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every year for the past 10 years on every oct 14th, i've posted a number on facebook. started with the...
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Scamming an Iceberg who Trolls
Blithering

Scamming an Iceberg who Trolls

from time to time i am able to get a good thread going on with a scammer and they simply...
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Judas Priest Coming to Dallas, Oct 26th
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Judas Priest Coming to Dallas, Oct 26th

Almost 2 years ago I was approved to photograph Judas Priest at The Factory in the Deep Ellum section of...
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A Solo Chris Koster
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A Solo Chris Koster

god i love this. that feeling when you find an artist that first makes you hit rewind all day long....
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The Georgia Thunderbolts Release Rise Above It All
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The Georgia Thunderbolts Release Rise Above It All

there's a certain retro sound going around these days. you know, the 70s rock and roll southern grunge sound. the...
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4×4 Country and Shania Twang at Lava
Around Dallas

4×4 Country and Shania Twang at Lava

part of the fun of my jobby (job / hobby - go with me on this one) is getting out...
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Scarlet Rebels – Where the Colours Meet
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Scarlet Rebels – Where the Colours Meet

it was about two years ago i first wrote about scarlet rebels. i was certainly slow to the party as...
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Waterloo – A Celebration of ABBA Debut – WOW
Around Dallas

Waterloo – A Celebration of ABBA Debut – WOW

Thursday night at Grandscape can be a lot of things. In a Texas summer, almost all of them are DAMN...
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The Trek to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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The Trek to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

September 28, 1987. I was a bit over 4 years old. Hell, to this day, I can remember having a...
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Samantha Fish Bulletproof Tour – Longhorn Ballroom Stop
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Samantha Fish Bulletproof Tour – Longhorn Ballroom Stop

Earlier this year in Austin, TX, I had the pleasure of seeing Samantha Fish live for the first time. While...
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Review – The Commoners; Restless
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Review – The Commoners; Restless

It was just over a year ago that I "discovered" The Commoners.  I was just minding my own music business...
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Review – Robert Jon and the Wreck – Red Moon Rising
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Review – Robert Jon and the Wreck – Red Moon Rising

Robert Jon and the Wreck take me back to an incredible time in life. New records dropped at Hastings and...
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Pink Slip – Headed to California
Around Dallas

Pink Slip – Headed to California

One of the best things about renegade radio in general is I can sometimes be on the edge of seeing...
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Kingdom of the Planet of The Apes – Review
Movies / Entertainment

Kingdom of the Planet of The Apes – Review

1968. its hard to fathom that this series has been around for the vast majority of my life. 55 years...
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The Karma Effect – Promised Land
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The Karma Effect – Promised Land

You know, there are some bands you just love from the word "go". Maybe the music evokes some killer memories....
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Blacktop Mojo Pollen, an Evolution of Sound
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Blacktop Mojo Pollen, an Evolution of Sound

It's late at night and I find myself in a rare position. I'm up late waiting for the new Blacktop...
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Robert Jon and the Wreck – Guitar Sanctuary, McKinney TX
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Robert Jon and the Wreck – Guitar Sanctuary, McKinney TX

im still riding the high from this show last night. robert jon and the wreck became a personal favorite quite...
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Review – Honeymoon Suite – Alive
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Review – Honeymoon Suite – Alive

oh wow. suddenly im drifitng back in time and it's 1984. honeymoon suite had just put out their debut album...
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Daughters of Evil – Destruction of the World
Around Dallas Music News Interviews Reviews

Daughters of Evil – Destruction of the World

well, if i just do an album review, this will be quick. 2 songs from daughters of evil, destruction of...
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Matt James – Chainsmoking Whiskey
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Matt James – Chainsmoking Whiskey

Matt James is best known for the strong vocals that front the band Blacktop Mojo. Now Blacktop Mojo is a...
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Renegade Sports News

PBR Texas Rattler Days in Ft Worth, TX
Sports

PBR Texas Rattler Days in Ft Worth, TX

Reigning World Champion Texas Rattlers Beat Nashville Stampede on Saturday Night to Complete Sweep of PBR Teams Homestand in Fort...
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Arlington Renegades Fall to D.C. Defenders in Week 3
Sports

Arlington Renegades Fall to D.C. Defenders in Week 3

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – The Arlington Renegades (0-3) failed to clinch their first win of the season on Saturday afternoon as...
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Arlington Renegades v Birmingham Stallions UFL Season Opener
Sports

Arlington Renegades v Birmingham Stallions UFL Season Opener

In a historic clash marking the inaugural game of the newly amalgamated United Football League, the reigning back-to-back USFL champions,...
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American Western Weekend & The American Rodeo 2024 Wrap Up
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American Western Weekend & The American Rodeo 2024 Wrap Up

The American Rodeo 2024 was a spectacular showcase of cowboy culture, adrenaline-pumping competitions, and electrifying live music performances. Held at...
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West Dominates East in East West Shrine Bowl 2024
Sports

West Dominates East in East West Shrine Bowl 2024

This year the Shrine Bowl came to the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Our very own Ketih...
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XFL Returns Under New Name / Merger
Sports

XFL Returns Under New Name / Merger

UFL season kicks off on Saturday, March 30, 2024 with the battle of the 2023 champions: Arlington Renegades vs Birmingham...
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LMAFB Bowl Notes/Quotes: Air Force 31, James Madison 21
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LMAFB Bowl Notes/Quotes: Air Force 31, James Madison 21

All photos by Keith Higgs - See full gallery here. Head Coach Troy Calhoun, Air Force “We knew up front...
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PBR And Kid Rock Announce Kid Rock’s Rock N’ Roll Rodeo – Transforming The Sport Of Rodeo
Sports

PBR And Kid Rock Announce Kid Rock’s Rock N’ Roll Rodeo – Transforming The Sport Of Rodeo

Music-infused team rodeo to debut at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on May 17, 2024, leading into PBR World Finals...
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Texas Rattlers Undefeated at Home – 2023 Camping World Team Series
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Texas Rattlers Undefeated at Home – 2023 Camping World Team Series

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Texas Rattlers rode unstoppable at their second PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series...
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Texas Rattlers Trounce League #1 Austin Gamblers in PBR
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Texas Rattlers Trounce League #1 Austin Gamblers in PBR

Texas Rattlers Trounce League No. 1 Austin Gamblers on Second Night of PBR Camping World Team Series Homestand to Improve...
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New 2024 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast Format Coming
Sports

New 2024 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast Format Coming

New 2024 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast Format to Feature 10 Rounds in Three Venues, While Awarding a Record...
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Game Day Pics – Texas Drillers Defeat Frisco RoughRiders – 5-2
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Game Day Pics – Texas Drillers Defeat Frisco RoughRiders – 5-2

Recently the 56-54 Texas Drillers defeated the Frisco RoughRiders 5-2 Duffy Casperius was the winning pitcher in 3 inning pitched....
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Dallas Wings Satou Sabally Ties Career High Against Connecticut Sun
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Dallas Wings Satou Sabally Ties Career High Against Connecticut Sun

Renegade photographer Cody Grubbs was at the Connecticut Sun vs Dallas Wings WNBA game on August 12th as Satou Sabally...
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Arlington Renegades Win 2023 XFL Championship Title
Sports

Arlington Renegades Win 2023 XFL Championship Title

Official Press Release The Arlington Renegades scored on six of their first seven possessions and held on for a 35-26...
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Seattle Sea Dragons at Arlington Renegades 3-31-23
Sports

Seattle Sea Dragons at Arlington Renegades 3-31-23

ARLINGTON – In a matchup of the XFL’s top passing team in Seattle and the league’s 2nd-best defense in Arlington,...
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PFC 27 – Comercia Center, Frisco, TX
Sports

PFC 27 – Comercia Center, Frisco, TX

Peak Fighting Championship comes to the Comerica Center in Frisco Texas Mach 11th. The fastest growing MMA Promotion is bringing...
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Ariat Texas Rattlers to Compete in Groundbreaking PBR Team Series Launching in June 2022
Sports

Ariat Texas Rattlers to Compete in Groundbreaking PBR Team Series Launching in June 2022

FORT WORTH, Tex. (January 6, 2022) – PBR (Professional Bull Riders) today announced that the Ariat Texas Rattlers will represent...
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Triller Fight Club – TRIAD COMBAT Results – and some Metallica
Sports

Triller Fight Club – TRIAD COMBAT Results – and some Metallica

Triller Fight Club brought us an all-new combat sport called TRIAD COMBAT this weekend to Globe Life Field, the home...
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Triad Combat – Final Weigh In
Sports

Triad Combat – Final Weigh In

Triad Combat, this revolutionary, new combat team sport which incorporates boxing and MMA rules with the fighters competing in a...
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Triad Combat Debut, Metallica Saturday Nov 27th
Sports

Triad Combat Debut, Metallica Saturday Nov 27th

TRIAD COMBAT Debut, MMA vs BOXERS Followed by METALLICA Full Concert Saturday, November 27, Globe Life Field Arlington, TX That’s...
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Local Dallas Music News

4×4 Country and Shania Twang at Lava
Around Dallas

4×4 Country and Shania Twang at Lava

part of the fun of my jobby (job / hobby - go with me on this one) is getting out...
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Waterloo – A Celebration of ABBA Debut – WOW
Around Dallas

Waterloo – A Celebration of ABBA Debut – WOW

Thursday night at Grandscape can be a lot of things. In a Texas summer, almost all of them are DAMN...
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Pink Slip – Headed to California
Around Dallas

Pink Slip – Headed to California

One of the best things about renegade radio in general is I can sometimes be on the edge of seeing...
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Daughters of Evil – Destruction of the World
Around Dallas Music News Interviews Reviews

Daughters of Evil – Destruction of the World

well, if i just do an album review, this will be quick. 2 songs from daughters of evil, destruction of...
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2023 DFW Tribute Band Award Show – Results
Around Dallas Music News Interviews Reviews

2023 DFW Tribute Band Award Show – Results

recently the platinum music complex conducted their own awards show for the DFW tribute scene. i was following along on facebook...
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Around Dallas – 9/16/23 Wrap up – Texas, Whiskey & You
Around Dallas

Around Dallas – 9/16/23 Wrap up – Texas, Whiskey & You

I didn't have plans to go much of anywhere this last weekend. Rest and recuperate were the only things on...
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Around Dallas – Weekend Round Up – 8-20-23
Around Dallas

Around Dallas – Weekend Round Up – 8-20-23

Another hot weekend in Dallas. At this point it simply seems redundant and like a groundhogs day we'll never recover...
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Around Dallas – Heading into the Heat Wave – 2 Week Wrap up through 8-13-23
Around Dallas

Around Dallas – Heading into the Heat Wave – 2 Week Wrap up through 8-13-23

Last few weekends have been putting the heat to this iceberg and not really in a good way. The Texas...
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1999 – The Legacy of Prince
Around Dallas

1999 – The Legacy of Prince

Recently i upgraded my camera equipment and needed to test it out. heard if from a friend that 1999 -...
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Around Dallas – The Local Music Scene
Around Dallas

Around Dallas – The Local Music Scene

I can't believe I've been taking pics of the local tribute bands in Dallas and have never really covered them...
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Renegade Band Spotlight

Blackwater Conspiracy – Ireland
The Dust Coda – London, England
Violet Janine – Sweden
Blacktop Mojo – Palestine, TX
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