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September 2019
A modern take on old-school blues, soul and funk The Peterson Brothers combine youthful energy and modern influences with old-school blues, soul and funk to a create a sound that is uniquely their own. Their live shows feature jam-band style improvisation. The Peterson Brothers have toured throughout the United States, and had the opportunity to play with and open for Gary Clark Jr., Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Buddy Guy, the late B.B. King, and other…
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Home-grown, foot-stompin’ Texas music Listening to any effort from country/rock quintet Eleven Hundred Springs is like having your cool uncle pull out his favorite albums. They have that old-school country sound down. When the band started up way back in 1998, some folks thought it was just guys imitating the sounds of Merle Haggard, George Jones and Hank Williams, but over the course of nine albums, Eleven Hundred Springs has evolved into a tight unit of true believers. Songs like…
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Trailblazing, innovative jazz saxophone A husband, father, musician, educator and entrepreneur, Fort Worth native, Quamon Fowler, has been following his passion for performing and teaching for more than 25 years. He’s known world-wide for his musical skills on the saxophone and the electronic wind instrument. He placed third in the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition and is an artist in residence for the School of Church Music at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth. While traveling and performing, Quamon…
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Powerhouse southern rock When it comes to explosive classic southern rock, it doesn’t get much better than 38 Special, best known for their arena rock/pop smash hits that include, “Hold On Loosely” and “Caught Up in You.” 38 Special brings their signature brand of “muscle and melody” to the Levitt for a fall benefit concert presented by Texas Health/Arlington Memorial Hospital. Special guest, Garrett Lebeau, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale for the 38 Special concert by…
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Good-for-the-soul Texas country grooves Kody West started playing music in 2014, eager to take on as many acoustic gigs and songwriting competitions in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that he could. As a frequent support act of the Texas country/red dirt band, Dalton Domino & the Front Porch Family, he took on the role of their tour manager in 2015. On the road with the band, he rapidly gained valuable, hands-on experience working and playing music across the state of Texas.…
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Explosive conjunto with punk/rock flair With the ever-expanding sound of conjunto music, it might not be too unusual to hear an accordionist talk about melding the accordion styles of Paulino Bernal, Steve Jordan, Ramon Ayala, Mingo Saldivar and Tony De La Rosa. But spice up that tradition with the funk/punk/rock gyrations of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the metallic rage of Guns N’ Roses, and you’ve got a sound that speaks directly about one individual – Albert Zamora. As a…
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A hard-scrabble package of folk, rock and bluegrass Playing upwards of 200 dates a year, giving heartfelt, unrestrained performances and winning over a loyal audience show by show, it takes a lot to stop this band from El Paso, home of the “dirty river” known as the Rio Grande. It was against this backdrop that Nino Cooper, Marco Gutierrez and Travis Stearns came of age, playing music in various bands and dreaming of recording at Sonic Ranch, the mammoth residential…
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Every child needs a hero, but abused children need superheroes! The CASA sixth annual Superhero Run is a USATF-certified 5K and 1-mile fun run (and “Villain Chase!") benefiting CASA of Tarrant County. Participants are encouraged to wear superhero costumes to symbolize the role CASA volunteers play in the lives of abused and neglected children. Activities include live entertainment, the Farrell Animal Hospital and Pet Resort in The Gardens’ Puppy Power Pavilion, TPG’s KaPow! Kids Zone, shopping and food, costume contests…
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Hit the streets in your boxers or briefs! The annual Undy Run/Walk isn't just an opportunity to run or walk in your underwear, it's a family-friendly undy-themed event created by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to provide support for patients and families, caregivers, and survivors; raise awareness of preventive measures, and inspire efforts to fund critical research. The event includes a 5K (about 3.1 miles) and an untimed 1-mile fun run. People of all fitness levels are welcome. Medals are awarded…
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Bring the whole family and all your friends to celebrate the holidays in Downtown Arlington on Saturday, Dec. 14! The fun starts at 3 p.m. with entertainment on the Levitt Pavilion stage, followed by the annual Arlington Holiday Lights Parade at 6 p.m. After the parade, Mayor Jeff Williams will officially light the Christmas tree, Santa will take holiday orders and pose for pictures on the Levitt stage, and everyone can relax on the lawn and enjoy The Santa Clause on the…
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