Scattered across Central Texas, between San Antonio and Houston, lie a group of churches known for their richly decorated interiors, vibrant murals, and elaborate stenciling. These churches were built by 19th-century Czech and German immigrants who made Texas their home. In a few of these communities, the church is all that is left, as the surrounding community either got swept away by a hurricane or fire. Despite these adversities, the painted churches stand as a testament to their founders' faith, artistry, and resilience. Each church tells a unique story of its community, reflecting the cultural heritage and devotion of the immigrants who built them.
Read MoreFoo Fighters @ Dos Equis Pavilion 05.01.24
Words by Susie Ramone.
Let me set the scene – It’s an absolutely gorgeous evening at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, Texas although there is a fear of storms on the horizon. This didn’t stop 19,000 Foo Fighters fans from missing out on the opening show of the “Everything or Nothing at All” Tour.
Read MoreSessanta @ Toyota Music Factory 04.12.24
The Sessanta Tour 4/12 Irving, TX Toyota Music Factory, featuring A Perfect Circle, Primus, and Puscifer. By Matt Stubbs of the Jerry Jonestown Massacre Podcast. Photography by Dustin Schneider
Ahh yes, Sessanta, the celebration of the 60th. It’s something I’m quickly headed towards, so I don’t like to think about it. But I hope I can celebrate it the way Maynard James Keenan celebrated his 60th year of birth, on Friday night. Maynard had his friends from A Perfect Circle, Primus, and Puscifer all on stage hanging out and jamming. A big-time Generation X wow factor of a music performance.
Read MoreCrosses @ House of Blues 02.28.21
Crosses made a stop at House of Blues on Wednesday night on their Familiar World Tour. This tour Is in support of their latest album Goodnight, God Bless, I Love You, Delete which was released last October. For those unfamiliar with Crosses it is the side project Deftones singer Chino Moreno and Far guitarist Shaun Lopez. Unlike the Deftones though, Moreno describes Crosses as "minimal and soothing and it's sort of like the stuff I like listening to when I'm not screaming my head off."
Read MoreExtreme and Living Colour @ House of Blues 2.17.24
Extreme and Living Colour delivered a stellar performance at the House of Blues in Dallas, showcasing their enduring talent and energy in front of a packed and enthusiastic crowd.
Read MoreTool @ The AAC 2.2.24
On Friday night, Tool and Elder played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. It was a humid, rainy night - perfect conditions for some good old-fashioned prog-hard rock. Amidst the scents of hair and patchouli, Elder and Tool delivered an entertaining performance on Friday night.
Read MorePeriphery @ Tannahill's 11.10.23
The walls of Tannahill's reverberated with raw energy and electrifying riffs as Periphery took the stage for night two of an epic double night of shows in DFW. The first night commenced at The Echo Lounge in Dallas, and the final evening was at Tannahill's in Fort Worth. The progressive metal band, known for their technical prowess and dynamic soundscapes, delivered a performance that left the audience in awe with two completely different and stunning sets. It seems more and more bands are doing this these days, and I'm not gonna lie, I'm kinda loving it!
Read MoreThe Flaming Lips @ Music Hall at Fair Park 11.9.23
The Music Hall at Fair Park transformed into a kaleidoscopic wonderland on November 9th as The Flaming Lips took the stage for a mind-bending journey through their eclectic musical universe. This was not just a concert; it was a psychedelic odyssey that left the audience in awe. From the moment Wayne Coyne, the enigmatic frontman, stepped onto the stage, he exuded an infectious energy that set the tone for the entire night. The band kicked off the show with four giant inflatable pink robots, a burst of confetti, and vibrant visuals, immediately immersing the audience in the whimsical world of The Flaming Lips.
Read MoreQueen @ AAC 11.2.23
Last Night, Queen graced the stage in Dallas, Texas, for the first night of two of their highly-anticipated Rhapsody Tour, and what an unforgettable night it was. As the lights went out over the massive crowd at the American Airlines Center, the atmosphere was charged with electricity and anticipation. Freddie Mercury's larger-than-life persona may be irreplaceable, but his spirit and legacy lived on as the remaining members of Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor, took the stage, joined by the incredible Adam Lambert.
Read MoreMinistry @ Dos Equis Pavilion
Last night, Dos Equis Pavilion was transformed into a sonic battlefield as the legendary industrial metal pioneers Ministry linked up with Filter, Alice Cooper, and Rob Zombie to launch the highly anticipated Freaks on Parade Tour.
Read MorePhoenix & Back @ Dos Equis Pavilion
Words by Susie Ramone, Phots by Dustin Schneider
We couldn't handle the heat that is Dos XX until the sun went down and even then it was still over 100°. However, with the sun behind the wall, a nice breeze, and fans, I was pretty comfortable when Phoenix took the stage at 7:45 on Monday evening. And it seemed that everyone else was too as they rose to their feet when the French band, Phoenix opened up with Lisztomania. Surrounded by multiple layers of high-definition LED screens, the band appeared at times like they were performing inside a Renaissance painting, a video game, or on another planet. The band performed a career-spanning set that ended with their big hit 1901 and a reprisal of Identical, during which lead singer, Thomas Mars went into the crowd. I know that it comes as no surprise to anyone that I got caught in the middle of his crowd interactions, much like mosh pits of yore.
Read MorePost Malone @ Dos Equis Pavilion 8.6.23
Words by Susie Ramone, Photos by Dustin Schneider
On a scorching hot Saturday night in Dallas, Post Malone put on a show that was probably my favorite one so far this year, and maybe in my top 10 of all time.
Read MoreThe Mega Monsters Tour with Mastodon and Gojira 4.26.23
The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Dallas, Texas, reverberated with seismic energy on the night of April 26th, 2023, as the Mega Monsters Tour descended upon the city, featuring two titans of the metal world: Mastodon and Gojira. The anticipation had been building for months, and the sold-out crowd was primed for an unforgettable night of intense music and mind-blowing performances.
Read MoreKMFDM @ Amplified Live 10.4.22
KMFDM doing it again. This time at Amplified Live.
Read MoreChant @ Amplified Live 10.4.22
Chant at Amplified Live
Read MoreThe Scorpions @ AAC 09.27.22
The mighty Scorpions as they rolled through Dallas on 09.27.22
Read MoreThundermother @ AAC 09.27.22
Thundermother
Read MorePerturbator @ Granada Theater 09.29.22
Perturbator pummeling the crowd at the Granada Theater
Read MoreDeftones & Gojira @ Toyota Music Factory 05.03.22
By Matt Stubbs of The Jerry Jonestown Massacre Podcast
This is one of the stormiest times of year in Dallas, Texas. But what you heard coming out of the Las Colinas/Irving part of town Monday night, was no brutal Texas storm. It was two of my favorite bands with two totally different sounds, Gojira and Deftones. This great night of metal happened at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Tx.
Read MoreBaroness @ Trees 04.06.22
A little bit of disclosure, this review will get a little personal and might just fall apart completely.
It’s been a little bit of a rollercoaster ride as everything tries to return to normal after the past couple of years. The world of live music, in particular, is trying its best to get bands and fans into the same room once again. We’ve seen tours delayed, moved, or even canceled, and Baroness hasn’t been an exception to any of that. Originally scheduled to roll through Dallas in March, Baroness decided to postpone the 2nd leg of their intimate shows for a couple of weeks due to the rise of Omicron. On top of that, thanks to the lovely Dallas fire marshals that have been poking around and causing headaches in Deep Ellum, the show had to be moved across the street from Three Links over to Trees. But even with all the moving around and rescheduling, last night Baroness proved that good things come to those who wait. Really, really good things!
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