Looking like the American dream circa 1986, Denver based alt-pop group Tennis put on a charming show to a near-capacity crowd at Club Dada Wednesday night. After bellying up to the bar to get drinks, my friend and I squeezed our way through the fans to the front of the stage. The crowd seemed very accommodating and friendly, shooting us smiles rather than smirks, which really set the tone for the whole evening.

From 11 p.m. until just after [...]

Parade of Flesh, an independent Dallas based booking company that brought the popular BRO Fest to Club Dada, is busting out the big guns this April with a stellar run of shows. Anyone that’s on their game should have these gigs marked on their calendars, ’cause POF is known for bringing some of the most underground and buzzed about indie and metal acts in the scene. Already this year they have brought King Khan and the Shrines, Jacuzzi [...]

By Tiney Ricciardi, Sarah Flynn, James Trammell, Marco Sintobin and Laura Rowe

2011 was another great year for music in Dallas. When we reflect every January, it seems the last 12 months were more grandiose and epic than the last, as new musicians enter the scene and new music events take foot. Thanks to everyone who helped bring the party to each show this year, and making the musicians feel right at home while raging it up. We had [...]

Here is a great little recap video of what went down in the local music scene in 2011 courtesy of YouPlusDallas. Shout out to some of our favorite music venues Granada Theater and Club Dada. What an amazing year of music it has been, and we can’t wait to see what 2012 has in store for our city. Support local music!