Whether created to be collectibles or as a nod to the hosting city, posters that are designed for each tour stop add an extra special touch to a merch table. And posters for once-in-a-lifetime events or shows are always a special reminder that you got to witness something few others have, and act as a keepsake for a particular time in your life.
While this is not a comprehensive list of every Dallas-specific poster that we love, we feel these selected posters do a wonderful job of expressing the bands’ characters and paying homage to all the fans who were there to support them at each stop.
We compiled a list of some of our favorite Dallas posters from the last six years that perfectly encapsulate the Dallas spirit.
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Woodscott at Three Links
Date: July 26, 2019 to July 27, 2019Even though Woodscott was not a touring show (though we wish it was), this poster and the show represented something truly special back in 2019. For two days in Deep Ellum, crowds had the opportunity to celebrate 50 years of Woodstock at an iconic Deep Ellum venue.
Composed entirely of cover bands such as Green Dazed (Green Day), Fat by the Gallon (CCR), and The Grateful Willies (The Grateful Dead & Willie Nelson), the show was a nod to the iconic festival that had taken place half a century earlier. A beloved venue in Deep Ellum, this two-day festival was a perfect place for music lovers to come together and hear some of the lesser-known cover bands in the area play some of their favorite songs. Poster art by Kaia Bellanca.
Courtesy of Toadies
Toadies at Billy Bob’s Texas
Date: Dec. 30, 2021Toadies wrapped up their Rubberneck 25th Anniversary tour, as well as the 2021 year, at Billy Bob’s Texas with supporting act Eleven Hundred Springs. Concerts were still making their slow return after over a year of being halted by COVID-19, and Toadies were able to get back touring and celebrate a milestone anniversary for their debut album.
The artwork for this tour was made and sold by Toadies themselves, using Texas manufacturers whenever possible. This poster is about as Texas as you can get, with an image of a cowboy riding horseback through the outline of Texas for a show at a honky tonk.
Courtesy of The Cure
The Cure at Dos Equis Pavilion
Date: May 13, 2023As the third stop on their Shows of a Lost World Tour in anticipation of their fourteenth studio album, Songs of a Lost World, The Cure graced the Dos Equis Pavilion stage, complete with a poster designed just for the Dallas stop. The tour and subsequent album came as a surprise, as the band had not released anything new since 2008.
Adorned with flowers and his iconic red lipstick and black eyeshadow, this poster is iconically The Cure. Each poster on the tour seemed to emulate a movie poster (or simply evoke an uneasy feeling), though some are more obvious iterations than others (our best guess here is Midsommar, though the Miami Scarface poster would have been much easier to identify). Regardless of what they are meant to signify, each poster feels like a true representation of the band and their sonic tone.
Courtesy of Bleachers
Bleachers at Southside Ballroom
Date: June 2, 2024While beaches and palm trees are not often associated with the Dallas landscape, this particular poster is one of many designed for Bleachers on their From the Studio to the Stage Tour, which supported their self-titled album. Supporting act Samia joined the band for the length of the tour.
The tour saw stops at many iconic venues such as Red Rocks in Colorado and The Salt Shed in Chicago (formerly a Morton Salt factory), but, of course, our favorite stop was at the Southside Ballroom here in Dallas.
Each poster for this tour was completely unique. While many followed in the style of the Dallas poster, others had a more art-pop design, while others still ranged from very simplistic to over-the-top designs. The posters didn’t necessarily connote anything specific about the cities for which they were created, but they all represented the band in their own way and are cool collectibles to be on the lookout for.
Courtesy of My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Date: April 12, 2025Another anniversary tour, these stops made by the Kentucky-based band My Morning Jacket celebrated the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, Z. The Dallas stop at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory included supporting act Grace Cummings.
The colorful poster depicting what appear to be goddesses and warriors was designed by Charlie Wagers, a Kentucky-based designer who has also worked with The Black Keys, Death Cab for Cutie, and more. Each stop on the tour had a poster that was designed by a different artist, crafting unique, one-of-a-kind designs that represent the band’s eclectic style.
