If any of you are within even a few hours of Dallas this Saturday, May 22nd, I would highly suggest that you get yourselves to the first Homegrown Music & Arts Festival. Given the name, it’s no shocker that the bands on the bill are basically D/FW area acts. Gobb Knob faves The O’s and Telegraph Canyon will be there, along with others. But, these are a large chunk of the best acts in the region, so it’s worth the trip, to be sure. Here are a couple that I highly recommend catching when you make it.
Fox & The Bird - Genius indie-folk, these artists are rather busy as they perform in this band, but also others, including the hippie-folk collective Dallas Family Band. Make no mistake, this band knows how to use an accordion and a ukulele.
Grant Jones & The Pistol Grip Lassos - The most recent winners of the Shiner Rising Star, Jones and gang are an edgy, rocking country outfit that represents an insurgent brand of country that has been making its presence felt more strongly in this are over the last couple of years.
Somebody’s Darling - Well, you guys know how I feel about these folks. I caught them at SXSW, and they simply tore the place down with their blazing, soulful southern-rocking country. Amber Farris might be the best lead-singer in town, regardless of gender.
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