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DART to Music
The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory offers performances from the intimate to the blockbuster, excellent acoustics and an incredible live entertainment experience for both artists and fans. Upcoming music shows include:
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Aug. 5 |
Spirit of the South: A Celebration of Southern Rock and Roll - Blackberry Smoke, The Allman Betts Band, The Wild Feathers and The Allman Brothers Band's Jaimoe |
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Aug. 6 |
Cypress Hill & Atmosphere with Z-Trip |
The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory is located at 300 W. Las Colinas Blvd. Information:
www.thepaviliontmf.com.
Dos Equis Pavilion hosts a diverse group of bands playing pop, rock, metal or country at the outdoor concert venue at Fair Park. Coming up:
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Uforia Latino Mix Live |
| Aug. 11 |
The Black Crowes Present: Shake Your Money Maker |
| Aug. 13 |
Alanis Morissette with special guest Garbage, also appearing Liz Phair |
| Aug. 14 |
Brad Paisley Tour 2021 |
Dos Equis Pavilion is at 1818 First Ave. Information:
livenation.com.
The
Kessler Theater is an Oak Cliff icon and recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. It opened in spring of 1942 as a movie theater and was taken over by Gene Autry in 1947. It closed in the 1950's and at some point the building was used as a church. Restored and reopened in 2010, The Kessler is now a live performance theater.
Upcoming shows:
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Aug. 6 |
Los Coast with special guest Medicine Man Revival |
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Aug. 7 |
Jesse Dayton and Possessed By Paul James |
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Aug. 10 |
Steve Earle & The Dukes - Night 1 |
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Aug. 12 |
Ian Moore with special guest Zac Wilkerson |
The Kessler Theater is located at 1230 W. Davis St. Information:
thekessler.org.
Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 The
Rowlett Summer Concert Series is back in August. Are you ready for a rocking good time? Let's close out this summer with a bang! Join the fun in Downtown Rowlett from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday nights in August. There will be live music, food trucks, family fun and community. It happens at The Village of Rowlett Downtown, 4000 Main Street. Information:
www.ci.rowlett.tx.us.
Enjoy music at the historic
Granada Theater. Built in 1946, the Granada Theater opened during the Golden Age of Hollywood as a 700-seat first run movie house. Over the years, this classic example of Art Deco design has been renovated to host live events. Today, the recent installation of big-time sound and lighting systems helps ensure an improved concert experience. Upcoming shows include:
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Aug. 6 |
Monte Montgomery |
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Aug. 7 |
Ally Venable |
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Aug. 13 |
Hall & Oates Tribute - The Rich Girls |
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Aug. 14 |
The Who Tribute - Who's Best |
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Check the website for acoustic tunes on the outdoor patio stage |
The Granada Theater is at 3524 Greenville Ave. Information:
www.granadatheater.com.
Poor David's Pub offers live music in a laid-back venue located just west of the Cedars Station. Coming up:
| Aug. 7 |
Nobody's Girl featuring Grace Pettis, Rebecca Loebe and Betty Soo |
| Aug. 9 |
Coast 2 Coast Live Artist Showcase |
| Aug. 14 |
Erin Coburn "Let The Worries Fly" Tour |
Check the website for virtual events
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Poor David's Pub is located at 1313 S. Lamar St. Information:
poordavidspub.com.
The Rustic is a place where anyone can feel at home. Enjoy authentic local beers, wines, and spirits served by a friendly staff. Listen to live music from local and national artists. And take it all in from a phenomenal patio, under the big Texas sky. Coming soon:
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Aug. 7 |
Carver Commodore |
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Aug. 12 |
George Navarro |
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Aug. 14 |
Fox Royale |
The Rustic is located at 3656 Howell St. Information:
therustic.com.
House of Blues showcases an eclectic mix of live music and shows. Coming up:
- Aug. 7: Young Nudy - Dr. Ev4l vs. Rich Shooter Tour
- Aug. 13: Ray Johnston Band
- Aug. 14: Kyoto Lo-Fi & Brother Sports
- Aug. 14: COLORS Worldwide Presents: R&B ONLY LIVE with Dauché and Jabari
The House of Blues is in the historic White Swan Building, 2200 N. Lamar St., between the West End and Victory Park. Information: 214-978-BLUE or
houseofblues.com.
Aug. 14 The City of Farmers Branch brings back the award-winning
Denton Drive Live!, the all-new, free outdoor concert series located at The The Grove at Mustang Station. Each month from April through September, some of Texas' premier bands perform every second Saturday and bring you the best in classic rock, country, salsa, Texas blues, pop, disco and funk!
- August 14 A Tribute to George Strait Show featuring Derek Spence with Southern County Line - plus a special Tribute to Willie & Waylon
With two bands featured, this family-friendly event offers the perfect night out to catch live music in a festival setting. There are activities for the kids along with food and drink available for purchase. The Grove at Mustang Station is located at 12700 Denton Drive. Information:
www.dentondrivelive.com.
The
South Side Ballroom,
South Side Music Hall,
The Loft and
The Jack Daniel's Saloon are four of the venues in the
Gilley's Dallas complex, 1135 S. Lamar. These venues feature top musical performances by today's most popular and up-and-coming bands. Coming up:
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Aug. 15 |
Rise Against |
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Aug. 20 |
Kesha |
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Aug. 22 |
PVRIS |
Information:
gilleysdallas.com
Aug. 19 AT&T Performing Arts Center presents
Patio Sessions. It's Happy Hour, unplugged from 5 to 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month through August on the Patio at Center Café, 2353 Flora Street.
- August 19 - Roscoe Johnny
Hosted right outside the Center Café, the outdoor space offers live music, beverages - including wine and beer, barista drinks and light fare. Customers can enjoy the arts scene with their drinks at Café tables and chairs and play free games including golf on the new Reliant Putting Green, corn hole, and other crowd favorites. Patio Session concerts are free. Information:
www.attpac.org.
Aug. 22 The HighArt Foundation (HAF) proudly presents
HENOSIS - An Explosion of Classical Voices. HAF founder, NaGuanda Nobles, an internationally acclaimed lyric soprano, along with a wondrous assemblage of vocal masters, will edify the souls of the listeners with stylings from classical, spiritual, operatic and art song genres. The concert title, HENOSIS, is a greek word that means "Unity" and this concert is sure to please the musical palates of fans of the fine arts and introduce new listeners to these timeless art forms. Proceeds from the concert will benefit The HighArt Foundation, which assists deserving high school seniors and young artists with scholarships and mentorships. The performance is at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive. Information:
www.eisemanncenter.com.
Aug. 26 The
Courtyard Texas Music Series continues with
Roger Creager. He released his first album in 1998 and has kept playing strong since then - with a short breaks to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, snorkel with dolphins, and surf in Costa Rica. Creager's latest EP "Gulf Coast Time" captures his sense of adventure. The show will take place at the Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave. on Thursday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. Information:
www.plano.gov.
Aug. 28 Back by popular demand, don't miss
The King Lives starring
Kraig Parker with the Royal Tribute Band. An international award winning tribute to Elvis Presley in concert, you won't believe your eyes and ears. Kraig Parker has been entertaining the masses for 22 years, acclaimed by critics as the closest thing to the King in concert. Experience the look, voice and charisma of music's greatest icon, in the show that has left fans all shook up and screaming for more. Elvis has NOT left the building! The show is at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive. Information:
www.eisemanncenter.com.
American Airlines Center hosts a busy calendar of big-time arena concerts in styles to suit every taste.
Coming up:
- Sept. 1: Guns N' Roses
- Sept. 3: Marc Anthony
- Sept. 11: Harry Styles
- Sept. 20-21: The Eagles
Catch the music at the AAC in the heart of Victory Park, 2500 Victory Ave. Information: 214-373-8000 or
americanairlinescenter.com.
Sept. 2-4 Das Blümelein Project will premiere
A Lily Among Thorns, a musical production of three song cycles on the Winspear opera stage. The themes and poetry in each of these vignettes focus on female empowerment and strength. Woven together through the collaboration of musicians, dancers, and other local creatives, each musical cycle is a different artistic exploration of women's stories throughout history. This show features a virtual premiere of Libby Larson's
Try Me, Good King, a chamber orchestration of Robert Schumann's
Frauenliebe und Leben, and a world premiere of
A Lily Among Thorns, an operatic combination and reordering of John La Montaine's song cycles
Songs of the Rose of Sharon and
Fragments from the Song of Songs. The performances, part of The Elevator Project 2021, are at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street in the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Information:
www.attpac.org.
Sept. 9-11 National Anthems, presented by Verdigris Ensemble, is set for September 9th through 11th at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street. In his piece the
the national anthems, David Lang brings together excerpts of every national anthem to form a sweeping picture of the common human hopes that underpin national identity and ambition. Dallas' most exciting choral ensemble returns to AT&T Performing Arts Center's Elevator Project to perform the Texas premiere of David Lang's the
the national anthems. Through never-before-seen video projection and choreographed movement, Verdigris Ensemble envelops audiences in innovative multi-sensory storytelling. Relive our shared human history. Experience our collective truth. Information:
www.attpac.org.
Sept. 20-21 The Eagles in concert. Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill, are bringing their recent, highly acclaimed "Hotel California" performances to American Airlines Center. The concerts are set to feature a 'Hotel California' set, with accompanying orchestra and choir, followed by a full greatest hits set. American Airlines Center is located at 2500 Victory Ave. Information:
www.americanairlinescenter.com.
Live at The Majestic hosts shows ranging from nationally touring concerts and comedy acts to locally produced cultural events in one of the most elegant performing arts venues in the southwest, the historic Majestic Theatre. Upcoming musical performances include:
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Oct. 7 |
Morat: ¿A Dónde Vamos? USA Tour |
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Oct. 9 |
Gilberto Santa Rosa |
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Oct. 13 |
AEG Presents Keb' Mo' |
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Oct. 15 |
Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) |
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Oct. 16 |
The Black Jacket Symphony presents Led Zeppelin IV |
The Majestic Theatre is located at 1925 Elm St. Information:
majestic.dallasculture.org.
Nov. 2 It's a new year and the
Rolling Stones No Filter Tour 2021 is coming to the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park. The Dallas concert will be one of 13 stops the legendary group will make on its tour in North America. Information:
www.ticketmaster.com.
The Bomb Factory hosts an eclectic array of acts and accommodates audiences ranging from intimate to more than 4,000. During World War II, the building was used to manufacture bombs and other munitions - hence the name. In the venue's first incarnation in the 1990s, it hosted legendary bands such as the Ramones, Radiohead and Sonic Youth. Today, after a multimillion-dollar renovation, it is one of Dallas' premier performance venues.
The Bomb Factory is at 2713 Canton St. in Dallas' historically music-rich Deep Ellum. Information:
www.thebombfactory.com.
Postponed Global superstars
BTS are coming back to North America in 2020 as part of their Map of the Soul World Tour. In support of their forthcoming album,
Map of the Soul: 7, the internationally beloved South Korean group will embark on a 15-date tour of the U.S. and Canada, which includes two shows at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park on May 9 and 10. Information:
www.ticketmaster.com.
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