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  Black Pumas Bring the Fun to the First of 3 Sold-Out Dallas Shows

  January 10 at 11:18 a.m.

  Late in the evening, long after a packed Canton Hall had lost itself in a blissful fog of sinuous grooves, searing guitar licks and soulful vocals, Black Pumas’ Eric Burton made a confession. “I’m embarrassed by how much fun we’re having,” the gimme cap-clad singer told the adoring, sold-out crowd...

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  Bayleigh Cheek Is Starting 2020 Right with New Single ‘Release Me’

  January 7 at 4 a.m.

  Since 2015, local musician Bayleigh Cheek has hopped from one North Texas venue to another with her candy apple-red Gretch electric guitar to accompany her haunting vocals. For a while, she would stand alone onstage with her long hair draped down her shoulders, suited up in a bohemian-styled outfit, mesmerizing...

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  The 10 Best North Texas Concerts in 2019

  January 3 at 4 a.m.

  In North Texas, a prime central touring spot, we get our abundant share of big-name visitors. This past year was no exception, with stops by Donald Trump and Beto O'Rourke (on the same day), and by icons like Sir Paul McCartney, Cher and Billy Joel. Some stood out for their...

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  Cher Proved She Has Nothing to Prove on Thursday Night in Dallas

  Friday, December 20, 2019 at 4 p.m.

  You may ask yourself: What does Cher have left to prove? The answer, of course, is nothing. With an Emmy, an Oscar, a Grammy, a three-year Las Vegas residency, 100 million records sold around the world and an enduring status as an icon for the LGBTQ community to her credit,...

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  On Thursday, Megan Thee Stallion Took a Final Exam. On Friday, She Sold Out Bomb Factory.

  Monday, December 16, 2019 at 1:51 p.m.

  On Dec. 12, Megan Thee Stallion was given a Powerhouse Award at the 2019 Billboard Women in Music event at Los Angeles’s Hollywood Palladium. As Billboard reports, she arrived late because she had a final exam due. The next day, she flew to Dallas to headline the sold-out My Mixtapez...

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  What You Missed at the DOMA Showcase

  Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  The Dallas Observer Music Awards showcase took place this Saturday night in Deep Ellum and even though we nominated the acts, they exceeded even our own expectations. Over 40 nominated bands played in various locations. The streets were already exciting. Present were the usual weekend crowds, but members of the...