METZ Put on a Knock Down, Drag Out Punk Show at Trees Last Night

METZ With Big Ups and Sealion Trees, Dallas Thursday, August 13, 2015 What makes a good punk rock show? Many would agree that the essential elements include, but are not limited to: high energy, mosh pits, sweat, stage diving, more sweat, cheap beer, black clothing and music so loud your ears…

Shania Twain Was Back and Cheesy as Hell at American Airlines Center

Shania Twain With Gavin DeGraw American Airlines Center, Dallas Monday, August 10, 2015 She’s baaaaaaack. You love her. You karaoke her songs when you’re blackout drunk. She’s the queen of the country-pop crossover and you and Taylor Swift are forever thankful to her for that. She’s Shania Effin’ Twain and…

The Best Concerts in Dallas This Week: Chicago, Kid Rock and More

You hanging in there, champ? Last week we had Judas Priest, the Smashing Pumpkins and Nicki Minaj all roll through Dallas. Wouldn’t blame you if it had all but leveled your bank account and/or physical constitution. But alas, the impetuous concert thresher grinds ceaselessly forward, with everything from the Confederate…

After 17 Years, Garth Brooks is Finally Coming Back to Dallas

We were getting a little bit testy. Last winter, country mega star Garth Brooks announced that he was finally heading out on the road after a 15-years hiatus from touring. Except there weren’t any dates in Dallas. Then he changed his mind and came to Dallas anyway — but only…