The Great Thaw brings renwed music energy
By Kathy Edwards McFarland and Joseph Pinson Winter did not get us down for long. Music carries on in many genres throughout Denton. Pick something, go, enjoy. Savor the flavor. What ice?...
View ArticleTuesday, March 3 hot music on a cool night
By Kathy Edwards McFarland Just a brief note as the week becomes very busy – and of course, more winter weather headed in starting tomorrow … TONIGHT – Tuesday, March 3: Double Bass Trio and University...
View ArticleTonight lights the live music extravaganza in Denton
By Kathy Edwards McFarland and Mr. Joe Pinson A heads-up for visitors and Dentonites alike: Walnut off the Square presents St. Patrick’s Day on Walnut, Friday from 5 to 11 p.m. on the 100-115 block of...
View ArticleSt. Paddy’s Day music and so much more
By Kathy Edwards McFarland and Joseph Pinson The rains came Friday morning: With them, diminished expectations of planned open-air events. But no! Walnut off the Square, coordinating Earl Bates III...
View ArticleJazz springing up all over
By Kathy Edwards McFarland and Joseph Pinson Yes, we have so many choices this week in Denton – typical for this time of year … but wait until next week! I’ll be writing an exclusive on the 2015 Denton...
View ArticleDenton Jazz survives the rath(?) of TS Bill
By Kathy Edwards McFarland and Mr. Joe Pinson So what’s going on as we endure another massive rain event? Oh no! Nothing less than local Jazz perfection. Wednesday, June 17: University of North Texas...
View ArticleThis week – everything
By Kathy Edwards McFarland Opening act: Syncopation with Jeff Hamilton and Steve Smith doing “Salt Peanuts.” Summer months used to be a lot quieter on the music scene around Denton. Now, we have many...
View ArticleDigging the music on a hot August night
By Kathy Edwards McFarland Tonight – Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., offers up Raised Right Men from 8 to 10 pm in the very cool (really, the air conditioner is fixed) patio. Carry...
View ArticleWhat’s up in Denton Jazz this week?
By Kathy Edwards McFarland and Joseph Pinson Just to catch you up on my unfortunate heat exhaustion event – I am back to my usual, abi-normal self. About the success of the Ice Cream Crank-off on...
View ArticleThis week of Denton Live Jazz and beyond …
By Kathy Edwards McFarland and Joseph PInson Thanks for sharing this video, Captain David Hume (via Mr Joe Pinson). This is a video of the late Clark Terry. The drummer is Sylvia Cuencia, who played...
View ArticleFrom Oaktopia to Oktoberfest
… and beyond By Kathy Edwards McFarland and Mr Joseph Pinson September got us up and running. Now that Fall officially is upon us, we have so many things to do, people to see and music events to...
View Article2015 Oktoberfest in Denton
By Kathy Edwards McFarland As a departure from “all things Jazz in Denton,” I’d like to visit with you a quick moment about the upcoming weekend in our fun-and-festival-loving community. (For details...
View ArticleDenton Jazz this week
By Kathy Edwards McFarland Saying “goodbye” to the White House Espresso Bar, and – yes – the Vocal Jazz Showcase. I received an email from Jeffry Eckels with the news … Ginny Mac with Jeffry Eckels at...
View ArticleHello to Denton Jazz 2016
By Kathy Edwards McFarland Welcome back! Taking a hiatus got me recharged for an amazing 2016 Winter-to-Spring run of local and area Jazz. Denton Courthouse Square Oak Trio plays the Greenhouse...
View ArticleIrish street fest brings live music to Walnut
By Kathy Edwards McFarland Our lucky charms are out, and crossed fingers will be employed … St. Paddy’s Day on Walnut, Friday, March 11, 5-11 PM, will not be rained on this year. With a meager 40%...
View ArticleSt. Paddy’s Pub Crawl added to event
By Kathy Edwards McFarland Walnut off the Square has a great St. Paddy’s Day offer for all who enjoy craft brews … Pub Crawl coinciding with the 2016 St. Paddy’s Day on Walnut, Friday, March 11 (this...
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