Since it was established in 1997, Thacker Mountain Radio has provided a weekly dose of live music and literature to the Oxford community. For the uninitiated, Thacker Mountain Radio Show is a weekly show that features a wide variety of music talent and author readings live from Oxford, featuring mainstays such as host Jim Dees and house band the Yalobushwhackers, which...
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The Nightowls – 8 p.m. Friday The Nightowls is a 10-piece rhythm and blues band out of Austin, Texas, known for its unique blend of Motown, soul and Southern rock inspired by the classic sounds of Memphis. It has been making waves in the vibrant Austin music scene with its genre-bending sound, and has extended its reach beyond Texas. The Nightowls’ first...
Being chosen as the Double Decker poster artist is a coveted honor for local artists. This year, Eden Flora’s colorful, child-like design was chosen as this year’s festival poster art. Photo courtesy Eden Flora “It was really exciting [when I found out],” Flora said. “It was really fun to know that I was going to get to represent the festival this year with...
Perhaps the most underappreciated art each year at the Double Decker Arts Festival is actually attending the festival itself. You might think Double Decker is as simple as waking up a little earlier than normal, putting on some comfy shoes and a nice outfit and boppin’ on over to the Square to have a nice day enjoying music, art and all the delicious food Oxford...
COURTESY: SPIN.COM The first time I heard M83, I was driving home from work on a summer’s day. Just as I was pulling into my driveway and about to park in the garage, “Midnight City” came on the radio. For the next 4 minutes and 3 seconds I sat in the car, frying in the Dallas heat, completely transported by the French electronic masterpiece blaring through the speakers...
