DALLAS FAMOUS

S6 Ep 7 Amy Rosenthal

What do Willie Nelson, a legendary railroad history, and a newly designated Texas cultural district have in common? They're all part of the story of Garland, Texas — and this week, we're sitting down with the woman helping write its next chapter. Amy Rosenthal is the Cultural Arts Director for the City of Garland, and she's one of the most accomplished arts administrators in North Texas. Before Garland, she helped transform Historic Downtown McKinney into a state and nationally accredited cultural district, produced 150+ live acts, and drew over a million visitors annually to downtown events. Now she's bringing that same energy to Garland — overseeing the Bankhead Cultural Arts District designation, the two-year renovation of the Granville Arts Center, and a growing slate of programs that are redefining what this city means to DFW. We cover it all: Garland's roots in the railroad era, that wild Willie Nelson recording story, the Bankhead Highway's role in shaping the city's identity, what the Texas Commission on the Arts designation means for local artists and businesses, and what's coming next for one of the most underrated cities in the Metroplex. If you think you know Garland — think again. 🎙️ The Dallas Famous Podcast drops every week on @deepellumradio and all major platforms. 📍 Presented by The Dallas Famous Podcast 🔗 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into the people, places, and stories shaping Dallas. Amy Rosenthal [https://www.instagram.com/amyshoultsrosenthal/] Garland Culteral Arts Center [https://www.garlandarts.com/4060/Arts] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.

S6 Ep 6 J.R. Munoz

JR Munoz didn't just witness Deep Ellum's story — he lived it. From playing music in the clubs to bartending at some of Dallas's most iconic venues, JR built his life inside one of Texas's most legendary neighborhoods. Now he owns Will Call Bar, Good Side Pizza, and Everything Ellum — businesses rooted in the same streets that raised him. In this episode of the Dallas Famous Podcast, JR sits down to talk about growing up in Dallas, the Deep Ellum music and bar scene, what it takes to build something real in this city, and what the neighborhood means to him today. Whether you're a Deep Ellum regular, a Dallas history fan, or someone interested in what it really takes to build a business from the ground up in one of Texas's most storied neighborhoods — this one's for you. 🎙️ Dallas Famous Podcast — Season 6, Episode 6 Topics covered: 00:00 – Intro * Growing up in Dallas and finding Deep Ellum * Life as a musician and bartender in the scene * Building Will Call Bar, Good Side Pizza, and Everything Ellum * The past, present, and future of Deep Ellum J.R. Munoz [https://www.instagram.com/willcallbar_jr/] Will Call Bar [https://www.willcalldallas.com] Good Side Pizza [https://www.goodsidepizza.com] Everything Ellum [https://everythingellum.com] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.

S6 Ep 5 Jordan Maddox

Jordan Maddox is the social media manager and media editor for the Dallas Observer. She started as an intern tasked with building their TikTok from scratch and eventually turned that into a full-time career covering Dallas's food, music, and culture scene. We talk about her path from small-town East Texas to working in Dallas media, what the job actually looks like behind the scenes, and her thoughts on where local news is headed. We cover: - Growing up in Henderson, TX and finding journalism via Gilmore Girls - Starting the Observer's TikTok account as a college intern - What goes into creating content before you ever hit record - Balancing social media, ethics, and community in local news - Why she believes local news should always be free and accessible Jordan Maddox [https://www.instagram.com/jordan.maddoxx/] Dallas Observer [https://www.instagram.com/dallasobserver/] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.

S6 Ep 4 Christian Chavarria

What does it take to build a music scene from the ground up? Christian Chavarria has been doing it for over 30 years. He's the owner of The Creatives Factory in Dallas and the Executive Director of the Downtown Dallas Arts and Music Festival. We talk songwriting, artist development, the music business, and why Dallas is one of the most exciting creative cities in the country right now. The Creatives Factory [https://linktr.ee/thecreativesfactory?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn5gVH49asp7U-De2b8UNf15RZMPomfgIBK41QLxRBcm2sqFp9HdPAduTgIvc_aem_AR5mi2kcEsXsHRJFruYRxA] Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival [https://linktr.ee/ddallasamf?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnWwzRMhfJ8aHJsGsdUdNoqmT7xzGbCSY6u1vmV7i6gTjr1arh16SDgOwGV60_aem_qr4mrq5tXLSF1ja1fqDNZA] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.

S6 Ep 3 Jim Suhler

This week on The Dallas Famous Podcast, we sit down with legendary Dallas guitarist Jim Suhler. Known for his longtime band Monkey Beat and for serving as guitarist for George Thorogood since 1999, Jim shares stories from decades on the road playing clubs, theaters, and massive stages around the world. We talk about his deep Dallas roots, the Texas blues scene, life as a touring musician, working alongside legends, and the path that led him from local stages to international tours. Jim also reflects on the influence of artists like Johnny Winterand the enduring power of blues and rock music. Stick around after the interview for a special performance of “Dallas” by Johnny Winter. 🎙️ The Dallas Famous Podcast spotlights the musicians, artists, and personalities that shape North Texas culture. [https://jimsuhler.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnamsjehjoBygWQsjNjhiME4BZD5k__BAzjLQH8EtEbYgTfbL3sxYoP2wX6RQ_aem_rsUQ7Kh5HAyTlh1ebbgUJA] Jim Suhler [https://jimsuhler.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnamsjehjoBygWQsjNjhiME4BZD5k__BAzjLQH8EtEbYgTfbL3sxYoP2wX6RQ_aem_rsUQ7Kh5HAyTlh1ebbgUJA] George Thorogood [https://linktr.ee/Georgethorogood?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTDdsCdLTBW8CsBJTle7JLKMEAuEQAOIDDjXTDkFUtQP1p3rD45n-g_r6D0w_aem_S_mRKVArytueR35g1BVjZQ] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.