December 8, 2011 by Alan Melson
From Joe K.- Had a blast with Givers yesterday here in the studio. Before they played our Holiday Show last night at the Kessler, they stopped by the station to play a few songs. While Mark talked with them, I got to run sound! It sure was a blast. They were very, very nice, especially… Read more »
December 8, 2011 by Sarah Jane Semrad
Just over 20 million hits for the video from Gotye for “Somebody That I Used to Know” – a song we’ve added to the playlist this week. Enjoy, it’s a cool video. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
December 8, 2011 by Sarah Jane Semrad
Many thanks to all the KXT listeners and members who braved the cold in their hats and mittens to rock out to Givers and The Orbans at the Kessler Theater. 35 Denton was on hand with their Button O Matic and a few folks actually won wrist bands to the conference in March! Picture above by… Read more »
December 7, 2011 by April Kinser
Givers stopped by the KXT studios to play a couple songs off their 2011 debut In Light and talk with Mark Abuzzahab before headlining the KXT Holiday Show at the Kessler Theater.
December 7, 2011 by Sarah Jane Semrad
KXT 91.7 will play uninterrupted holiday music from 6pm Christmas Eve to noon on Christmas Day. It will be a blend of traditional and non-traditional holiday songs from a diverse group of artists like James Brown, Lyle Lovett, Sheryl Crow, Smashing Pumpkins and Old 97’s. Ho Ho Ho!
December 7, 2011 by Sarah Jane Semrad
The first 15 people to prove that you have purchased a ticket to tonight’s Holiday Show will get a free “Plus 1”! Prove it by a sending a screen shot of your confirmation or an email ticket receipt – [email protected]. Here’s how to get a ticket if you have not already. Tickets are $12 in advance and… Read more »
December 6, 2011 by Sarah Jane Semrad
http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=GeTO40EWeEA 35 Denton will join KXT 91.7 for our Holiday Show at Dallas’ Kessler Theater featuring Givers and Fort Worth’s The Orbans. (Get tickets for $12 in advance or $15 at the door) Look for 35 Denton’s button machine – drop in .50 cents, turn the handle, and get a 35 Denton button. At least one lucky… Read more »
December 6, 2011 by Gini Mascorro
Gini here. Is it time for those Top 10 lists already? My stars, I do believe it is. Here’s my happy listening tally for 2011: 1. Diego Garcia – Laura (buy on Amazon) 2. Destroyer – Kaputt (buy on Amazon) 3. Lydia Loveless – Indestructible Machine (buy on Amazon) 4. Centro-matic – Candidate Waltz (Buy… Read more »
December 6, 2011 by Sarah Jane Semrad
KXT Presents Andrew Bird with Eugene Mirman Thursday, March 15th at The Majestic Theater. Tickets onsale Saturday 12/10 at 10 am. Bird will celebrate the release of Break It Yourself with a North American tour set to kick off in Texas in mid-March. All concert tickets will be bundled with a unique musical package including… Read more »
December 5, 2011 by Sarah Jane Semrad
Thank you to Mark Hedman, bassist for Centro-matic for a great Guest DJ set on Friday! It’s yet another thing that only a member-supported public radio station can do. Below is his playlist. Remember, every purchase through Amazon or iTunes through the KXT portals below ensures a little comes back to the station. Enjoy!! Ted Hawkins… Read more »
