We’ve got a couple of festivals and a welcome-back show for a local favorite this week. Denton’s Thin Line Fest offers us more than just three days of documentaries and photography; it’s packed with an excellent lineup of local and nonlocal music acts. And Ska by Skawest celebrates all things…
Good music is in bloom this spring. Catch the French pioneer of experimental and ambient music, Jean-Michel Jarre, on Monday night; indie rock duo Matt and Kim on Saturday; several of the best in local talent at The Wild Detectives’ fourth anniversary all day Saturday and several others this week. Jean-Michel…
Latinos Unidos was canceled at the Bomb Factory, but we’ve still got some great shows lined up this week. Catch plenty of up-and-coming singer-songwriters, let lose with some heavy metal, or check out plenty of hip-hop and EDM acts at this year’s Breakaway Music Festival. Lindi Ortega 8 p.m. Wednesday,…
Throw on your fringed leather jackets Monday night for a night of ’80s rock ‘n’ roll as Bon Jovi takes the stage at American Airlines Center. Not your scene? Check out locals Midnight Opera and Lorelei K as they play intimate sets at Wild Detectives on Friday night, or embrace…
Festival season kicks into high gear this week. Austin’s South by Southwest has plenty of us living out of our cars for a week, but you don’t have to make the long trek south. King Camel’s SX Foreplay fest features an all-SXSW lineup in own Deep Ellum on Monday night…
St. Patrick’s Day comes a week early for us this week as Flogging Molly takes the stage as the Dallas Observer’s St. Patrick’s Day concert headliner on Saturday. Former Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher brings his High Flying Birds to the Majestic Tuesday; Demi Lovato plays her second gig in town…
If you think local singer-songwriters take a back seat to touring acts this week, you’re wrong. Vandoliers frontman Joshua Fleming plays original music and introduces new musical talent to the stage at Fort Worth Live, folk and alternative country singer-songwriter A.J. LeGrand plays a set at The Rustic with a…
This week, two major Dallas-bred music makers play shows in their hometown, including Erykah Badu’s birthday party and St. Vincent’s gig promoting her latest album, Masseducation, at the Bomb Factory. Although it doesn’t include most of its original members these days, The Beach Boys’ stop at Mesquite Arena will include…
Whether you’re celebrating a relationship or treating yourself this week, love is in the air — and not just Book of Love (although the ’90s synth-pop band’s show at Granada Theater on Friday night is sure to spark some romance). The week’s musical possibilities seem endless, with indie rock icon…
This week offers up local singer-songwriters and several national touring acts. The only problem is having to choose between them all. Catch Sleigh Bells as they kick off the week with a powerful show at Granada Theater on Tuesday night, followed by Alejandro Escovedo; Tyler, the Creator; Lana Del Ray…
It’s a pretty impressive week of music to round out the month whether you’re in the mood for an over-the-top crooner with a longer than 50-year career or you’re itching to find a new local favorite (for free) in Deep Ellum. If you’re bummed that Say Anything’s Max Bemis had…
This week, we hear soul-infused hip-hop, psychedelic art rock and everything in between. As the weather warms up a bit, getting out to experience some great music will be a little easier. The Moody Blues 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, 316 W. Las Colinas Blvd., 972-810-1495…
This week, Destroyer kicks things off at Three Links, followed by Brockhampton at House of Blues and Charley Crockett at Dan’s Silverleaf. Later in the week, Dru Hill woos the ladies at Music Hall at Fair Park, The Dream Syndicate makes a comeback at Granada Theater and plenty of others…
Whether you’re sticking to those resolutions you were so keen on last week or you’re throwing in the towel already to have a big ol’ slice of cherry pie with your coffee, this week’s music doesn’t judge. On Friday night at Three Links, Damn Fine Music Fest features the best…
If you weren’t able, or willing, to face the crowds for any New Year’s Eve shows, you’re in luck. This week offers a soundtrack just as exciting, with lots of local favorites and mainstays in soul, dance, pop and synth. Dezi 5 with 88 Killa, Party Static and Ursa Minor,…
There are several big New Year’s Eve shows happening this week, so don’t think you’re limited to only what’s listed in this round-up. But a couple of recommendations to help you ring in 2018 include locals Jonathan Tyler at Granada Theater and electronic dance quartet Ishi at Trees. Neon Indian,…
It may be a slow time of year, but the musicians playing in town this week don’t know that. They’re here to bring you all the entertainment you’ll need before Monday has you checking what time the bars open after a long day of loafing on the sofa. Julien Baker…
Over the past year, we’ve seen interpretive dance performances, heard the splendor of live orchestras and enjoyed getting swept up in the storytelling in numerous plays. Yet unfortunately, among our biggest takeaways was this: Some of you really don’t know how to behave in public. Most people don’t have the…
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas — although that feeling will likely disappear this week because, well, Texas. At least we’ve got Saturday night’s Hair Metal Holiday concert headlined by Ace Frehley at The Bomb Factory to keep us in the seasonal spirit. Gary Numan also stops at…
If you haven’t noticed, holiday music is everywhere. And if turning the dial to Star 102.1 for a ’round-the-clock reminder of the season is overkill in your opinion, this week’s best concerts lineup offers a couple of great holiday concerts that will give you just enough warm fuzzies without overdoing…
November certainly goes out with a bang this year. Let’s say sayonara to the month of giving thanks and a big hello to a month that sees us argue over Starbucks cups with some great music. The Dallas Observer Music Awards showcase features great local acts such as 88 Killa,…
Nestled on West Jefferson Street in Oak Cliff, illuminated by a neon exterior and designed with an art deco interior, sits a theater as iconic as the stories that surround it. The Texas Theatre is a Dallas landmark and hosts rare 35mm films on a regular basis, but the 86-year-old theater doubles…
