Deep Ellum People: Imani Black
Photo Credit: Breonny Lee BY Taylor Adams Cogan For Imani Black as a daughter, loving Dallas came naturally — with parents who adored the city (and its football team). For Imani Black as an artist, Deep Ellum kept drawing her back, helping her hone her craft and making her feel at home. Her gateway to […]
Deep Ellum People: Dan Murry
Photo Credit: Breonny Lee BY Taylor Adams Cogan There’s a reason you’ll often hear someone say they’ve poured their blood, sweat, and tears into the streets of Deep Ellum: it’s a place that rewards dedication, welcoming the investment and returning it in ways that flourish. Chances are, you’ve experienced the results of Dan Murry and […]
Deep Ellum People: Tommy Raps
Photo by: Breonny Lee BY Taylor Adams Cogan It’s easy to feel inspired in Dallas, whether it’s by the stunning skyline that makes us feel at home, the trees of the Trinity Forest that make us feel small, or the creative energy pulsing through the streets of Deep Ellum. What makes it truly special, though, […]
Deep Ellum People: Skyler Chilton & Scarlett McPherson
Photo by: Breonny Lee BY Taylor Adams Cogan The right guitar riff paired with a powerful voice, especially from women, has the power to be incendiary. It’s a feeling Dallas audiences experience when they hear King Clam, a band fueled by this combination. Just a few years ago, Skyler Chilton and Scarlett McPherson were both […]
Deep Ellum People: Mary Gonzalez
BY Taylor Adams Cogan It’s no secret that Deep Ellum has historically been filled with artists. But artistry here goes beyond music and murals. For Mary Gonzalez, her art is hair. Since planting her roots in a then-quiet Deep Ellum nearly two decades ago, Gonzalez has watched the neighborhood evolve alongside her craft. “In 2008, […]
Deep Ellum People: Casey Hess
BY Taylor Adams Cogan When Casey Hess first went to Deep Ellum, the then-teenager sported a plaid long-sleeved shirt over a Course of Empire band T-shirt, complete with a “hippie necklace thing,” super long hair, and probably some leggings, he says. He knew Deep Ellum was the music scene he was looking for; what he […]
Deep Ellum People: Sandy & Pedro Rojas
BY Taylor Adams Cogan These days, it’s a rare delight to see a marriage last decades. In Dallas, it’s remarkable to see a restaurant survive longer than three years. For Sandy and Pedro Rojas, they’ve been able to achieve both. Married for 38 years, they’ve also run their Deep Ellum restaurant, Pepe’s & Mito’s, for […]
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