I’ve grown to really love this city again. I think spending so much time now in Deep Ellum and downtown Dallas has helped.

Yesterday I had a “working lunch” at Grotto Ristorante. Starting around noon, the movers and shakers and most certainly the beautiful folks began to breeze through the doors, 99% of them…sigh…on the damn phone. Chief Kunkle was there. That was cool. My dining partner spent most of the time on her cell phone, so it was a fun time people-watching Dallasites in their element.

For you see kiddies, I’m old enough to remember Dallas way back then to way up now. Speaking of, over at Frontburner, there’s a wicked-awesome photo of Central Expressway way back when I was only ______ years old…you really didn’t think I was gonna spill that info., now did you? Anyway, check it out.

Afterwards I drove over to Space, where things were surprisingly quiet. However, today Hal and Astronautalis are working on a project, so I’ll need to be there with full gush ready to unload on Sir Andy.

I’ve missed every freakin’ book signing to date for Reflection of a Man, but not today lil’ missy, not today. After all, what’s a great Tuesday without an Allison V. Smith fix?

Tuesday, December 4th
Neiman Marcus at The Shops at Willow Bend
12-noon until 2 PM

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Did I ever mention that I met with Mike Biggs, the relatively new head-honcho over at Mokah? Mokah, formerly Ellum Onstage, but don’t let that foolya, they are doing some really interesting and exciting things over there. Besides booking local/national shows — bands and promoters are also offered the opportunity to rent out the joint (complete with security, their bangin’ great sound system, light-show, just ’bout all you could ever need), both the big room and the cozier Mokah lounge.

Mokah Lounge

Mokah Lounge

Live in the Mokah Lounge

Mokah Coffee Bar

Flotsam Art Gallery inside Mokah/Live in Deep Ellum

Live at Mokah

Live at Mokah

Talent buyer Charlsie Grace has some big big events in the coming months, so check back here for more info.

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Sorta just posted a Christmas song for ya here on their MySpace page.

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Chris over at GvB just released his top 20 favorite records of the year. You be real lucky to make that list. Check it out.

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D.E.E.P. is meeting tonight at Adair’s – 9 PM. Have a burger for me, m’kay?

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Woody’s Tavern in Fort Worth is having a swell benefit show tonight that’ll hand over the proceeds to Make a Wish Foundation. Cary Wolff, Scott Copeland, Three Fools on Three Stools are just a few of the entertainers in store. Be there.

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NO TALENT GENIUSES

THURSDAY DECEMBER 6TH – 7:00 PM
SMU CAMPUS – McCORD AUDITORIUM in DALLAS HALL
(Blue Domed building near McFarlin auditorium)
3rd (top) Floor
This showing is free.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 7TH – 9:00 PM
DOUBLEWIDE BAR
COMMERCE & EXPOSITION
(where Deep Ellum meets Expo Park)
Performances by THE FELONS and IN THE WAKE will follow film
This showing is in the venue so there’s a $5 cover since there are bands playing afterward.

NO TALENT GENIUSES IS A ROCKUMENTARY INVOLVING:

THE TAH-DAHS
LAURA PALMER
THE HAPPY BULLETS
BACKFLAP

The Film will be shown in 1080HD

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Pikahsso is my favorite way to wake up. This new video, “Faleyuh” is another gem.