a little Grateful City Night Hawks from @jambaloolive at @tulipsftw
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#quakercitynighthawks #qcnh #gratefuldead #fireonthemountain #jambaloo
FORT WORTH: see @scribnerjackson play @jambaloo at @tulipsfw Wednesday, with @qcnh , @matthewmcnealtx , & @garret_t_capps đśđ¤ Jackson and brother @levi.coyote will play tracks off new album âDepression Kidsâ and his self-titled debut album, both available on @state_fair_records . đĄđż
#Jambaloo is a FREE music festival across DFW for 9 straight days, thru next Sunday! ⨠The Super Bowl might be over, but the music plays on in North Texas⌠see last slide for full festival poster! đ¤ł
đś Year-End Roundup: Festivals & Special Events Across DFWâ¨This year wasnât just about headline showsâit was about moments, milestones, and festivals that brought the DallasâFort Worth music community together.
Jambaloo Fest made an impressive debut, activating venues across DFW and spotlighting both emerging and established artists. One of the standout sets came from rising indie favorite Slow Joy at Club Dadaâan electric performance that felt like a true breakout moment.
The festival wrapped up at Ferris Wheelerâs, which hosted the finale before later rebranding. The closing night delivered a stacked, Texas-rooted lineup featuring The Texas Gentlemen, Quaker City Nighthawks, Matthew Vasquez, and J Isaiah & The Boss Tweedâa fitting end that felt equal parts celebration and statement.
One of the yearâs most meaningful celebrations marked the 50th anniversary of Willie Nelsonâs Red Headed Stranger. Held in Garland, the city where the album was originally recorded, the event brought together Ray Benson, Rhett Miller, Joshua Ray Walker, Max & Heather Stalling, and others for a night rooted in Texas songwriting tradition. The performance felt less like a tribute and more like a continuation of a legacyâan unmistakable highlight of the year.
Closing things out, Carrollton Switchfest marked its 15th anniversary in downtown Carrollton with a nostalgia-packed lineup including Rick Springfield, Spin Doctors, Sixpence None the Richer, and Alien Ant Farmâa reminder that community-driven festivals remain a cornerstone of the North Texas music scene.
Different stages, different stories, same takeaway: DFW delivered an unforgettable year of live music. đśđ¸
#jambaloo #carroltonswitchfest #redheadedstranger #dallasmusic #yearendwrap-up
My interview with Sam Anderson - ( @thick_trinity ) - from @qcnh at the green room at @tulipsftw
This one is longer than my other interviews but it's worth the watch.
His bands music is gonna be on @landmanpplus and is gonna be BFF's with Billy Bob Thorton!!!
Shouts @angelarezaa for filming đĽ
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đ¨ JUST ANNOUNCED! đ¨â
Quaker City Night Hawks are back at Ferris Wheelers on September 28!â
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Happy to be part of this great event. Come on down to the Downtown Block Party and enjoy great music, fun, and food. Iâm slinging Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, and Swag from 2-10PM on the 5th, along with #konaiceprosper #inappropriatetruckerhats #chefyummidishes #town_of_prosper