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40 Acre Mule Album Review The 40 Acre Mule (from the album Good Night and Good Luck available on State Fair Records) On Good Night & Good Luck, The 40 Acre Mule, out of Dallas, Texas, find common ground between their blender-brand of classic Rhythm & Blues...
Skope Magazine: Damoyee Janai’s “Independent”
Damoyee Janai's "Independent" By Skope, August 15, 2019 "The first few bars of Damoyee Janai’s “Independent” are undisputedly swaggering, and it’s all because of the strutting bass that greets us at the genesis of the track. It’s a little bit effervescent, totally...
Indie Pulse Music: Damoyee Janai delivers her most stunning performance to date
Damoyee Janai delivers her most stunning performance to date August 14, 2019 "Singer Damoyee Janai delivers her most stunning performance to date in the all-new single “Independent,” and though she’s been steadily gaining more and more momentum in the underground...
Dallas Observer: John Pedigo Keeps His Father’s Memory Alive Through Beer by Making His Magic Pilsner
John Pedigo Keeps His Father’s Memory Alive Through Beer by Making His Magic Pilsner By Kelly Dearmore, August 8, 2019 "In March 2018, John Pedigo of local folk duo the O’s released a new album with a new band under a new name. Inspired by the home-brewed beer his...
One Chord To Another: Ottoman Turks, Paul Cauthen, Ana Egge and David Ritschard
Ottoman Turks, Paul Cauthen, Ana Egge and David Ritschard August 03, 2019 Below is an excerpt of One Chord To Another's article that features Ottoman Turks' "Glass Bottles." "We shall begin from Dallas, TX with some honky-tonkin rock’n’roll fun. Ottoman Turks is...
Dallas Culture Map: Chandelier at Dallas’ Winspear Opera House gets a new theme song
Chandelier at Dallas' Winspear Opera House gets a new theme song By Teresa Gubbins, July 19, 2019 Below is an excerpt from Dallas Culture Maps article. Read the full version here "The fancy levitating chandelier at the Winspear Opera House has a new theme song — and...
Dallas News: Booker T. Washington students get a cool assignment — making new music for the Winspear chandelier
Booker T. Washington students get a cool assignment — making new music for the Winspear chandelier By Michael Granberry, July 19, 2019 "Its original music came from acclaimed composer Philip Glass, who abridged a piece of his titled "The Light," which, in terms of the...
American Blues Scene: World Premiere Track From Dallas Roots Rockers The 40 Acre Mule “Bathroom Walls”
World Premiere Track From Dallas Roots Rockers The 40 Acre Mule “Bathroom Walls” The 40 Acre Mule is set to release their upcoming full-length debut, 'Goodnight and Good Luck' on August 23, 2019. By Administrator, July 23, 2019 The 40 Acre Mule's newest single,...
Rolling Stone Country: 10 Best Country and Americana Songs to Hear Now
10 Best Country and Americana Songs to Hear Now: Hiss Golden Messenger, Billy Strings Below is an excerpt from Rolling Stone's recent article 10 Best Country and Americana Songs to Hear Now: Hiss Golden Messenger, Billy Strings featuring Ottoman Turk's single, "Glass...