Billy Strings may be the most controversial name in bluegrass, playing blazing leads on acoustic and distorted electric guitar, an instrument frowned upon by the genre’s hardcore traditionalists. But the 25-year-old may just be following a family tradition. “I cut my teeth playing bluegrass with my dad at home (in…
From hip-hop to metal to Texas country, there’s a concert for everyone this week. Paul Slavens and Friends 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5 at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton, 940-320-2000, danssilverleaf.com, free Paul Slavens, frontman of the late ’80s and early ’90s band Ten Hands, is pretty well known…
A group of big names on big-ticket tours are heading this way on the latest batch of concert announcements. Fans of pop, classic rock and art rock will be pleased with what lies ahead. Ariana Grande is off and running with massive plans for her next tour. As she continues…
Johnny “Chops” Richardson has been throwing down bass lines for Texas music big boys The Randy Rogers Band since 2002. It continues to be a great gig and affords him the ability to pay the bills while honing his songwriting skills. His songs “Last Last Chance,” “Wicked Ways” and “10…
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…
Taylor Goldsmith has been going strong with his band, Dawes, for nearly a decade. The Los Angeles-based folk-rock quartet that features bassist Wylie Gelber, keyboardist Lee Pardini and Taylor’s brother Griffin on drums, have recorded six studio albums in this limited time, including the recently released Passwords. A large part…
Nashville band All Them Witches first debuted in 2012 with the album Our Mother Electricity, and they’ve since continued diving into experimental waters. Their newest album, ATW, premiered in September and it’s what the doctor, specifically Dr. Timothy Leary, ordered — by ranging between traditional hard rock and brain-bending psych…
Lights All Night, the North Texas destination music festival coming to Dallas on Dec. 28-29, released its full lineup this week. This year will be the ninth edition of LAN, which has grown to become an institution within the EDM community and attracts artists and fans from all over the…
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 first round of details for the third annual Fortress Festival were released this week. 2019’s installment will be Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, which has hosted the festival each year of its existence. Headlining the festival will be Forth Worth native…
It’s not hard to understand why everyone likes Post Malone. The dozens of hit records Austin Richard Post has racked up in his short career are sung with a vulnerable falsetto that touches on the tender side, which makes them easy for his young fans to latch onto. Couple that…
Ed Sheeran is a powerhouse. On Saturday, a scruffy, once-homeless ginger in baggy jeans wowed 60,000 people at AT&T Stadium. Now one of the biggest artists in the world, Sheeran filled the Cowboys’ home with his record-breaking hit songs, and all with just a guitar. And what he did with…
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…
Mimi is coming to town. So is the guy who used to sing about wanting his MTV and chicks for free. Elsewhere, we’ve got some soulful R&B, some scruffy metal and a recently minted buzz band heading this way. All that and more in this week’s batch of concert announcements…
The Nines is gearing up for an epic party celebrating Dallas hip-hop this weekend with the first installment of DallaFornication. The event is 2 p.m. Sunday and features 15 hip-hop and R&B acts, along with a handful of DJs and visual artists. Sunday’s lineup will include performances from Rakim Al-Jabbaar,…
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…
If you do a Google search for the band Handsome Jack, chances are you’ll quickly come across writers comparing the power trio with the Faces, Rolling Stones and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Lead singer and guitarist Jamison Passuite doesn’t mind the comparisons. “There [are] definitely a wide variety of influences,” he…
Patrons navigated slowly in the darkened room of Trees, pockets of light reflecting off the floor guiding a path to the smoking section. The back glow coming from the TV above the bar was a beacon for someone looking to get a buzz. “Violet” by Hole and “Where is My…
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…
It’s another great lineup for your pre-Halloween week. Catch Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Ed Sheeran, the inaugural Posty Fest and more. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at The Bomb Factory, 2713 Canton St., 214-932-6501, $59.50 Nick Cave hasn’t been given the easiest…
As the rain continues to pour, you might be tempted to stay in and spend the evenings on the couch. As enticing as that may be, brave the elements and get out there. There’s so much great live music to be seen around town, and nothing cures the weather doldrums…
A few years ago, Heather Morgan wrote in her journal that she wanted to write a song that felt like her own story. Morgan, a Richardson native, moved to Nashville at a young age to pursue a career in songwriting. She has written songs for some of today’s top country…
