Compiled by Linda Hollar, Marissa Bruce, JohnM. Flores

Everything’s cool at the Ridglea
People were freaking out recently after reading in the Fort Worth Star Telegram that the OWNERS of the Ridglea (Wesley and Richard LEASE the building) were behind on their property taxes… and the City was about to foreclose on them… the OWNERS. This has happened before and, like before, the owners paid the taxes. All is now alive and well at the Ridglea, though Wesley and Richard were most unhappy about the negative publicity. So… spread the word that everything is OK!

Dreamworld Music Complex
This venue closed many months back, then John Tunnell took it over again. Now he’s sold it to new owners. They’re remodeling and reportedly opening it in September.

Memorial Concert for musician
There’s a Memorial Benefit at the Lone Star County Club on Aug. 30, for Ben Cooksey, who passed away recently. He was the bass player for Hit ‘N Run. The benefit concert is to raise money for a grave marker.

Congratulations KNON!
The little radio station that could... and has… is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. This independent, nonprofit, community radio station (at 89.3) has always had something for everyone - from the heaviest music (that no commercial station will touch), to blues, jazz, country, folk and various ethnic segments. See p. 6 for those “heavy” hours.

Russ Martin blows it/up
And speaking of radio… and personalities, 47-year old Russ Martin made it to the front page of the Dallas Morning News on July 27, with almost a full-page write up after being arrested for an alleged assault on a 27-year old woman. According to NBC 5, he was charged with “aggravated assault with bodily injuries with a deadly weapon.” His concealed handgun license was suspended, and he was temporarily taken off the air on KLLI-FM. The alleged assault took place at his 8,600 square-foot home in Southlake, valued at $1.5 million. (At least he had no problem funding that $10,000 bond!)

Local Buzz from Marissa
Austin band Vallejo is on a Tour de Texas this month hitting up Laredo, Odessa, San Angelo, Temple and other small cities in need of some rock. The Toadies wind up the summer with a special show at a campsite that happens to be the inspiration for, yep - “Possum Kingdom”… Dallas’ The Backsliders (recent winner of DO’s Best Hard Rock Band) will join them…. And don’t miss the Ride for Dime BBQ Bash at the Palladium Aug 10, a day full day of celebrities, bikes, BBQ and metal!
Richard Tull is Phantom X’s new guitarist... Jackknife has a CD release party this month for A Plague of People.… After a three-month hiatus, Subourne is back to playing gigs. Catch them at the Lonestar’s Metal Fest on Aug. 31… For those fans unable to make it to the melty Ozzfest, catch Rigor Mortis at the Rock Star Sports Bar on Aug. 15….
Ramones tribute band Sedated is seeking a drummer, Tony Housch is Negative 263’s new vocalist and SIK’s Mookie is celebrating a birthday this month! Shew- that’s more than I thought I could remember! If you have any news, catch me at a show or email myspace.com/harderbeat. (Marissa Bruce)

Club Dada’s new management
As many Deep Ellumers know, Club Dada gained new life back in February when Valerie Baker and Ben Tapia took over as co-owners/managers along with longtime investor, Bob Cummins. They’ve developed a solid five-year plan and are dedicated to making Club Dada a warm, friendly and fun place. (Scott Mankoff)
Kim Kirchner (O’Riley’s bartender) Tattoo Kim and Jimmy Dorsey had a boy, Cole Dane Dorsey, on July 21.