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Dallas / Fort Worth Scene
The Dallas / Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex had Christian music back into the 1970s/1980s. It became more noticeable in the mid 1990s in the early 2000s as several churches/ministries created concert venues. Six Flags was also known to bring in bigger bands. The scene tended to connect with other cities as well, such as Oklahoma City, Waxahachie, and Waco. For example, Waco band The Plebian Monarchs moved to DFW and changed their name to The Plebians, several bands were featured on Oklahoma City-based label M&M Records, etc.
In the late 80s/early 90s, Tim Miner brought several Texas-based rap and R&B acts to Frontline Records. He also brought artists from other cities to record at his Knightlight Studios in Dallas. Nicole C. Mullen started as Nicole through this partnership. Rapper D-Boy Rodriguez was tragically murdered in 1990.
Alternative / Folk / Indie Rock / etc Bands
- Dim Reflection (now Far Star and still making music)
Rap / R&B / Rock / Funk / etc Bands
Places and Other Things
- Alternate Route Records (independent record label)
- The Door (concert venue)
- God's Place in Arlington (concert venue)
- Jam on the Dam (festival at the Denison Dam that started at least as early as 1990).
- Knightlight Studios (recording studio run by Tim Miner)
- Power 89.7 FM (Christian radio station)
- Salvation Army Gym (concert venue)
- Jimmy Swan Productions (band and concert promotion company)