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Dallas Singer Sarah Johnson Is Hosting a 'Singles Only' Single Release Party

By Valerie White
Jul 7, 2023

Sarah Johnson's release party is kind of a twofer deal: You can hear her new single and pick up another type of single for yourself.
The Yelp Reviews for Local Music Venues That Made Us Stop Scrolling

By Ava Thompson
Feb 27, 2023

Kim Kardashian was wrong. It seems everyone does "want to get their ass up and work these days," but they only want one job, working as a critic.
The Best Dallas Dive Bars That Still Have Cigarette Machines

By Jamie Vahala
Feb 14, 2023

What exactly qualifies as a dive bar? Usually, they are dimly-lit neighborhood bars populated by characters who seem to never go home.
Dallas Musicians Sing About Their Breakups for Mental Health

By Alex Gonzalez
Nov 8, 2022

A group of Dallas musicians is using heartbreak to help others. This Wednesday, Nov. 9, Sarah Johnson will spearhead Heartbreak Heroes
5 Women Making a Difference in Dallas Country

By Amy McCarthy
Jun 16, 2015

Whether you want to chalk it up to sexism or the reality of the music business or both, there just aren’t as many women in country music as there are men. In Dallas, that seems to be particularly true. Outside of a few incredible examples, like the recently-relocated-to-Nashville Amber Farris...
Jack Gulledge, Husband of Karaoke Carmen, is the Harmonica Man of Deep Ellum

By Aaron Ortega
Feb 23, 2015

Most people don't know about the harmonica player. Long gone are the days when a first-rate blues harp player could be the star draw of a band. Today it's an increasingly rare art form, its practitioners content to take a side role in their band or may even be a...
The 10 Best Honky Tonks in Dallas

By DC9 At Night
Feb 3, 2015

Being from Texas, country music is pretty well in our blood. It's such a staple of our lives that we could live on Texas country and nothing else, without ever having to know about Nashville. Of course there ain't much that's more country than a good old-fashioned honky tonk --...
Melissa Ratley's Stolen Guitar was a Story with a Happy Ending

By Kelly Dearmore
Aug 25, 2014

In the early of hours of last Wednesday morning, after playing a Tuesday night set at Adair's in Dallas, someone broke into the car of local country singer-songwriter Melissa Ratley and stole her beloved acoustic guitar. While a few other personal items from her vehicle went missing as well, it...
The 10 Best Places To Find Free Live Music In Dallas

By Amy McCarthy
Aug 12, 2014

In some cities, free music is literally everywhere. Musicians fill the streets and small coffee shops, and a walk by any park could mean getting drawn into a gratis impromptu performance from a popular local band. Unfortunately, because Dallas' music venues are everywhere from downtown to far-flung neighborhoods, it's not...
11 Dark Bars to Hide in After You're Stuffed: The 2013 Guide

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Nov 26, 2013

OK, turkey revelers, it's about time for elastic pants, pie and plates of regret. But, before we get too deep in the holiday mood, let's pull back a little. Don't hit the season too hard. Walk in softly. After hours of being stuffed like a turkey in a small house...
The 10 Best Jukeboxes in Dallas

By Rachel Watts
May 14, 2013

Jukeboxes serve a simple yet critical role in bars everywhere. They can help you cope after a breakup, relax you after a long day of work, remind you of what you love most or fire you up and give you something to dance to. A jukebox used to be the...
Hate Your Family? 10 Dark Bars to Find Joy In Dallas

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Nov 21, 2012

Well, OK, "hate" is a strong word. Besides, love is close to hate. Indifference is actually the bad place. Anyhoo! The holidays are upon us. And remember, it's healthy to release the pressure created after stewing for hours in a crowded room, breathing in dank, hostile air. So, perhaps you'll...
The Victorious Burgers of Burger Week

By Scott Reitz
Nov 9, 2012

I can't believe burger week is coming to a close, but it had to end sometime. One can only eat so many burgers before enjoyment is lost and the cheese from one burger experience melts into another. We had six smackdowns that each pit two popular Dallas burgers against one...
Burger Smackdown: Dive Bar Class, Club Schmitz Versus Adair's Saloon

By Scott Reitz
Nov 6, 2012

I love Club Schmitz. I think it's one of the best bars in Dallas, and as far as I can tell the hipsters have yet to ruin the place with Sunday night karaoke. This burger, though, needs some work if it's going to stand up to the history that's swaying...
100 Favorite Dishes: Hamburger at Adair's Saloon

By Jesse Hughey
Jul 26, 2010

As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can...
Adair's Saloon Keeps Honky-Tonk Fans Happy

By Jesse Hughey
Jun 2, 2010

Each week City of Ate will give you the lowdown on a local happy hour in Quittin' Time, with the details on why you should or shouldn't take up the featured bar or restaurant on its drink specials. Where: Adair's Saloon, 2624 Commerce St., 214-939-9900.When: Happy hour 11 a.m. to...