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John Oates to play first official show at Live Oak

I didn't get a chance to stop by the "soft opening" of the Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge last weekend, but a few hours before Seryn and Calhoun took the stage of the soon-to-officially-open venue, the opening weekend's l... Read more

Empathy gives Kelly Clarkson an edge on 'Duets'

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For Kelly Clarkson, life on Duets has been a case of perpetual deja vu. Read more

Blues singer Phillips wins 'American Idol'

LOS ANGELES -- Phillip Phillips, a bluesy Georgia guitar man, won the 11th season of American Idol on Wednesday, defeating teenager Jessica Sanchez in record viewer voting. Read more

KKDA/730 AM 'Soul 73' makes staff cuts (update No. 2)

Service Broadcasting Corp. boss Hyman Childs verifies that much of the air staff has been let go at KKDA//730 AM "Soul 73." Willis Johnson and Alecia Thompson will remain in the mornings, but the rest of the day will be automated. Read more

Five questions with Glenn Frey

The Eagles guitarist goes solo again with ‘After Hours,' an album of standards Read more

Local bands making it sound like summer

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Brandon Ellerbee

Eagerly anticipated or slipping under the radar, local music releases of all stripes continue to flood independent record stores and iTunes. Read more

'American Idol': The Final Two

'American Idol': The Final Two

(Michael Becker/FOX)

For most of Tuesday's American Idol episode, I had a four-word recap in mind: Read more

Concert review: ArtsGoggle

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Steve Watkins-Special to DFW.COM

Twice a year, starting back in 2003, Fort Worth South has been putting on an arts festival in the Near Southside community. Businesses throw open their doors and block off their parking lots to host local art, music and sunburns. Read more

Full line-up announced for 2012 Austin City Limits Music Festival

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Courtesy BB Gun PR

Early this morning, the Austin City Limits Music Festival pulled the wraps off its complete line-up for 2012. Three-day passes and single-day passes remain for the fest, in its 11th year, and which will kick off Oct. 12 at Zilker Park in Austin. The only local ties are Dallas gospel act the Relat... Read more

Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge announces opening weekend line-up

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Courtesy New Frontier Touring

I didn't get a chance to stop by the "soft opening" of the Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge this past weekend, but a few hours before Seryn and Calhoun took to the stage of the soon-to-officially-open venue, the opening weekend's line-up of shows was unveiled via Facebook, Twitter and its website. Read more

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