Dallas, TX
Best Live Music (Nightlife)
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Across the Street Bar |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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5625 Yale Blvd, Dallas 75206 • 214-691-5296
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GREENVILLE AVENUE. Cheap beer, casual atmosphere, and live bands give this bar a quintessential collegiate feel. And with a location just across the freeway from Southern Methodist University, a college crowd is what it attracts. Sometimes on weekends, you'll find 20-somethings hanging out, too. The bar books an eclectic array of bands, so you never know what type of music you might hear. If you stick to drinking beer and hanging out with your buddies, it could be a night of either making or reliving college memories par excellence. |
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Bar of Soap |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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3615 Parry Ave, Dallas 75226 • 214-823-6617
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FAIR PARK. What could be better than knocking out a few loads of laundry while tossing back a cold beer or two? Bar of Soap offers large washer and dryer units, a full bar, and alternative bands like "Lucy Loves Schroeder" and "Dead Sexy." There's also a pool table if you're in the mood for a friendly game. The place draws an interesting crowd of artists, writers, and musicians. And why not? Household chores made palatable is a strong draw. |
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Club Dada |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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2720 Elm St, Dallas 75226 • 214-742-3400
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DEEP ELLUM. A Deep Ellum legend, Dada is the place where Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians got started back in the late 80s. Dada may have the best patio in the city, with trees and benches in the back of the club. The music is eclectic, but the musicianship is always strong. Open mic night on Sundays at 9pm. |
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User Rating: 8.5
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Curtain Club & Liquid Lounge |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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2800 Main St, Dallas 75226 • 214-742-6207
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DEEP ELLUM. The Curtain Club has established itself as one of the best "sounding" venues in the city. Both local and regional alternative rock bands love to play this room. It's not a big place, but the sound man knows acoustics. Usually three bands per night. The crowd is a mixed bag of young and old, but definitely music fans. You must be over 21 to enter the Liquid Lounge and over 17 to enter the Curtain Club.
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Gilley's Dallas |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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1135 S Lamar St, Dallas 75215 • 888-445-5397
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DOWNTOWN. In addition to live Country-Western acts, this spacious honky tonk books everything from boxing to fashion shows. Owned by the award-winning entertainer and recording artist, this enormous venue was modeled after the equally Texas-sized original in the Houston suburb of Pasadena. Stop in either Friday or Saturday night – you're bound to find a big-name headliner on the stage and a rowdy good time. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Sons of Hermann Hall |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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3414 Elm St, Dallas 75226-1720 • 214-747-4422
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DEEP ELLUM. Laid-back and plenty of fun, this lodge is operated by the Sons of Hermann Association. It books an eclectic mix of entertainment so that on Wednesday nights, you'll find swing dancing while Thursdays showcase acoustic jam sessions, and happy hours (5pm-8pm) draw big crowds on weekends. The place has been around since 1911 and has hosted a variety of bands, from big names to promising local talents. When no groups perform, DJs mix it up and pack the dance floor with willing patrons. |
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Terilli's |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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2815 Greenville Ave, Dallas 75206 • 214-827-3993
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GREENVILLE AVENUE. Considered one of the best venues for taking in local jazz performers, Terilli's attracts a trendy, upscale crowd to its romantic, cozy interior. On a nice night, sip a glass of wine or a martini on the patio, or stay inside to listen to jazz and blues. If you're hungry, check out the Italian menu – the Italchos (Italian nachos) are especially popular. A great place to enjoy quiet conversation amid terrific music. |
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User Rating: 10
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The Bone |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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2724 Elm St, Dallas 75226 • 214-744-2663
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DEEP ELLUM. Although The Bone has been around for years now, it still draws quite a crowd. Its rooftop deck is huge, and you'll find plenty of eye candy for both sexes in the hot singles spot. During the week, things are more low-key, and folks usually groove to a great variety of musical acts. If the weather's good, bands play outside on the roof starting at 5pm. A separate room has pool tables and a good jukebox. |
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User Rating: 7.5
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The Hideaway |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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4144 Buena Vista St, Dallas 75204 • 214-559-2966
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KNOX-HENDERSON. To stand out on Dallas's live music scene, a place really has to be special. The Hideaway – perhaps the city's most politically incorrect piano bar – certainly meets this criterion. Popular with gay men, the bar delivers a hilariously fun lineup of show tunes, jazz, and ad-libs each night. Moreover, great drink prices usually ensure that activity on the patio picks up well before the music ever starts. If a brew doesn't suit in the morning, don't fret: They serve mean Bloody Marys and mimosas. |
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Adair's Saloon |
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2624 Commerce St, Dallas 75226 • 214-939-9900
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DEEP ELLUM. Although Deep Ellum arguably functions as Dallas's cutting-edge district, parts of it maintain a long-standing commitment to simpler times. Take, for example, a honky-tonk like Adair's, which has been popular since 1963. The digs (in the early days, it was on Cedar Springs Road) and faces may have changed over the years, but other aspects haven't. Adair's remains a rustic haven for folks who like to swill brew, listen to live music, and munch on good burgers. For history buffs, too, the joint holds an allure, courtesy of a jukebox loaded with classics by Hank Sr. and Bob Wills, along with hundreds of framed photos and graffiti. |
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