Category: Local Music

The Homegrown Music Show: Tommy Raps, K. Avett, Van Darien

February 14, 2025 by Jessica Waffles

We celebrate another week of Black History Month and offer 3 premieres, concert listings and a playlist you can save!

Willie Nelson’s ‘Red Headed Stranger’ turns 50 this year. Garland, its birthplace, plans to celebrate.

February 14, 2025 by Preston Jones

Willie’s landmark outlaw country album was recorded in Garland. Get ready for a two-day party.

Who loves ya? Dallas’s Silver Skylarks to drop funky new tracks on Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2025 by Preston Jones

The new songs follow last year’s debut LP The Number One Set and Sound.

Abraham Alexander, fresh from his late night TV debut, to host Q&A at Texas Theatre

February 10, 2025 by Preston Jones

Seated in a theater, Abraham Alexander faces the camera

The Fort Worth-based singer-songwriter is contending for an Oscar at this year’s ceremony, set for March 2.

Denton favorite Andy’s Bar is closing. JAMBALOO shows marked the weight of the loss

February 9, 2025 by Jessica Waffles

It’s a bittersweet farewell to a 30-year-old landmark.

ZZ Top’s “Afterburner,” and four other Texas-tied albums turning 40 this year

February 7, 2025 by Preston Jones

Five Texas-tied albums turn the big 4-0 this year — everything from bluesy rock to thrashing metal.

JAMBALOO debuts with a symposium & 27 free concerts across North Texas

February 3, 2025 by Jessica Waffles

JAMBALOO kicked off with an industry symposium at Tulips FTW, setting the stage for a week of free concerts across DFW that celebrate and support the region’s thriving music scene. Find out full schedule!

PHOTOS: 2nd Annual Dallas Entertainment Awards packed out Deep Ellum. Here’s who won.

January 30, 2025 by Jessica Waffles

Find out what makes the Dallas Entertainment Awards special, and who took home the most coveted awards in the city.

New JAMBALOO fest celebrates North Texas music. Here are 5 acts to check out.

January 30, 2025 by Preston Jones

Over 100 bands will perform at the new festival, which aims to lift up local music. It kicks off Feb. 2.

Listen close to these Texas artists chasing Grammy gold