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American Airlines Center
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Granada Theater
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SEPTEMBER 1
CALENDAR
The new DNA Tour represents the group’s largest such venture in 18 years. With new music climbing the charts, and a cache of old favorites, the former teen heartthrobs perform songs such as “Larger Than Life,” “I Want It That Way” and many more.
SEPTEMBER 1
Paquito D’Rivera, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
SEPTEMBER 5-7
Michael Malone Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub
The breadth and depth of Latin American is alive in the Cuban-born saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer’s jazz, tango, and Caribbean music.
His album debut on iTunes helped the stand-up artist become a force in the comedy world with blistering humor and irreverent views on life, love and tragedy.
SEPTEMBER 1
SEPTEMBER 6-8
Bass Performance Hall (Fort Worth)
Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms Toyota Music Factory (Irving)
The Music of Motown, Dallas Symphony Orchestra
A four-time Grammy winner, he brings a post-modern pitch to his style of blues. Influenced by a diversity of eras and genres, he started out recording with iconic Jefferson Airplane violinist Papa John Creach. His duet with Bonnie Raitt on “Just Like You” is unforgettable.
SEPTEMBER 7
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Lalah Hathaway, Johnny Gill
SEPTEMBER 8
Australian Pink Floyd Show Toyota Music Factory (Irving)
Originally from Philly, the band got its start via Marvin Gaye, and went on to record “Back in Stride,” “Southern Girl” and “Joy and Pain.”
The Aussie musical outfit began in the 1980’s, and has become known worldwide for the ability to capture the essence of the Hall of Fame band’s performance.
SEPTEMBER 7-8
SEPTEMBER 10
Toyota Music Factory (Irving)
Gluten Free & Allergy Expo Dallas Market Center (North Hall)
Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Three Days Grace, Dorothy and Diamante
For 25 years, the band has toured and recorded. Now they celebrate their silver anniversary in style with classic songs and new music on a summer tour.
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
In addition to meeting the needs of the celiac community, the Expo also focuses on gluten sensitivities, auto-immune/inflammatory diseases and autism.
Dos Equis Pavilion
Celebrate the soundtrack of American life with renditions of unforgettable songs by The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and more.
SEPTEMBER 3
SEPTEMBER 6-8
SEPTEMBER 7-15
SEPTEMBER 12
Majestic Theatre
Winspear Opera House
Casa Manana (Fort Worth)
Arlington Music Hall
Best remembered as a contestant on season seven of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” - she is winging around America on the Help Me, I’m Dying Comedy Tour.
The classic fairy tale comes to life as a beautiful princess, a sleeping enchantment, and a handsome prince all take center stage.
Set during the golden days of rock ‘n’ roll, songs include “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll be the Day” and “Rave On.” The last half of the show reenacts his last night on earth 60 years ago.
He earned his place in rock history with songs such as “Good Lovin’”, “Groovin’”, “How Can I Be Sure” and “People Got To Be Free.”
THROUGH OCTOBER 5
SEPTEMBER 7
Katya
America Will Be: Surveying the Contemporary Landscape Dallas Museum of Art
Drawing on the permanent collection, the exhibit presents the ways in which artists engage with landscapes, exploring how our natural and built environments intersect with our lives. SEPTEMBER 5
Mijares
Majestic Theatre
Since the 1980’s the singer from Mexico City has performed to adoring fans, singing duets with stars such as Gino Vannelli and Sir Elton John.
Sleeping Beauty, Texas Ballet Theatre The Buddy Holly Story
Maná
The award winning, multi-platinum rockers are on a massive summer tour, making only two stops in Texas.
Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals
SEPTEMBER 12 SEPTEMBER 8
Alejandro Sanz
American Airlines Center
Adrian Belew
Toyota Music Factory (Irving)
The rockers sold 40 million albums with an impressive nine number-one albums and 10 number one singles, more than any band in the history of Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart.
Granada Theater
The spectacularly talented Spanish artist has earned music’s most important awards, including Grammys (3) and Latin Grammys (20).
SEPTEMBER 7
SEPTEMBER 8
Three Links (Deep Ellum)
Sons of Hermann Hall
Their influences include a varied mix of rockabilly, cumbia, jazz, and flamenco, performed in English and in Spanish.
Known as Hollywood’s “King of Content,” he’s been featured on “Modern Family” and “Parks and Recreation,” and has a Netflix special of his own.
A brilliant guitarist, he’s been an integral part of Frank Zappa-led bands, King Crimson and others, plus enjoyed a successful solo career.
SEPTEMBER 12-14
Jenny and The Mexicats
Joe Mande
Johnny Beehner
Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub
With a background in improvisational theater including training at Chicago’s prestigious Second City, the comic brings a unique style to the stage. *Editor’s Choice Selection D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E
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