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Jeff Strowe

Jeff Strowe now calls DFW home after stints living in Raleigh, North Carolina, and New York City. He enjoys writing about music, books, beer/wine and sports. His work is also featured in Glide Magazine and PopMatters, and he has written for No Depression.

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Music News: Harry Styles, Tool and The Black Crowes Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

Music News: Harry Styles, Tool and The Black Crowes Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweNovember 15, 2019

It’s a lengthy list of concert announcements this week, so settle in. There’s a Brit global superstar, a retooled classic rock super group and a semi-underground cult favorite leading the way. Beyond that, there’s plenty more in venues large and small. Harry Styles is continuing his steady climb toward becoming…

Music News: Journey, David Gray and Marc Anthony Headline This Week’s Concert Announcements

Music News: Journey, David Gray and Marc Anthony Headline This Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweNovember 8, 2019

Good times ahead for 2020 as new concert dates roll in to our market. We’ve got some things lined up for The Granada, The Kessler and some of the bigger sheds, too. If you haven’t found your calendar filling up yet, this week might change that. Read on for the…

Music News: Elton John Returns, Sturgill Simpson Goes Arena-Sized and Louis Tomlinson Makes a Stop

Music News: Elton John Returns, Sturgill Simpson Goes Arena-Sized and Louis Tomlinson Makes a Stop

By Jeff StroweNovember 1, 2019

You’ll have another opportunity, if you missed the first one last year, to catch a rock legend in person on a farewell tour. The days of enjoying the intimacy of seeing a genre-bending firebrand in venues like Dada and The Bomb Factory have officially passed. You’ll now need to bring…

Yes, He’s a Long, Tall Texan: Guitarist Buck Meek of Big Thief Carries His Lone Star Pride on Tour and Beyond

Yes, He’s a Long, Tall Texan: Guitarist Buck Meek of Big Thief Carries His Lone Star Pride on Tour and Beyond

By Jeff StroweOctober 30, 2019

“That was an exaggeration in the Texan tall tale tradition,” guitarist Buck Meek says with a laugh. He’s referencing a statement made by his friend Mat Davidson in press notes stating that Meek is a 16th generation Texan. However, he soon confesses to being an 8th generation citizen of the…

Music News: Chris Stapleton, The Avett Brothers and COIN Headline This Week’s Concert Dates

Music News: Chris Stapleton, The Avett Brothers and COIN Headline This Week’s Concert Dates

By Jeff StroweOctober 25, 2019

This week, we’ve got plenty of interesting dates to add to the live music calendar, with artists big and small across genres. Take a peek ahead at more things to expect this fall and next winter and spring. Big things are happening at Globe Life Field, the soon-to-be-home of the…

Music News: More Eagles, Dwight Yoakam and Biz Markie Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

Music News: More Eagles, Dwight Yoakam and Biz Markie Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweOctober 18, 2019

There are many things that folks in Dallas like. Tacos, brunches, tall highway overpasses and Cowboys football. Add The Eagles (the band, not the Philly football team) to the list. By popular demand, the classic rock group has added another local show to its latest tour itinerary — in addition…

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Music News: The Eagles, Trey Anastasio Band and William Shatner Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

Music News: The Eagles, Trey Anastasio Band and William Shatner Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweOctober 11, 2019

If you’re interested in attending the shows featured in this week’s announcements, you’d best start saving some money. With a limited tour schedule, in the case of The Eagles, and rare North Texas appearances, in the case of Phish’s lead singer, it seems likely that many fans will be sent…

‘I’d Like to Speak With the Manager!’ A Journey Through North Texas Venues’ Social Media Reviews

‘I’d Like to Speak With the Manager!’ A Journey Through North Texas Venues’ Social Media Reviews

By Jeff StroweOctober 10, 2019

Opinions — everyone has them. Some, like those that are constructive or well-intentioned, can make a positive difference. On the other hand, too many folks fire off hot takes with all the care of someone tossing a bag of trash into the dumpster. And, just like dumpsters contain the discarded…

Music News: DaBaby, New Pornographers and North Mississippi Allstars Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

Music News: DaBaby, New Pornographers and North Mississippi Allstars Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweOctober 4, 2019

As the calendar has technically flipped to fall, and the State Fair and college football season roar on, your concert calendar is flipping ahead to 2020. Read on for details about shows coming our way. It’s a list that features indie rockers, emerging rappers, R&B crooners and punk rioters. Power…

Music News: Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney and Rex Orange County Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

Music News: Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney and Rex Orange County Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweSeptember 27, 2019

To stand or not to stand? That is the question folks often find themselves pondering when attending a show at a theater or other seated venues. At a recent event, my concert partner and I found ourselves sitting in the back balcony section where normally folks would remain seated for…

Music News: Hanson, T-Pain and YOLA Headline The Week’s Concert Announcements

Music News: Hanson, T-Pain and YOLA Headline The Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweSeptember 20, 2019

The time to plan ahead into 2020 is officially upon us when it comes to concert season. Venue calendars continue to fill up several months before the calendar officially flips. This week, we’ve got announcements from Grammy winners, local and revered songsmiths, and sharp up-and-comers on the docket. Read ahead…

Music News: Green Day, Weezer and Danny Brown Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

Music News: Green Day, Weezer and Danny Brown Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweSeptember 13, 2019

This week’s batch of concert announcements brings a slate of shows scheduled for 2020. It’s been a busy 2019, and though there are still a few months to go, many promoters and venues are rapidly filling up their winter and spring calendars. Read on for a bevy of artists coming…

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Music News: The Get Up Kids, Cass McCombs and Holiday Shows Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

Music News: The Get Up Kids, Cass McCombs and Holiday Shows Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweSeptember 6, 2019

As soon as Labor Day passes, American tradition dictates that the holiday season must begin. While that may not be officially true, it does appear to have recently become the unspoken norm. As our weekly concert announcements roll in, the festivities of the Christmas season are bright, just as several…

Music News: The 1975, Explosions in the Sky and BROCKHAMPTON Headline This Week’s Concert Dates

Music News: The 1975, Explosions in the Sky and BROCKHAMPTON Headline This Week’s Concert Dates

By Jeff StroweAugust 30, 2019

A couple of local radio stations are throwing parties in this week’s edition of concert announcements. Elsewhere, there’s an online sensation, a couple of Texas-based songwriters joining forces and an anniversary show in the works. Read on for the new details. ALT 103.7 FM is sponsoring a performance from The…

Music News: Tanya Tucker, Brandi Carlile and Marilyn Manson Headline This Week’s Concert Announcements

Music News: Tanya Tucker, Brandi Carlile and Marilyn Manson Headline This Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweAugust 23, 2019

There’s plenty to dig into this week as the latest round of concert dates are announced. We’ve got an outlaw queen, a rising Americana future legend, and a couple of well-worn rock and metal acts coming around. It’s also one week closer to the holiday season, which means it’s Trans-Siberian…

Music News: J Balvin and A$AP Ferg Headline This Week’s Concert Announcements

Music News: J Balvin and A$AP Ferg Headline This Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweAugust 16, 2019

Things are a little slower this week in terms of concert announcements. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find that what’s on the docket are some nice, unique additions to the Dallas live music palette. Read ahead for the details. J Balvin, the beloved Colombian reggaeton singer, is coming…

Music News: Tame Impala, Robyn and Rick Ross Headline This Week’s Concert Announcements

Music News: Tame Impala, Robyn and Rick Ross Headline This Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweAugust 9, 2019

We’ve got some pretty cool stuff headed our way in this week’s batch of concert announcements. Solid crowds should be heading out to Irving in droves this fall as a batch of shows are populating the calendar for the city’s largest venue. Elsewhere, there are artists across all genres making…

Music News: Chance The Rapper, Kevin Gates and a Prog-Rock Show Headline This Week’s Concert Announcements

Music News: Chance The Rapper, Kevin Gates and a Prog-Rock Show Headline This Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweAugust 2, 2019

Summer rolls on and the heat is rising. Back to school, though, is fast approaching. As such, make sure you’re setting aside some free time from studying or making babysitting plans, because the concerts are rolling in. We’ve got a big show at American Airlines Center, a chart-topping rapper coming…

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Music News: Kacey Musgraves, Alessia Cara and Ghostland Observatory Headline Week’s Announcements

Music News: Kacey Musgraves, Alessia Cara and Ghostland Observatory Headline Week’s Announcements

By Jeff StroweJuly 26, 2019

For this week’s batch of announcements, our area will receive a return visit from a local Grammy winner along with drop-ins from some punk veterans, soulful female singers and a couple of singer-songwriters. Read on for the details. News came in late last week that Texas native and Grammy Award-winning…

John Lodge from The Moody Blues Wants Youngsters to Continue Rock ’N’ Roll Legacy

John Lodge from The Moody Blues Wants Youngsters to Continue Rock ’N’ Roll Legacy

By Jeff StroweJuly 22, 2019

As a member of the iconic band The Moody Blues, musician John Lodge has been going strong for over five decades. To hear him tell it, there’s no time to rest on one’s laurels. “I never reflect on any of it…If you start doing that you’ll get lost somewhere else…

Music News: The Raconteurs, Posty Fest and Frank Turner Book Dallas-Area Dates

By Jeff StroweJuly 19, 2019

Jack White continues to show much love for Dallas. Fresh off appearances last year at The Bomb Factory, his well-attended charity baseball game with The Ticket and his ongoing involvement with bat company Warstic, the singer-guitarist is heading back this way with The Raconteurs, his epic garage rock outfit. They’ll…

Music News: Billie Eilish, Jeff Goldblum and John Fogerty Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

By Jeff StroweJuly 12, 2019

Billie Eilish’s upcoming Dallas appearance highlights a busy week of new concert announcements. And, while that show is likely to draw masses to American Airlines Center this fall, there are a slew of other artists, both large and small, coming this way. Read ahead for the details. Billie Eilish is…

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