Music

Five Finger Death Punch pummels Valley crowd

Amy Nichol Smith

The McAllen convention center didn't seem quite the right venue for heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch. And as an indie pop fan, I didn't seem quite the right reviewer for the show. But somehow it all worked. The Los Angeles thrash band... Full story

FESTIVA CD REVIEW: The Brunettes - 'Paper Dolls'

Amy Nichol Smith

Until I had the album Paper Dolls in hand, I hadn't heard of The Brunettes. When I popped the CD into my player and listened, I was surprised that, as an indie pop fan, I hadn't stumbled upon them sooner. The New Zealand group has been around since... Full story

Soulja Boy concert rescheduled

Amy Nichol Smith

Soulja Boy’s concert at Dodge Arena in Hidalgo has been rescheduled for Nov. 27, said venue officials. The show was originally slated for Oct. 22, but was postponed with no reason given by promoters. All tickets that were purchased for the... Full story

WIN TICKETS: Cursive at Cine El Rey

Zack Quaintance

To win a pair of tickets to see Cursive on Nov. 29 at Cine El Rey, tell us whether you think cursive (the pretty, italic-like style of writing, that is) should still be taught to young children in schools in a comment at the bottom fo this... Full story

Strike a chord

Among student musicians, honorees stand out for efforts, dedication

Sandra Gonzalez

Months of grueling practice culminated last week at the annual Pigskin Jubilee. Students had spent much of the hot summer months toiling in fields and parking lots practicing for the big day. Each had made sacrifices big and small to be there for... Full story

Chris Cagle Q&A

Amy Nichol Smith

WHO: Chris Cagle WHEN: Friday, 9 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.) WHERE: Flesh, 200 S. 17th St., McAllen COST: $25 general; $45 VIP BUY TICKETS: Boot Jack McAllen locations, or at the door  Chris Cagle, the country artist best known for his... Full story

Queen of Spanish pop to reign over McAllen Convention Center

Sandra Gonzalez

WHEN: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 WHERE: McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen Tickets: $95, $40 and $30, ez-tixx.com NOTE: photos and video prohibited Get ready to shake your bom bom. Wait – that’s the... Full story

Creed showed Hidalgo a good time

Amy Nichol Smith

Creed, the rock band who ruled the airwaves of the '90s, made a comeback with its reunion tour this summer and fall, and set the stage on fire Tuesday night in Hidalgo - literally. Leave it to a band who was larger than life to bring back arena... Full story

Garth Brooks says he's coming out of retirement

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Country superstar Garth Brooks announced Thursday that he's coming out of retirement. Brooks, 47, talked about the long-rumored move at a news conference in Nashville. "We're going to take the retirement roof off over... Full story

Country singer Chris Cagle coming to downtown McAllen

Zack Quaintance

Country artist Chris Cagle will play Oct. 23 at Flesh in McAllen’s Entertainment District. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show will start soon after. Cagle is a Louisiana native, and he has amassed a sizeable following of country fans through... Full story

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