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Rank #17 Irving, TX Alternative / Indie Rock / Southern Rock

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Members: Derek Comley, Corey Howe and The Dead Flowers, Ha-Foo, Noah Caveny and Ryan O'Hara

Sounds Like: Tom Waits, Stray Cats, Kings Of Leon, Django Reinhardt, Carlos Santana

Label: Tribe Films

Bio: Derek Comley has been compared to legends like Tom Waits and The Stray Cats. His stage presence has been known to cause divorce papers to be filed. Corey Howe and the Dead Flowers are one of the most dynamic groups in the new music market. Their incredible stage show keeps the crowd screaming for... See Full Bio

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“Have you ever accidentally stumbled upon greatness? After being assigned to shoot promo shots for a Indie-Pop band this past Friday at The Door in Dallas I came across something I would never have thought to expect that night. Between the band’s sets Rachel and I wandered through the back hall that leads to the second room called the Prophet Bar. I was intrigued by the music playing in the other room and immediately went to find out who was playing. From the moment I walked in the room and saw the Gretsch hollow body, I was sucked in. As we would find out later, it was Dead Flowers’ soundcheck. This would be the beginning of a delightful night. After shooting our assignment at The Door, Rachel and I headed over to the Prophet Bar. Dead Flowers was on first and they were tearing it up. The sounds of Country, Blues, Rock and Roll, and pure Southern greatness were being amplified across the room. The Prophet Bar was close to packed; I was quite impressed given th”

— chantelleprejean, Static Magazin

“Corey Howe, a uniquely talented and genuine soul, is a welcome relief from an industry heavy with the flat, unfeeling and prepackaged. He began playing guitar on an old Japanese Hummingbird, and literally singing for his supper while traveling in New Zealand. His reaction to his own living experiences in his society, with his family, and within his relationships inspire the majority of his songwriting. Drawing from musical influences as diverse as Ryan Adams, Bob Dylan, Jeff Tweedy and My Morning Jacket, Corey’s sound reflects the depth in simplicity heard in traditional American folk and country music as well as the energy and sincerity of real rock’n'roll. He has been fortunate to be able to collaborate with artists from all over the country, and the diversity of his still in progress recordings, match the intensity of his writing and performance. -Stephanie Moore Observer Interview ”

— Stephanie Moore, Dallas Observer

“While looking for something to do tonight, I stumbled upon the MySpace for local act "The iLL Caminos." Intrigued by the band's self-description as "new wave, neo-soul, post-punk," I listened to the available songs and found myself wanting more. Seems Comley is one interesting guy. He mixes Tom Waits and John Lydon without coming off as arty or uptight. Songs like "Have-Not," "Reckless Dreamers" and "Ballad of California" are solid rock songs that feature elements of swing jazz played at the volume of old-school punk. Comley and crew have been playing around town since 2006, which makes me feel sad for missing out on them for so long. I plan on making some amends by purchasing the band's 2009 eponymous debut and by catching Comley and his band of iLL Caminos this evening at the Absinthe Lounge in the South Side building on South Lamar. I suggest you join me. ””

— Daryl Smyers, Dallas Observer

““When you are hanging out with Derek Comley you instantly feel like you are in the presence of a - James Dean kind of cool. With the swagger of a young Bob Dylan, rockabilly style, and the use of a bold blend of genres such as rock, reggae, punk and ska - Derek Comley is easily one of the most intriguing musicians in the Dallas indie rock scene. In today's music industry new artists struggle to find their niche in a market saturated with overly produced, bubble gum pop - TV sensations. Derek is none of that; in fact he the refreshing antithesis of such fabrication. ””

— Amberly Russel, Deep Ellum on Air

“We experienced Ha-Foo. This is some honest musical talent with a unique angle of observing and commenting about the ordinary things. Daniel Estrada is 3/4 freaky genius on guitar and 1/4 character actor as he performs on stage. He talks and sings right to the crowd almost to each individual and invites them to join him in his conversation about life. New member of the band Roberto Cruz was a class act with every lick he gave to answer the comments of Estrada. It rang of Santana and Django Rienhardt and I wanted to hear and see more as the show went on. It was great how much fun these three had like they were kids at home when mommy and daddy are out of town. Paul Downs on the drums has the cleanest Jazz taps sewn together with heavy and perfectly timed multiple strikes of his bass/kick drum that are impossible without three legs and feet. I met him, he only has two. Oh Walt was my favorite but there was so much going on that I felt like a got two shows worth. ”

— Marc Sanders, UNT Band Review

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Apr 13

Wits End
Dallas, TX, US | 8:00pm
Wits End
Dallas, TX, US
Sat Apr 13 8:00pm
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2012
Oct 20

Hopkins Icehouse
Texarkana, AR, US | 6:00pm
Hopkins Icehouse
Texarkana, AR, US
Sat Oct 20, 2012 6:00pm
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This is an outdoor benefit show at the Hopkins Ice House in Texarkana AR. Great food, great music, great cause. See you there!
2012
Sep 2

The Free Man Cajun Cafe
Dallas, TX, US | 7:00pm
The Free Man Cajun Cafe
Dallas, TX, US
Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:00pm
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HA-FOO plays at this fundraiser on Sunday. A great way to spend a Labor Day weekend!
2012
Sep 2

The Free Man Cajun Cafe
Dallas, TX, US | 7:00pm
The Free Man Cajun Cafe
Dallas, TX, US
Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:00pm
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HA-FOO plays at this fundraiser on Sunday. A great way to spend a Labor Day weekend!
2012
Jul 13

Muddy Waters
Dallas, TX, US | 8:00pm
Muddy Waters
Dallas, TX, US
Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:00pm
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nupachino
Cool !!
Sam Pearce Music
Sorry the 'orgt' was meant to be in the Captcha box
Sam Pearce Music
Strange Fever, cool track! orgt
Funkygroovylemonade
"Reckless Dreamers" is an epic showcase of your enormous talent! wow the the aura and vibe ..very hypnotic and sexy! I am actually surprised you aren't a household name wit...
Suthurn Swaggur
Hey guys! Love your sound! We wanted to let yall know we also make movie music as well. My writing partner and bandmate Jeff makes great emotional background music. ...
TURE'E
Cool..great songs