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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRhett Miller of Old 97’s.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRhett Miller of Old 97’s.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Mike Brooks<\/p>\n
Going home to see family is one of the best and worst parts of the holiday season. Let\u2019s be honest, this time of year is really stressful. Whether it\u2019s financial strain from gift purchasing or the anxiety of having missed the mark on the perfect present for your loved one, there\u2019s a lot to mull over. Add in an assortment of relatives, some who you may not have seen in years, and others you wish you didn\u2019t have to see for several more years, and this week can be less than merry and bright.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The good news is that if you\u2019re in Dallas for the holidays, then the chances are that your favorite local music act, especially the ones who have graduated from Dallas to see the rest of the world, are also in town. Maybe they also need reprieve from a weird uncle, and maybe the two of you can find that reprieve under the same roof of a historic Dallas venue.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n For music fanatics, it\u2019s the concert off-season. There aren\u2019t too many noteworthy shows on the calendars until the new year<\/a>. However, this week features some special, rare shows from a handful of hometown heroes, and everyone knows a show is much better when the artist is performing on their home turf.\u00a0<\/p>\n So, if this weekend rolls around and you\u2019re looking for a momentary escape from madness, or you\u2019re just in the mood for a really good concert, don\u2019t sleep on these. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis year, make your gift count \u2013 \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur work is funded by readers like you who make voluntary gifts because they value our work and want to see it continue. Make a contribution today to help us reach our $30,000 goal!\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n David Garza at The Kessler Theater on Dec. 26<\/p>\n Irving\u2019s David Garza is a Grammy-winning indie-rock artist whose CV runs deep. He was a fixture among Deep Ellum\u2019s golden age, sharing stages with Dallas greats like Edie Brickell & New Bohemians. In 2020, he was tapped to co-produce Fiona Apple\u2019s critically acclaimed album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters. Now, he\u2019s coming home for an annual show at The Kessler. 2025 was particularly prolific for Garza, as he released a staggering eight albums, so there\u2019s plenty of live material we\u2019ll be treated to for the very first time. Doors open at 7 p.m. Don\u2019t wait, as only standing room tickets<\/a> remain. <\/p>\n Eli Young Band at Billy Bob\u2019s on Dec. 27\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Grammy-nominated Eli Young Band is kicking off a 2026 tour, but they\u2019re getting out their practice rounds in Fort Worth this weekend. It\u2019s a late-night show, as they\u2019ll take the stage at 10 p.m. But that just gives you spare time to get a mechanical bull ride at one of the only true Honky Tonks in the country before you nestle in for some cool strumming and country grooves. The band was formed when Mike Eli and James Young were assigned as dormmates at the University of North Texas their freshman year, so we\u2019re claiming them as North Texans forever. Tickets start at $28.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Bob Schneider at the Granada Theater on Dec. 27<\/strong><\/p>\n Bob Schneider is technically an Austinite, having grown up in El Paso; he fortified himself as a staple of the Austin music scene as a solo artist in the early 2000s. But Schneider must have an uncle he really wants to avoid, because he\u2019ll be playing a show at the historic Granada Theatre this weekend. Throughout his career, Schneider has released over 20 studio albums and EPs, including an extended play titled\u00a0Christmastime. We\u2019re willing to bet more than one of those songs makes it onto the weekend\u2019s setlist. Tickets start at $35.<\/a><\/p>\n Old 97\u2019s with support from Joshua Ray Walker at Longhorn Ballroom on Dec. 27<\/strong><\/p>\n This right here is what we in the South like to call a twofer: two for the price of one. Local rising-star Joshua Ray Walker will open for one of our prides and joys, the Old 97\u2019s. Technically, it\u2019s three for one if you count the scheduled solo performance from the band\u2019s lead singer, Rhett Miller. The locals are all teaming up to put on a show at one of the best and most storied venues in all the land. We know there\u2019s barely anything left of 2025, but this is sure to be among the best concerts in the city this year. Not a show you want to miss, even if you like your family. Tickets start at $48<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rhett Miller of Old 97’s. 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