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10 Best Concerts of the Week: Mannequin Pussy, Social Distortion, Rodney Crowell and More

By David Fletcher
Apr 18, 2024

This is one of those concert weeks that starts with a bang and doesn't let up.
Deep Ellum Singer-Songwriter Steve Holt Returns to Glory With New Project I Love You

By Scott Tucker
Feb 16, 2024

After 30 years in the music biz, and memorable run-ins with Oasis and Chris Kirkpatrick, Steve Holt is back doing what he loves.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Iron & Wine, Tool, Oliver Tree and More

By David Fletcher
Feb 1, 2024

You've got a broad range of options this week, with concerts from Tool to Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Elle King, Tanya Tucker, The Dennis Gonzalez Legacy Band and More

By David Fletcher
Jan 25, 2024

Whether you're looking to catch an old favorite or hear something new, there is a local concert this week that is just perfect for you.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Jan. 23–29

By David Fletcher
Jan 23, 2024

Tuesday, Jan. 23 Never Ending Fall 7 p.m., House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $19 at livenation.com New-age rock band Never Ending Fall is on its American Disco Tour. This is a band with members who have known each other and played together since fourth grade. The band plays...
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Josh Abbott Band, Sama' Abdulhadi, Slaughter Beach, Dog and More

By David Fletcher
Jan 4, 2024

This week, the Josh Abbott Band returns to Billy Bob's Texas, and locals Wolves Reign and Fugitive take the stage around North Texas.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Turnpike Troubadours, Toadies, DeVotchKa and More

By David Fletcher
Dec 28, 2023

Now that Santa is back at home, why are you? Get out this week to some of DFW's best concerts.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Mariachi Sol de Mexico, Ten Hands, We Them Grays and More

By David Fletcher
Dec 21, 2023

Get the festivities going with some live music this week in Dallas.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

By David Fletcher
Nov 28, 2023

There is so much music going on in Dallas this week, and it won't cost you much to see it for yourself.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Pussy Riot, Mammoth WVH, Sky Ferreira and More

By David Fletcher
Nov 23, 2023

After giving thanks this Thursday, count your blessings with shows from Kirk Franklin, The Menzingers and Del Castillo.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Nov. 21–27

By David Fletcher
Nov 21, 2023

This week is filled with cheap and free shows you can take your relatives to — or take yourself, if you want some alone time.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: The Flaming Lips, Kim Petras, Earl Sweatshirt and More

By David Fletcher
Nov 9, 2023

There's plenty to look back on and so much to look forward to in this week's concert lineup in Dallas, including Kim Petras and Earl Sweatshirt.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Alice Cooper, LL Cool J, Jonas Brothers and More

By David Fletcher
Aug 24, 2023

Get freaky with Rob Zombie, let loose with LL Cool J or become a sucker for the Jonas Brothers; there's plenty of cool live music to help you beat the heat this week in Dallas.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Shania Twain, Erykah Badu, Taking Back Sunday and More

By David Fletcher
Jul 20, 2023

Let's go, girls. Shania Twain is playing on Friday, plus erykah Badu, Jason Mraz and all the concerts you'll want to read about.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Ben Kweller, Ace Frehley, Jackson Browne and More

By David Fletcher
Jul 13, 2023

Stay cool in Dallas and Denton this week with indoor concerts from Ben Kweller, Ace Frehley, Jackson Browne, Black Tie Dynasty, Overkill and many more.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: LCD Soundsystem, Duran Duran, Les Claypool and More

By David Fletcher
Jun 8, 2023

Topless sisters, a Talking Heads sorta reunion, and Duran Duran. The concert week hasn't started and we're already hungover in the best way.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Abraham Alexander, Janet Jackson, Weezer and More

By David Fletcher
Jun 1, 2023

Sorry to front-load your concert week so heavily this time, North Texas, but most of the week's best concerts are happening Friday night. Sure, one of those concerts is Abraham Alexander, the Fort Worth singer-songwriter who will be putting on three nights of album release shows in Oak Cliff. However,...
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Tyler Childers, Agent Orange, Ween and More

By David Fletcher
Apr 20, 2023

This is a big week in concerts, North Texas: Ween, EmmyLou Harris, The New Pornographers, Tyler Childers.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: New Order, SZA, Queensrÿche and More

By David Fletcher
Mar 9, 2023

Get ready to make some decisions, North Texas, because eight concerts from this week's list are taking place on Friday and Saturday night. Future, Reverend Horton Heat, New Order, SZA, Queensrÿche and more.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: True Widow, GloRilla, Soulfly and More

By David Fletcher
Jan 26, 2023

North Texas music fans won't have as many places to choose from this week as three venues are hosting two of this week's best concerts: Tulips in Fort Worth, Trees in Deep Ellum and House of Blues in Victory Park.
The Coolest Holiday Events in DFW, From Drag Bingo to Swiftiemas

By Madalene Garcia, Merritt Martin and Eva Raggio
Dec 5, 2022

Don’t ask how it got here so fast, but the holidays officially began when you took that final bite of turkey and mash last week.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: 90s Rewind, The Front Bottoms, Modest Mouse and More

By David Fletcher
Dec 1, 2022

As we enter into the cold season, this is a great weekend for North Texans to discover some local talent and rediscover old favorites.