Author: Jessica Waffles

Maya Piata’s new bi-weekly residency at The Free Man gives space to uplift BIPOC artists

August 26, 2022 by

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Maya Piata aka “Shining Glory” is hosting a new residency at The Free Man on Commerce Street in Deep Ellum. Every first and third Tuesday, Piata is creating space for the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People Of Color) community to thrive. She invites local small businesses booths into the venue and  has special guest performances during the… Read more »

Scenes from the Amplify 817 Showcase at Will Rogers Auditorium

August 26, 2022 by

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Will Rogers Auditorium was full of Fort Worth local music on Wednesday, as Amplify817 put on a showcase for 817 Day celebrating local artists Gr4nt, Bencjones, Averi Burk and Cut Throat Finches. The event gave the artists an opportunity to perform on a large auditorium stage, which attracted many local music lovers to come support their favorite artists.… Read more »

Stone Mecca brings heart and soul to Sundown at Granada

August 26, 2022 by

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Self-taught Dallas-based musician Stone Mecca‘s career has been whirlwind journey. His 2019 Alienman tour took him all over the country, planning to take the tour to Europe until the COVID global pandemic halted him in his tracks. His musical collaborations include touring with RZA and the Wu-Tang Clan, performing with Earth, Wind & Fire, and… Read more »

The Suffers are ready to bring their Gulf Coast funky soul to Sundown at Granada

July 27, 2022 by

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The Suffers recorded a KXT Live Session ahead of their show at Sundown at Granada in Dallas on Wednesday July 27, featuring local artist Maya Piata opening. The Suffers have been known for their “Gulf Coast soul” sound, though they said they may be transitioning into a more “Gulf Coast funk” phase. The band performed… Read more »

What’s “cowgirl mermaid” music? Ask Fort Worth artist Lorena Leigh

July 26, 2022 by

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Fort Worth native Lorena Leigh‘s upbeat indie pop music is a joy to discover, with thoughtful lyrics about empathy, nostalgia and self-love in her original live set. She performed on Sunday at the Dallas Arboretum in the Pecan Grove. Despite a technical difficulty that left her without a sound system, Leigh belted her songs to the… Read more »