Come here for the music It’s no secret that Denton is a music town. This has been a statement of fact for, well, decades. We look around now and can find live music almost every night of the week, festivals that feature live bands almost monthly, and thriving industry made up of venues and…
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Over the past two weeks, you have listened (to the tune of almost 4,000 plays on our Soundcloud) and voted (1,300 votes) in our poll for your favorite track submitted in our Quarantunes contest! We had a great variety of submissions across all genres from the amazing talent right here in Denton…
Read MoreThe most common thing I've heard the last week was, "Oh, you're going to Oaktopia? I'm so jealous!" Sometimes, you just have to treat yo'self and Oaktopia 2016 truly was a treat. From a great kick-off Thursday night to the action-packed Friday and Saturdays of the festival, this is going to be one…
Read MoreI open my column today with a quote from History.com. “Bavarian Crown Prince Louis, later King Louis I of Bavaria, marries Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The Bavarian royalty invited the citizens of Munich to attend the festivities, held on the fields in front of the city gates.” This…
Read MoreDenton is overflowing with art and creativity. From the outside looking in, you might think that’s why Denton has finally begun receiving the attention it deserves. However, I think it is important to note where that creativity truly comes from. Denton’s greatest resource is its people and their…
Read MoreSomething wonderful about being Original Independent Denton is that our original, independent ideals, interests and expressions often occur simultaneously. This means no one can ever claim boredom in Denton. It also means that on some calendar dates, Denton is the center of a festival kaleidoscope…
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Original Independent Denton is my greatest passion. This is not breaking news to readers who regularly digest my weekly meanderings about the virtues of our city. Many of you have asked how it is that I don’t run out of things to say. Truly, there are so many unique aspects to this place that fodder…
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Known for a grassroots sound unique to Denton, with tones of modern-folk, indie, acoustic and electric, Seryn’s sound can be gentle and at other times downright thunderous. Formed in 2009, their freshman album This is Where We Are was named a top 50 album of 2011 by Paste Magazine. Fast forward…
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After a 10-year hiatus, the group is spreading the Denton gospel. By Morgan Gentry Denton Live July-Dec 2014 Best known for their timeless 2003 release, No Silver/No Gold , Baptist Generals lured their fans back after a decade-long hiatus with the folksy, raw sounds of Jackleg Devotional to the…
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