In the six years or so since breaking on the scene with her debut EP, A Sea of Split Peas, Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett has seen her star continuously rise. With insightful lyrics centered on the frailties and anxieties of daily life, she fires off confessionals that resonate with folks…
A pretty stellar group of artists have just made plans to head this way over the upcoming months. We’ve got Grammy and Tony Award winners, local favorites and longtime legends all packing DFW shows into their calendars. Beck earned two Grammys last weekend as his recent album, Colors, took home…
Elizabeth Cook is talking about geography. Specifically, the striking similarities between her native Central Florida and North Texas. “There are parts of Florida that are quite similar to Texas. Especially the inland part where there are no beach tourist towns and it’s instead cattle ranch land,” the singer-songwriter mentions. “I…
There are lots of new concert announcements this week as bands and artists continue rounding out their schedules. We’ve got a slew of singer-songwriters, a country mega-act and a couple of interesting revivals planning visits. Soul artist India.Arie is hitting the road this year in support of her upcoming album,…
We’re only a month into the new year, and America in 2019 appears to be just as angry, acrimonious and loud as it was the last two years. What’s an artist to do? For singer-songwriter Rebecca Loebe, the answer is to look on the bright side. She takes a positive…
A couple of rock ‘n’ roll titans come to town and a much-missed band is back on tour and heading this way. Elsewhere, the summer calendar continues to fill, and a couple of late spring shows have popped up. Vampire Weekend is back in the limelight after a lengthy hiatus…
The concert beat goes on this week for live music fans in Dallas. Read ahead for details on DMB, Country Megaticket acts and a series of stellar shows coming to local clubs. You know warmer weather isn’t far around the corner when The Dave Matthews Band announces their spring/summer touring…
It’s an eventful week of concert announcements in Dallas. We’ve got Globe Life Park going out in style. A slew of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees coming to town. And, did you hear about the big-ticket music and comedy festival coming to Jerry World? All of that, plus…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A pop superstar, a six-time Grammy nominee for this year’s ceremony and a legendary metal outfit are heading this way. All that and more in this week’s edition of new concert announcements. Pop megastar Ariana Grande is bringing her worldwide Sweetener tour to American Airlines Center for a May 21…
What is there to say about Taylor Swift that hasn’t been said before? She’s the princess of pop, the queen of open letters to streaming services, the goddess of breakup and beef songs. There’s nothing she can’t or won’t do at this point. But even with all she’s accomplished, it…
Classic rock outfits are all the rage in this week’s batch of new concert announcements. Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Dead & Company, Queen, Steve Earle and Judas Priest headline some of the top upcoming performers. Read further though, for even more exciting news. Sir Paul McCartney makes a triumphant return…
There are a variety of holiday gifts that are generally considered colossal disappointments. At the top of that list are socks. Interestingly enough, when singer-songwriter JD McPherson was deciding on a title for his new Christmas-themed album, socks came to mind. “I’ve had people tell me it’s both the best and the…
As you continue your holiday shopping lists, keep considering tickets to a show for the music fans in your social circles. A singer-songwriter favorite, a rapper recently back out on the scene, and a U.K. rock band reunion highlight this week’s batch of concert announcements and potential gifts. Jeff Tweedy will…
Denton-based singer-songwriter Doug Burr has been a regular performer around these parts for quite some time now. As a multiple Dallas Observer Music Award winner, and with an output that stretches back over a decade, he’s become a fixture on the local scene and a revered mentor to those just…
Joy Williams has spent many years on the road, so she’s used to the controlled chaos that accompanies tours. For her latest venture, though, the mother of two has some traveling partners alongside that are making things just a bit different. “It feels like a totally new chapter for me…
As you work your way through Thanksgiving leftovers, take a look at this week’s new batch of concert announcements and see what catches your interest. Lots of new things on the local front. House & Rouse are coming to The Kessler Theater. Singer-songwriters Josh Rouse and Griffin House are joining…
Though we’re still a few days out from Thanksgiving, the concert announcements are pouring in for the upcoming summer and are even stretching into next fall. For the ambitious types, plan ahead or be ready to snag tickets to some of these shows as holiday presents. Off The Rails Country…
About halfway through Saturday night’s excellent set at The Granada Theater, Phosphorescent band leader Matthew Houck coughed one time too many. “I’m sorry, y’all. I’ve got quite the cold,” he announced to the surprise of few in the audience. After watching him power through a couple of false starts, rearrange…
