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Elvis Costello Sang a Love Letter to Texas at Majestic Theatre

By Vanessa Quilantan
Jan 20, 2024

Elvis Costello was happy to play in Dallas, and his love of Texas music showed at his Majestic Theatre concert.
Queens of the Stone Age Slayed in Irving

By Scott Tucker
Dec 11, 2023

In their show at the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Queens of the Stone Age proved once again that rock is far from dead.
Jingle Ball's Return to Fort Worth Was Joyful and Triumphant

By Carly May Gravley
Nov 29, 2023

Some of today's biggest artists jingled all the way to Dickies Arena to kick off Jingle Ball 2023.
The National, Self-Proclaimed 'Sad Dads,' Left Us Their Hearts in Irving

By Vera "Velma" Hernandez
Nov 20, 2023

The National ended their tour at Irving's Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, and it was full of feelings.
Doja Cat's Dallas Concert Was Daring, Devilish and 'Dark-Sided'

By Carly May Gravley
Nov 17, 2023

Doja Cat made headlines for supposedly hating her fans. At her Dallas concert, that feeling was not reciprocated.
The Flaming Lips Are Still Hot AF

By Andrew Sherman
Nov 10, 2023

Do you realize ... The Flaming Lips are one of the best live bands on the planet?
Lil Uzi Vert Is Still Underrated as Hell, as Dallas Witnessed on Wednesday Night

By Eric Diep
Nov 9, 2023

Lil Uzi Vert put on one of the best shows of the year at Dallas' South Side Ballroom.
Queen and Adam Lambert Were Rock Champions in Dallas

By Andrew Sherman
Nov 3, 2023

Photographer Andrew Sherman captured the best moments of the Queen and Adam Lambert concert in Dallas.
Chappell Roan's Dallas Show Was Joyful, Raunchy and Gay as Hell

By Carly May Gravley
Nov 1, 2023

Chappell Roan's Halloween show had it all: drag queens, costumes and catharsis.
Peter Gabriel Stopped Time at American Airlines Center, His First Dallas Show in 12 Years

By Preston Jones
Oct 20, 2023

The "Sledgehammer" hitmaker returned to Dallas after 12 years — and nailed it.
Travis Scott’s Utopia Show in Dallas Was Straight-Up Unbelievable

By Bryson "Boom" Paul
Oct 18, 2023

Travis Scott's Dallas concert was a true spectacle.
The 1975 Headline, Karen O Melts Our Faces: The Best of ACL Weekend 2

By Rachel Parker
Oct 16, 2023

From Jimmie Vaughan to Tove Lo, it was a mixed bag of talent at ACL's Week 2.
Sting's 'My Songs' Tour Gave Fans Everything and More

By Andrew Sherman
Oct 15, 2023

The legendary Sting played a Saturday night concert with old hits and help from his son. Not that he needed it.
30 Seconds to Mars Stuns, Kendrick Lamar Gets Cut Off: See the Best Photos of ACL's First Weekend

By Rachel Parker
Oct 9, 2023

ACL kicked off with a dramatic weekend full of antics and great performances.
Dallas Just Couldn't Get Enough of Depeche Mode

By Vera "Velma" Hernandez
Oct 2, 2023

Dave Gahan and Depeche Mode goth-rocked the crowd at American Airlines on Sunday.
There Was No Lack of Color at Death Cab For Cutie and Postal Service's DFW Show

By Diamond Rodrigue
Oct 2, 2023

Death Cab were fully alive during their Sunday night show in Grand Prairie.
Maluma, Don Juan of Reggaeton, Played a Mouth-Watering Concert at Dallas' American Airlines Center

By Mollie Jamison
Oct 1, 2023

The Colombian star left the Dallas crowd thirsty for more.
Wilco Showed Its Full Range at Dallas' South Side Ballroom

By David Fletcher
Sep 29, 2023

Wilco played an impromptu set the night before their Dallas concert at Poor David's Pub.
Keanu Reeves' Band Dogstar Played a Sold-Out Concert in Dallas

By Andrew Sherman
Sep 27, 2023

Strange things were afoot at the Granada Theater, where Keanu Reeves played bass with Dogstar.
It's Victoria Monét's Time For Pop Stardom

By Alex Gonzalez
Sep 25, 2023

She's known for writing for artists such as Ariana Grande, but Victoria Monét also has what it takes as a performer.
Lana Del Rey Was More Electric Than the Storm at Her Dallas Concert

By Carly May Gravley
Sep 20, 2023

Lana Del Rey Del Rey keeping her audience spellbound.
Sylvan Esso's Spellbinding Show Made Up for the Band's Inspo From Other Artists

By Jason Janik
Sep 19, 2023

It was a euphoric, intimate concert when Sylvan Esso took to a less-than-filled The Factory on Sunday night.