If Willie Nelson’s year to date is any indication, 90 is the age at which the Texas icon becomes even more productive, not less.
Willie Nelson’s 90th year rolls on with a new concert film, book on the horizon
May 18, 2023 by Preston Jones
- Home
- Local Music
- KXT Music Blog
- Local Music
Category: Local Music
Now hear this: New LPs from North Texas-tied artists Hannah Jadagu, Robert Ellis and the Rocket Summer
May 18, 2023 by Preston Jones
Some thoughts on a trio of recently released projects from three very different, but equally skilled, North Texas artists.
Dallas singer Ricki Derek will pay homage to Frank Sinatra in Fort Worth
May 12, 2023 by Preston Jones
To mark both Frank Sinatra’s passing and his own endurance in the music game, Ricki Derek is headlining “A Sinatra Celebration with Ricki Derek & His Orchestra,” a quartet of performances on Friday and Sunday at Fort Worth’s Scat Jazz Lounge.
The KXT Local Show: Andy Yu, Varcy, Corina Grove
May 12, 2023 by Nilufer Arsala
Here’s what you heard on ‘The KXT Local Show.’
“Texas Wild,” a compilation benefiting state parks, to feature North Texas talent, songs
May 8, 2023 by Preston Jones
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, as part of an ongoing “100 Years of Texas State Parks Celebration” has unveiled a new compilation, Texas Wild, a record which will feature “well-known Texas musicians and rising stars” paying homage to beloved songs written by Texas songwriters.
PHOTOS: Celebrating Arlington arts – and lots of music – at West Main Arts Fest
May 8, 2023 by Jessica Waffles
New ideas – and a boatload of bands – are cropping up in Arlington. Check out the lineup of future events.
The KXT Local Show: Electric Tongues, Angel White, mkn coffee
May 5, 2023 by Nilufer Arsala
This week we heard new music out of Dallas from Dan Friedman, The Electric Tongues, and David Lunsford- otherwise known as dvd. mkn coffee chimed in from Anna, and we revisited “Key Lime Pie” from Fort Worth indie artist Denver Williams and “Villian” from country crooner Angel White. Check out the full playlist after the… Read more »
Southlake native and TikTok sensation Jenna Raine readies major label debut EP
May 5, 2023 by Preston Jones
There is a sense of inevitability about Jenna Raine’s career to date. The Southlake native, who is 19 years old, has known from an early age — as far back as preschool —she was destined to connect with others through art.
The Longhorn Ballroom names house band for R&B, country revues
May 4, 2023 by Preston Jones
The Longhorn Ballroom Players, a rotating cast of musicians led by Chad Stockslager and Thomas Csorba, will perform songs drawing from one of Dallas’s two most enduring sonic inspirations: R&B and country music.
“The Inside Job” goes outside for a DnB day party in Dallas
May 4, 2023 by Jessica Waffles
The drum & bass Twitch live stream “The Inside Job” gained a cult following with 100 shows in 3 years, and brought the show to life at the Green Elephant.
