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Catching Up with Blacktop Mojo
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Catching Up with Blacktop Mojo

I've not had a chance to check in with the band since their Pollen review, so I figured I could...
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Judas Priest Closes out North American Tour in Irving, TX
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Judas Priest Closes out North American Tour in Irving, TX

There are some photo shoots in the pit that simply stand out. Some because of who the bands are, others...
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$20, a Prayer, and a Series of (Un)Fortunate Events
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$20, a Prayer, and a Series of (Un)Fortunate Events

This story is from our newest photographer, Chris Baudo, and his recent experience in shooting Daughtry, Staind and Breaking Benjamin...
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Justice86 – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
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Justice86 – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the latest release by Dallas/Los Angeles based Justice86 is going to be taking some...
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10
Blithering

10

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
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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
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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
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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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Renegade Sports News

PBR Texas Rattler Days in Ft Worth, TX
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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