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Death in the Inner Circle
Apparent murder-suicide cuts to the heart of the mayor's southern Dallas advisors
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Battle Against Teaching Evolution in Texas Begins
Should creationism win out, textbooks throughout the country–not just Texas–will challenge the theory of evolution in science curricula
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After Their Murder-Suicide, Questions About Rufus and Lynn Flint Shaw's Shady Dealings Haunt Dallas
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The Dwaine Caraway Show
Starring that new breed of politician who wants to root out your crack houses, close down your whorehouses and pull up your pants
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Life Without Debt Leaves Jimmy Phipps Owing Society
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Obama and Me (69)
It was the year 2000, and I was a young, hungry reporter in Chicago with a young, hungry state legislator on my speed dial
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Murder at the Howard Johnson's Serves Up Flavorful Fare (27)
Also: Collin College kicks up heels with Li'l Abner and unfunny Nipples at Hub
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Death in the Inner Circle (21)
Apparent murder-suicide cuts to the heart of the mayor's southern Dallas advisors
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Battle Against Teaching Evolution in Texas Begins (15)
Should creationism win out, textbooks throughout the country–not just Texas–will challenge the theory of evolution in science curricula
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Arguments Creationists Make to Counter Evolution (15)
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Four Clubs Closed in Deep Ellum and Exposition Park in the Past Month
So where's the outcry?
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Vampire Weekend Backlash at SXSW
The hype factory had everyone ready to hate on Vampire Weekend before the band arrived in Austin
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10 Artists We'd Resurrect for Easter
Included: Freddie Mercury, Hank Williams and Patsy Cline
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You Don't Have to Head to SXSW to Find a Festival This Week
Dallas has something for all tastes in town
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South by Southwest Bounty Overflows to Benefit Dallas
This and next week are full of big-name acts making their ways to or from the Austin festival
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Dropping Out in Dallas
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How Much Is Innocence Worth?
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Back in the Day, He Was Da Nu Man
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And, In Salim Nourallah Matters...
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Good Records Decides Records (and CDs... and DVDs) Aren't So Good
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Steal of the Week: The Mishaps
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Recent Articles By Pete Freedman
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Four Clubs Closed in Deep Ellum and Exposition Park in the Past Month
So where's the outcry?
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Record Hop CD Release Party
Thursday, March 27, at Dan's Silverleaf, Denton
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Vampire Weekend Backlash at SXSW
The hype factory had everyone ready to hate on Vampire Weekend before the band arrived in Austin
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Punk Bunny
Sunday, March 23, at Hailey's, Denton
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South by Southwest Bounty Overflows to Benefit Dallas
This and next week are full of big-name acts making their ways to or from the Austin festival
National Features
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Miami New Times
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Nashville Scene
Chip Off the Old Rock
Songwriter Justin Townes Earle has struggled with addiction--just like his proud papa.
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"Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy"
Have they become the magic words when a state wants to terminate parental rights?
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SF Weekly
Out of the Woodwork
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Band of Heathens, Trey Johnson
Friday, March 21, at Dan's Silverleaf, Denton
By Pete Freedman
Published: March 20, 2008
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Band of Heathens
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Subject(s): Trey Johnson, Band of Heathens
Austin's Band of Heathens has a nice little notch on its belt: being named the best new band in Austin at last year's Austin Music Awards.
Not too shabby. But maybe it was just an off year?
Nah, the fellas in the Band of Heathens bring it just fine, thank you. It's not that they do anything super unique with their bar-band country sound (they don't); it's that the Austin five-piece performs its original bar-band country and Americana music exceptionally well. You won't necessarily leave Dan's after their set ends with a bag full of merch or even thinking that you just found your new favorite band, but you won't leave disappointed either, having danced and drunk the night away while listening to a perfect soundtrack for the setting.
The real steal of this set, though, may be the fact that Trey Johnson, the guitarist and vocalist for local fan favorite Sorta, will be joining Band of Heathens on the bill. You don't necessarily see Johnson's name atop too many fliers these days, so this performance could be one that brings the Sorta crowd out of the woodwork. You can bet that any super-attentive listeners at this show will be there for Johnson, not the Austinites sharing his bill.
