Photos: Tripping Daisy Lit the Firecracker at Jambaloo 2026

​Dallas ’90s alt-rock legends Tripping Daisy, along with Fort Worth’s Denver Williams and Cut Throat Finches, packed Tulips FW for a wild, headlining show at Jambaloo Fest Friday night. 

As part of the festivities, several touring artists and local favorites alike held down a week of free shows at venues across North Texas to set the stage for notable causes. Presented by Dallas law firm Mullen & Mullen, which has expanded its footprint in DFW’s music scene in recent years through the Mullen & Mullen Music Project, the showcase featured 70 bands, solo artists and DJs across nearly 20 venues.

Friday marked the marquee of sorts for the festival, with headliners Tripping Daisy putting on an unforgettable show. As openers, Americana artist Denver Williams and Fort Worth rock mainstays Cut Throat Finches ignited the night with a flood of hands in the air, clapping after every song that was only elevated by trippy lighting effects throughout the show.

By the time Tripping Daisy took the stage, the crowd was lushed in excitement. Frontman Tim DeLaughter (also of Polyphonic Spree) pounced across the stage back and forth between the group’s entire set, which included their 1995 breakout album, I Am an Elastic Firecracker, played in its entirety.

​It was a night filled with art, music and good ‘ol North Texan camaraderie. The festival focuses on supporting the independent music community in Dallas-Fort Worth, with an emphasis on mental health resources for artists. Local music pillars such as Hear Fort Worth and KXT 91.7, and charitable organizations like Amplified Minds and SIMS Foundation, bolstered the sense of community at the heart of the festival’s work. The show didn’t stop at music — a silent auction raised funds for the festival’s beneficiaries, while local artist Jackdaw Folk Art and printmaker Andrew Hammond Kendall showcased their work.

“Some people are struggling right now and don’t have the disposable money to go and see a show,” festival co-founder Joseph Morrison told us ahead of the show. “So, [we’re] trying to open doors for people. Also, a big part of it is trying to get people to remember how fun live music is, how fun it is to go to a show.”

And he’s right. Check it out for yourself below.