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Simon Pruitt is a staff writer for the Dallas Observer. He’s been writing professionally since he was 16, covering art, sports and all the peculiar things he finds along the way.

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Record Store Red Zeppelin’s Grand Reopening Party Will Have Live Music, Discounts, Prizes

By Simon PruittJanuary 16, 2025

Just weeks after being forced to move from its old location, the McKinney record store is reopening this weekend.

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Foxtrot’s Knox Street Location To Reopen This Friday

By Simon PruittJanuary 15, 2025

Nearly nine months after closing all 33 of its locations across the country, Foxtrot is making a Dallas comeback.

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Sex Pistols’ Famous Longhorn Ballroom Set for Release on Vinyl

By Simon PruittJanuary 15, 2025

The legendary punk band’s penultimate set in Dallas in 1978 will be released on vinyl and CD in March.

Dallas Wings’ Arike Ogunbowale To Debut in New Women’s Basketball League, Unrivaled

Dallas Wings’ Arike Ogunbowale To Debut in New Women’s Basketball League, Unrivaled

By Simon PruittJanuary 13, 2025

The Dallas shooting guard will make her mark as Unrivaled debuts this Friday.

How To Support Dallas Artists Displaced by Los Angeles Fires

By Simon PruittJanuary 13, 2025

Emily Elbert, Casey Trela and Bobak Loftipour are Dallas-area natives who are among the thousands of displaced by the California fires.

Dallas Shoppers Load Up Prior to Snow Event

By Simon PruittJanuary 9, 2025

As fears of Snowpocalypse II arose, Dallasites took to the grocery stores to stock up just in case.

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Deep Ellum Restaurants Struggle While Commerce Street Is Torn Apart

By Simon PruittJanuary 9, 2025

A planned years-long construction project on Commerce Street has some local eateries scrambling to stay afloat.

Meat and Cody Jinks: Lone Star Smokeout Music and BBQ Fest Headed to DFW

By Simon PruittJanuary 9, 2025

The three-day barbecue festival will be headlined by Jon Pardi, Cody Jinks and Midland.

Girl Scouts Will Retire S’mores Cookies, So Norma’s Cafe Steps Up

Girl Scouts Will Retire S’mores Cookies, So Norma’s Cafe Steps Up

By Simon PruittJanuary 8, 2025

The S’mores cookie will go away after this year’s Girl Scout Cookie season, but our memories of it will never crumble.

Tofu Factory in Richardson Is Your Next Korean Food Obsession

By Simon PruittJanuary 7, 2025

The mushroom soft tofu soup here is worth opening a restaurant for.

Over-the-Top Christmas Show at Plano Church Goes Viral Again

Over-the-Top Christmas Show at Plano Church Goes Viral Again

By Simon PruittJanuary 7, 2025

The megachurch’s annual Christmas show is making the rounds on the internet in what seems to be a new Christmas tradition.

Inaugural ‘First Fridays’ Series Brings Dallas’ Literary Community Together

By Simon PruittJanuary 6, 2025

Writers and artists of DFW are invited to attend this free event from Apprentice Creative Space.

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Dallas’ Most Anticipated Concerts in 2025

By Simon PruittJanuary 3, 2025

Kendrick Lamar, Dua Lipa and Post Malone are among this year’s star-studded schedule of shows.

St. Vincent took to Resident to give a show to Lake Highlands residents.

St. Vincent Plays a Surprise DJ Set at Resident Taqueria

By Simon PruittDecember 23, 2024

On Saturday, Resident Taqueria served up a secret menu of pop-rock tunes.

JAMBALOO Festival Promises to Keep Dallas’ Winter of Musical Content Jamming

By Simon PruittDecember 13, 2024

The Mullen & Mullen Music Project and Spune Productions will bring a weeklong party to North Texas.

Street Corner Supergroup: Dash Hause and Stephen Mize Are the Beating, Busking Heart of McKinney

By Simon PruittDecember 4, 2024

Downtown McKinney attracts buskers and their appreciate listeners.

AC/DC to Perform at AT&T Stadium in April During First North American Tour in 9 Years

By Simon PruittDecember 2, 2024

The Aussie rock legends will take their Power Up Tour across North America next spring. Tickets go on sale Dec. 6.

Reverend Horton Heat Balances Punk and Podunk at Longhorn Ballroom

By Simon PruittDecember 2, 2024

The Reverend’s rowdy crossover appeal was on full display before a packed crowd of young punks and old cowboys.

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Photos: Deep Ellum Block Party Was a Night to Remember

Photos: Deep Ellum Block Party Was a Night to Remember

By Simon PruittNovember 27, 2024

The Deep Ellum Block Party restores our sense of community.

<i>Dinner In America</i> Brings Punk-Rock Film Movement to Dallas

Dinner In America Brings Punk-Rock Film Movement to Dallas

By Simon PruittNovember 22, 2024

Director Adam Rehmeier and stars Kyle Gallner and Emily Skeggs talk about fan response that’s brought their 2020 film to theaters.

Dwight Yoakam at Academy of Country Music Honors in 2014.

Dwight Yoakam Boot-Scoots Through Grand Prairie on Latest Tour

By Simon PruittNovember 22, 2024

The country icon brought glitter and glam to the stage as he promoted his first new album of original songs in nine years.

Leah Lane from Rosegarden Funeral Party singing onstage in Dallas.

A Complete Guide to the Deep Ellum Block Party

By Simon PruittNovember 21, 2024

Saturday night will showcase nearly 70 artists performing across 11 different venues.

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