Photos & Video: SERYN Live at St. David's Episcopal Church in Denton

Our newest addition to the Spune family, Seryn, played a unique show at St. David's Episcopal Church in Denton over the weekend. Joined by Robert Gomez and Sarah Jaffe, the three acts contributed what the Dallas Observer called "uplifting and tender sets". The Dallas Observer plans to cover more on the show this week so make sure you pick up a copy (or read online) on Thursday. 

To give you an idea of how gorgeous this evening was, watch the video below, and check out the photo slideshows from Dallas Observer and Pegasus News.

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Photos: Telegraph Canyon's Sold Out Fort Worth Show

Telegraph Canyon played Lola's Sixth in Fort Worth over the weekend like they have so many times. Only this time, records were set all around. The show sold out one hour before the band took the stage! Sorry to those who were not able to get in. Chatterton and Glen Farris played fantastic sets! Thanks to everyone for your support! You made it an amazing night!  

Thanks to Neff for the great photos and show recap. Check out more here.

Doug Burr's On Promenade "Best Area Album Release of the 00's" / Burr Talks About The New Record

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"On Promenade" - Best Area Album Release of the 00's - Dallas Observer 

Each listen to On Promenade has the potential to leave you in a state of visceral reaction. Over the course of 11 songs, singer-songwriter Doug Burr wades with distinctive voice, guitar and various instruments between love, loss, simple beauty and historical disaster. But, despite the weight of the topic, Burr's monumental achievement is somehow developing each song into a perfectly dynamic composition from instrument to harmony without ever overworking a theme, a word or a bridge. A cohesive album from start to finish, On Promenade is oddly hard to assign genre or reference-it is its own very emotional victory. 

Doug Burr's 2009 release, "The Shawl" also received the #7 Best Local Album of the Year by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Observer picked "The Righteous Will Rejoice" from The Shawl as #19 in their "Best 40 Local Songs in Dallas Music, 2009" 

Doug Burr talks about the new record with MyDentonMusic.com

The Making of Doug Burr's New Record - A look into the making of Doug Burr's new record at Ramble Creek in Austin. This will be the follow up full length record to 2007's On Promenade. Album title, cover art & free mp3 available Feb 1. Look for a Spring 2010 release.

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Telegraph Canyon Charts Several '09 Best Of Lists

It seems these lists just keep coming out. We may not have caught all of them (lots of blogs out there mentioning the album), but below is a quick recap of what praise Telegraph Canyon received for the release of "The Tide and The Current". 

We are pretty happy with this list. We were also happy to co-release the record with our friends at Velvet Blue Music. Thanks to Will Johnson and Britton Beisenherz at Ramble Creek Studios for their efforts in making this music shine. Thanks for everyone's support in buying the record and going to see the band at shows! If you have not experienced this music yet, you may order The Tide and The Current on CD and LP at the Spune Shop or download it at iTunes.

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"The Tide and The Current" #1 Album of The Year
Dallas Observer, Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Real Roots (Netherlands)

"Shake Your Fist" #1 Song of The Year  - Dallas Observer

"The Tide and The Current", Best Area Album Release of the 00's - Dallas Observer 
"The Tide and the Current is a grabbing listen, thrashing listeners about at times, slowly coasting them along at others. Credit Centro-matic's Will Johnson and his production for pulling this record out of the Fort Worth seven-piece, but only so much: It's head songwriter Chris Johnson who truly shines here, his affecting Texas/Louisiana drawl serving as the compelling centerpiece amidst an album filled with opulent instrumentation and impeccable beyond-local-comparison arrangement."

Top 10 Best Concerts - #3 Telegraph Canyon / Old 97's at Ball Performance Hall 
- Dallas Observer
"In the cavernous 2,000-capacity room, which normally plays home to operas and symphonies, Telegraph Canyon enraptured the slow-arriving audience with its carefully arranged, delicately preformed baroque rock; Chris Johnson's voice trembled throughout the 11-year-old performance hall and the band's music slowly built to crescendos that crept up to the rafters and wormed their way into the compelled crowd's guts. It was an impressive debut for the band in a room such as this--something culled as much from the jaw-dropping performance as from the crowd's enthusiastic applause at the end of each song."

#2 Album of The Year - Pegasus News and 102.1 (Clear Channel) The Edge

 #10 Top Texas Album of The Year - KERA (NPR) 
"pigeonhole-defying band that fuses brooding urgency with an ethereal intimacy 
reminiscent of the Flaming Lips."

Top 10 Album of The Year - Fort Worth Star-Telegram 

DFW.com (FW Star-Telegram) Top Stories of 2009 - "The Rise of Telegraph Canyon"

#6 Album of The Year - Radio Free Silver Lake 

"Old Dark Hymns" and "Shake Your Fist" local songs of the decade - Fort Worth Weekly

Top music enjoyed in 2009 next to Thom Yorke, Avett Brothers, Atlas Sound. 
- D Magazine's Zac Crain 
"It would be a tragedy to misjudge their brilliance based upon anything you think you know for in that moment lies the balance between what is and is not dead. Check them out the next time they come to smash your village." - Branton Ellerbee / Zac Crain 

UPCOMING SHOWS:
JAN 15 - Fort Worth @ Lola's Sixth w/ Chatterton, Glen Farris
JAN 22 - Dallas @ AllGood
FEB 26 - OKC @ Wormy Dog w/ Old 97's
FEB 27 - Tulsa @ Cain's Ballroom w/ Old 97's
MAR 17-20 - Austin @ SXSW (Official Showcase Date TBA)
APR 9 - Dallas @ MusInk Festival w/ Old 97's, Doug Burr, Seryn

Doug Burr, Seryn Added to MusInk Festival

Earlier this week, we announced that TELEGRAPH CANYON would be performing Friday, April 9th as direct support to OLD 97's at the MusInk Tattoo and Music Festival in Dallas. We are happy to announce DOUG BURR and SERYN have also been added to the bill. It is going to be an amazing evening for live music! Set times are still TBA, but check www.spune.com for more details closer to the event. You can get tickets in advance at Ticketmaster. 

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Telegraph Canyon Plays MusInk Festival

The MusInk Tattoo and Music Festival, hosted by OLIVER PECK, comes to Fair Park in Dallas this April for the first time with performances by OLD 97'S, SHOOTER JENNINGS, LUCERO, ROGER ALAN WADE and more. TELEGRAPH CANYON will perform Friday, April 9th as direct support to OLD 97's. Set times and more info TBA. Get tickets in advance at Ticketmaster.

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The Spune 2k10 Rite of Spring Fling

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Spune 2k10 Rite of Spring Fling
10 National Bands. 10 Bucks. 2 Stages. All Ages.
March 17, 2010. Hailey's. Denton, Texas.

Quasi  |  Explode Into Colors  |  The Cave Singers  | Cymbals Eat Guitars  
The Dutchess & The Duke  |  The Ruby Suns  |  Bowerbirds   
Generationals  |  The Moondoggies  | Avi Buffalo 

Lots more info and surprises coming soon. Keep checking the Facebook event for more announcements. 

Spune Signs Seryn - Management / Releases Debut Album

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Spune Signs Seryn To Development Deal - Artist Management / Releases Debut Album

Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX – Dec 18, 2009:  Fort Worth's Spune (Doug Burr, Telegraph Canyon, Texas Promoter) and Denton’s Seryn enter into management deal. Make plans to release debut album Spring 2010

Read full press release below.

Click here to download:
Spune Signs Seryn Media Release.doc (41 KB)

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THE LANGLEY SISTERS 7" Vinyl

, but wanted to let you know their vinyl is now available from the good people at Velvet Blue Music.

From the VBM site - "These 3 lovely sisters from London churn out roaring 20's / 30's, pop show tunes.  Yes, we did in fact just say "pop show tunes" !  The tracks from this single were produced by the amazing Ed Harcourt. This 7" is a limited ed. of 400 (each one number stamped), on white vinyl, with a download code inside! "

It's a great listen for the holidays. Go pick it up and let VBM know Spune sent ya. 

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Doug Burr and Telegraph Canyon Play Inaugural KXT Launch Crew Party

Telegraph Canyon and Doug Burr headline a private show for KXT Launch Crew members next Thursday, December 10th.

We are thrilled to have two Spune artists, Doug Burr and Telegraph Canyon, participate in this inaugural event and support the good people at KXT. The Dallas/Ft. Worth market has needed a radio station like this for a long time. The station is doing their part in supporting local music in our area. Please show your support and become a Launch Crew Member today.

KXT Media Release:

KXT is proud to welcome 2009 Launch Crew Members into our studios on Thursday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. for a private performance with Telegraph Canyon and Doug Burr. Food and drink will be provided by Bolsa, D Magazine’s restaurant of the year, and members will be able to take tours of the KXT studios.

This event is exclusive to KXT 2009 Launch Crew Members. To join the 2009 Launch Crew, click here. Existing Launch Crew Members should RSVP by sending an email to this address or by calling 214.740.0347.

What: KXT Launch Crew 2009 Party
When: Thursday, December 10th, 6:30 pm
Where: 3000 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75201
RSVP: E-mail or call 214-740-0347