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Video: Leon Bridges Is Back Busking in Bishop Arts

Leon Bridges just casually busked in front of Lockhart Smokehouse in Bishop Arts over the weekend. No big deal.
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Leon Bridges throws it back to his early days of stardom.

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If you’re a true Leon Bridges fan, you know his early beginnings started busking on the corners in the Bishop Arts District.

Bridges may get a lot of love from Fort Worth, but Dallas loves him, too. Over the weekend, people caught the Grammy Award winner enjoying his time in the neighborhood, hitting up Spinster Records and joining in on an artist who was busking in front of an audience.

Here’s him busking below.

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In 2014-2015, footage of Bridges singing and playing his tunes was captured. Every major star has an origin story, including someone as respected as Bridges, who has now made a name for himself for vintage soul and tender ballads.

He also came to Dallas a few years ago in 2022, giving an impromptu street performance in front of Whitehall Exchange.

Your day instantly gets better when you randomly catch Leon Bridges in town. Come on back, now!

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