This band is such a fun treat live, this was the third time I have seen them. Each tour in support of their albums, Never Trust a Happy Song, Spreading Rumors, and now Big Mess has been a gathering of dancing, energy, and trippy colors rolling everywhere. They are a casual group of performers that... Continue Reading →
OK GO at the Granada Theater in Dallas
On Saturday, April 19th, OK GO played to a sold out crowd at the Granada Theater in Dallas, Texas. The crowd was loud, happy and soggy. There had been some major storms in the area, even triggering the storm sirens but the house was still packed. Before the band came on there was a... Continue Reading →
Music Review: The Last Bison
The Last Bison is an up and coming, seven member group out of Virginia. I have spent the last week streaming their entire catalog on Spotify and I feel like the best way to describe their music is "the perfect soundtrack for sitting next to campfire in the woods on a starry night." This description... Continue Reading →
Broncho at City Tavern Dallas
Tuesday, January 20th Downtown Dallas. The City Tavern was hopping, and I don't mean that as a figure of speech. There were so many people packed dancing to Oklahoma band Broncho that the wall and floors were bouncing. I had never heard their music and only did a quick listen before I went to the... Continue Reading →
Neon Trees at House of Blues Dallas
On Sunday, June 1st, Neon Trees brought their Pop Psychology tour to the House of Blues Dallas. Fresh off the release of their newest album, Pop Psychology, Neon Trees started the night with a teasing build of their opening song behind a white curtain. As the curtain fell lead singer Tyler Glenn held nothing back.... Continue Reading →
Gary Clark Jr at House of Blues Dallas
Wednesday, November 27th House of Blues Dallas hosted a sold out crowd to see Gary Clark Jr. Clark is a skyrocketing star in the world of Blues and an Austin, Texas native. I have heard that he is someone to see live for several years now, but had never been able to work it out.... Continue Reading →
Caught a Ghost at Club Dada in Dallas, Texas
Wednesday, October 30th, Club Dada in Deep Ellum Dallas hosted Caught a Ghost. This LA-based band is the brainchild of Jesse Nolan who writes, produces, and provides lead vocals. He took to the stage wearing a sharp suit and skinny tie with his hair slicked back and ready to go as he attacked the drum... Continue Reading →
Walk the Moon at House of Blues Dallas
Wednesday, October 9th, House of Blues hosted Walk the Moon, my current favorite live act, to an insanely dedicated crowd of fans. This was the second time they have come to Dallas as a headlining act, but the last time was at Trees, which is a smaller venue, and I am pretty sure a few... Continue Reading →
Imagine Dragons at the South Side Ballroom in Dallas, Texas
Friday, September 27th, Imagine Dragons played night one of a sold out two night run at Dallas' South Side Ballroom. This was my third time to be able to see this band. They have been touring their hearts out all over the world for about 10 straight months now and they still continue to give... Continue Reading →