tHe spirit of dallas
150 years in the making
The Sounds of Deep Ellum serves as a time capsule of the current era, featuring a diverse group of musicians who add meaning to the cultural fabric of the neighborhood. The project’s goal is to capture the richness and diversity of the Dallas' music scene, and highlight the city’s best performers.
For decades, the Deep Ellum neighborhood has commanded the attention of international musicians with homegrown superstars like Tripping Daisy, Old 97s, Toadies, Charley Crockett, and Erykah Badu all playing a central role in keeping the culture alive. The preservation of Deep Ellum is essential to the soul of Dallas.
track listing
Blue Part Four - Lorelei K
Written by Dahlia Knowles
Musicians: Dahlia Knowles - Vocals; Mills Chaiken - Guitar; Rex Davis - Bass; Michael Briggs - Backing Vocals, Synth; Dean Adams - Drums
Pace - Maya Piata
Written by Maya Piata
Maya Piata - Vocals; Jemarcus Bridges - Producer; Bruce Greggory - Bass; Ric Jones - Drums
Unbothered - Cure For Paranoia
Written and Performed by Cure For Paranoia
Cameron McCloud - Vocals; Jayanalog - MPC; Tomahawk Jonez - MPC; Kwinton Gray - Keyboards; Jonathan Mones - Saxophone; Jackie Whitmill Jr. - Drums; KJ Gray - Bass
Darkland Desires - The Memory Shivers
Written by Eric L. Martin
Eric L. Martin - Guitar, Vocals; Guyton Sanders - Drums; Marshall Read - Guitar; Tom McCauley - Bass; Poppy Xander - Keys; Jenise Zuidema - Vocals
Shaking Me Up - Stone Mecca
Written & performed by Stone Mecca
Stone Mecca - Guitar & Vocals; Alex Blair - Backing Vocals, Keys, & Percussion; Valenti Funk - Drums, Keys, & Backing Vocals; Dylan Reid - Bass
Chosen - Flower Child
Written by Flower Child
Flozilla - Vox; Jahmal Cantero - Production; Jordache Grant - Pianist; Medrick Greely - Drums; Kiaren Woodards - Vocalist
Highway Valley - Skinny Cooks
Written By Nigel Newton and Brianne Sargent
Brianne Sargent - Vocals, Cello, Bass; Nigel Newton - Vibes, Vocals; Wes Case - Guitar; Robert Trusko - Bass; Amber Baker - Drums; Marcus Roberts - Keys
Chicken Bone - Chilldren Of Indigo
Written by Jo Indigo
Jo Indigo - Vocals; Wildeflower - Vocals; Jay Indigo - Guitar; mr. limb - Guitar; Maverick Lawson - Keys; Dago Beats - Bass; Mark Phillips - Drums; Rafael Powell - Saxophone
Crying Shame - Labretta Suede & the Motel 6
Written by Labretta Suede & Johnny Moondog
Band Members: Labretta Suede - Vocals; Johnny Moondog - Guitar; Marco Villalobos - Bass; Guyton Sanders - Drums
Hella - Ducado VeGA
Written, arranged and produced by Ducado VeGA
Ducado VeGA - Lead Vocals, Guitar; David Crandall - Bass; Yolanda Cruz - Keyboards, Backing Vocals; Willie Boom Rushin - Drums
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SOUNDS OF DEEP ELLUM VINYL
With your donation of $50 or more, you’ll receive Deep Ellum 100’s Sounds of Deep Ellum Limited Edition Vinyl recorded live at Trees, as well as donation notoriety, early access to Deep Ellum 100’s upcoming events, and more! Help Keep Deep Ellum Gritty by supporting your local artists and capturing this collaborative celebration, 100 years in the making.