Michael McDonald Tells Us What He Thinks of Coachella

Michael McDonald plays Winstar with Boz Scaggs on Friday, June 16 In the course of his 40-plus years in music, Michael McDonald has collaborated with some of the industry’s biggest names. From stints in the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan to writing songs for Van Halen and singing with Ray…

Music News: Ms. Lauryn Hill, Arcade Fire, Halsey and More

In Texas, Willie Nelson’s outlaw country persona looms large. The Granada Theater is bringing some of his influence to town next week with a recently announced “secret” mini-festival. In other news, two big-ticket tours make their way onto the American Airlines Center calendar. Two soulful crooners reunite for a collaborative…

Music News: Imagine Dragons, Tripping Daisy, Brad Paisley and More

Summer concert lineups are still being finalized for many Dallas area venues, but the fall calendar is also quickly filling up. This week brings announcements from a wide spectrum of genres.There are some big-ticket names, a few up-and-comers, and a follow-up opportunity to catch a reunited local act everyone around…

Music News: Katy Perry, Beach Boys, Dinosaur Jr. and More

It’s not too early to make plans for 2018, especially if you are a Katy Perry fan. She’ll be making her way through town in January — which, believe it or not, is right around the corner. In other announcements this week, locals will get an opportunity to see an…

The xx Proved Why They’re a Summer Festival Staple

the xx South Side Ballroom, Dallas Monday, May 8, 2017 Fans of the xx, an indie pop band hailing from London, are an exuberant bunch. The xx’s blend of icy minimalism and arena rock brought out millenials and more seasoned concertgoers during an 80-minute set Monday night at South Side Ballroom…

Old 97’s Threw a County Fair Befitting of Dallas Royalty

For the second year in a row, Rhett Miller succeeded in turning downtown’s Main Street Garden Park into the site of a well-curated, daylong music festival for adults and kids. Though the leader of local favorite Old 97’s is no longer a full-time Dallas resident, he clearly still understands the city…

The Sonics’ Rob Lind Reflects on a Career Full of Surprises

The Sonics play April 7 at Gas Monkey Bar and Grill Most rock ’n’ rollers have called it quits by the time they’ve reached their 60s, preferring to play at small gatherings or for personal enjoyment. Garage rock legends the Sonics are not only completing world tours fifty years after their original…