The artists on KXT’s Homegrown Bites, Vol. 1 will take over Dallas’ House of Blues Dec. 28. Tix on sale today.
From the turntable to the stage: Homegrown Bites Live coming in December
November 15, 2024 by Preston Jones
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Ahead of T Bone Burnett’s return to North Texas, catching up with his prodigious output
November 13, 2024 by Preston Jones
Nov. 14 marks the Grammy-winning, Fort Worth musician’s first North Texas solo appearance in more than 15 years.
15 for 15: A playlist to mark KXT’s 15th anniversary
November 12, 2024 by Preston Jones
Celebrate with us tonight at KXT’s Public Music Meeting at Henry’s Majestic in Dallas.
Houston native Beyonce leads Texas Grammy class with 11 total nominations
November 8, 2024 by Preston Jones
Texas had a very rewarding morning as the nominees for the 67th annual Grammy Awards were announced Friday. Houston native Beyonce led the field with 11 total nominations, including a sweep of all four country music categories and a nod in the album of the year category for Cowboy Carter and song and record of… Read more »
Fort Worth’s first Songwriter Festival will feature more than 50 artists this week
November 7, 2024 by Preston Jones
Keegan McInroe helped launch the four-day event, which will also feature Willis Alan Ramsey, Alejandro Escovedo, John Fullbright, Summer Dean and Patrice Pike.
Fort Worth singer-songwriter Michael Lee shakes up his sound on new EP
November 6, 2024 by Preston Jones
Working with Danny Balis and Jeff “Skin” Wade, Lee is embracing a funkier, more soulful style.
Willie Nelson’s powerful new album ‘Last Leaf on the Tree’ will make you weep
November 5, 2024 by Preston Jones
The Texas icon’s 153rd studio album, out now, is a powerful, poignant work, produced by his son, Micah.
Band of brothers: Ottoman Turks take having fun seriously
October 30, 2024 by Preston Jones
The Dallas-based singer-songwriters aren’t afraid to get rowdy, and back up the fun with sturdily crafted songs.
Dallas singer Slow Joy almost threw in the towel. Then came TikTok
October 29, 2024 by Preston Jones
Esteban Flores, who performs as Slow Joy, is touring behind his most recent EP, Mi Amigo Slow Joy.
Fort Worth’s Marfa Lights get spaced out south of the border on self-titled debut
October 25, 2024 by Preston Jones
Although every note of Marfa Lights’ self-titled debut album is original, there is an unshakable sense of déjà vu — of the past colliding with the present. According to Marfa Lights mastermind Daniel Hines, such vibes are intentional. “The whole old technology-meets-new technology theme runs through the whole album,” Hines said during a recent conversation.… Read more »
