Harder Beat DFW Local Buzz

NOVEMBER '07

Harder Beat Magazine Online

Compiled by Linda Hollar

So what’s up in Deep Ellum?
Well, apparently not much good. According to Tom from Tom Cats, the City of Dallas is now requiring an SUP (Special Use Permit) from clubs, which has to be approved and (if so), then renewed every two years. It’s more involved than what we can explain here, but Tom has hired an attorney to “Fight City Hall.” And it’s not just his club. We’ve stated in the past that the City Council wants the Deep Ellum area to consist of high-rise condos, lofts and expensive restaurants and stores. Looks like they’re starting to make that happen, with no regard to established clubs and businesses, that have put their heart and soul into Deep Ellum - along with area music fans.

Lots of band changes
After many years, Tornado Alley has called it quits, playing their last gig at Stumpy’s on Nov. 3. They put on a kick-ass show for the final one. They’ll be missed…. Diver Down is also no more. They broke up about a month or so ago.

Live Wire (Motley Crue Tribute band) is scheduled to play their last show on New Year’s Eve at O’Rileys. They’ve recently been playing “musical musicians” with vocalists, having Spicoli (formerly with 93.3 the Bone) fill in a few times, before Stacie Stokes took over the spot. Guitarist Jim Wright reports that he’s now part of a new band, The Avalon Project, which will be “covering 80’s classics in a whole new way along with some originals.” Other members will be Stacie (vocals), Rebacca Dieter (vocals - Jim’s stepdaughter), Tommy, (drums), Christian Johns (drums) Richard Gish (bass) and John Conley (guitar). Members are mostly from Live Wire, Zativah Kid, Rugburn, and Gibson Cemetery). They’ll also make an appearance at O’Riley’s on New Year’s Eve.

In the new band department
Embrace The Embers recently played their first gig at Dreamworld. The band features Matt Adkins (vocals – formerly Weaken the Adversary), David Sarver (guitar), Evan Perruccio (guitars), Brady Brewer (bass) and Tim Richardson (drums). The band is currently recording with Nick Rodriguez at String7th Studios.
Jet Tessmann’s new band is No Warning. Besides Jet on vocals, it has Clay Garrett (guitar) and Bradley on drums. They’re doing a variety of covers

Congratulations to Allen Mead (Zenabi’s lead singer) and Roxie Francis, who were married Oct. 27 at Addison City Limits Club.

SXSW, Austin, March 12 – 16
The deadline for artist applications is Nov. 9. This year everything is being done electronically. Contact SXSW.com for information.

RockHouse Live
Apparently the club is closed, with a “For Lease” sign on the door. We tried to reach Zach’s cell, but his mailbox was full. It’s sad as the RockHouse was very nice and a great place to see a band.
On a different note, the Skillman Street Pub is open again, with live music on Friday and Saturday.
We’re sorry to report that local rock musician Pursey Posey passed away on Oct. 11 (his birthday) after a several-year illness.