Fine Line: August, 2009

It’s a really long story…all of which you’ll see and hear about in due time…let’s just say that the above video is a the first of many teasers…

Photo by Jason Janik

What graces the cover of this week’s Quick? Perfectly splendid angels, that’s who…

Hunter Hauk writes..

Summer Ames, Camille Cortinas and Becky Middleton have all found loyal fans in Dallas, without the benefit of constant blog buzz or headlining gigs at high-profile venues. But it’s time more folks found out about these talented singer-songwriters…READ IT ALL!

If you haven’t checked-out each and every one of these extremely talented young artists, then you need to rectify that post haste. M’kay?

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*title stems from an annoying low-carb diet that’s really pissin’ me off…*

Tonight we have another sweet, sweet show with Salim Nourallah and the Dufilho’s, along with I Love Math, and the divine Buttercup. This li’l shindig goes down at Bryan Street Tavern and will, I assure you, be one hella grand time.

Friday, August 28th
Bryan Street Tavern
Salim Nourallah & the Dufilho’s / I Love Math / Buttercup
9 pm
Free

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Darling Rahim never disappoints, so don’t disappoint him by not enjoying his show tonight at City Tavern. Seriously. You will so thank me in the morning.

Friday, August 28th
City Tavern
Rahim Quazi & the Supernaturals
10 PM
$5.00

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You canNOT miss The Whole Show, show, at Kettle Art Gallery on Saturday, August 29th. It’s simply too fantabulous to pass-up…

Details:
THE WHOLE SHOW
Silent Auction. All pieces start at just $25.00
Artists include the following: Alexandra Harris, Amber Campagna, Andrew Tolentino, Ange Fitzgerald, Barry Kooda, Brian Crawford, Brittney Scheffer, Cathy Miller, Cheryl Baker, Chris Doucet, Clint Scism, Corey Godfrey, Courtney Huntress, Dylan Hollingsworth, Edward Ruiz, Erica Felicella, Frank Campagna, George Fowler, George Wallace III, Guy Reynolds, Hal Samples, Havi Frost, Jason Ice, Jessie Smith, Jonathon Kimbrell, Jorge Dominguez, Kate Mackley, Levi Leddy, Mark Nelson, Mike Salcido, Pat Ramseur, Orlando Hernandez Cerda, Randy Dillon, Richard Brannin, Richard Ross, Rick Fender, Rob Conover, Rosalinda Gomez, Scott Dorn, Scott Mankoff, Sean Fitzgerald, Susan Migdol, Travis Bush and Tyson Summers

This beautiful sucker is one night only, so don’t screw it up.

Saturday, August 29th
Kettle Art Gallery
7:00 PM

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Oh, YEAH BABY! Listen-up kiddies near and far, getcher arses out to the Granada Theater Saturday night for The Gourds! Woohoo! Tag in The O’s and Mama Sweet, and what you have, my friend, is a not-to-miss show.

Saturday, August 29th
Granada Theater
The Gourds / Mama Sweet / The O’s
Doors at 7 – Show at 8
Purchase Tickets

Need a li’l Texas Country fix after your place of worship in Sunday? I got just the place. Shiner Sundays continue at Love & War in Plano this Sunday with the oh-so-dreamy Jesse Dayton. It’s a pretty darn fine way to spend a Sunday afternoon, plus, you can have your Sunday cocktails.

Sunday, August 30th
Love & War in Texas (Plano)
Jesse Dayton / Tom Mcelvain
2 or 3ish
$12.00

I was just going through my iTunes..er…tunes and just started clicking randomly on some of my favorites, old and new…

Today’s Listen:
“3 Wishes” by Victor Andrada
All of Mount Pelee by Trey Johnson
“Golden” by Telegraph Canyon
“So Beautiful” by She-Dick
“Bread & Butter” by Ryan Bingham
“Licorice Night” by Mount Righteous
“Mock Origami” by Matthew & the Arrogant Sea
“Fine Line” by Macon Greyson (but of course)
“The Moon” by Elkhart
“Golly Sandra” by Eisley
“Talk on Indolence” by The Avett Brothers
“Severe Mercy” by Deadman
“Drinkin’ on the Job Again” by The Happy Bullets (this is a daily occurrence)
“Auphorism” by Collin Herring
“Dimestore of Love” by The Lonelies (cuz it pisses Dougie Burr off)
“Clay at your Own Risk” by PPT
“Hang On” by Salim Nourallah
“I Heard about You” by The Theater Fire
“Black Hole” by jetscreamer (never get tired of this song)

Deep Ellum Welcomes New Public Artwork to Art Park

Dallas, TX – A Ribbon Cutting event will welcome the new public artwork to Deep Ellum’s Art Park on Saturday, September 12th. From 2-4 pm, the Deep Ellum Foundation invites artists, residents, and visitors to enjoy more than 30 new outdoor paintings.

The concrete sculptures that have greeted visitors since the mid 90s have been repainted for the first time in over a decade. Immediately following the DART Super Saturday event a few blocks over , the Deep Ellum Foundation will host the Art Park Ribbon Cutting. Art Park is located along Commerce Street, Canton Street, and Good Latimer Expressway under Interstate 75. Just walk across Good Latimer from Bark Park Central.

Thanks to funding from the Farmers Market Tax Increment Financing District, the entire Deep Ellum Connector is getting a makeover. The lights that illuminate the sculptures after dark are the result of electrical repairs to Art Park’s lighting system. The lights have not worked for years, but now they shine brightly on the new paintings.

The Deep Ellum Foundation is also working with the Texas Department of Transportation to add mural paintings to many of the highway columns under Interstate 75 as the next phase of the Art Park project.

“The lighting improvements were critical to light the artwork at night and to increase public safety in the area,” says longtime Deep Ellum developer, John Miller of PlanB Development, who is a member of both the Farmers Market and Deep Ellum TIF boards.

“The benefit of the art installation goes a long way in connecting the Farmers Market community to Deep Ellum.”

The Deep Ellum Foundation organized a contest to select the new images for Art Park. A selection panel reviewed the 60 plus submissions and selected a variety of styles, colors and imagery to adorn the sculptures for years to come.

Jasmine Donnell, a Deep Ellum resident and local artist, painted a sculpture that happens to be one block from where she lives.

“There are so many talented artists in the Deep Ellum community, I was honored to have been chosen. Most of my art is normally just viewed by friends, family and clients through my work. So, it’s personally gratifying to have my art displayed in the neighborhood I live in, for the people I admire the most,” explains Donnell.

Michael Lagocki’s image reflects a character he calls “Haley”. He is glad to share her love with Deep Ellum.

“Outdoor art is about sharing something with the community. My intent with my piece was to bless the neighborhood, maybe put a smile on a few faces, and share a positive emotion.”

The project did, indeed, connect the community. Passersby stopped to ask what was going on, and to watch the artists in action. Many residents taking their dogs for a stroll in Bark Park Central walked over to say hello. Some interested onlookers even staked out for hours.

“It was amazing to see how many people came out while we were painting. They took pictures and thanked us for the art,” tells Lagocki.

Many of the participating artists will be on hand at the Art Park Ribbon Cutting to answer questions about their pieces and listen to feedback from the community. The Deep Ellum Foundation invites everyone to come enjoy some refreshments and take in the new scenery.

For more information about the Art Park Ribbon Cutting-
Contact: Lee Ann Stone
Deep Ellum Foundation
(214) 747-3337
def@deepellumfoundation.org
www.deepellumfoundation.org

**Carolyn Collins’ photos in order of appearance:
David Rodriguez in action
Jasmine Donnell and Kate Langley (with parents) working on their sculptures
Eddie Walker painting “She’s DET”
Michael Lagocki and “Haley”
Many locals stopped by to watch the painter

I know this might be a little late in the game, but I fell sick to some kind of flu-thingie late Thursday night and I’ve barely left my bed since.

If you get this in time, go ahead and head to the Prophet Bar tonight for a mighty-fine show. The Burgundy’s include a couple of my longtime favorite musicians, David & Ronnie Bates (think Moonshot Radio). This new project es muy bueno, and if I wasn’t still feeling ultra-sickie and overly queasy, I’d be front and center.

Here’s what they say…

When The Burgundys burst headlong onto the scene, they were immediately snatched up by Royalty Records.

True to style, The Burgundys attacked their first record with reckless abandon, hammering out a group of uncompromising, kick-in-the-crotch songs that exemplified their take-no-prisoner live shows.

Attacking life with the same reckless abandon, the band was asked to “tone down” their lifestyle before releasing the album. The Burgundys reacted to this criticism with their usual fervor, setting Royalty Records ablaze, destroying their recordings and losing their label in the process.

Uncompromising as ever, and continuing their full-force onslaught of a lackluster worldwide music scene, The Burgundys were spotted by none other than entrepreneur, magazine mogul, and shipping magnate, Admiral Davenport Viceroy. With his marketing savvy, and ability to bankroll his own ventures, Admiral Viceroy had the foresight to launch a brand new record label, custom-built for his biggest coup to date…

The Burgundys. Now, the Burgundys, along with Admiral Viceroy, are set to release their first album… a second time… on Viceroy Records. As for their live shows… from the first chord, The Burgundys kick you in the chest, knock the wind out of you, and never let you take a breath until the lights go out.

They bring hard-driving, hook-laden rock, reminiscent of Cheap Trick and Supergrass. For The Burgundys, life is about rock, and rock is about the show.

…m’kay then, I’m crawling back to bed…

Saturday, August 22nd
The Prophet Bar
Downtown Formula / Culebrastance / Dead Beat Poetry / The Champion Sea / The Burgundys
Doors at 8 PM
$8 – $10
All Ages

I’m so so so waaaaay behind on gettin’ my Paul Slavens on. Moving. Looking for a job. Nagging a 17-year old. Ya know, the usual stuff has kept my attention away from the ‘puter.

I was quite pleased to log on to Art & Seek late last night to find some fantabulous “Track by Track” chats with the brilliant likes of Danny Balis, Telegraph Canyon, Matthew & the Arrogant Sea, Dust Congress, Fight Bite, Brave Combo, Rhett Miller, Shiny Around the Edges and a few others I’ve neglected these past several weeks. I suck sometimes.

However, my mission for the rest of the week is to listen to every darn one of ‘em. You should too. Paul only invites the best of the best on his magnificent Podcast. He, quite literally, rocks.

Liles is still crankin’ out videos while the Kessler continues to rise and take shape. Broose, above, is a HUGE favorite ’round here. Not only is he an amazing musician, he’s also a really talented artist.

Check out more videos at the Kessler, including my beloved Salim Nourallah, Barry Kooda and lots more…

A Canvas for a Cause – Reel FX Creative Studios – Deep Ellum, Texas from Cindy Chaffin on Vimeo.

“Hopelessly Devoted to You II” – Deep Ellum Film Night at Kettle Art Gallery in Deep Ellum from Cindy Chaffin on Vimeo.

Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Party from Cindy Chaffin on Vimeo.

Me‘n’Hunter‘n’Jason‘n’Danny‘n’Trey‘n’Dave‘n’Erv spent a perfect evening together recently. First run on Quick, now run on The Fine Line.

Life has suddenly become cherry…makes me wanna throw a one hour party…wheeeeeeee!!!….

Wow. SaveDeepEllum.org and Pegasus News reports that my friend Brian Barnaud passed away. I’m still in shock. I reconnected with Brian a few months back when we met in Deep Ellum and figured-out that we went to high school together. I’d see him almost everyday thereafter, as we were neighbors. Brian was such a great guy, and a very talented photographer. He’ll be very very missed.

In case you haven’t seen the numerous news segments starring Frank Campagna, Sergio Garcia, Richard Ross and the rest…or in case you haven’t read the constant stream of press on various news sites, blogs, etc….just in case….gander below…

PS – The “Deep Ellum” welcome Frank painted is positively brilliant. He. So. Awesome!

The Good Latimer Corridor
As you may be aware the Deep Ellum neighborhood has been busy preparing for the DART Green Line opening in September 2009. In keeping with the long standing area tradition of creativity we at Kettle Art have joined forces with the Deep Ellum
Community Association and hand picked a fine group of artists to paint a
new Good Latimer series of murals. All artists have had the month of July to create these pieces and are nearing completion at this time.

Please join us on site for a celebration of this effort
Saturday, August 8th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM.

This event will be followed immediately by a closing reception
for the muralists exhibit, ‘To Be Scene’ at Kettle Art

All works are for sale and this event is free and open to the public.

The Crew
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top from left:

*Sean Fitzgerald, Richard Ross, Tyson Summers, Cathey Miller, Judith Lea Perkins,
Brian Crawford, Sergio Garcia, Michael Cissell, Al Jamerson and Issac Brown.

bottom from left:

**Tiffany Kieran, Amber Campagna, Mark S. Nelson, Issac Davies, Joe Skillz, ***Frank Campagna.

*President of DECA
**Sponsorship and Publicity
***Art Director
This Project made possible by the Deep Ellum Community Association

Sponsors include:
The Deep Ellum Foundation
The Demeter Project and their venture ‘It’s a Grind’
the Deep Ellum Enrichment Project
and Kettle Art.

Wall space donated by the George Reeves Co. and Allied Printing.

Assistance provided by
Knox Paints,
2616 Commerce,
Randee Prez,
and Statewide Remodeling.