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Concert Reviews

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Critic's Notebook

‘The Way It Is’ Reignited: Keyshia Cole’s 20th Anniversary Tour Lights Up Dickies Arena

By Aria BellJuly 27, 2025

Keyshia Cole is celebrating her debut album The Way It Is with support from Tink, Keri Hilson and Elijah Blake

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Oso Oso Makes Every Dollar of Their $10 Tour Worth It at Club Dada

By Preston BartaJuly 27, 2025

Oso Oso’s Dallas stop delivered heart, humor and a decade of pop-punk brilliance-all for the price of a burrito.

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Jin’s Solo Tour Brings Happiness and a Lot of Fun to Dallas

By Eric DiepJuly 23, 2025

On the first of two nights at American Airlines Center, the #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR was filled with silliness and positivity.

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Critic's Notebook

Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung and Paul Young Brought the ’80s Back at Weekend Fair Park Show

By Andrew ShermanJuly 21, 2025

Rick Springfield took Dallas fans on a nostalgic trip through the ’80s with classic hits and a killer opening lineup.

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TJ Novak Tore Up Tenderness Album Release Show at Twilite Lounge

By Sean StroudJuly 19, 2025

TJ Novak celebrated his debut album with Justin Hoard, Alec Zieff, David Carriaga Hobbs and Bill Hamilton Friday night.

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Millkzy Introduces Floetry to Dallas in Debut Performance at House of Blues

By Eric DiepJuly 18, 2025

Dallas-based artist Millkzy has been making waves with his poetic spoken word and emotionally charged storytelling.

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Dashboard Confessional Steals the Spotlight From Goo Goo Dolls at Dickies Arena

By Preston BartaJuly 17, 2025

In a night of nostalgia, Dashboard Confessional’s heartfelt energy outshone Goo Goo Dolls’ seasoned charm.

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The Psychedelic Furs and The Chameleons Revive the ’80s in Dallas

By Preston BartaJuly 15, 2025

At House of Blues Dallas, an excellent double bill of post-punk bands provided ’80s nostalgia.

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Critic's Notebook

Hatebreed, With Fugitive and Creeping Death, Celebrated Their 30-Plus-Year Legacy in Dallas: Photos

By Kristin LockhartJuly 14, 2025

Hatebreed, Fugitive, Creeping Death, Gridiron, Escuela Grind and Incite breathed new life into the Summer Slaughter Tour.

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British Fingerstyle Guitarist Richard Smith Brings World-Class Guitar to Songbird Live

By Mark HenricksJuly 13, 2025

Richard Smith returned to Cleburne for one of his final stops before some much-needed rest from his summer tour.

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Ashanti, Dru Hill Provided the R&B Summer Grooves Despite the Heavy Rain in Dallas

By Jamisha DanielsJuly 13, 2025

Ashani, Dru Hill and Mario hit the stage at Texas Trust CU Theatre and had fans singing all night.

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Kesha Weathers the Storm and Still Pulls Off a Sold Out Dallas Show

By Carly May GravleyJuly 10, 2025

Despite bad weather and delays, Kesha didn’t stop and made it pop at Dos Equis Pavilion.

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Features

New Orleans for Essence Festival: Is a Last-Minute Trip Worth It?

By Adelle PlatonJuly 7, 2025

An Essence Festival first-timer weighs the pros and cons of a spur-of-the-moment getaway to The Big Easy.

Critic's Notebook

Storytellers at The Kessler: Nirvana, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Eazy-E and More Untold Gems in Dallas Music History

By Kena SosaJuly 6, 2025

Two revered names in our community, Jeffrey Liles and Robert Wilonsky, shared music stories with depth and meaning.

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Webbie’s Fourth of July Show at Club Vivo Was Beautiful Nostalgia

By Eric DiepJuly 4, 2025

We spent the first few hours of Independence Day singing ‘I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T’ with the Baton Rouge rapper and his people.

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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour in Houston Sees an Icon in Her Prime

By Alex GonzalezJune 29, 2025

Beyoncé was spectacular in her hometown show, sharing the stage with her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi.

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Tank and the Bangas, Cure for Paranoia Could’ve Played All Night Long in Fort Worth

By Juan R. GoveaJune 27, 2025

Tank and the Bangas were energetic and wild during their Fort Worth stop on the The Heart, The Mind, The Soul Tour.

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Critic's Notebook

Pete Yorn Makes the Years Melt Away at Sold-Out Kessler Theater

By Preston JonesJune 24, 2025

The acclaimed singer-songwriter made his first Dallas appearance in six years, blending songs and stories for the audience.

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Critic's Notebook

Sueños, Daze: Retro Reverie and Sonic Escapes at Dallas’ Black Cat Records ‘N’ Comics

By Preston BartaJune 23, 2025

Sueños and Daze’s first Texas run delivered on electrifying performances that paired well with Black Cat’s nostalgic charm.

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William Beckmann Leans Into Classic Country Tunes at Billy Bob’s Texas

By Sean StroudJune 22, 2025

The Texas crooner from Del Rio performed songs from his new album Whiskey Lies & Alibis to a packed house.

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Tripping Daisy Kicks Off First Tour in 26 Years With a Rapturous Hometown Performance

By Simon PruittJune 22, 2025

The iconic Dallas band is celebrating 30 years of their 1995 album I Am an Elastic Firecracker with a summer tour.

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Critic's Notebook

Erykah Badu Celebrates Juneteenth With Afro-Futuristic Performance at The Bomb Factory

By Leah FrazierJune 20, 2025

When Badu came home, the icon took the stage and gave fans a powerful display of neo-soul while celebrating Black culture.

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