Lucero Brings Grit and Grind to The Rustic

Two decades on the road and nine studio albums in the bag, indie-rock band Lucero — consisting of Ben Nichols (lead vocals, guitar), Brian Venable (lead guitar), Roy Berry (drums), John C. Stubblefield (bass) and Rick Steff (keys) — have never been afraid to experiment with their sound. While at…

Underoath Plans Dallas Benefit Show for Friend Lucas Starr

Word quickly spread Thursday night that a major pop-up show at 2513 Deep Ellum (aka, The Door) will feature Underoath on Monday, Nov. 5. It’s serving as a benefit show for Lucas Starr, who is best known for his work in Fort Worth-founded Oh, Sleeper, as well as Terminal and…

The 10 Best Concerts of the Week: Big Boi, Dawes and More

Nicki Minaj and Future may have canceled this week, but there’s plenty to get excited about. Catch Big Boi, Dawes, Simple Minds and more this week. LANY 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at South Side Ballroom, 1135 S Lamar St., 214-421-2021, $28.50 Indie pop outfit LANY has had triumphant performances in Dallas. With…

Nick Cave Conducts an Intense Performance at The Bomb Factory

Since their last visit to Dallas five years ago, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have gained more commendation with the release of their last studio album, Skeleton Tree, in 2016. Performing songs from the album Tuesday night at The Bomb Factory proved that the band’s 35-year career has produced…

The Blue Light Dallas Opened Friday Night With Dalton Domino

On Friday night at 2811 Main St., singer Dalton Domino and his band lit up The Blue Light Dallas, Deep Ellum’s newest country-geared music venue. With a variation of hard-swinging country and bluesy Southern rock, Domino’s energetic set had listeners hollering and two-stepping. Headlining the free inaugural show, the Lubbock…

Teenage Band Sweet Chaos Has a New Single About School Shootings

Sweet Chaos band members Payton Taylor and Sydney Hefley aren’t interested in meeting haters halfway. They have no time in convincing doubters that their brand of metal will thrash your brain and drive to your heart. “We were at a show doing soundcheck, and we could hear the sound guys…