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Keyboard Bob's Celebration of Life Brought Deep Ellum Together

By Eric Diep

Aug 25, 2025

At Reno's Chop Stop, people led with love as they told unheard stories of Keyboard Bob, who passed away at the age of 73.

UPDATE: Popular Deep Ellum Bar Ordered to Remain Closed Through Sept. 5

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Aug 23, 2025

A judge extends Rodeo Dallas' closure for at least two more weeks over safety concerns.

Last Call for Submissions for Deep Ellum Foundation's 'Live Music Lens'

By Simon Pruitt

Aug 22, 2025

Submit your photos of live music in Deep Ellum today, and it might be hung up in the neighborhood this fall.

Arlington's Nojo Wallace Drops Self-Produced GOLDIE EP

By Eric Diep

Aug 20, 2025

Nojo Wallace takes creative control, sharing his new EP featuring Bando., Pierce Washington, Rahzil and Scuttino.

Every Restaurant and Bar That Has Closed in Deep Ellum Since 2020

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Aug 19, 2025

Deep Ellum has had some deep cuts over the past five years.

UPDATE: Keyboard Bob, Deep Ellum's Most Beloved Music Fan, Has Died

By Eric Diep

Aug 15, 2025

Bob Crawford was a constant character in Deep Ellum, with many fans sharing stories of the traveling man with a keyboard.

Less Than Jake's Summer Circus Was a Smorgasbord of Ska: Photos

By Andrew Sherman

Aug 14, 2025

Less Than Jake barreled through Dallas with openers Catbite, The Suicide Machines and Fishbone. Here's what happened.

The Police Oversight Board’s Deep Ellum Crime Data Doesn't Make Any Sense

By Emma Ruby

Aug 14, 2025

A glance at the report might leave you thinking things aren’t so bad in Deep Ellum, after all. That’s because it’s incomplete.

'Deep Ellum Won't Be the Same': Frank Campagna, John Jay Myers and More Share Memories of Keyboard Bob

By Jamie Vahala

Aug 13, 2025

Bob Crawford was always there with a smile and his keyboard. Here, people remember his character and how he touched Dallas.

Another Deep Ellum Staple Announces Immediate Closure

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Aug 12, 2025

Deep Ellum has had a busy summer, and a lot of it hasn't been good news.

Deep Ellum's Last Stand: How Property Owners Are Taking Back the Streets

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and Simon Pruitt

Aug 11, 2025

Paddy wagons are part of the plan to increase safety in Deep Ellum, while landlords are suing to shut down some businesses.

A Look Back at Branoofunck's Fans Reacting to Their Observer Cover Story

By Eric Diep

Aug 9, 2025

We're giving some more love to Branoofunck, sharing how the community reacted to the duo gracing the cover last week.

Fetch Is Happening: Inside The New Vintage Boutique

By Simon Pruitt

Aug 8, 2025

Get in loser, we're going shopping at Fetch.

No, Deep Ellum is Not Closed (Update: But Rodeo Is)

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and Simon Pruitt

Aug 7, 2025

Some streets are blocked off (again) and Rodeo is back open.

William Dunnill of Willy and The Wildcards Uses His Music to Create a Sense of Home

By Baylie Vike

Aug 7, 2025

Ahead of the band's 'Louder Than Gunfire' single release, William Dunnill opens up about what Dallas means to him.

Heart Attack Man, The Dirty Nil Pump Punk Rock Blood Into Deep Ellum’s RBC

By Preston Barta

Aug 6, 2025

Four bands, one rockin’ night: Global punk mayhem ignited in Dallas’ tucked-away venue.

Keshi Returns to Dallas as a Bigger Star at The Bomb Factory

By Eric Diep

Aug 6, 2025

The Vietnamese-American singer and songwriter receives a lot of love during his tour stops in his home state.

Horsegirl Brings a Stripped-Down, Intimate Sound to Their Second Dallas Show

By Tyler Hicks

Aug 4, 2025

Nora Cheng, Penelope Lowenstein and Gigi Reece return to Sons of Hermann Hall with opener Godcaster on Friday.

Primus, MonoNeon Let Their Freak Flags Fly at The Bomb Factory

By Preston Barta

Jul 31, 2025

Goblin rock and funk took over Dallas with a kaleidoscopic carnival of sound—a spectacle of basslines and bombast.

With Deep Ellum at a Crossroads, the City Could Make Radical Changes

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 31, 2025

A Deep Ellum divided against itself cannot stand, and after a meeting with business owners, its future looks wobbly.

Deep Ellum

Medz, Drummer of Branoofunck, Is Performing at Club Dada

Ethel Cain Breathes Life Into Concept LP in Dallas

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Medz, Drummer of Branoofunck, Is Performing at Club Dada

Ethel Cain Breathes Life Into Concept LP in Dallas

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