Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Ben Folds Plays With the Fort Worth Symphony

Get a Handel on the Holiday

Good Friday: The Independence Day Edition

Bettmann/CorbisWillie Nelson at his second annual Fourth of July picnic in 1974​It's hot as hell and the area burn bans are in full effect, which can only mean one thing: It's time to celebrate our independence! This weekend's live music offerings are fairly strong, but at Billy Bob's Texas in For ... More >>

Good Friday: Electric Daisy Carnival & All of This Weekend's Events

Moby at 2010 Electric Daisy Carnival​Last year's trippy Electric Daisy Carnival did so well that it will be back for a second time in Dallas on Saturday night in Fair Park. This year's headliners are DJs Paul Van Dyk and Diplo, along with a couple dozen other artists who will, just like last year, ... More >>

The Way They'll Make You Feel

Moby at 2010 Electric Daisy Carnival​Last year's trippy Electric Daisy Carnival did so well that it will be back for a second time in Dallas on Saturday night in Fair Park. This year's headliners are DJs Paul Van Dyk and Diplo, along with a couple dozen other artists who will, just like last year, ... More >>

Good Friday: Oysterfest, The Drums, Slayer, Glen Campbell, Jamie Lidell, Drive By Truckers, Marc Ribot, Jeff The Brotherhood, Black Crowes, Rush, and More

Jen Sorensen Frisco Rock City​For two weekends in a row, the biggest show in town is in Frisco. There is, in fact, something fishy going on up there, and  you can read about that here. While you're at it, make plans to attend the inaugural Oysterfest at Lochrann's Irish Pub and Eatery on Sat ... More >>

Still On The Line

Jen Sorensen Frisco Rock City​For two weekends in a row, the biggest show in town is in Frisco. There is, in fact, something fishy going on up there, and  you can read about that here. While you're at it, make plans to attend the inaugural Oysterfest at Lochrann's Irish Pub and Eatery on Sat ... More >>

Good Friday: Fourth of July Edition

​Pool parties, cookouts and cold ones--probably the best way celebrate the Fourth of July around here. And, as we mentioned earlier this week, the Double Wide will have all of those things on Sunday night. The pool party starts at 7 p.m. and the concert, which features Bruce Springsteen, Replaceme ... More >>

Good Friday: The Orbans, The Slow Burners, Doug Burr, Johnny Winter, Shallow Reign, Florene, Darktown Strutters, The King Bucks, Lovedrug, The Prids, Concrete Blonde and More.

The Orbans​The Orbans might be the best band to come out of Fort Worth in a short while. After years of sharpening his songwriting in various bands (Thief, The Lifters), singer, Peter Black has finally finished his best album yet: When We Were Wild. Tonight, the album (which features this song) wi ... More >>

Good Friday: Swim Swim, Mount Righteous, Giggle Party, Darktown Strutters, Richmond Punch, DJ Nameless, Animal House and More

"Animal House" at the Lounge on Elm Street Saturday is not a screening of the classic college comedy, but you are certainly welcome to drink like it is. ​Just because it's freezing out and everyone in Dallas seems to have a sinus infection doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself at a show. Misery lo ... More >>

From Swelter To Snow

"Animal House" at the Lounge on Elm Street Saturday is not a screening of the classic college comedy, but you are certainly welcome to drink like it is. ​Just because it's freezing out and everyone in Dallas seems to have a sinus infection doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself at a show. Misery lo ... More >>

Show Announcements: Ying Yang Twins To Skeet Skeet On Trees Feb. 27

​Not a lot of news this week in the way of concert announcements, but there is some interesting news from Trees: Ying Yang Twins will whisper in your ear Saturday, February 27. The Twins' club-friendly crunk beats and sexed-up rhymes aren't exactly the brainiest example of hip hop, but it's nice t ... More >>

Texas Ballet Theater's Managing Director on "Heartbreaking" Decision to Ditch Live Music

​Maybe you heard: Texas Ballet Theater debuted its Nutcracker at the Winspear on Friday, much to the displeasure of the Dallas-Fort Worth Professional Musicians Association, since the TBT isn't using, you know, musicians. It's a money-saving move necessitated by TBT's being close to broke, and, tr ... More >>

The Halls Are Alive

​Maybe you heard: Texas Ballet Theater debuted its Nutcracker at the Winspear on Friday, much to the displeasure of the Dallas-Fort Worth Professional Musicians Association, since the TBT isn't using, you know, musicians. It's a money-saving move necessitated by TBT's being close to broke, and, tr ... More >>

The Other Piano Man

​Maybe you heard: Texas Ballet Theater debuted its Nutcracker at the Winspear on Friday, much to the displeasure of the Dallas-Fort Worth Professional Musicians Association, since the TBT isn't using, you know, musicians. It's a money-saving move necessitated by TBT's being close to broke, and, tr ... More >>

Symphonic Sharks

​Maybe you heard: Texas Ballet Theater debuted its Nutcracker at the Winspear on Friday, much to the displeasure of the Dallas-Fort Worth Professional Musicians Association, since the TBT isn't using, you know, musicians. It's a money-saving move necessitated by TBT's being close to broke, and, tr ... More >>

Don't Take Your Love to Town

Get your asses to Bass Hall for Kenny Rogers

Going Gustav

The FWSO takes on The Mahler Cycle

Strings of Red

The FWSO takes on The Mahler Cycle

Sixties Symph

The FWSO takes on The Mahler Cycle

Multiple Players

Enjoy the sounds of geeking out

36/24/1812 Overture

Barbie's Rack hits the stage

'Tis the Season

Get jolly with the FWSO

What a Betty

Get jolly with the FWSO

Stairway to Cowtown

FWSO rocks out with their hollyhocks out

Heartsong

FWSO rocks out with their hollyhocks out

New Blue Eyes

FWSO rocks out with their hollyhocks out

Free Pair o' Tix to Craziest Concert Line-up Ever

FWSO rocks out with their hollyhocks out

Folkie Femme

Nanci Griffith plays the Bass

Countrypolitan

Willie gets stringed up for charity

First Class

FWSO and Austin honor the First Lady of Song

Tunes' Tunes

Bugs goes symphonic

Sleeping Audience

Bugs goes symphonic

Bop Doo-Wop

The Transfer sings with a swing

Bjorchestra

The Transfer sings with a swing

Wonderful Wolfie

Celebrate a legacy of incredible composition

Barbra's Boy

Celebrate a legacy of incredible composition

Heaven in Fort Worth

FWSO's songs do not remain the same

Gustav with Gusto

The FWSO does Mahler

Conducting Bob

The FWSO does Mahler

Fan-Tastic

The FWSO does Mahler

Spanking New

The Spree set off fireworks, Corn Mo might be a giant and more

Love Song

Dance like an Egyptian

Hot Shot

Take a trip to New York New Year's Eve

Cool Down

Thursdays are cool this summer

Mambo Man

John Leguizamo is the man, even when he's in disguise

This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

John Leguizamo is the man, even when he's in disguise

Laugh Riot

Four Day Weekend celebrates the final day of 2003

Good Cheer

The Turtle Creek Chorale is on Santa's "nice" list

Blink

Your wish is granted