Last November, thousands of Americans faced a moment of truth. While grooving to a song they’d never heard, they were unknowingly lured into the charms of Justin Bieber’s adult career. It’s impossible to deny that Bieber has come a long way to become the dance-pop crooner we can’t help singing…
Ludacris The Bomb Factory, Dallas Tuesday, March 29, 2016 You know you’re in for a special concert when Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is the one making the introductions. Cuban didn’t personally organize Tuesday night’s Ludacris concert at The Bomb Factory, but everything about the show — the first for…
Dalton Rapattoni Homecoming Parade Town Center Park, Sunnyvale Saturday, March 26, 2016 As Dalton Rapattoni followed his police escort to a stage at Town Center Park on Saturday afternoon, he looked a little freaked out. With thousands of people filling the streets of his hometown to get a glimpse of…
What’s that? Constant rain and 50 degree weather? That sounds like the Texas spring we all know and, uh, tolerate. But as Texans, it’s our duty to endure. So go dig out your heavy jacket and get ready to stand in line at Trees for Daughter’s sold out show, or…
Spillover Fest With Anamanaguchi, the Orwells, Les Butcherettes and more Deep Ellum, Dallas This weekend’s festivities at Parade of Flesh’s Spillover festival proved to be a satisfying alternative for Dallasites to the behemoth festival that is South by Southwest. Many of the acts already seemed a little tired from gigging…
Mercury Rev With Josh T. Pearson Dan’s Silverleaf, Denton Sunday, March 20, 2016 Mercury Rev played at Dan’s Silverleaf Sunday night and sounded better than ever. The orchestral indie rock band with cinematic melodies brought a surprising intensity to their 90-minute set. Prone to unpredictable performances and infighting between band…
Hopefully through some sage advice, your St. Paddy’s Day celebrations left you needing only rest, not bail. If you’re not reading this from a drunk tank (they probably have Wi-Fi by now, right?), then make sure to get back out there and pair your bad decisions with good concerts. Whether it’s…
Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters With the Sonics The Bomb Factory, Dallas Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Think of Robert Plant and his decade-plus run with Led Zeppelin, and images of pure hedonism are likely to spring to mind. Flowing hair, open shirts exposing bare chests, metal-heavy riffs, fables…
35 Denton With Charles Bradley, Biz Markie, Eliot Sumner and more Downtown Denton Friday to Sunday, March 11 to 13, 2016 A 35 Denton without rain? You’ve got to be kidding. Aside from a little drizzle early on Friday night, the weather cooperated all weekend up in Denton — a…
At some point Saturday you’ll see him. He’ll be making his way to the DART, either through the efforts of a friend or a miffed girlfriend. One shoe will be missing, the green hat he’s wearing will be askew, and the festive holiday tank top he purchased from Target will…
With last week centered around hip-hop shows, this week is absolutely stacked with rock from every subgenre. You’ve got the classics with Robert Plant, and his spiritual descendants with Wolfmother. Their garage and punk grandchildren will be lining the bill at Spillover, while Killswitch Engage and Deftones are the weird…
Future With Ty Dolla $ign South Side Ballroom, Dallas Friday, March 11, 2016 The busiest rapper in the world took a no-nonsense approach to his latest Dallas stop in support of his newest mixtape Purple Reign at the South Side Ballroom Friday night. The 32-year-old Atlantan has been on Beast…
Fetty Wap With Post Malone House of Blues, Dallas Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Fetty Wap and Post Malone have a lot of in common these days. Both singer-rappers had breakout years in 2015, both rising up the Billboard Hot 100 and both doing so on the strength of viral hits…
Mavis Staples With Nick Lowe Kessler Theater, Dallas Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5, 2016 Mavis Staples is showing no signs of slowing down. With 66 years into a legendary career, the gospel and soul icon celebrated the release of her first-ever feature length documentary and 15th solo album…
The end is nigh. As Supreme Leader Trump marches toward legitimate candidacy, we must cherish each day until the toupee caterpillar meteors into Earth and wipes us out. But since we’re talking about the near future, Future will be playing South Side Ballroom, balling like the March Madness and shouting…
Andra Day With Desi Valentine Granada Theater, Dallas Friday, March 4, 2016 Andra Day is on a major roll. The San Diego singer had a stellar performance last month at the Grammys with Ellie Goulding, where she was nominated for Best R&B Performance for her single “Rise Up” and Best…
Disastrous news, Dallas: Rihanna, self-diagnosed workaholic and unconventional collection agent, has regrettably pushed this week’s show back to May 13. But there’s no need to let that overshadow this week in North Texas shows. Gary Clark Jr. is bringing his slick blues soul up from Austin to the House of…
Erykah Badu’s Birthday With Dave Chappelle, the Cannabinoids and more The Bomb Factory, Dallas Friday, February 26, 2016 By the end of Erykah Badu’s epic 45th birthday extravaganza at The Bomb Factory on Friday night, the Queen of Neo-Soul was surrounded by dozens of people on stage. Members of her…
AC/DC With Tyler American Airlines Center, Dallas Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Angus Young is going to die with his boots on. After seeing the 60-year-old AC/DC guitarist in action at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night, it’s hard to imagine it happening any other way. The man lives to play,…
Carly Rae Jepsen House of Blues, Dallas Friday, February 19, 2016 Carly Rae Jepsen didn’t just come to Dallas to dance on Friday night. Visiting the House of Blues in support of 2015’s well-received Emotion, Jepsen’s high energy was assisted by a faux — at times almost forced — ’80s…
Kid Cudi The Bomb Factory, Dallas Friday, February 19, 2016 The polarization that surrounds Kid Cudi these days is genuinely curious. Yes, his latest albums have veered sharply from the sonics of his highly-praised early material but this behavior, depending on how well you know his discography, was largely predictable. On…
This week, there couldn’t be purer embodiment of Dallas than its crown jewel herself, Erykah Badu, performing for her annual birthday bash at The Bomb Factory. And if you want to stay hyperlocal, Sealion’s surf punk sensibilities will keep you rooted with a killer bill at RBC the same night…
