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Preston Jones

Preston Jones is a Dallas-based writer who spent a decade as the pop music critic for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, where the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors honored his work three times, including a 2017 first place award for comment and criticism (Class AAAA). His writing has also appeared in the New York Observer, The Dallas Morning News, the Houston Chronicle, Central Track, Oklahoma Today and Slant Magazine.

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Josey Records To Mark 10 Years in Business With Day-Long Celebration

By Preston JonesOctober 16, 2024

One of the country’s largest independent record stores turns 10 on Oct. 19.

Dallas-raised musician Roy Hargrove.

Posthumous Release Showcases Dallas Jazz Legend Roy Hargrove’s Collaborative Side

By Preston JonesOctober 8, 2024

The forthcoming project, “Grande-Terre,” is an offshoot of a Hargrove-assembled band that won a Grammy in 1998.

Usher brought the first night of his "Past Present Future" tour to American Airlines Center on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.

At His First Dallas Show in a Decade, Usher Mixes Pleasure and Pain at AAC

By Preston JonesOctober 4, 2024

The global pop superstar kicked off a three-night stand in his hometown of Dallas on Thursday.

Kris Kristofferson performs during A Look Into The Life & Songs Of Kris Kristofferson on The Steps at WME on October 26, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kris Kristofferson Was Always Exactly Where He Was Meant To Be

By Preston JonesSeptember 30, 2024

The iconoclastic singer-songwriter and actor, who died Sept. 28, was a deeply influential, award-winning artist.

Weezer played American Airlines in Dallas with The Flaming Lips.

Kind of Blue: Weezer Celebrates Debut Album’s 30th Anniversary at American Airlines Center

By Preston JonesSeptember 30, 2024

A triple bill of left-field pop-rock descended on Dallas Sunday, keeping it weird for a capacity crowd.

summer dean

Summer Dean’s Dream Come True: a Date With the Grand Ole Opry

By Preston JonesSeptember 24, 2024

The acclaimed Fort Worth country singer-songwriter is ready for her Nashville close-up.

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LA LOM Enraptures Sold-Out Kessler Theater With Worldly Instrumentals

By Preston JonesSeptember 19, 2024

The Los Angeles League of Musicians made its sold-out headlining debut at Dallas’ Kessler Theater Wednesday.

Aaron Frazer performs at Club Dada on Sept. 16, 2024.

Aaron Frazer Brings the Soul to Deep Ellum for His Dallas Solo Debut

By Preston JonesSeptember 17, 2024

The singer-songwriter, making his solo headlining debut in Dallas, dazzled a near-capacity audience at Club Dada.

Keane concert

Keane Was Transcendent in Its First Dallas Show in More Than a Decade

By Preston JonesSeptember 12, 2024

The British pop-rock band, touring behind the 20th-anniversary of its debut LP, electrified a near-capacity Majestic Theatre Wednesday.

Stone Temple Pilots and Live Take Dos Equis Pavilion Back to the ’90s

By Preston JonesAugust 24, 2024

Stone Temple Pilots, now with singer Jeff Gutt, took us back. Live didn’t quite gel, however.

Kings of Leon Found the Fun in Its Fort Worth Debut

By Preston JonesAugust 18, 2024

Kings of Leon reached deep into their catalog on Saturday night.

RIP Shaun Martin, Dallas Music Icon

By Preston Jones and OthersAugust 5, 2024

Grammy-winning producer, arranger, composer and musician Shaun Martin was only 45 years old. A tribute to his life and work is scheduled for mid-September.

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Iron & Wine performing Aug. 3 at the Majestic Theatre in downtown Dallas.

Iron & Wine Brought Innovation and Intimacy to the Majestic Theatre

By Preston JonesAugust 4, 2024

Iron & Wine made us feel good about life on Saturday, all for the small price of a concert ticket.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Brought Brawny Vulnerability to a Sold-Out Majestic Theatre

By Preston JonesJuly 25, 2024

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter showcased songs from his ninth studio album for a capacity crowd in downtown Dallas Wednesday night.

Sarah McLachlan Marks 30 Years of Fumbling Towards Ecstasy at the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

By Preston JonesJuly 4, 2024

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter showcased her hits and played her breakthrough third album in full Wednesday in Irving.

Neil Young and Crazy Horse

Once More Citing Illness, Neil Young AGAIN Cancels Dallas Concert

By Preston JonesJune 27, 2024

Neil Young has canceled on Dallas for the third time.

The Best Places in North Texas To Learn Local Music History

By Preston JonesJune 24, 2024

Dallas-Fort Worth’s music history is rich and vast, and there are plenty of spots where it comes alive.

Vampire Weekend Embraced the Weirdness With a Sold-out Show in Irving

By Preston JonesJune 8, 2024

Vampire Weekend’s Irving concert felt like a collective hallucination.

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Galaxy Theatres To Help DFW Moviegoers Remember the Alamo (Drafthouse)

By Preston JonesJune 7, 2024

In the wake of the sudden closure of all five Alamo Drafthouse theaters in North Texas, another theater is offering customers a deal to ease the pain.

Justin Timberlake performs onstage during his "The Forget Tomorrow" world tour at Rogers Arena on April 29, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia

In His Fort Worth Debut, Justin Timberlake Delivers a Pop Music Master Class

By Preston JonesJune 5, 2024

JT brought sexy back with his Fort Worth debut.

Dave Matthews Band (Eventually) Found Its Groove at Dos Equis Pavilion

By Preston JonesJune 2, 2024

The veteran rock group, its eclectic songs in tow, made its annual pilgrimage to Fair Park, delighting a near-capacity crowd.

Sarah Jarosz Illustrates Folk Music’s Limitless Possibilities for a Sold-Out Kessler Theater

By Preston JonesMay 25, 2024

The native Texan and acclaimed singer-songwriter pulled from her latest studio album, “Polaroid Lovers,” which showcases an evolution of her sound.

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