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10 Best Concerts of the Week: 90s Rewind, The Front Bottoms, Modest Mouse and More

10 Best Concerts of the Week: 90s Rewind, The Front Bottoms, Modest Mouse and More

Dallas' Most Anticipated Concerts in 2023

Dallas' Most Anticipated Concerts in 2023

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10 Best Concerts of the Week: Eagles, Judas Priest, Jack Harlow and More

By David Fletcher
Nov 24, 2022

For all the lack of big name acts we've seen in the weeks leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, things pick right back up on Black Friday, a day on which half of the concerts on this week's list occur.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: George Strait, Pentatonix, King's X and More

By David Fletcher
Nov 17, 2022

There is a lot of music to be thankful for in the week leading up to Thanksgiving. For one thing, the "King of Country" himself will be playing two nights in Fort Worth this weekend.
SAIAH Became an Artist After the Shroom-Induced Voices Said They Should

By Scott Tucker
Nov 16, 2022

SAIAH gained a significant following over the past year. The Los Angeles-based, non-binary artist will be making a stop through Dallas on tour with Sad Dynamite to promote their new single, “Blue,” released on Nov. 11.
In Honor of Pink's World Tour, Some of Her Greatest Moments

By Liam Gaughan
Nov 15, 2022

Shortly after we heard word that Pink would be delivering what will surely be an emotional tribute to Olivia Newton-John at this year’s American Music Awards, she announced a new nationwide tour in 2023.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Amanda Shires, Napalm Death, The 1975 and More

By David Fletcher
Nov 10, 2022

As the year begins its slow descent into the holiday season, it's another week of smaller shows in North Texas, another chance to walk a bit outside of your comfort zone and get to know your local music community a little better. The concert week kicks off with a show...
Random Play: Denton's Rock Lottery 19 Creates New Bands With Nothing But Talent and Fate

By Danny Gallagher
Nov 10, 2022

Every year, the Denton Rock Lottery creates music starting with two scoops of chaos. A panel chooses 25 local musicians and puts their names in a random drawing of five individual groups. Then those groups meet for 12 hours on a chosen day to create a band and prepare three...
Dallas Musicians Sing About Their Breakups for Mental Health

By Alex Gonzalez
Nov 8, 2022

A group of Dallas musicians is using heartbreak to help others. This Wednesday, Nov. 9, Sarah Johnson will spearhead Heartbreak Heroes
Amplified Cancels WASP Show Saturday Over Occupancy Issue with Dallas Fire Marshal

By Danny Gallagher
Nov 8, 2022

Fans of the heavy metal band WASP got to see live performances by Armored Saint and Michael Schenker at Amplified Live, but they never got to the main event. "There were chants for WASP and [singer and guitarist Blackie Lawless] but the house lights came up and the audience went...
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Demi Lovato, Foals, Better Than Ezra and More

By David Fletcher
Nov 3, 2022

After several weeks of gigantic shows coming to North Texas, this week feels like a good chance to get out and see something new, whether you're thinking locally or globally.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Lizzo, Maren Morris, Misfits and More

By David Fletcher
Oct 27, 2022

Earlier this week, we let you know the best bets for Halloween weekend, but if you're looking to expand your concert calendar this week, we've scared up a few more that should do the trick.
A-Wall’s Journey from “ Loverboy” To New LP Autopilot Stops at Ruins Oct. 31

By Scott Tucker
Oct 25, 2022

On an ordinary day a year ago, 23-year-old Aaron Paredes woke up at his parents' house in Arlington. He checked his phone, just as he always did, and to both his surprise and that of his close friends, he was TikTok famous. He scrolled through text after text of friends...
Best Bets for Halloween Parties and Music Around Dallas This Weekend

By Jamie Vahala
Oct 25, 2022

The years that Halloween doesn’t fall on a Friday or Saturday, we end up having two Halloweens: the official one for the kids and the other, better one for adults to party. We’ve done the research to help you make the best plans for this four-day Halloween weekend. Friday, Oct...
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Post Malone, The Jesus and Mary Chain, BLACKPINK and More

By David Fletcher
Oct 20, 2022

Fall is in the air, and if the sudden cooler weather hasn't got you down this week, there's plenty to do out there in all corners of the Golden Triangle.
Lamb Of God Is Making a 'Pissed-Off' Tour Stop in Dallas

By Christian McPhate
Oct 20, 2022

Guitar World has dubbed Lamb of God “the most important contemporary metal band in the world,” hailed the group as the architects behind the “new wave of American heavy metal” as torchbearers of the heavy metal that Megadeth
The Best Things To Do In Dallas, Oct. 19–25

By Merritt Martin
Oct 19, 2022

Whether they know it or not, every artist is inspired by one who came before them. In the case of Salvador Dalí, he was open about his obsession with those that came before him. Specifically, Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer.
Rosalia Put on a High-Art Concert in Irving This Friday

By Carly May Gravley
Oct 15, 2022

On Friday night, Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalia lit up the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory at the Irving stop of her Motomami World Tour, her first major tour supporting her album of the same name.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Phoenix, GWAR, Spoon and More

By David Fletcher
Oct 13, 2022

There is a lot going on this week, North Texas. With The State Fair bringing in lots of tourists and hosting its own concerts, there was almost too much this week to really fit into this little list of 10.
Wynton Is Coming

By Eva Raggio
Oct 7, 2022

North Texas has had one of the best two weeks in concerts with tour stops by Elton John (in his last North Texas appearance), Flaming Lips, Wu-Tang and Nas, Smashing Pumpkins and Gorillaz, among so many others.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Roger Waters, The Chicks, Lil Nas X and More

By David Fletcher
Oct 6, 2022

Every week, we get to celebrate the wide range of music North Texas attracts to its hallowed venues, and this week is giving us a lot to celebrate.
A New Mobile Interactive Platform Based in Fort Worth Is Taking Over Concerts

By Danny Gallagher
Oct 4, 2022

It seems like a lot of our old-world habits need some kind of update, even if it's just for the sake of convenience.