Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Hot Fun in the Summertime!

EC Fans, what a hot summer it has been so far and our shows have never been cooler. Last Thursday we had a great time with all of you at Down Under in Frisco which included tons of birthday celebrations. Friday we took the BIG SHOW to Sambuca 360 and set the all time record for bar sales and crowd. Way to make a statement guys! This night could have kept going and going.
This week we only have one public show for you all to catch us, we will be at Sullivan's Ringside in North Dallas on Thursday night so bring all your friends and co-workers out to make it count. We always look forward to seeing you all. Make sure to check out our official EC website and Facebook/Twitter page for all the latest and greatest in EC fun!!! Have an awesome week! See you at a show near you.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

EC Brings in July With a Bang!

EC Fans, what a week of shows! We started the week off playing on Fox 4 Good Day and it was a blast! We then had a couple of club shows at Sambuca 360 and a first time appearance at Sherlocks in Addison which was INSANE! You couldn't fit one more person into that room! Thanks for making us feel welcome our first time there. Our 4th of July shows had unbelievable turn outs. Kaboom Town on Sunday had over 500,000 watching fireworks and we played for over 50,000! It was a night to remember! We then played for the 5th consecutive year at the City of Hurst's Stars and Stripes Festival which is always a treat! We hope you all had a happy holiday and thank you for your support this past weekend!
This week we have a couple of public shows. Thursday we will be throwing down at Down Under Pub in Frisco and Friday we take the party to Sambuca 360 in The Shops of Legacy! Be sure to get there early as both these places fill up quickly! Check out the official Emerald City website and Facebook/Twitter pages for the latest and greatest info. See you at a show near you.

Monday, June 27, 2011

Rockin' in the USA with Emerald City!

EC Fans, what a weekend of shows we just had and we are now prepping for our country's birthday celebration weekend. Let''s recap last week. Thursday we performed at Sullivan's Ringside and celebrated our guitar player Adam's birthday. Thanks to all our friends that came out to enjoy this fun evening. Friday we had a sellout show at the Glass Cactus in Grapevine. What an awesome record crowd. Friday nights will not be the same there anymore. See inset picture.
This week we have some special shows. Wednesday we will be performing on FOX 4 Good Day Dallas morning show promoting our 4th of July shows.You can catch us beginning at 8:30am. Thursday we will be at Sambuca 360 and Friday we make our debut at Sherlock's in Addison. This show will be standing room only so get there early. Sunday July 3rd we will be headlining the inaugural Addison Kaboom Town After Party on the Dos Equis Main Stage immediately after the fireworks show. This is open to the public and great family fun. Monday July 4th we will headline at the City of Hurst Stars and Stripes Festival. Fun for the whole family. Come celebrate Independence Day weekend with us EC style. Check out the official Emerald City website and Facebook/Twitter pages for the latest and greatest info. See you at a show near you.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Summer Heat with EC!

EC Fans, Summer is officially here and we have so many cool shows planned for you. Let's take a look at last week first. Tuesday we were at Memphis in Addison for a surprise performance. What an awesome dance crowd. You guys tore it up! Thursday we took the show to Down Under in Frisco where we had the place jumping from song one. What a night. Friday we went right down the road to Sambuca 360 and set an all time attendance record. Now that's what we like to see from you.
This week we return to one of our favorite spots, Sullivan's Ringside. Always a ton of fun there. Friday we hit the Glass Cactus in Grapevine. This is a special place for us as we opened up this incredible live venue 5 years ago. Make sure to make your reservations early as this show will sell out. Make your 4th of July weekend plans now. We will be at Kaboom Town in Addison on July 3rd for the inaugural After Party on the Dos Equis Main Stage. July 4th we will be back at the Stars & Stripes Celebration in Hurst. Visit our official EC website and Facebook page for the latest and greatest details. See you at a show near you soon!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Emerald City Mavs Mania

EC Fans, we want to thank all our incredible fans that came out to the Dallas Arboretum's Cool Thursday Concert Series this past week. The event was once again officially SOLD OUT and we could not have asked for better weather. A special thanks to Courtney Arbour and all the wonderful people from the Susan Komen Foundation that came out to present us with a special award for all our work with their great organization. (See attached picture). Friday we were back in Frisco for what turned out to be the largest crowd ever in this cool venue. If you were there, you know what we are talking about.
This week we start off with a special Tuesday night show at Memphis in Addison. This is where we cut our teeth back in 1983 and we love coming back when possible. Thursday we are back at Down Under in Frisco. Make sure to make your reservations as this will be standing room only. Friday night we take the BIG SHOW to Sambuca 360 in North Dallas. This will be a full house so make sure to get there extra early. Check out our official EC website and Facebook/Twitter page for the latest and greatest info. We want to send out a special congratulations to our long time friends the Dallas Mavericks on their NBA Championship season. Mark, we look forward to many more. See you all at a show near you.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Summertime News and Tidbits!

Hello EC Fans! Another great weekend of shows in the books and we had soooo much fun with you all. Thursday we performed another cool show at Sullivan's Ringside. While the Mavs took care of business in Miami, we took care of business on the dance floor. Friday we took the BIG SHOW to BIG AL's McKinney Avenue Tavern. This joint was hoppin' and Big Al took great care of us. What a night. Thanks to all you great fans that came down to hang with us. Saturday we performed at a celebrity wedding which was a blast!
This week we perform at the Dallas Arboretum for the Cool Thursday Music Series. Make sure to purchase your tickets now as this event will sell out. Friday we take the show to Down Under in Frisco. It's been a while since we last were there so make sure to arrive early for a good spot!
A special thanks to all our fans for your never ending support. Keep supporting live music!
Visit the official EC website and Facebook page and we will see you at a show near you!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Memorial Day Weekend Wrapup

Welcome back EC Fans. We hope you all had an incredible Memorial Day weekend as did we. Our holiday weekend started off with a cool Thursday blowout at Sullivan's Ringside. We celebrated a lot of birthdays in true EC style. Friday we took the BIG SHOW to Pier 121 on Lake Lewisville. What an incredible turnout as it is every year and the dock was rockin' baby! A special thanks to Dee Lincoln and all her awesome staff at Dinghy who made sure we were well taken care of. In rare fashion EC decided to take off the rest of the weekend and spend it with family and friends to celebrate the holiday and honor our military. What a great weekend!
This week we have two cool shows for you to come hang with us. Thursday we will be back at Sullivan's Ringside where the elite meet to dance to the beat. Friday we will be performing a special show for a very good friend of ours; Big Al from KISS-FM. He has one of the hottest new clubs in Uptown, The Mat (McKinney Avenue Tavern). This place is going to be slammed so make sure to arrive extra early. Thanks again for making our shows so much fun and we appreciate every single one of you. See you at a show near you.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Memorial Day Weekend Updates!

EC Fans, another awesome weekend of shows and so glad you were a huge part of it. Thursday we performed at Sambuca 360 where the dance floor saw so much action we spilled over into the seating areas. What a crowd. Friday we performed at the 'til Midnight Music and Movie Series at the Nasher in the downtown Dallas Arts District. We did not let a little rain stop us from providing you what you came to hear. Thanks for sticking it out with us. Saturday night was a real treat. The Deerfield HOA Rock the Block Party. Thanks to all the folks from the Deerfield area along with die hard EC fans that came out to enjoy a beautiful night of music and friends. We truly had a blast and enjoyed hanging out with each and every one of you. This week we celebrate Memorial Day Weekend and the start of summer. We start off with a bring in the weekend party at Sullivan's Ringside. Arrive early to get a good spot. Then Friday the BIG PARTY everyone has been waiting for. We Rock the Dock at Pier 121 just outside of Dinghy's. This annual event is one HUGE crazy party and every year it gets bigger and better. Have a great safe Memorial Day weekend and make sure to honor and thank those who serve or have served in our armed forces. We owe them all a huge debt of gratitude. See you at a show near you!

Monday, May 16, 2011

The Latest in EC News!

EC Fans, we want to thank all our awesome fans that came out to see us at Sullivan's Ringside last Thursday. We had a blast performing a public show for the first time in 2 weeks. Friday we were in McKinney at the Rock the Inn event raising awareness and funds for The Samaritan Inn. Thanks to all that came out and made this special event a success. Saturday we took the BIG SHOW on the road again, this time to Fredericksburg, TX in the beautiful Hill Country. Take a look at the picture attached, what a fun bunch.This week you have three chances to catch EC, Thursday we are finally back at Sambuca 360 in North Dallas. This joint will be slamming as EC packs it out every time. Make sure to call ahead for reservations or get there early. Friday we are at the Nasher Sculpture Center in the Dallas Arts District downtown performing at the Til Midnight Music and Movie Series. These are always fun and the Nasher is a beautiful setting for a fun family night out. Saturday we will be at the Deerfield Rock the Block Party in Plano. This event was so much fun last year and we look forward to seeing all of you there again. Make sure to check out our official website and Facebook page to get the latest info on all things Emerald City. Have a great week!

Monday, May 9, 2011

The City is Back and Ready for May Action!!

We made it back all in one piece from our Texas Two Step Tour. We hit San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, back to Houston for three dates and back to Dallas all in 8 days. Whew!!! Check out one of the fun pics from a show! Now that we are back, we have two shows for you to catch us. Thursday night we will be back at Sullivan's Ringside throwing down some killer dance beats and grooves. Friday we are performing at the "Rock the Inn"fundraiser event at the Cotton Mill in McKinney. This is to raise awareness and funds benefiting the Samaritan Inn which helps the homeless in our communities. Friday night we have a private show but our sister band Downtown Fever will be kicking off the Main Street Festival in Grapevine performing the prime time slot at 7:30pm on the Main Gaylord Texan Stage. Make sure to get there early to get a good spot. Visit our official website and Facebook page to get the latest and greatest in EC news. Thanks to you it's working!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Hot May Emerald City News!

Well May is upon us and we have already started off on the road. Before we left, we performed a great full show at Sullivan's Ringside. Plenty of birthdays on hand and the dance floor was never empty. We then hit the road and performed at a fun wedding in Houston. Check out the picture attached. What a fun bunch. The next 11 days are full of private events, taking us to Houston, San Antonio and back to Houston. We will be back in Dallas May 12 at Sullivan's Ringside so make your plans now to be there. Our sister bands Limelight and Downtown Fever will be performing public shows while we are gone. Thursday May 5 Limelight is at Cool River in Las Colinas. Downtown Fever will be at Sambuca 360 Thursday night and at Down Under in Frisco on Friday night. Make sure to check these great bands out while we are out of town. We have some incredible shows coming up in May. Visit the official Emerald City website and Facebook page for show info, upcoming special events and great photos and videos of all our adventures. See you at a show near you soon!

Monday, April 25, 2011

Welcome to the BIG SHOW!

What a week of surprises. Last Tuesday we kicked off the 2011 Twilight Tuesday Concert Series at the Dallas Arboretum. We did not let a little rain prevent us from performing to the sell out crowd that braved the weather. What a way to kick off the series! Make sure to check out the video on our Facebook page. Thursday we were at Down Under for another usual capacity show and Friday we blew out a special surprise show at Memphis in Addison. Just like old times there!
This week you have two chances to catch the BIG SHOW! Wednesday we perform at the City of Keller MasterWorks Concert Series. FREE music fun for the entire family. Thursday we are back at Sullivan's Ringside which is always a must attend. Make sure to visit our official Emerald City website and Facebook page. We always have great things in the works so make sure to stay in touch with us. See you at a show near you!

Monday, April 18, 2011

April Shows and Highlights!

Hey EC fans, another weekend of cool shows for EC. Let's start with last Thursday at Sullivans Ringside. What a great crowd and show, we loved all the birthday parties. Friday we hit the road to Kansas City for a corporate event. What a fun event and audience! Check out the attached picture. Saturday we kicked off the Watters Creek Concert Series in Allen, TX. What a blowout event and incredible start for this series. Great family fun. Make sure to check out all our photos on our official Facebook page. Sunday we performed at the Taste of The NFL event hosted by our good friend Dallas Cowboy DeMarcus Ware. We are proud to be a part of this as the event raises money and awareness for the North Texas Food Bank. Thanks DeMarcus for bringing us back. Now for this upcoming week. Tuesday April 19 we will open the Twilight Tuesday Concert Series at the Dallas Arboretum. This event is sure to sell out so if you have not purchased your tickets, do so soon. Fun for the entire family. Thursday we will be back at Down Under in Frisco and Friday, a special surprise club show. Check out our Facebook page to get details. Have a great week and we will see you at a show near you soon!

Monday, April 11, 2011

Road Trip and Big Shows Coming Your Way!

What a weekend. We had a great show at Down Under last Thursday and we were so happy to see so many great friends there. The weekend brought some really cool parties and we had so much fun performing for such great crowds. This week we have some exciting shows coming your way. Thursday we will be at Sullivan's Ringside belting out some killer dance beats for you. Friday we hit the road and head to Kansas City which always makes for a fun time, Saturday we are performing at the City of Allen Concerts by the Creek.This is the inaugural kickoff for this concert series and will be an incredible night of music and family fun. Sunday we are performing at the Taste of the NFL at Gaylord Texan Resort helping raise money for the North Texas Food Bank. We look forward to seeing you at a show near you and remember, you can always call us at 972-417-CITY if you ever need anything. Have a great week!

Monday, April 4, 2011

What a Weekend!

Well another great road trip for us in the books. Last Thursday we performed a special encore show at Sullivans Ringside. As expected, our fans showed up in full force and we even had quite a bit of birthday celebrations going on. We have plenty of pics to show you on our Facebook page. Friday we travelled to Tulsa to perform for our good friends there. What a grand time they showed us. We have some really hilarious videos that we shot after the show for you. Visit our Facebook page for more details. Saturday we were guests of our friends that own the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, a special thanks to them for their warm hospitality. Sunday we had a really cool gig at the Unique Week Concert Series for the City of Roanoke. What an awesome turnout.
This week we only have one public performance, Thursday at Down Under in Frisco. Make sure to come get your EC fix with us. This is always a great show and tons of fun out of the sun. Make sure to visit our official Emerald City website for all cool details on upcoming events and specials. Thanks and see you at a show near you soon.