The Candle Lit Showcase & Open Mic is quietly becoming one of Dallas’ most welcoming and consistent spaces for emerging songwriters.
Thursdays are “lit” at Balcony Club’s intimate artist showcase & open mic
July 3, 2025 by Jessica Waffles
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Saturday is story time with Dallas music culture expert Jeffrey Liles
July 2, 2025 by Jessica Waffles
Legendary Dallas tastemaker Jeffrey Liles brings his unscripted storytelling show to The Kessler, drawing on five decades of music history prompted by the audience in real time.
Our favorites singles of the year (so far)
June 26, 2025 by Lesley James, Preston Jones, Benji Mcphail and Jessica Waffles
The year has rocketed by us, and here we are, a bit past the midway point. What better time to consider the songs we can’t hear too often?
Ladylove Lounge holds space for queer joy at WLW Pride blowout in Bishop Arts
June 25, 2025 by Jessica Waffles
LadyLove Lounge & Sound overflowed with queer joy last Friday as Q Collective’s WLW Pride event brought out a stylish, high-energy crowd to celebrate in one of Bishop Arts’ most beloved women-centered spaces.
Joshua Ingram’s marathon 12-hour set raised over $7400 for Alzheimer’s
June 25, 2025 by Jessica Waffles
Under the blazing Texas sun, Fort Worth musician Joshua Ingram turned Peace Plaza in Grapevine into a stage of resilience, purpose, and powerful music for a 12-hour stretch last Saturday. From 10am to 10pm, he performed nonstop as part of The Longest Day, a global fundraising initiative by the Alzheimer’s Association that encourages people to… Read more »
PHOTOS: PRIDE shines at ’til Midnight at the Nasher in Arts District
June 24, 2025 by Jessica Waffles
Check out scenes from ’til Midnight at the Nasher with Dallas genre-blending soul hip hop act Cure For Paranoia, a drag show with Bleach & friends, and current exhibitions at The Nasher.
Homegrown Music Show: Cure For Paranoia, Amari Amore, CATERPILLARS
June 20, 2025 by Jessica Waffles
Check out special Juneteenth featured North Texas artists, 8 new songs of the week and events to go to this weekend. Plus a Spotify playlist you can save.
Celebrate Juneteenth with live music at these 5 events in DFW
June 16, 2025 by Jessica Waffles
Check out events across the North Texas metroplex featuring local music and celebrating Juneteenth this week.
Homegrown Music Show: Igimeji, Dezi 5, Paul Schalda
June 13, 2025 by Jessica Waffles
Check out 8 brand new songs from North Texas artists, tons of local concert listings from artists on the show, plus a Spotify playlist you can save.
Save The Cicada benefit proves Fort Worth still believes in local music
June 11, 2025 by Jessica Waffles
A record-breaking crowd, over 20 vendors, and a $2,750 silent auction gave The Cicada a fighting chance — reminding Fort Worth to nurture this third space.
