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Imagine Dragons, BFD 13, The Psychedelic Furs, Aaron Carter and More Show Announcements

OK guys, this week is a little skimpy on the announcements, but rest easy knowing that so many good summer, fall and Justin Timberlake concerts have already been announced. What upcoming concert are you most excited for? See you in the comments!

Top Show Announcements: Rihanna, Fitz & the Tantrums, Robert Plant and More

Pop stars try not to make a habit of canceling shows on their highly-anticipated tours, but it certainly happens. When it happens to me (the ticketholder), I blast it on social media, stow my ticket away in a trinket box and sulk for about a week. Then it's back to life as usual, until one magic mor ... More >>

This Week's Top Show Announcements: Depeche Mode, Crystal Castles, Cyndi Lauper, The Jonas Brothers and More

Hell. Yes. I've always heard that Depeche Mode is a thrilling live band, and since they're touring with lo-fi electro duo Crystal Castles, that gives you one more reason to pee-pee in your electro-loving pants. I figured DM was sure to spring a tour announcement on us at some point, but I didn't thi ... More >>

The Nine Must-See Concerts in DFW This Week: March 28 to April 3

Editor: Welcome to our weekly rundown of our nine favorite shows, all of which are better than this new Lil' Wayne album. It's terrible, guys. If you're looking for loud, head to Dada for The Casualties and awesome friends. If you're looking for something a little more multi-generational on this E ... More >>

This Week's Top Show Announcements: Of Monsters and Men, Pat Benatar, Dave Matthews Band, Alkeline Trio, Gramatik and More

Of Monsters and Men Tuesday, June 4, at House of Blues, $37.50 Cinematic and instrumental folk rock band Of Monsters and Men are heading out for a much anticipated tour this summer after their debut album My Head is an Animal dropped and the world discovered the track "Little Talks," which eventuall ... More >>

Father John Misty, Jim James, Cannibal Corpse and More of This Week's Show Announcements

Father John Misty Monday, May 6, at Granada Theater It's no news that J. Tillman has had many musical past lives, including a short-lived stint with the Fleet Foxes, but after the release of Fear Fun last summer, the first album under his moniker Father John Misty, he's perhaps never been more at ho ... More >>

New Kids on the Block, Black Angels and More of This Week's Top Show Announcements

New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men Friday, June 28, at American Airlines Center, $53-$93 Whoa. Just look at this bill. It's now 2013, so the New Kids definitely aren't so new anymore, and since they're all middle-aged, I'd say they've been around the block a time or two. Because the show ... More >>

Bad Religion, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and More of the Best New Show Announcements

Bad Religion, Against Me!, Polar Bear Club Thursday, March 14, at House of Blues, $25 Tickets go on sale Friday to see punk warhorses Bad Religion, who are making a pit stop in Dallas after the release of their brand spankin' new album, True North, next week. We'll see if the 34-year-old group still ... More >>

The Ten Best Concerts In Dallas This Weekend, November 1-4

Kreayshawn Friday, November 2, at The Palladium Ballroom, $17.50 With controversial 23-year-old rapper Kreayshawn's new album out, of course she's hitting the road. She takes the stage at the Palladium to deliver songs from debut Somethin' 'Bout Kreay, and hopefully offer something that eclipses the ... More >>

The 20 Best Concert Photos of 2011

Mike MezeulBroken Social Scene at the House of Blues​The number of good shows and exciting, inspiring, heartbreaking moments in the Dallas music scene this year were, to put it SO very mildly...numerous. It probably can go with out saying. Except we're going to say it. We're going to talk about it ... More >>

Dallas Observer Tweet Up Party: Tonight At House of Blues, Featuring 50 Cent Beers

​Forget your usual Thursday night happy hour and come hang out with the Observer at the House of Blues (2200 N. Lamar). Last month's Tweet Up party was so packed that a line formed around the door, so, to make up for the elbow-to-elbow sweaty-line-waiting, we're throwing the monthly party at a ... More >>

The 20 Best Dallas Concert Photos of the Year (So Far, Anyway)

Sara KerensMy Chemical Romance at House of Blues in May​Here we are at the midway point of the year, or something. The heat's at blow-torch temperatures, The Rapture's well on the way (not the 2012 one), and DOMA's gonna rear it's wicked head soon.In honor of this half-year-ish thing, we'd like to ... More >>

Local Music 'Mericans: Talent Buyer Brian Lowe Has Been A Behind-The-Scenes Employee At House of Blues His Entire Professional Career

Welcome to Local Music 'Mericans, where we meet some of the people behind the local music scene -- those who aren't necessarily members of local bands, but more the people who make the scene move.Brian Lowe​As a talent buyer at the House of Blues, Brian Lowe's kind of the definition of a behind ... More >>

For Your Tuesday Listening Pleasure: Blitzen Trapper, The National at House of Blues

Kevin TodoraThe National's Matt Berninger, from Kevin's slide show of the band's show at the House of Blues on October 9​A Friend of Unfair Park who's says s/he only comes to Unfair Park for our work-week-ending rock-and-roll-and send-off (fair enough) thought we might be interested in these shows ... More >>

Giveaway: Two Pairs of Tickets to See Matt & Kim at the House of Blues on Friday

Just two years ago, when Brooklyn-based dance-punk duo Matt & Kim stopped through town, they did so with a gig at Fort Worth DIY space 1919 Hemphill. Last year, when the band returned, it did so with a gig at the House of Blues' Cambridge Room. And, this weekend, when the band stops through town ... More >>

Last Night: Cadillac Sky, Seryn at House of Blues' Cambidge Room

Cadillac Sky, Seryn House of Blues July 8, 2010 Better Than: a hoot--it was a hoot and a half.Cadillac Sky performing "Born Lonesome" last night at the House of Blues.Cadillac Sky guitarist David Mayfield took a sweaty pause from his emphatic playing to  patiently teach the crowd at the Hou ... More >>

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Last Night: Anvil At House Of Blues

Anvil, MitraTuesday, January 26, 2010, at House of Blues, DallasBetter Than: The school-cafeteria-grade pizza House of Blues sells for $5 a slice. Mikal Beth HugheySteve "Lips" Kudlow at House of Blues Tuesday, January 26, 2009. Check out our slideshow from the show right here. ​ Vibrator guitar. ... More >>

Picture Show: Texas High School Rock Off at the House of Blues

Danny FulgencioIn the crowd at the House of Blues during Fly Away Hero's set Friday night.​Hundreds of hormonal teens and adoring parents rocked out to eleven local high school bands at the first annual Texas High School Rock Off at the House of Blues on Friday night.With industry professionals (l ... More >>

Got The Caged Chicken Blues? Not Any More.

Sweet mohawk, brah.​We've only eaten the House of Blues the one time. But we did have the chicken that one time, so maybe this is pertinent: According to a press release sent out this morning, the restaurant portion of the Dallas music venue--as well as all its sister locations across the nation-- ... More >>

Super Busy Eve of New Year's Eve Gig Alert: Toadies, Old 97s, Slobberbone, Sarah Jaffe, True Widow and La Grange's Grand Opening

​Judging by the slew of good shows going on in our area this evening, the musical gods are indeed shining down upon us. Check out this list...First off, as you already know, tonight marks the final night of the Old 97s four-night run at Sons of Hermann Hall. It also marks the first of the Toadies' ... More >>

Are You In High School? Are You In A Band? Do You Want Us To Judge You?

It'll be just like Bandslam, guys!​After the jump, a press release well worth your time if you're in high school and you're in a band. But before we get to that, let's just give you the quick rundown on what's happening: On January 8, Live Nation, in cooperation with TV network Fuse, will host a h ... More >>

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Gig Alert: Wolfmother to Perform Free Acoustic In-Store At Best Buy Within The Hour

​Recently reunited Australian powerhouse hard rock act Wolfmother is in town tonight, performing a show with Heartless Bastards and the thenewno2 at the House of Blues.But, before that, something out of the ordinary: To further promote the release of the band's new album, Cosmic Egg, the Aussies w ... More >>

Good Friday: Black Joe Lewis, Allman Brothers, The Paper Chase, Who's Bad, Finch, Jonathan Tyler, Quebe Sisters, Miranda Lambert, Colin Hay, Hollywood Undead, Miley Cyrus

Rivalries bring out the best in people, huh?​Don't even begin to kid yourselves: Getting around town this weekend will be a pain. Lower Greenville in particular? It's gonna suck. So hard.What really sucks though, is that it's a pretty packed weekend of live music, and if you're gonna head out on t ... More >>

Weekend Roundup: The Dodos, En Vogue

The Dodos, House of Blues, Friday, Oct. 2ndThe San Francisco psychedelic folk trio is having a charmed year. They scored a Miller Chill commercial song placement, and in November they'll head off on a European tour. But they were cool enough to stop at House of Blues in Dallas first.

Weekend Roundup: Day 26, Butch Walker, Benny Benassi, Letters to Cleo, Steve Aoki, Queensryche, Gavin Rossdale

Another weekend, another flurry of Youtube videos showing you what you could have seen this weekend around the ol' Metroplex...Day 26 on Thursday, May 21, at House of BluesP. Diddy's modern-day boy band Day 26, stars MTV's Making the Band, stopped through town late last week for a show at the House ... More >>

Picture Show: Eli Young Band at HOB

Caity ColvardDenton's own Eli Young Band took the stage Friday Night at the House of Blues for a sold-out show with openers Trailer Choir -- who, says photographer Caity Colvard, kept the crowd going with songs about women's beer guts and bad breath.If that's not teaser material, I don't know what i ... More >>

Weekend Roundup: The Maine, 3OH!3, Family Force 5 and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Well, if you thought our SXSW coverage was over, you'd be wrong. There's plenty more coming this afternoon. In the meantime, here's what you maybe saw in Dallas, as most of DC9 was down in Austin... The Maine @ The House of Blues, Friday, Mar. 20"Don't be fooled by my girl jeans, I'm just showing ... More >>

Good Friday: Ludo, Derek Trucks, Brave Combo, Awkquarius, Screaming Red, The Southern Sea, Southern Culture On The Skids, Jessie Frye, Darktown Strutters, Plants & Animals, The Make Believers, Inner City All-Stars, White Tie Affair, Brent Best

Learn how to handle your liquor, chump.It's Friday, everybody, case ya didn't know. An, as such, it's time to look at the weekend calendars and plan out your, um, plans. Let's do this. First, the shows we've always talked on...Tonight, there's the Dr. Dooom vs. Dr. Octagon show at the Loft and ... More >>

Show Announcements: MSTRKRFT, Franz Ferdinand, Heartless Bastards, More

MSTRKRFT performs Friday, March 20, at House of BluesGrab your calendars, folks. After the jump, the latest batch of upcoming show announcements to come through our inboxes over the past week.

Cradle of Filth, Satyricon,Septic Flesh

Tuesday, February 17, at House of Blues

Picture Show: O.A.R. at the House of Blues

Caity ColvardO.A.R. played the House of Blues on Tuesday night, and -- just in case you missed it -- we've got a slideshow from the show up here, courtesy of our photographer Caity Colvard.

So. Broken Social Scene's Show At The House Of Blues Tomorrow Night? Broken. Canceled.

...per House of Blues' Web site. We'll call the HOB offices and Broken Social Scene's publicists tomorrow to get the details. But, for now, it looks like it's cooked. So that sucks.  Meanwhile, in far less interesting news to anyone except me, my crowded Friday night plans just got a ... More >>

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Billboard Names House Of Blues Dallas The Top Club In The Whole Damn Country. No, Seriously.

Yep. Here's the press release announcing it: Dallas, TX – November 21, 2008: The 2008 Billboard Touring Awards took place last night at the Roosevelt Hotel Ballroom in New York City. House of Blues Dallas came away with the honors in the Top Club category. Other nominees in the category inc ... More >>

Last Night: Of Montreal At House Of Blues

of Montreal House of Blues November 14, 2008 Better Than: Damn near every other concert that comes to my mind that didn’t involve eating a handful of mushrooms while watching Tripping Daisy at Starplex. With sequins, glitter, confetti, feathers and body paint, the glam was heavy in the air l ... More >>

Last Night: Atmosphere At House Of Blues

LST NGHT: MSTRKRFT @ HS F BS

House of Blues’ Cambridge Room Now a Garage

Bonus MP3: The Architects - "Pills"

Over The Weekend: Forever The Sickest Kids and Saturday Night Skate Jam

Rocket Summer, Forever The Sickest Kids Playing AP Tour 2008

Last Night: Every Time I Die at House of Blues

Last Night: DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist at House of Blues

OneRepublic Show Sold Out and Delayed

House of Wrasslin'

Victory Park gets slammed

Last Night: M.I. A. and The Cool Kids at House of Blues

Help Wanted at the House of Blues

Dan Aykroyd Came to Town, Poured Some Concrete, Left. But He'll Be Back With...Jim Belushi.