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Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Dallas Observer. letters@dallasobserver.com (Dallas Observer Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Dallas Observer Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/RSS-DAL_1320x825-100.jpg The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas https://www.dallasobserver.com 144 90 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/texas-born-kevin-morby-ends-his-tour-where-his-story-began-40689722/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40689722 Alyssa Fields https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/texas-born-kevin-morby-ends-his-tour-where-his-story-began-40689722/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:09:43 -0500 We caught Kevin Morby’s return home to Texas, and it was gorgeous display of undeniable guitar mastery.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/texas-born-kevin-morby-ends-his-tour-where-his-story-began-40689722/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/the-2026-state-fair-main-stage-is-the-craziest-lineup-weve-ever-seen-40688472/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40688472 Preston Barta https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/the-2026-state-fair-main-stage-is-the-craziest-lineup-weve-ever-seen-40688472/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:20:00 -0500 No one goes to the State Fair of Texas for the music, but maybe this year they should. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/the-2026-state-fair-main-stage-is-the-craziest-lineup-weve-ever-seen-40688472/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/7-concerts-to-take-dad-to-this-fathers-day-weekend-40688242/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40688242 Preston Barta https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/7-concerts-to-take-dad-to-this-fathers-day-weekend-40688242/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:41:06 -0500 Dads love music so much they got an entire subgenre of rock named after them. Take Dad to a concert this weekend for a holiday he won't forget. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/7-concerts-to-take-dad-to-this-fathers-day-weekend-40688242/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/fort-worth-country-artist-matthew-mcneal-wins-2026-jambaloo-music-prize-40685431/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40685431 Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/fort-worth-country-artist-matthew-mcneal-wins-2026-jambaloo-music-prize-40685431/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:17:24 -0500 The local music contest held its inaugural benefit show with a dynamic homecoming set from Marc Rebillet at the Longhorn Ballroom on Saturday night. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/fort-worth-country-artist-matthew-mcneal-wins-2026-jambaloo-music-prize-40685431/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/new-songs-by-north-texans-to-add-to-your-summer-playlist-40678030/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40678030 Austin Zook https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/new-songs-by-north-texans-to-add-to-your-summer-playlist-40678030/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 17:48:04 -0500 Whether you're lounging by the pool, making a road trip or cooking eggs on the sidewalk, these songs by homegrown artists will set the mood this summer. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/new-songs-by-north-texans-to-add-to-your-summer-playlist-40678030/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/rising-country-singer-braxton-keith-reminds-us-the-genre-can-still-be-the-real-damn-deal-40677994/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40677994 Sean Stroud https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/rising-country-singer-braxton-keith-reminds-us-the-genre-can-still-be-the-real-damn-deal-40677994/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 13:56:07 -0500 Fresh off sharing a stage with Post Malone, the Midland native is looking to bring back the sound of the '80s and '90s with his own modern twist.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/rising-country-singer-braxton-keith-reminds-us-the-genre-can-still-be-the-real-damn-deal-40677994/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/country-artist-thomas-csorba-finds-the-big-picture-in-dallas-quiet-corners-40671842/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40671842 Preston Barta https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/country-artist-thomas-csorba-finds-the-big-picture-in-dallas-quiet-corners-40671842/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 17:47:20 -0500 The Dallas singer-songwriter talks about family, sustainability and his new album, Tender Country.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/country-artist-thomas-csorba-finds-the-big-picture-in-dallas-quiet-corners-40671842/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/dallas-musician-jess-garland-diversifies-stringed-spaces-one-note-at-a-time-40674328/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40674328 Aria Bell https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/dallas-musician-jess-garland-diversifies-stringed-spaces-one-note-at-a-time-40674328/#respond Wed, 13 May 2026 14:58:39 -0500 Multi-hyphenate Dallas artist Jess Garland is devoted to making more space for Black musicians and listeners through her nonprofit, Swan Strings. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/dallas-musician-jess-garland-diversifies-stringed-spaces-one-note-at-a-time-40674328/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/bigxthaplug-was-the-gift-that-kept-on-giving-at-his-dallas-birthday-bash-40673968/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40673968 Bryson "Boom" Paul https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/bigxthaplug-was-the-gift-that-kept-on-giving-at-his-dallas-birthday-bash-40673968/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 14:27:50 -0500 Duets with guests like Shaboozey and with Keyshia Cole made the birthday show from Dallas' biggest, largest breakout an unforgettable night at Dos Equis Pavilion.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/bigxthaplug-was-the-gift-that-kept-on-giving-at-his-dallas-birthday-bash-40673968/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/jambaloo-announces-top-3-finalists-for-20k-music-prize-40671836/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40671836 Alyssa Fields https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/jambaloo-announces-top-3-finalists-for-20k-music-prize-40671836/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 13:39:45 -0500 In June, one of the lucky local acts will win a $20,000 prize, a recording session and a story they tell at every dinner party for the rest of time. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/jambaloo-announces-top-3-finalists-for-20k-music-prize-40671836/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer