quite a bit thanks to their inclusion in Matador's mostly Austin compilation Casual Victim Pile. And this is no way directed at Tre Orsi's music, but man-- is that the best Austin has to offer these days? This mostly brainless lifestyle garage music? I've said it before and I'll say it again-- Denton has more solid bands that Austin right now. Hands down, actually.
The Clientele | Vetiver | This Old House (Granada) The Clientele are a band we interviewed here several years ago, back when they were getting ready to play in front of about 30 people at Hailey's. Now they're headlining the much larger Granada Theater after several very consistent and enjoyable records. I still don't think anything touches "Suburban Light," their early singles compilation, but that's only because its one of my favorite records of the past ten years or so. Highly recommended.
Never was a fan of The Paper Chase, the band or the movie. In fact anytime I hear The Paper Chase or see one of their shirts I kinda want to throw up. Nervous Curtains seems to be much more up my ally after sampling the myspace tracks. Hope it's good cause the album cover is pretty cool. So Darktown Strutters, when is your album release going to be? Word on the street says it will definitely drop before summer. We are all waiting.
Akron/Family sound alot like Matthew and the Arrogant Sea but I think MATAS sound much better. And lookey here they are on the same bill so you can decide for yourself. Also might be a good show to go to if you are working on picture book about long unkept beards.
Very, very sorry to hear this. More info as it's available. (We had originally disabled comments on this post but I figured that some friends, etc. might want to share stories and information, so comments are back on for now. Anything disrespectful will be deleted. Thanks)--SR
VIDEO REHAB PRESENTS: C A T F I G H T: WOMEN IN CAGES (Featuring Sexploitation CLIPS, DIPS, CHAINS, WHIPS //MAIN FEATURE: "REFORM SCHOOL GIRLS(Tradewinds, Oak Cliff) Starts at 9pm.
