WEEKEND PREVIEW: MARCH 21ST

Thursday March 21
A Taste Of Herb: A Tribute To Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass Band | Dan's Silverleaf | 5pm | FREE

Discipline | Rubbergloves | 10pm | FREE

Q&A with City Manager George Campbell I UNT Environmental Science Building I ​7pm I FREE   

Friday March 22

Shiny Ribs | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $10
A side project of some members of The Gourds take the stage this Friday. If you're into them I'll be you'll find this show a real treat.

Terrible Tuesday Promotions Presents: Tony Ferraro + The Satans of Soft Rock, It Hurts To Be Dead, Bad Design and Paper Robot | Rubbergloves | 8PM | $7

Saturday March 23
Sarah Jaffe / These Machines Are Winning | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $15 / $20
There's something to be said about a local artist that can sellout two nights in a row. Maybe that something is that maybe she's not local anymore and supporting tours of Lou Barlow, Nora Jones and Blitzen Trapper. At any rate, you've got two chances this weekend to see the always lovely and compelling Sarah Jaffe grace the stage at Dan's Silverleaf and we recommend taking advantage of seeing a sure to be national star in such an intimate setting as it could be your last.

Spiderweb Salon Presents: The Electronic Experiment | J&J's | 8PM | $3

Soviet / Featherface / Things of Earth | 219 Normal St. | 8PM | FREE
Be still my beating heart, the Denton House Show. Where and what would we feel about our city without you?

Sunday March 24
Sarah Jaffe / John Singer Sargeant | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $15 / $20
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WEEK IN REVIEW: MARCH 18

Monday March 18
Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers | Dan's Silverleaf | 8pm | $10 / $15

Wednesday March 20
A Birthday Show: Spooky Folk / Barbar / New Science Projects / Peopleodian / Cool Womb |  J&J's | 8pm | Free
A great collection of Denton house show veterans and the fresh (and one of our new favorites) Cool Womb. The event page promises that Cool Womb will start "promptly" at 8:30pm. I read that but I don't believe it. Either way -- this is a show you want to show up on time to.

​Kraken Presents: Matthew Olzmann and Vievee Francis  I  Paschall Bar  I  6pm  I  Free Way better than your college grade open mic night - some super talented (published!) poets will be showing off their skills at the classiest bar in town. Put on your favorite tweed jacket, grab your smoking pipe, order yourself a scotch and soak up the culture. 

WEEKEND PREVIEW: MARCH 14TH

Not too much going on this week unless your at SXSW but here are a few picks for the weekend for y'all.​

Friday March 15th ​

​House of Tinnitus Presents: Plack Blague / Violator X / Filth / Vulgar Fasion | Rubbergloves | 9pm | $1
I'd go to this just to find out what a "noise bummer session" is. That's definitely worth a dollar.
Max Stalling | Dan's Silverleaf | 10pm | $12

​Saturday March 16th​

​Milkdrive | Dan's Silverleaf | 9pm | $10
Self proclaimed "Jazz-grass" born from the remnants of the South Austin Jug band are always impressive if absoloutle shredding in every way possible impresses you.

WEEK IN REVIEW: MARCH 11

Not had enough? Ready for more? Good, 'cause this is Denton and naturally there's going to be some quality shows to attend for those of you who aren't diluted into thinking that playing Maggie Maes is going to get your "buzzworthy local act" signed this week.​

Monday, March 11​

Daniel Markham / Glossary / Water Liars | ​Dan's Silverleaf | 8PM | $7

Dead Leaf Echo / Joy Sores / Summer of Glaciers / Penny | Macaroni Island | 8PM | FREE
Another quality, free show from Macaroni Island. Remember kids, no jerks!​

​Tuesday, March 12
Beware the Dangers of a Ghost Scorpion / Savage & The Big Beat / Cool Womb | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $5
Cool Womb is one of our recent favorites after seeing them in the J&J's Basement several months ago. It will be interesting to see how their rough around the edges brand of whatever you want to call it translates at Dan's.

WEEKEND PREVIEW: MARCH 7TH - MARCH 10TH

​Yes, there are plenty of shows to go to this week. You could throw a rock and there'd most likely be an anti-folk show going on where-ever it landed. We've combed through hundreds of events and hand-picked what we decided were the two or three best-looking shows to attend this weekend. Disagree? Let us know in the comments. 

Thursday, March 7

Buxton / Ralph White / Spooky Folk / Isaac Hoskins - Dan's Silverleaf | 9:30pm | 35 Denton wristband
Ralph White is a modern nod to the old, weird America of Harry Smith, and his live offerings can be pretty transcendent. Buxton being a rare, fully-capable band from Houston, anchors this show that's rounded out with hometown-heros Spooky Folk and one of our most underrated and nicest guys to boot, Isaac Hoskins.

Pallbearer / Power Trip / Pinkish Black / Terminator 2 - Hailey's | 9pm | wristband
Doom, glorious doom.

Friday, March 8

Beer and Tacos with The Pink Antler | Oak Street Draft House | 5pm | $5 with wristband; $10 without wristband
Since We Denton Do It is taco-centric, we are sponsoring this fun little event at the always fun OSDH. Oh, and we love beer also so it's kind of a perfect match. This was all put together by our lovely and talented Alyssa Jarrell, who is also the food writer at Little D and the person behind The Pink Antler recipe and home blog.

The DIME Store Pre-Party and Pop-Up Show - The Dime Store | 6pm | free
Hang out with local artists and celebrate the opening of this easy born creation.

Baptist Generals Listening Party - Dan's Silverleaf | 2pm | wristband
Flemmons described this to me the other night as, "not a garage record."

Saturday, March 9

Denton: A City, a College, and a Creative Class - a 35 Denton Day Panel - Oak Street Draft House | 5pm | wristband
Moderated by city council member Kevin Roden, this promises to be a brainy and inspired discussion geared towards the type of folks who are interested in all things Denton.

The Earthwise 2nd Annual Local Food Festival | The Hive | 10am | Free
What better way to nurse your 35D hangover on Saturday morning than sampling artisan cheeses, honey, olive oil, and fresh produce that all come from nearby. Please tell me there will also be breakfast tacos and coffee and we're golden, y'all.

March Radness Alley Cat - UNT Language Building | 12pm | $5 to buy into the race
If you want to enter this bike race sponsored by the likes of Bullseye Bike Shop, Sprockets, Oak St. Drafthouse, and Pan Ector Industries, check into their Facebook page. 

Sunday, March 10

Marnie Stern / The Coathangers / Daniel Francis Doyle / Eat Avery's Bones - Dan's Silverleaf | 9:30pm | wristband
How hip are you? If you don't get into Dan's Sunday night, you've got your answer. Shame on you in advance.

The Last Bison | Doug Burr | Somebody's Darling |  The Treelines - Sweetwater Grill & Tavern | 9:30pm | wristband
Denton songwriting hero, Doug Burr emerges after having spent 2012 feverishly writing new material for his next record due later on in 2013. Although, this will be a set of new takes on old material (they've since added Dave Sims to the "duo" lineup), this promises to not disappoint.

WEEK IN REVIEW: WEEK OF MARCH 4TH

​Here's what's going on this week. If you have a specific show that we missed, let us know in the comments!

Efterklang has come all the way from Denmark to rock your world at Dan's Silverleaf this Tuesday. ​

Monday, March 4th:

Adam Faucett / RTB2 / Thomas Wynn & The Believers | Dan's Silverleaf | 9pm | $10
Man of much soul, Adam Faucett, plays Dan's Silverleaf Monday evening. This Arkansas native's beautiful voice will kill most of those in attendance. Openers Thomas Wynn & The Believers have a definite RTB2 thing going on about them or is it the other way 'round? Either way. This has shaped up to be a great show. 

Jazz Night​ - The Green House | 10pm | Free 
We're not sure who is actually playing tonight (does The Greenhouse publish these things in advance?), but hitting up The Greenhouse on jazz night is always a good idea. Lots of fun drinks and the bands are pretty good more than 50% of the time. Remember the time that we actually had a jazz club? 

Boxcar Bandits | Hailey's | Free/$5 | 10pm
Boxcar Bandits is a regular at Hailey's Club. They're currently playing every Monday when not on tour. They will also be playing at 35 Denton next month.

Tuesday, March 5th:

Efterklang / Nightlands / Chambers | Dan's Silverleaf | 9pm | $15 | Tickets!
The danes in Efterklang are touring the states in support of their critically well-received 2012 album, Piramida and the documentary, The Ghost of Piramida, about the recording of the aforementioned album. Efterklang always puts on a great live show. And this will be a great warm-up to 35 Denton. Openers Nightlands and Chambers keep the dreamy feel alive throughout the whole night. You can leave your bottle of drank at home. 

OSDH 1 Year Anniversary Party - Oak St. Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor | Free | 4pm
OSDH is on a roll of great events, following up Armadillo Ale Works' release of Quakertown Stout last Friday. It feel like just yesterday we were so amazed and happy to have our very own beer garden in town. Hard to believe it's been a whole year. You rarely see a local business become so engrained into the culture of a small town as quickly as OSDH has. Go and show them your appreciation and support on Tuesday. It won't hurt that they'll have plenty of awesome beers in keg form, including a personal favorite of We Denton Do It, Peticolas Brewing Co.'s Wintervention. 

Wednesday, March 6th: 

Various Artists / Mockingbird Station / Blue Bear / PurlSnapShirts / Stormy Durant - Hailey's | 21 and up - Free, $5 under | 8pm

Thursday, March 7th - Sunday, March 10th - The beginning of 35 Denton | EVERYWHERE. BE READY. 
We'll have much more on this as the week progresses, y'all. 

WEEKEND PREVIEW: FEBRUARY 28TH

​This weekend starts off strong, but kinda fizzles once Saturday comes along. If you know of something fun going on, please let us know in the comments!

Local faves Botany play Dan's Silverleaf this Thursday. 

Thursday, February 28th:

• We Denton Do It Presents: This Will Destory You / Botany | Dan's Silverleaf | 9pm | $16
  We've told you plenty of reasons why you should be attending this show. At this point, we're pretty sure you're going. If not, read our reasons again! We'll see you there. 

• Free All You Can Eat Mac and Cheese Buffet ​| MacDaddy's | 7-10pm | Free
  When we decided to open up our weekend previews to more than just music, this wasn't exactly what we had in mind, but c'mon, can you beat free macaroni and cheese especially when it's in buffet form? Quit your stupid paleo diet and carbo load before hitting up This Will Destroy You at Dan's.

Friday, March 1st:

• Armadillo Ale Works Launching Party | Oak St. Drafthouse | 5-10pm | Free
  You've already thoroughly enjoyed their two non-alcoholic beverages. Now it's time to pony on up to OSDH&CP on Friday to be one of the first to enjoy the official first beer of Armadillo Ale Works, Quakertown Stout. A free glass will come with your beer! Also, local awesome screen printing dudes, Pan Ector, will be there live printing AAW and OSDH&CP shirts, too. Can you beat that? 

• First Friday on the Square | The Square (mostly Oak St.) | Friday evening | Free
  When you're done at OSDH, walk the block over to the square for more free Friday fun. Lots of fun stuff happens on first Friday. Businesses on Oak St. (and some on the square) will be having live music, etc... Make sure you stop by and check things out!

• Cartright / Cozyhawks / Daniel Folmer | Dan's Silverleaf | 9pm | $5
  Denton ex-pats, Cartright are coming back to town again to bring their specific brand of scorched vocal cord folk rock to the masses. Over the years, Austin has treated Ben Cartright well. Come see how. The odds on suspenders-usage currently sit at 2:1 for your show betting purposes. 

• Midnight Society / Diamond Age | Rubber Gloves | 9PM | $5/$7

Saturday, March 2nd:

• Electric Saloon Burlesque / Cabaret Review | Rubber Gloves | 9PM | $10/$15 
  And then on Saturday there's an interesting looking burlesque/cabaret show at Rubber Gloves. It's an eclectic weekend, folks.  

Sunday, ​March 3rd 

• Hares on the Mountain - Dan’s Silvearleaf | 7pm | Free
  And, as always, hit up Dan’s early Sunday evening for some always-good Americana for free, but you're already going to these shows, right?
  

WEEK IN REVIEW: FEBRUARY 25TH

​Here's what you should be doing this week, Denton. 

​This Will Destory You brings their particular brand of post-rock to Dan's Silverleaf this Thursday evening. 

Monday, February 25th:

Jazz Night​ - The Green House | 10pm | Free 
We're not sure who is actually playing tonight (does The Greenhouse publish these things in advance?), but hitting up The Greenhouse on jazz night is always a good idea. Lots of fun drinks and the bands are pretty good more than 50% of the time. Remember the time that we actually had a jazz club? 

A Taste of Herb: a Tribute to Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass - Dan’s Silverleaf | 5:00pm | Free
If you haven't made it to check out A Taste of Herb at Dan's yet. Today is your day. What else are you gonna do? Spend time with your loved ones? Do you even have booze at home? 

Boxcar Bandits - Hailey's | Free/$5 | 10pm
Boxcar Bandits is a regular at Hailey's Club. They're currently playing every Monday when not on tour. They will also be playing at 35 Denton next month.

Tuesday, February 26th:

Joe Pat Hennen - Dan's Silverleaf | 5pm | Free

Paul Slavens and Friends - Dan's Silverleaf | 8pm | Free
And if Dan's hasn't given you your fill of Paul Slavens goodness (or free shows, for that matter) yet, hit this up. 

Wednesday, February 27th: 

The Green Hour Residency with Robert Gomez - Dan's Silverleaf | 5pm | Free 
an's has another great early, free show on Wednesday. Check this out especially if you like headless chickens. 

Denton Comedy Collective - Hailey's | 9pm | Free/$
We've heard rumors that some people in Denton are actually funny. Hit this up and tell us if they're true. Also, free pizza. Can you beat that? 

​Foreign Mothers / Atomic Tanlines / Deep Throat / Endless Thoughts - Rubber Gloves | 9pm | $5/$7 
Foreign Mothers is a fem-fronted post-rock band that you should definitely check out. Deep Throat is a local band that you'll definitely be hearing more about in the weeks to come. They'll 

Thursday, February 28th:

WE DENTON DO IT PRESENTS: This Will Destroy You / Botany - Dan's Silverleaf | 9pm | $13 ADV / $16 DOS | Buy Tickets: spunetickets.com

​Friday, February 29th:

Armadillo Ale Works Launching Party - Oak Street Draft House | 5pm | Free
Yes. Finally. Go to this.

WEEKEND PREVIEW: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD

Here's Alec Corona with your weekend plans. We've tried to open this up to more than just music this time. If we missed something, let us know in the comments!

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• Discipline | Rubber Gloves | Doors: 10pm | Free
  Rubber Gloves is dishing out another free show tonight. Get ready for a night of Obscure Industrial, Post Punk, Noise, No Wave, Goth Rock, and Neo Folk. If you can't catch Discipline tonight, catch them at their Two Year Anniversary Celebration on Saturday!

• Afro Deezy Axe / Human Groove Hormone | Abbey Underground | Show: 9pm | Free 21+

• Cody Canada | The Departed with special guest The Cadillac Black | Rocking Rodeo | Doors: 8pm | $12 plus applicable fees 18+

Friday, February 22nd:

• “R.I.P.H.S | Liberty Christian School | Friday 7pm, Saturday 2pm & 7pm, Sunday 2pm | Adults $10
  R.I.P.H.S. is a "dance-ical" written by Liberty fine arts teacher Kirk Holland featuring music by Weezer, Beck, and the Lumineers, 

• Psychedelephant / Eden's Moon / Cerebral Chauffeurs | Hailey's Club | $5/$7 | 9pm

• Lizard Professor / Dead Rising / Aeolia / Whoa! Nelly / Bear Witness | Andy's Bar | $8/$10 | 8pm

• Samothrace / Akkolyte, Steel Bearing Hand, Terminator 2 |Rubber Gloves | $7/$9 | 9pm
  Catch Terminator 2 before they go out on tour and bring their specific brand of 90's rock to the rest of the country.
  

Saturday, February 23rd:

• ​Kraken Presents: Stephen Danos & Alex Lemon | Paschall Bar | 6pm

• Listenings | Green Space Art Collective | $5
  Ronnie Jo Stufflebeam, Tony Pisculli, Rob Bosquez and Benjamin Inn are all reading this time. Expect some new work from Christopher David Taylor, Erica Cole and Daniel J. Pucul, too. The theme this month is “Love, Lust and All That Bullshit.”
  

• Chambers / Pageantry / Phonolux / Sacco and Vanzetti | Hailey's Club | $1/$5 | 8pm
  We’ve covered lots of these bands in the week that we’ve been back. Them them out here and here.

• Cotton Jones / Treelines | Dan's Silverleaf | $10 | 9pm ​

• Senor Fin / Bad Design / Honey and ​Salt (Austin) / Bashe | Macaroni Island | Free | 9pm
  We wrote about Bad Design earlier in the week. This is your chance to check them and some other great bands out.
  

Sunday, ​February 24th

• Hares on the Mountain - Dan’s Silvearleaf | 7pm | Free
  And, as always, hit up Dan’s early Sunday evening for some always-good Americana for free, but you're already going, right?