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In any music scene, the underground always seems to be evolving. Playing the gauntlet of house parties or backyards can be futile, but sometimes a consistent DIY venue can singlehandedly power local music’s ecosystem.
Katherine Paterson, a talented local songwriter, recently played a set at a cool, intimate-looking space that wasn’t on our radar. She said it was called West Side Art Collective, located in White Settlement just outside of Fort Worth. She confirmed it was new, and said it was well worth a drive to check it out…