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Sara Hickman’s 40-Year Journey Back to Poor David’s Pub

Alec Spicer — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:44:38 -0500

The Texas singer-songwriter returns to Dallas on Friday for a milestone show at Poor David's Pub.

‘Justice Was Not Served’: DOJ Reaches Unexpected Settlement With Live Nation

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:40:51 -0500

Early statements indicated Live Nation would chase the trial to the Supreme Court, but a comparatively small settlement might spare them the trouble.

The 13 Best Record Stores in Dallas for Record Store Day

Alec Spicer — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:21:16 -0500

There are many great record stores in North Texas, but these are our favorites.

Music Safari Returns With a Journey of Sounds on Oak Cliff Front Lawns

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:17:47 -0500

Music Safari started as a front lawn concert series in Kessler Park during the pandemic. Now it's a free, annual tradition.

The Sounds of North Texas Take Center Stage at Made in Denton Music Festival

Alyssa Fields — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:14:01 -0500

Made in Denton is a two-night music festival that platforms born-and-raised Dentonites.

Lamb of God Led a Full Metal Onslaught at Toyota Music Factory

Alec Spicer — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:11:05 -0500

Sanguisugabogg, Fit For An Autopsy and Kublai Khan TX primed the crowd for a crushing performance from the the metal heavyweights on their Into Oblivion Tour.

DJ Spinderella is Bringing the Beat to Dallas Streets for the Michael Biopic Pop-Up Tour

Alec Spicer — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:20:40 -0500

Michael Biopic Pop-Up Tour" />When hip-hop royalty pays tribute to the King of Pop right in your backyard, you do not sit it out. Here's where to catch it today.

Houston, We Have a Twang: Charley Crockett Wakes Up the Artemis II Crew

Alec Spicer — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:29:55 -0500

A soulful track from the Dallas country singer became a soundtrack for Artemis II astronauts on the last full day of their historic lunar journey.

A Timeline of the Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane Kidnapping

Alyssa Fields — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:11:38 -0500

Gucci Mane was reportedly kidnapped in Dallas in January. An arrest was made in April, and a diss track was released today. Here's your TL;DR.

Fatboy Slim Still Believes the Best Thing About Dance Music Is the Dancing

Patrick Williams — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:52:02 -0500

The pioneering DJ brings his thrill of discovery and community to SILO.