Sarah Jaffe
July 13, 9 p.m.| Dan’s Silverleaf, Denton
Sarah Jaffe will head to Denton Thursday for her Solo But Not Alone show, joined by Becki Howard. Although she calls New York home these days, Jaffe’s career (which includes plenty of albums, film scores, and singing on Eminem’s Grammy-winning song, “Bad Guy”) started in Denton. Corina Grove will open. Get tickets
Ben Kweller
July 14, 7 p.m.| Echo Lounge and Music Hall
Live music lovers in Dallas of a certain age probably first remember Ben Kweller as the teen frontman of the rock group Radish. These days, when he’s not opening for Ed Sheeran, he’s cranking out music. He recently reissued a deluxe edition of his 2000 solo album Sha Sha, which included the song “Wasted and Ready” that got some play on MTV, back when MTV showed music videos. Get tickets
Sounds of Deep Ellum Listening Party
July 14, 7 p.m.| Spinster Records
Deep Ellum 100 hit the ground running during the pandemic to provide grants to local artists, service workers, and businesses that were hardest hit by the disruption from COVID. As Deep Ellum celebrates its 150th birthday, the organization partnered with Oak Cliff’s Spinster Records to produce a compilation vinyl album that will feature local artists like Lorelei K, Cure for Paranoia, Memory Shivers, Stone Mecca, Maya Piata, Skinny Cooks, Flower Child, and more. On Friday, the album will be released and Spinster will host a listening party. Get details
Tanner Usery
July 14, 7 p.m.| Granada Theater
You have probably heard Tanner Usrey without realizing it. His 2020 single “The Light” was played in the fourth-season finale of the series Yellowstone, and last year his SOL Sessions album gained the Prosper artist more attention. Since then, he’s released singles like “Pick Up Your Phone” and a duet with Graycie York, “Beautiful Lies.” Get tickets
Ace Frehley
July 15, 7 p.m.| Echo Lounge and Music Hall
I like KISS, but when your name is Beth and you say you like KISS, boys try to sing you that song, and it’s not a love song, it’s a song about how a boy’s stupid rock band is more important than his girlfriend. At any rate, Ace Frehley, guitar player and wearer of the “Spaceman” makeup, will be performing solo in the Design District this weekend. He has plenty of solo material, but expect a set list heavy on KISS hits and mercifully light on super dumb ballads. Get tickets
Black Tie Dynasty
July 15, 8 p.m.| Double Wide
After Black Tie Dynasty drummer Eddie Thomas died in 2020, the band (which had only just got back together after a 10-year break) decided to continue. They played an official reunion gig in Fort Worth last year, and released a new single, “Beginner.” They’ll be at the Double Wide Saturday, and Bifocals will open. Get tickets
Marca MP
July 15, 8 p.m.| Toyota Music Factory, Irving
The Mexican group Marca MP will bring their Brindo Tour to Irving Saturday night. Expect the group to bring their pared-down approach to romantic songs and corridos, captured in songs like “El Güero,” “Ya Se Acabó,” and the more recent “Déjame Ser.” Get tickets
Polyphonic Spree
July 15, 8 p.m.| Longhorn Ballroom
Twenty-three years ago this Saturday, The Polyphonic Spree took the stage at the Gypsy Tea Room, opening for Granddaddy and Bright Eyes. Since then the band, spearheaded by Tripping Daisy’s Tim DeLaughter, has performed its brand of psychedelic rock all over the globe.Their birthday set at the Longhorn this weekend celebrates the band’s latest album, Salvage Enterprise, but will also likely offer crowd favorites. Get tickets
Also check out:
Luis R. Conriquez, July 14, 8 p.m., Texas Trust Credit Union Theatre, Grand Prairie. Get tickets
Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton, July 14, 8 p.m., Longhorn Ballroom. Get tickets
Escapism feat. Vindata, Ekonovah, Chromonicci, Avae, and Electric Tongues, July 14, 9 p.m., Trees. Get tickets
Randall King, July 14, 10 p.m., Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. Get tickets
The Roomates/Ottoman Turks/Loveship, July 15, 6 p.m., Ruins. Get tickets
Elhae, July 15, 7 p.m., House of Blues. Get tickets
Peso Pluma, July 15, 8 p.m., Dickies Arena, Fort Worth. Get tickets
Rightfield, July 15, 8 p.m., Dada. Get tickets
David Nail, July 15, 10 p.m., Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. Get tickets
Grip, July 16, 7 p.m., House of Blues. Get tickets
To see what concerts are coming to North Texas this year, go here.
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