Dallas features a rich musical legacy; throughout the 40s, 50s, and 60s, western, country, and blues continued to thrive, generating a range of notable entertainers.
The city has also become a venue for creating progressive, edgy music; the trend persists until today. You’ll also discover that a vibrant music scene exists and centers around the Deep Ellum region.
As the music industry continues revolving, expect these trends this summer.
EDM Music
This summer, expect Electronic Dance Music (EDM) to thrive in Dallas. EDM is a wide range of electronic genres of music produced mainly for nightclubs and festivals.
This summer, various EDM events will take place in various parts of Dallas. For instance, Paper Diamond will perform at Gas Monkey this month at 8p.m. Other EDM performances expected in the city include Markus Schulz and Rufus Du Sol.
Dallas’s dance clubs offer various options in terms of musical styles and atmosphere. While numerous venues frequently play various current hits, if you’re seeking EDM varieties, great options exist.
For instance, Lizard Lounge plays this music type on Friday and Saturday nights. Other venues to consider are Club 8 and The Rumor Lounge.
Bluegrass
Bluegrass is a type of music with roots in Scottish, Irish, and English conventional music. The genre typically uses acoustic instruments.
While this form of music isn’t part of Dallas’s historical fabric, one of the best advocates of the music is in Dallas. The challenge of this form of music lies in playing it properly thereby preventing the cultivation of a bluegrass scene.
For this reason, most of those who’ve mastered the music are centered around east Tennessee, central Kentucky, and Nashville. Nevertheless, plan to attend Levitt Pavilion this July for a bluegrass event.
Levitt is a venue for families and friends of varying ages to experience free music annually. The event, which will begin at 7:30 pm, will feature Brad Thompson.
Another event to expect this summer will take place at Dallas Heritage Village on July 4 from 2:00-4:30 pm. You can obtain tickets starting from $5 for the Old Time Music Jam. The event takes place twice a month.
Jazz Music
With the increasing popularity of jazz in Dallas, various events will take place this summer. For instance, Medusa Fridays will take place on June 26 at Pacific Avenue.
Another event to expect will take place on July 12 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff. The 2nd Sunday Jazz Jam is a monthly event that allows you to enjoy jazz in a tranquil setting.
You’ll find that Dallas offers various jazz venues such as Buttons Restaurant where you can enjoy live music shows on Friday and Saturday nights.
While there, you’ll find framed portraits of legends lining the walls of the historic building. Another venue to consider is the Balcony Club where you can enjoy live jazz in a great ambiance.
The establishment hosts a mixed clientele ranging from businessmen to young professionals. The venue offers an outdoor patio, a variety of tables and stools as well as comfortable booths. Another great feature of the spot is that it offers sufficient room for mingling and standing.
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Image: Balcony Club