With the release of his third album, When I Was Yours and You Were Mine, Fort Worth-based songwriter Charlie Shafter has his first record since his self-titled album in 2012. Fueled by an eventful set of personal peaks and valleys, Shafter’s new set of songs simply had to be recorded…
Jon Spencer, a long time figure originating from the New York Punk scene of the 80s, released his first solo album last year and is coming to Club Dada to play a show.
The time has come again for another five supergroups to deliver 25-minute sets based on different characters from the classic series Twin Peaks. Yes, it’s Damn Fine Music Fest II. If you’re not familiar with the concept, DOMA-winning talent buyer Jeff Brown of King Camel Productions has created an annual celebration…
It’s easy to wander your way into a drug addiction – and oftentimes, people do. But to overcome one requires a will power that, to many people, is so unprecedented that they seek out spiritual intervention in the process, whether they’re religious or not. The story of Ruston Kelly is…
2016 was a breakout year for Lubbock-birthed Texas country band, Flatland Cavalry, whose first full record, Humble Folks, caught the attention of fans and music critics across the state. The band’s self-described sound that’s “easy on the ears, heavy on the heart” was a breath of fresh air for a…
Two people. One Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross concert. One owns two of Simpson’s albums. The other didn’t even know how Ashlee spelled her name, that she still sang or that she was married to someone other than Pete Wentz. Here is how the night went from two different perspectives…
Your 10 best music picks for this week include funk, rap, indie rock, techno and more. Catch locals The Bralettes, The Funky Knuckles, Mr. Pookie and Raised Right Men. Or check out The Murder City Devils, The Districts, Amen Dunes, Joe Ely, Felix Da Housecat and Pop Evil as they…
The full lineup for the third Annual Fortress Festival was released this week and it is arguably the most formidable and balanced offering from Fort Worth’s premier music event to date. Chart-topping hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, synth-pop trio CHVRCHES, R&B singer/songwriter Tinashe and London-based electronic indie-pop group Superorganism were added…
Jesse McCartney. Remember him? Listen to “Beautiful Soul” and it might ring a bell. Chances are someone you know had a poster of him, a CD of his or at the very least, a crush on him. McCartney was the king of Radio Disney in the early 2000s, singing his…
If you weren’t at Gas Monkey Bar N’ Grill freezing your butt off to watch Bayside’s acoustic show Saturday night, we feel sorry for you. You really blew it big-time. And if you missed it to watch the Cowboys lose, we’re sending even more sympathy your way. Acoustic material is…
2019 is off and running with this week’s new concert announcements. We’ve got laughs and guitar riffs, stony rap riffs and a few old-timers picking things back up for the summer. Check out what’s next going on sale. Comedian, musician and SNL alumnus Fred Armisen is coming to Dallas on…
On most Sunday nights, Paul Slavens is on air hosting “The Paul Slavens Show” on 91.7 KXT. This night he was roaming through the crowd at Dan’s Silverleaf in his “Let the force be with you” shirt, enjoying live music and the company of friends, fans and former bandmates there to…
At this point you likely know whether those New Year’s resolutions are going to stick or if old habits really do die hard. Either way, catching lots of good live music should help start 2019 off on the right foot, and this week makes it easy. New Fumes, Bobby Sessions, Chilldren…
As the new year gets rolling, so do the show announcements. Over the next few months, Dallas will receive visits from a country megastar, a legendary symphonic ensemble and an internet viral sensation. All that and more, in this week’s concert news. Brad Paisley continues to be one of country…
It’s an all-local lineup this New Year’s week – well, besides Hanson. You can catch those guys at Bass Performance Hall on Saturday night. As for supporting local music, check out Jonathan Tyler’s New Year’s Eve gig at Granada Theater, singer-songwriter Claire Morales at The Free Man, Dead Mockingbirds at…
Not only was Dallas the last stop on Taylor Swift’s Reputation Stadium Tour, it also served as the location of her highly anticipated Netflix concert special out today. Shot completely in Dallas, Swift tells the audience during her Netflix special that her October date was the 30th show she played…
2018 is soon to be in the rearview mirror, and the only way to celebrate — or forget — the last 365 days is to find the biggest party with the best live music. You’ve already received an invite to your friend’s house for cheese and Apple Music playlists, but…
The last weekend of the year is typically pretty slow for concert announcements and this year is no exception. While it’s not the heaviest week in terms of numbers, there are some gems heading this way. R&B singer SoMo has announced a sizable spring 2019 tour across North America behind…
Get into the spirit of the season this week as Old 97’s play a holiday show at The Statler. Share some original music at Josh Fleming’s singer-songwriter night at Fort Worth Live. And catch Washed Out at Canton Hall and others this week. Singer-Songwriter Night with Josh Fleming 7 p.m…
There are still a couple of days left for Christmas shopping. Here are some new concert listings as you perhaps consider ticket purchases for your friends and family. It’s almost that time of year again. Time for Another Badu Birthday, the annual celebration honoring the birth of Dallas’ own Erykah…
Back in 2016, the Dallas music scene rallied around Kevin and Becki Howard. Becki had given birth to their son Felix 12 weeks before his expected due date. He ended up staying in the NICU for months before he got the clearance to go home. Trees hosted a benefit show…
It’s 11 p.m. on a stormy Friday in Denton when band practice finally gets going. Intermittent claps of thunder and the unmistakable shriek of feedback pierce the tranquility of a quiet neighborhood. Guitarist Ariel Hartley sets up the closet-sized rehearsal space in the back of her cozy rental house. She…
