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Deep Ellum Block Party Jam Packs Something for Everyone

Eric Diep — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:30:00 -0600

Gavin Mulloy and Joshua Ray Walker talk the 2025 Deep Ellum Block Party, an opportunity to see pro wrestling and a diverse range of artists.

Business Owners on Navigating Ongoing Construction: ‘Deep Ellum Is Still Open, It’s Still a Little Spicy’

Eric Diep — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0600

Owners Dan Murry and Evan Johnson of Ruins and Three Links talk how they're coping with the construction and crime in Deep Ellum.

Death To All Is Commemorating Death Metal Classics With a Special Dallas Show

Eric Diep — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:30:00 -0600

Death's Spiritual Healing turns 35 and Symbolic turns 30, celebrating Chuck Schuldiner's legacy with a death metal show at The Echo Lounge.

Giving Jazz a Hand

Patrick Williams — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:30:00 -0600

Outdated Dallas codes threatened live jazz until the people spoke up. A task force aims to regain public trust and keep the tunes alive.

Wanz Dover Prides Himself on Playing Rare Tracks From His 6,000 Vinyl Collection

Eric Diep — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0600

The Dallas native is a music lover's best friend, setting nights off with sets that mix techno, house and electronica.

Dallas Bands The Sutcliffes, The O’s and More Bid Mike Snider Farewell at Retirement Party

Eric Diep — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:12:47 -0600

The Dallas community successfully funded Mike Snider's trip to Hawaii, a big mahalo to a room filled with love at Sons of Hermann Hall.

Storytellers With The Observer: Jeffrey Liles on the Untapped Potential of Dallas Talent

Eric Diep — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:55:45 -0600

Longhorn Ballroom's artistic director talks about the benchmark of Dallas artists headlining The Kessler and the future of the music scene.

Storytellers With The Observer: Jeffrey Liles Is Preserving Dallas Music History

Eric Diep — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Observer: Jeffrey Liles Is Preserving Dallas Music History" />The Kessler Theater's artistic director walks us through the formation of Deep Ellum and the significance of The Theatre Gallery.

Fort Worth’s 2BYG Wants the Spotlight Back on Male R&B Groups

Eric Diep — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Get to know 2BYG (Matt Brown, Tourè, Nixx and KD) before their debut at the Deep Ellum Block Party on Nov. 22.

Fort Worth Metal Band Nocturnal Spawn Just Wants to Riff

Eric Diep — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0600

As they expand their sound even further and garner a wider variety of fans, Nocturnal Spawn is the metal band to watch.