The Sub-Rosa

My Other Bolg

2009-12-15T14:31:00.000-08:00

The Sub-Rosa is no longer an active blog, as I am no longer as involved with the political, art and music scenes here in Dallas. I will keep all the old interviews up on this site for interested parties.I now actively post creative writing on another blog called Black Boots and Buttered Beans. I encourage all fans of my writing to hop over to the new blog for poems, stories, shorts, and various

Valentine's Shows

2009-02-13T10:03:00.000-08:00

No Idea

2009-02-03T22:48:00.000-08:00

This looks worth a damn. From Aaron Carlos Gonzalez:"No Idea Festival 2009, Fort Worthfeaturing:Annette Krebs (Berlin)withMike MaxwellSarah AlexanderJason Kahn (Zurich)withChris Cogburn (Austin)Michael ChamyNevada HillTatsuya Nakatani (PA)withDennis GonzalezStefan GonzalezAaron GonzalezTuesday, February 24th@ Lola's Saloon2736 West 6th StreetFort Worth, Texas 76107(817) 877-0666$10This is the

Sketchers

2009-02-03T10:47:00.000-08:00

This was posted by Kettle Art Gallery today:"Hosted By:Dicky Van TasticWhen:Friday, February 06, 2009Where:The Kettle2714 Elm StDallas75226Description:1st ever sketchbook, sketch off, sketch happening, you sketch my back and I'll sketch yours, sketch sale, let's get together and sketch-a-thon, at the Kettle Gallery in Deep Ellum."

New Art Site

2009-02-01T00:56:00.000-08:00

Well I freaking finally started a damned site for my art called Vieux et Nouveau. You should check it out.Starting next week I will be creating a piece a week (god help me), as a challenge to myself. We'll see how it goes...

Very Important

2009-01-30T23:17:00.000-08:00

This is genius. Plain and simple. Don't know or care about the dude, but the promo is awesome! (Awesome said in little John Stewart imitation voice.)

Kinky

2009-01-30T21:28:00.000-08:00

The usual. Art. Fashion. Sex.

Ass Replacement

2009-01-28T23:56:00.000-08:00

I had the biggest laugh when I realized that this is serious.Yes, you too can take fat from your body and insert it into your ass. Forget workouts or being NORMAL, you can join the millions of freaks that love them some lypo!I read this in DBeauty ('cause I was insanely BORED), and couldn't believe that people do this stuff. Wait, this is Dallas, of course people do this stuff here.From the mag

Tapes n Tapes

2009-01-28T23:34:00.000-08:00

I really, really like one song by Tapes n Tapes. Insistor. I don't give much of a shit about them besides that, but they are popular with the kiddos. Just follow the trendy line of guys with greasy long locks and bad facial hair with their spent-two-hours-trying-to-look-like-I-just-threw-this-outfit-together girlfriends down to Club Dada on Jan. 30th.I'm always interested as to why a well

F Shit Up

2009-01-28T23:29:00.001-08:00

I have no idea how the hell I missed this, but apparently people were destroying art at the Amsterdam Bar this past Sunday. You can catch a pretty darn nifty slideshow of the chaos here.

Get Out Of My Goat!

2009-01-27T13:25:00.000-08:00

So, there's this bar...(No, it's not the start of a joke with a priest and Rabbi, though I do know this really good one...)... called The Goat (formerly The Lota's Goat). Mitch and I have an odd connection to this place. I went there years and years ago with old colleagues to get hammered and sing karaoke. It's where I first decided that I LOVE Journey. Mitch went there as well, before we met, to

Beliefs

2009-01-22T21:31:00.000-08:00

Kettle Art Gallery is hosting a show this weekend with featuring a wonderful artist: Judith Lea Perkins. Too bad I don't get off work until 10pm, but you should go for me. You'll be happy you did.Check it:

NX35 Showcase

2009-01-22T21:29:00.000-08:00

Saw this posted today by Jetscreamer:Please excuse the hastiness of this post, but I'm in the midst of doing a million things right now!www. nx35. comDeadline to apply is midnight tonight!If you're going to be coming this way for SXSW or live close enough to Denton you might want to stop through and play the NX35 showcase. It's the first year it's being held in Denton and there are spots left. I

Hell And Yes: OBAMA!

2009-01-20T20:42:00.000-08:00

So, I've spent a good amount of the day in tears of joy. To have such an eloquent individual as the head of my country is amazing, if not staggering to my jaded conscious. Such a captivating speaker as Obama brings my little stringy heart joy. Words really do escape the mind when in the midst of such a beautiful, historic event. I'm floored by the amount of peaceful human life that ascended

Change Muthas

2009-01-19T23:02:00.000-08:00

Eight years of crap are over. My only complaint: Fucking W is coming to town. Literally. That unintelligent jerk is moving to the hood in which I work. Thank god I am trying to transfer to a new store.Anyhow, all Bushes aside, we get a new intelligent, charismatic president. The most well-spoken, in my opinion, president since Kennedy. We may not get as much change as soon as we want, but

Goodbye

2008-09-20T23:14:00.000-07:00

It's been fun writing about the art, music, ect. in DFW/Denton, but like all good things, The Sub-Rosa has come to an end. I very rarely have the time, gas, ect. to go out to the events I write about on here, so it seems silly to continue to write about them at this time. I'll be leaving the site up for a while so you can view all the interviews if you so desire.There are still a lot of great

Stuff Going On In Deep Ellum

2008-08-28T11:30:00.000-07:00

Aug 28 Art in Celebration benefit for Gustavo Ipiña Memorial Scholarship Fund at Gallery 2910 Aug 28 Indian Jewelry at The Lounge on Elm St Aug 29 A Decade of Texas Music Photography at Kettle Art Gallery Aug 29 The O’s, Smile Smile and Glen Reynolds at Double Wide Aug 30 Eek-A-Mouse at Palm Beach Reggae Club Aug 30 GBH at Prophet Bar

Jason Janik

2008-08-28T11:25:00.000-07:00

Everyone's Getting the Hell Out of Town

2008-08-27T09:57:00.001-07:00

Since I am looking to hop on the moving band wagon (yes, the Rockies are calling my name), I saw this and giggled. From Laura Palmer: "Many of you know we're moving, but did you know so are everyone else??I just went to a going away party on Saturday (apologies if I barfed on you), and now I'm playing at one

Studio Fling Benefit Show

2008-08-21T09:33:00.000-07:00

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CADD Art Lab

2008-08-21T09:29:00.000-07:00

The Contemporary Art Dealers of Dallas proudly announce the opening of anew venue for talking about and presenting contemporary art, CADD Art Lab. Join us on our opening day for Open House: In the Lab on Saturday, September 20, 2008, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The 4,000 square-foot venue will feature curated group exhibitionsdrawn from the eleven CADD member galleries presented together: And/Or

Toys!

2008-08-20T10:50:00.000-07:00

Here's details about a show next month at Avenue Arts Venue featuring local artists and toys!"Designer Toys By Dallas Artists:Ozone , N'Reason, Tyson Summers , Edward Ruiz , Jason Barnett , Diablo Texas and Steven Vogeler.Saturday Sept 13th .6pm-11pmmusic by Zanzibar Snails.free show open to the public, complimentary wine.Here's a photo of Edward Ruiz's purple monkey.Paintings and toys will be

Art Talk

2008-08-20T10:32:00.000-07:00

There's going to be an art talk coming up at HCG Gallery:Richard Drummond Davis invites you to join him at HCG Gallery to celebrate the addition of the colorful art of David McCullough."There will be refreshments and a talk by the artist.Come and share a special evening with us!Wednesday, August 20th, 20086-9pmPlease RSVP 214 760-9230 orhcgallery@att.net"image: DHarmonic Conversion by David

Neat

2008-08-18T20:01:00.000-07:00

I just got some bare bones info. from my friend Aaron about this nifty deal coming up @ Rubber Gloves. I Love Silk Stocking and Yells at Eels! Check it: "Yells At EelsSilk StockingDarktown StruttersAugust 23rd9:00 PM@ Rubber Gloves Rehersal Studios411 East SycamoreDenton, Texas 76205$5There will also be a

A Bit Of Fashion Thursday Evening

2008-08-13T10:32:00.001-07:00

I'm not really big into the Dallas fashion design scene, but this looks pretty interesting, and fashion is a form of art. HCG Gallery is a beautiful place, so this is an event that will be stunning for sho'. HCG Gallery is proud to host New Designers & New Faces, a fundraiser for the Dallas Fashion Incubator and Texas' Next Top Designer, Thursday, August 14th, from 7-9pm. The evening will

Geomorph

2008-08-12T11:00:00.001-07:00

Geomorph: Rethinking LandscapeCentraltrak: The UT Dallas Artists ResidencyAugust 16 - September 15, 2008 "A mixed-media show focusing on varied representations and embodiments of “landscape.” Artists include Peter Ligon, Mark Schatz, Lisa Nersesova, Lanie DeLay, Mike Westfried and Jim Malone."Mark Schatz, Googling Mackinac, 2007 ===========================================================

I Wanna Be A Robot

2008-07-29T08:27:00.000-07:00

I had no idea what dystonia was until I clicked here and read up on it. It is nice to see so many bands chipping in time for a good cause. There's a mention of an Art Room as well, but I haven't found out who's showing. I'll let you know if I do!"The "I Wanna Be A Robot" Rock Show and Art Auction on August 9th, 2008 is a benefit with the goal of raising funds to support research and to find a

Karen Garrett

2008-07-29T07:47:00.001-07:00

Karen GarrettAugust 1st-30thHCG GalleryHCG Gallery presents Karen Garrett in an exhibition of new and archival works representing of the breadth and scope of her vision over the last two decades. Garrett is a pioneer of the monumental sculpture movement, and is easily recognized for her groundbreaking use of cardboard and resin in her small to large scale figurative works.A graduate of Fine Arts

Obscenely Unseen #3

2008-07-26T08:34:00.000-07:00

I'm really excited to be a part of Obscenely Unseen's third installment next weekend. It's the first art show I've been in since May, and there's some really neat talent participating in the show/concert.It's a little difficult to read so here's the info: August 2nd.Doors at 3pm.$5 cover.Space Studio2814 Main St.Dallas, TxBands:11pm-Holy Diver10pm-The Kul9pm-Dragna8pm-Robert Jones7pm-The Happy

A Little Thanks Tonight

2008-07-26T08:33:00.000-07:00

DE History for Sale

2008-07-25T17:20:00.001-07:00

Own a Piece of HistoryArtwork & autographed memorabilia from Trees, Club Dada, Gypsy Tea Room, Green Room and more.Opening August 2nd @ Kettle Art2714 Elm St. in Deep Ellum

I Lied

2008-07-23T18:43:00.001-07:00

K, so I lied in the earlier post. We will talk music. BRMC is going to be at Club Dada? Freaking really????From Club Dada:NEXT FRIDAYTHIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT!!www. frontgatetickets. com

Art Coming Up

2008-07-23T18:12:00.000-07:00

Here's some art openings I've got on my list. It's going down the next few weeks in art town around Dragon St./Design District (whichever nickname you prefer). Also, I am having a font/size battle with blogger, so this post might look a little weird. This is an epic battle that I hope to one day conquer...The Program at Conduit Gallery, Week 1Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 5:00 pmConduit Gallery

DOMA Winners

2008-07-23T17:53:00.000-07:00

Honestly, I'm fairly unimpressed with this list... (Fair To Midland best metal?? WTF?) Sean Kirkpatrick is the only one I actually agree with. Sigh. Well Dallas, we must go back to talking art because I have very little in common with you when it comes to music taste if these results are accurate...(I still like you withstanding, but we've GOT TO TALK about what you're putting in

DOMA Tonight

2008-07-22T13:14:00.000-07:00

So every year this goes down, and every year every blogger, hipster, and music critic cries out about how the nominations suck, the bands suck, and whomever nominated these acts has no clue what's really going on in Dallas.Well, I looked over this list and quite pleasantly found acts like Akkolyte, Mitra, Yells At Ells and Liz McGowen from Silk Stocking among the nominees. Awesome!Though I'm

Back In Town

2008-07-16T10:26:00.000-07:00

So, me and my fella just got back in town from Shreveport. My hiatus is almost done. I'll be back with art stuffs here in the next few days. Hope you are enjoying your summer!

HCG Tonight

2008-07-11T16:49:00.000-07:00

I'll be heading over to HCG Gallery in a few minutes to catch the second opening in this art two parter. "This summer, HCG Gallery is proud to bring Dallas 2 Nights, 2 Artists, 2 Openings, featuring two established Texas artists: Michael Ledoux and Shane Pennington. Both artists' pieces will hang simultaneously the duration of the exhibit, and we will celebrate each man's work with two special,

Grifter

2008-07-08T22:08:00.000-07:00

This is another poem I'm putting in the first book:Grifterby Alison WelshHand to metalMetal to handA sick little quiverOf a sick little manCanOoze such an oozingThrough thick plastic-wrap'Cause under the skinIs where the heart's at.

The Devil and Isabella

2008-07-07T10:18:00.000-07:00

Well, I am back from the hell of moving! I thought you all would enjoy another wonderful story from local Dallas writer diesel to brighten up your Monday morning:The Devil and Isabellaby diesel I wanted to sell my soul. It wasn’t worth a shit anymore anyway. It was as empty as the eyes of a dead snake. It had been sucked dry from the blood-sucking umpteen ex-girlfriends, drugs, cops, and

Back Next Week

2008-06-25T19:30:00.000-07:00

I will be back to give you stories, poems, art and such next week. I am moving this weekend, so my computer time will be sparse at best for the next week. Cheers!Do go to this:

TOM WAITS

2008-06-23T23:24:00.000-07:00

Yeah I didn't post today. I went to this:I promise to have a story by diesel tomorrow and a poem by yours truly. Tonight I saw Tom Waits, enough said...

Saturday Stuffs

2008-06-21T08:23:00.002-07:00

THIS:AND THIS:AND THIS:

Friday Stuffs

2008-06-20T07:24:00.000-07:00

So, I've been a little out of touch the last week... because I started my awesome new job! I love Whole Foods. Just being there makes me happy, and now I get to be there all the time, so, well, you can do the math.This is kinda cool. Pretty much every local artist I know made one of these boards: Guapo Skateboards presents

Marilyn Monroe Wasn't a Size Six

2008-06-17T11:49:00.000-07:00

Marilyn Monroe Wasn't a Size Sixby Alison Welsh The snakes are coming.The snakes are charming.Winding, wielding, whisperingPaths among the fruit treeWith promises of lily white,With promises of dancing light.Me she, we,Partake of the finestAnd more pure ecstasy,While green monsters dive,And park their unholy bodiesUpon our lovers thigh. Picked up the costume,Picked up the

Going DEEP with the Senator and Police

2008-06-17T11:43:00.000-07:00

Senator Royce West @ DEEP Crime Watch Meeting tonight @ Sons of HermanSenator Royce West’s office (located in Deep Ellum) confirmed today that he would like to and will attend the next Deep Ellum Enrichment meeting.Deep Ellum Enrichment Project Meeting/Crime Watch:Sons of Hermann HallJune 17th9pm Meeting - Mixer begins at 8:30pm All are Welcome - Open to the Public! Check out a few (or a lot) of

The Hippie and The Deadline

2008-06-16T11:53:00.000-07:00

The Hippie and The Deadlineby dieselThe pain killer was working its magic and my laptop was ready. I sit on the couch leaning over the coffee table while I write. It's a small square shaped table that doesn't hold much. Uncomfortable but I don't have a desk. I've found a way to fit an ashtray and a note pad next to my laptop. The ashtray usually sits on top of the note pad. I live in a one room

Art Por Favor

2008-06-13T14:04:00.000-07:00

Art for the weekend:From Kettle Art Gallery:Prepared Americans // June 14 (Flag Day) - July 12, 2008Kettle Art presents, “Prepared Americans,” new paintings by Cathey Miller depict portraits of women clad in tactical gear, gas masks, ski masks and American flags inhabiting bunkers and rooms full of video screen. Miller uses bold colors and a painterly style to present a doomsday scenario that is

R Day

2008-06-12T11:48:00.000-07:00

by Ludwig Schwartzby Cathey Millerby Dylan Hollingsworth

Oh Lee

2008-06-10T10:32:00.000-07:00

So, I'm looking at publishers for two books of poetry that I've completed. I still have to make the artwork for the illustrations, but I thought I'd give you a peek at some of the poems on Tuesdays. This one was written in honor of my greatest hero Lee Ranaldo from Sonic Youth. To me, he's right up there with Ginsburg and Kerouac; the last great beat poet of the 20th century. Lee's poetry has

Two of the Last RBC Shows

2008-06-10T10:28:00.000-07:00

I'm reposting this from The Great Tyrant. These are two really great shows, and since it's your last week to step into RBC, I recommend you go.http://www.myspace.com/thegreattyranthttp://www. myspace. com/corimahttp://www. myspace. com/swirvemusic"On Saturday, go see our friends Akkolyte and Blood Ov... with Seattle's Skarp. Burn the Witness will unfortunately not be playing due to a death in

Meetin With The Mayor

2008-06-09T15:21:00.001-07:00

From SDE:"Mayor Leppert will be coming to Deep Ellum June 27. He and other city officials will be coming to lay out their vision for Deep Ellum and answer your questions about the neighborhood."

Breakfast For Me

2008-06-09T12:19:00.000-07:00

This story really reminds me of Charles Bukowski. A lot. I've always amazed my exes by my love for Bukowski's writing, being that I suppose I come off as a feminist (where, oh where would that idea come from?). Either way, I've always admired Bukowski's crass masogynistic style, and I admire diesel's crassness as well.Breakfast For Meby dieselIt was the smell of bacon that woke me up. That’s

Fling Goes Green

2008-06-06T15:13:00.000-07:00

From Rob Jr.:"This is Rob Jr. with Studio Fling Art Gallery. Just wanted to inform all you local flingers of our go green show this Sat. from 7 to 11 pm. Come check out our new artists with great work. I also have some brand spanking new work hanging. The show is called Fling Goes Green, we will have Eco friendly venders, artwork, and live music. Attached is a flyer that will tell you all about

RIP My Friend

2008-06-06T10:23:00.000-07:00

I was so sad to see this. Really. I love April, Brad, Justin, and everyone who's been involved with RBC. The night I held the fundraiser was one of the most fun nights I've ever had. Ever.In fact, I teared up when I saw that they thanked me in the following message. Thank you RBC for hosting great shows. Thank you RBC for fighting the good fight."The Red Blood Club will be closing its doors

R Day

2008-06-05T12:04:00.000-07:00

by Emilyby Lisaby Ryann

And/Or Gallery's Show #17

2008-06-05T11:40:00.000-07:00

I really like that And/Or Gallery labels their shows numerically, and Show # 17 is looking pretty hip:Show #17: Cory Arcangel + Olia Lialina and Dragan Espenschied June 7th - July 19th opening reception June 7th, 6pm-9pmwith all artists in attendancewalk-through with the artists at 7:30 performance by Tree Wave and Farah at 8:00"Cory Arcangel is a computer artist, performer, and curator who

Art Conspiracy's SEED

2008-06-04T12:38:00.000-07:00

I just saw this floating around. I LOVE Art Conspiracy."Journal Art and Live Music Mark Art Conspiracy’s SEED 2008 EventDALLAS, TX – June 3, 2008 - Have you ever wanted to get a close-up look at what goes on inside the heads of creative people? On Saturday, June 21, at 8:00 p.m., at the Sons of Hermann Hall, you can get the chance to literally flip through the imagination of visual, literary and

Existence Is Elsewhere Photos

2008-06-04T08:25:00.000-07:00

Existence Is Elsewhere is, to date, possibly the best evening I've ever put together. It was simply pleasant. Here's a photo montage from that night that one of my homies (who wishes to remain nameless) put together:Special thanks to Edward Ruiz @ Avenue Arts, Yells At Eels, SUBkommander, Nick Bradford, KUNST, Leta Kish, Jason Barnett, Loren V. Era, and Janelle Tohill for making such a

Ships Sink and Then What?

2008-06-02T11:13:00.000-07:00

From now on, every Monday I am going to feature a story by my friend diesel. I will make a tab on the left to help you navigate to these entries easily. Here's the first one:Ships Sink and Then What?by diesel Throughout the 90’s Deep Ellum was hot! Deep Ellum is an area of town that skirts Downtown Dallas. Elm Street, Main Street , Commerce Street and Canton Street from Malcolm X Blvd to

Oh The Franco

2008-05-30T11:03:00.000-07:00

So tomorrow you have to go to this too (because you will still want to party after our art show):Spector goes on at 11:30pm.

Another Existence

2008-05-29T11:55:00.001-07:00

So we're putting up Existence Is Elsewhere on the walls of Avenue Arts Venue this evening. The artwork is very interesting and diverse, but still follows the show's title theme.The artwork and music are not of this world... or are they? Is the surreal nature of dreams and fantasy from another plane of existence, or are they here in plain sight? The artists and musicians participating in

R Day

2008-05-29T11:26:00.000-07:00

by Loren V. Eraby Cathey Millerby Kunst

CADD Art Fair

2008-05-28T08:20:00.000-07:00

CADD (Contemporary Art Dealers of Dallas) is having their second art fair this weekend at 333 First Ave. (MAP) (TICKETS)Here's the specs:The Galleries: And/Or Gallery // Barry Whistler Gallery // Conduit Gallery // Craighead-Green Gallery//Gerald Peters Gallery // Holly Johnson Gallery // Marty Walker Gallery // PanAmerican Art Projects//The Public Trust

Menage Art Trois

2008-05-27T09:28:00.000-07:00

This Thursday scurry down to 325 S. Central Expressway to see works by Cathey Miller, Loren V. Era, and Wilhelmina Adams. I happen to be a big fan of all three of these ladies, so go check it out!

The Winners

2008-05-25T09:35:00.000-07:00

The winners of the mural competition were:1st place = Sergio Garcia, Luke Harnden, Mark Nelson/"Untitled"/2631 Commerce St.2nd place = Tyson Summers, Jason Barnett/"The Cave"/3003 Commerce St.3rd place = Brian Crawford/Deep Ellum Koi"/2513 Main St (backside of The Door facing downtown)Check out the video below to see the murals.

Murals!!!

2008-05-24T11:01:00.000-07:00

My gal pal Cindy made this nifty video previewing the Deep Ellum murals that will be judged this afternoon:The ceremony is this evening at The Prophet Bar with a champagne toast for the winners and entertainment from The Happy Bullets and the gorgeous Baby Ruthless. Come out and support the artists! AND it's FREE! (This is, I swear, the last time I will post this graphic.)

Par=tay for the Hood!

2008-05-22T13:48:00.000-07:00

Tonight from 6-8pm!

Existance Is Elsewhere

2008-05-20T17:03:00.001-07:00

I am so proud to be a part of this in more ways than one:-flyer artwork by yours truly.

DEEP Agenda

2008-05-20T17:00:00.000-07:00

DEEP is meeting tonight @ Amsterdam Bar at 9pm, yo:Central Division Crime Watch Third Tuesday Crime Watch June 17 Need to notify the residents and businessesdiscuss updates/changes Email Blast What works; what does not? Pictures Banner ads Pass the hat Extreme Sports Event & Music Day long event put on by

And The Finalists Are:

2008-05-18T12:33:00.000-07:00

On Friday, at Club Dada we announced the five finalists that have one week to compete on Deep Ellum's walls in this second installment of Re*Cov*Er Mural Series. You can view the progress of the murals of the following finalists at the respectable locations: Tyson Summers/"The Cave"/3003 Commerce St.Sergio Garcia, Luke Harnden, Mark Nelson/"Untitled"/2631 Commerce St.Matthew Orwig & Jo Skillz/"

Tonight's Festivities:

2008-05-16T09:47:00.000-07:00

Come support the folks who run savedeepellum.org enjoy the music of Roy Ivy, Paul Slavens, and Mike Graff (interview here), view the mural submissions, and find out who's going to get to compete on Deep Ellum walls next week!Over in the design district, there's a closing party at HCG featuring the sounds of DJ Sober from 6-9pm:

R Day

2008-05-15T11:30:00.000-07:00

To get everyone excited for the 2nd installment of the Re*Cov*Er Mural Competition, I'm showing the three winning murals from last year:Lead Belly - Brian Crawford - Third PlaceJohn Lee Hooker - Janet Antich - Second PlaceBlind Lemon - Ronnie Bates & Reel FX - First Place

Summer Smackdown

2008-05-15T11:13:00.000-07:00

I'm really amused by this:

Sigh

2008-05-15T10:52:00.000-07:00

I heart Vorvadoss. I am also a dolt because every freaking time I see them, like last night, I forget my camera... and so does my friend. It's like trying to capture Nessy....

Mike Graff

2008-05-14T09:31:00.000-07:00

Back in the late '80s when Deep Ellum first started to grow a unique, original music scene, Course of Empire emerged with industrial guitar, edgy vocals and two drummers pulsing out a driving rhythm.Mike Graff, C.o.E.'s guitarist, has played with several bands since C.o.E.'s breakup in the late '90s, and has recently emerged with a beautiful and hypnotizing solo act that consists of guitar, drums

Upcoming

2008-05-12T14:30:00.001-07:00

I have a special interview I'll be releasing this week with Mike Graff (from Course of Empire). I am a big fan of his new material which you can catch this Friday at Club Dada.Along with Mike Graff, Roy Ivy (from the Tah Dahs), Paul Slavens, and Pet Hospital will perform sets, and the Deep Ellum Association will be announcing the lucky five mural finalists who will compete on Deep Ellum's

Monday Show At Kettle

2008-05-12T12:43:00.000-07:00

"Suggested donation of $5.00 to keep gas in these guys tank while they're on the road."

Spring Cleaning

2008-05-09T12:39:00.001-07:00

Go to this:

Two Sides of Art

2008-05-05T13:38:00.001-07:00

This Thursday two really interesting, and very different art shows are coming to Deep Ellum and Expo Park. From 7-9pm you can check out the Re*Cov*Er Mural Series submissions at the exhibition's artist reception at Studio Fling located at 2924 Main St. Suite 102. This show will be up for one week only until May 15th. Studio Fling's hours are normally Mon.- Saturday 11-8pm.