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April 25, 2011 by Jeff Giddens

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New documentary “Willie Nelson Presents: King of New documentary “Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies” spotlights the music industry’s first known roadie – Ben Dorcy, also known to his friends as “Lovey.” The film, co-directed by Willie Nelson’s daughter Amy Lee Nelson, will have its world premiere on Sunday, April 27 at the Texas Theatre as a part of this year’s Dallas International Film Festival (@wearediffdallas). KXT contributor Preston Jones spoke with Nelson about the importance of crew for musicians, the wonder of Dorcy’s life and what it means to premiere his story in the city of his birth. Read the interview at the link in our bio. 📸 Todd V. Wolfson
Thin Line Fest returns to Denton with five days of Thin Line Fest returns to Denton with five days of films, music and more. The annual documentary film festival includes 30+ live performances, 26 music videos, 20 feature-length films, and more 🎶 🔗 Head to the link in bio to the full lineup! 📸 David Forsyth (@di.forsyth) performing at Thin Line Fest 2024 / @wafflesweekly
The North Texas music scene has been dealt a shatt The North Texas music scene has been dealt a shattering, unimaginable blow. On April 23, Chris Penn, co-founder of Good Records and long-time co-manager of Tripping Daisy and the Polyphonic Spree, died in Dallas as the result of a fall outside Good Records on March 17, which left him paralyzed and in intensive care over the ensuing six weeks. Penn was 54. He is survived by his wife and partner of 21 years, Jennifer, and his three sons, Oliver, Archie and Grover. Read the full story at the link in bio.
It's a concert-packed weekend in North Texas 🎵 It's a concert-packed weekend in North Texas 🎵 Fontaines D.C., LCD Soundsystem, Kendrick Lamar & SZA and more are hitting the stage - find the full list of shows at the link in bio! 📸 Peter Joseph Smith
Check out scenes from @thewilddetectives & @deepve Check out scenes from @thewilddetectives & @deepvellumbooks 11th Anniversary Party Weekend in Bishop Arts with a lineup that captured the essence of their mission: blending literature, music, and community 🎉 🔗 Head to the link in bio for more photos! 📸 South African Heritage Ensemble / @wafflesweekly
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the “Red Head 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the “Red Headed Stranger” from Willie Nelson. The city of Garland, where it all began, will note the occasion with two days of celebration, May 16 and 17, billed as “Songs and Stories: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Willie Nelson’s Red Headed Stranger.” The “Red Headed Stranger” 50th Anniversary Tribute Concert on Saturday, May 17 will feature performances from will feature performances from @joshuaraywalker, @raybensonaatw, @rhettmiller, @max_stalling & @heatherstalling and @johnpedigo. Tickets available at the link in bio 🎫
Soul Coughing’s music nearly defies description. Soul Coughing’s music nearly defies description. Not because it’s difficult or provocative, necessarily, but rather because it so skillfully fuses such disparate parts (jazz, hip-hop, free associative spoken word, pop, rock) that the resulting concoction is overwhelming in its originality. The New York City group Soul Coughing will pass through Dallas with a show at the Longhorn Ballroom on April 18. 🔗 Head to the link in bio for five songs we hope make the setlist. 📸 Brigitte Lancombe
*This giveaway is closed!* Win tickets to see LCD *This giveaway is closed!* Win tickets to see LCD Soundsystem at @thebombfactorydallas on Sunday, April 27! Wanna be on the KXT Guest List? All you need to do is make sure you’re following KXT on social media and tag a concert buddy in the comments below. If your name is picked, you and a guest are on the list 🎶 *Deadline to enter is TODAY Friday, April 18 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be contacted via DMs.*
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