mike snider presents is proud to announce a series of Live Music Concerts and shows at some "Old" yet "New" Venues in Dallas, Texas.
The recently renovated, The Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff has been gaining notoriety and fans from across the metroplex for their eclectic programming mix of film classics, art-house movies, videos and multi-media events. This Grand Theatre features fixed seating for 650 and a sweeping lobby with a full-service bar, snacks, seating, magazines, and a vintage record player.
mike snider presents is proud to announce a Series of Live Music Concerts here at this beautiful Historic Landmark, The Texas Theatre, starting on:
1. Wed. July 13, 2011 @ The Texas Theatre 231 W. Jefferson Blvd.
The CIVIL WARS
with Special Guest: RAYLAND BAXTER
In some ways, music doesn’t get much more modest or minimalist than it is in the hands of The Civil Wars, a duo comprised of California-to-Nashville transplant Joy Williams and her Alabaman partner, John Paul White. They travel without a backup band, and on their first full-length album, Barton Hollow, the bare-bones live arrangements that fans hear on the road are fleshed out with just the barest of acoustic accoutrements. Each song is an intimate conversation, and no third wheels or dinner-party chatter are going to interrupt that gorgeous, haunting hush.
If it looks like The Civil Wars’ appeal might cast a net that extends well beyond the typical audience for acoustically based music, that may be due to the inherent sensibilities Williams and White bring to their collaboration, which are quite disparate, if not necessarily warring. Both were gigging and recording on their own prior to teaming up a year and a half ago, neither solo career quite suggesting what their conjoined sound would turn out to be.
If it looks like The Civil Wars’ appeal might cast a net that extends well beyond the typical audience for acoustically based music, that may be due to the inherent sensibilities Williams and White bring to their collaboration, which are quite disparate, if not necessarily warring. Both were gigging and recording on their own prior to teaming up a year and a half ago, neither solo career quite suggesting what their conjoined sound would turn out to be.
DOORS: 7PM SHOW 8PM ~ Tickets: $18 Advance $20 At the door.
2. Friday, July 22, 2011 @ Club DaDa 2720 Elm St. Dallas, TX 75226
BEN SOLLEE
with Special Guests: THOUSANDS
Ben Sollee wants you to experience all the beauty and banality that life has to offer. It’s a serious request, and his enthusiasm is genuine. Armed with a cello, Sollee is canvassing the country, sometimes by bicycle, imploring folks to rediscover the connections between music, art, film, dance, their community, and personal relationships.
In 2010, Ben collaborated with fellow Kentuckians Daniel Martin Moore and My Morning Jacket front-man Yim Yames on the Sub Pop released Dear Companion. The album explored Ben’s desire to use musical encounters as a catalyst to inspire environmental stewardship.
“I never expect to see that cello in one piece after Ben gets done playing it,” says Yim Yames. “He bows and beats and works it over with a passionate fury rarely seen. Don’t get me wrong – he can play it and hold his own with the most schooled and delicate scholars out there, but more importantly, Ben makes it live.”
Later, Ben embarked on the “Ditch The Van Tour.” Ben and band abandoned the comforts of a motorized vehicle and hauled their gear and instruments (the cello too) across the country on bicycles. Ben’s mission was to engage a greater sense of community involvement at every performance.
Ben Sollee is not satisfied with just being a musician. It is absolutely paramount to him to incorporate collaborations, regardless of age or credentials, in his personal and professional life. “I’m such a mutt myself, biologically and socially, that it just makes sense to express that as my pedigree. In the end, that’s what folk music is all about; each of us telling our own story.”
In 2010, Ben collaborated with fellow Kentuckians Daniel Martin Moore and My Morning Jacket front-man Yim Yames on the Sub Pop released Dear Companion. The album explored Ben’s desire to use musical encounters as a catalyst to inspire environmental stewardship.
“I never expect to see that cello in one piece after Ben gets done playing it,” says Yim Yames. “He bows and beats and works it over with a passionate fury rarely seen. Don’t get me wrong – he can play it and hold his own with the most schooled and delicate scholars out there, but more importantly, Ben makes it live.”
Later, Ben embarked on the “Ditch The Van Tour.” Ben and band abandoned the comforts of a motorized vehicle and hauled their gear and instruments (the cello too) across the country on bicycles. Ben’s mission was to engage a greater sense of community involvement at every performance.
Ben Sollee is not satisfied with just being a musician. It is absolutely paramount to him to incorporate collaborations, regardless of age or credentials, in his personal and professional life. “I’m such a mutt myself, biologically and socially, that it just makes sense to express that as my pedigree. In the end, that’s what folk music is all about; each of us telling our own story.”
DOORS: 7PM EARLY SHOW 8PM ~ Tickets: $12 Advance $12 At the door.
and at the Historic 100 Years Old SONS of HERMANN HALL
3. Sat., July 30, 2011 @ Sons of Hermann 3414 Elm St. Deep Ellum
STONE RIVER BOYS
with Special Guests: KING BUCKS
Following years in The Palladins, and later the Hacienda Brothers featuring the late, great Chris Gaffney, Tuscon Guitar Slinger Dave Gonzales joined forces with Mike Barfield, aka the Tyrant of Funk, to form the all-new Stone River Boys. After tearing it up in the Lone Star State and across the country for nearly 2 years, Austin's STONE RIVER BOYS have released their debut album, Love On The Dial via Northhampton, Mass.-based Cow Island Music.
DOORS: 7PM SHOW 9PM ~ Tickets: $15 Advance $20 At the door.
We are looking forward to a LONG, PROSPEROUS and FUN! relationship with ALL of these wonderful, Classic Dallas establishments and encourage your support and patronage.
Our Town, our Music Scene, our Culture ... DEPENDS on YOU and Your Support. GO OUT & SEE SOME LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEK!
