Preston Barta

Preston Barta has been a journalist in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2010. He has contributed to several media outlets, including 92.1 KTFW, the North Texas Daily, Fresh Fiction, and the Denton Record-Chronicle. As a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association, he is actively involved in media critique.

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Six Flags Unveils Record-Breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run Roller Coaster

By Preston BartaSeptember 26, 2025

Get ready to grab your thrills by the horns — a massive new ride is opening at Six Flags Over Texas in 2026.

6 Dallas Bands to Listen to If You Like Haim

By Preston BartaSeptember 24, 2025

From Taylor Swift tributes to TikTok trends, these Dallas-Fort Worth sister acts prove harmony runs in the family.

10 Must-See Movies at Austin’s Weirdest, Wildest Film Festival

By Preston BartaSeptember 20, 2025

From cursed whistles to surreal sex comedies, Fantastic Fest’s 20th anniversary lineup is a wild celebration of the weird and wonderful.

One of the Most Treasured Childhood Staples in North Texas Has Set Sail

By Preston BartaSeptember 17, 2025

It brings us no pleasure to report that Six Flags Over Texas has bid bon voyage to a longtime favorite.

Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup Turn Back Time for Emo Extravaganza in Irving

By Preston BartaSeptember 7, 2025

Simple Plan, LÁ˜LÁ˜, 3OH!3 and Bowling for Soup turned the Pavilion into an emo-fueled, early 2000s nostalgia fest on Saturday.

Taking Back Sunday Is Gonna Make Damn Sure You Get Lost in Irving

By Preston BartaSeptember 5, 2025

Singer Adam Lazzara talks Texas ties and the “real-world Harry Potter” moments fans can expect on their tour.

Pantera, the Cowboys From Hell, Return to Conquer Dallas After Two Decades

By Preston BartaSeptember 4, 2025

Pantera’s long-awaited return ignited a night of metal mayhem, fiery tributes and hometown pride at the Dos Equis Pavilion.

The Senior Brings Football Dreams Home to Our Backyard

By Preston BartaSeptember 3, 2025

Filmed in North Texas, the heartfelt story of “a 59-year-old Rudy” captures the spirit of local football culture and an inspiring return to the gridiron.

Midlake Announces Sixth Studio Album, Share First Single “The Ghouls”

By Preston BartaAugust 27, 2025

Denton folk-rock band weaves their local spirit into a timeless new chapter with A Bridge to Far.

Toto, Christopher Cross, and Men at Work Bless the Dad Rock Gods in Irving

By Preston BartaAugust 19, 2025

The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory rewound the tape deck to the ’80s, delivering unforgettable sounds from rock legends.

Claire Morales Releases Lost in the Desert and Charts Her Psychedelic Odyssey

By Preston BartaAugust 19, 2025

Claire Morales’ first album in seven years is a multimedia journey of self-discovery and sonic evolution.

Collective Soul and Live Let Their Party Animal Light Shine in Irving

By Preston BartaAugust 14, 2025

Collective Soul and Live’s first co-headlining tour since 2008 had Our Lady Peace and Greylin James Rue join them.

Heart Attack Man, The Dirty Nil Pump Punk Rock Blood Into Deep Ellum’s RBC

By Preston BartaAugust 6, 2025

Four bands, one rockin’ night: Global punk mayhem ignited in Dallas’ tucked-away venue.

Primus, MonoNeon Let Their Freak Flags Fly at The Bomb Factory

By Preston BartaJuly 31, 2025

Goblin rock and funk took over Dallas with a kaleidoscopic carnival of sound-a spectacle of basslines and bombast.

Oso Oso Makes Every Dollar of Their $10 Tour Worth It at Club Dada

By Preston BartaJuly 27, 2025

Oso Oso’s Dallas stop delivered heart, humor and a decade of pop-punk brilliance-all for the price of a burrito.

The Soul of North Texas: A Journey Through the Dallas Country Music Scene

By Preston BartaJuly 25, 2025

Four North Texas artists share how Dallas’ country music scene shapes their sound and keeps its legacy alive.

From TikTok to Terrifying Cinema: DFW Creator Kris Collins Brings New Horror Film to Life

By Preston BartaJuly 18, 2025

Kris Collins channels her love for horror and the haunting charm of the Dallas-Fort Worth countryside into her chilling feature debut, House on Eden.

Dashboard Confessional Steals the Spotlight From Goo Goo Dolls at Dickies Arena

By Preston BartaJuly 17, 2025

In a night of nostalgia, Dashboard Confessional’s heartfelt energy outshone Goo Goo Dolls’ seasoned charm.

The Psychedelic Furs and The Chameleons Revive the ’80s in Dallas

By Preston BartaJuly 15, 2025

At House of Blues Dallas, an excellent double bill of post-punk bands provided ’80s nostalgia.

Kansas Reflects on Decades of Rock, Anticipates ‘Very Lively’ Return to Dallas

By Preston BartaJuly 14, 2025

Two of America’s preeminent classic rock bands, Kansas and 38 Special, will turn The Pavilion into a rock wonderland.

Winged Wonders and Crawling Curiosities Take Over The Perot’s New Exhibition

By Preston BartaJuly 6, 2025

Stepping into Bug Lab takes Dallas on an immersive journey that transforms the tiniest creatures into the biggest stars of summer learning and fun.

Sing Your Heart Out Again With Alamo Drafthouse’s Karaoke Revival in the Cedars

By Preston BartaJune 27, 2025

Dallas’ Alamo Drafthouse Cedars revives its whimsical karaoke rooms with nostalgic themes and updated, cutting-edge tech.