Wilco at the Palladium

Who: Wilco (myspace, wiki)
Where: Palladium Ballroom
When: Friday, October 9, 2009 8:00 PM
With: TBA
How Much: $30.00
Tickets Available: Ticketmaster
On Sale: Saturday, August 1, 2009 10:00 AM
Presale: "AllAccess Presale" (password required; starts Thursday, July 30, 2009 10:00 AM via Ticketmaster)

Motörhead at the Palladium

Who: Motörhead (myspace, wiki)
Where: Palladium Ballroom
When: Saturday, September 19, 2009 5:30 PM
With: Nashville Pussy (myspace, wiki)
Notes: Reverend Horton Heat was originally listed for this show as well but now appear to be off the bill
How Much: $32.00
Tickets Available: Ticketmaster
On Sale: Saturday, July 11, 2009 10:00 AM
Presale: "AllAccess Presale" (password required; starts Friday, July 10, 2009 10:00 AM via Ticketmaster)

My Bloody Valentine at the Palladium

Who: My Bloody Valentine (myspace, wiki)
Where: Palladium Ballroom
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 7:30 PM
With: TBA
How Much: $37.00
Tickets Available: Ticketmaster
On Sale: Friday, March 13, 2009 10:00 AM (Seem to be available to purchase now)
Presale: "All Access" via Ticketmaster (Password required; ongoing now)

Delicious CAKE at the Palladium

I'm about to make a list update, but this is a special post for a few friends of mine as I know they will be especially interested. CAKE (the band, not the food - although the food would be just as good if not better) will be playing at the Palladium on Thursday, April 30 as part of a short jaunt through Tejas and surrounding states. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 AM, but Ticketmaster is showing that tickets are currently are available in an "Internet Presale" which (interestingly) does not require a password. In any event, go get your delicious CAKE fix now!

Q: Are They Not Men? A: They Are Devo!

Being close to Austin certainly has its advantages at certain times of the year. In September, Dallas gets a lot of bands stopping through town on their way to and from Austin City Limits, and in March the same happens for South by Southwest. Usually for SXSW we just benefit from smaller bands, as the bigger artists hitting SXSW will just make special one-off appearances (whereas ACL is often in the midst of a summer tour). However, occasionally one of the big SXSW acts will also stop by Dallas and today we have just the announcement. New wave pioneers Devo - who will be headlining the BMI showcase Friday night of SXSW at Austin Music Hall - will be playing a tune-up show at the Palladium on Wednesday, March 18. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 AM though Ticketmaster, with a presale starting a day earlier (also at 10 AM).


A full list of SXSW "spillover" acts is coming soon.

Morrissey Ticket Info

We finally have some details on the previously-announced Dallas Morrissey show. The former lead singer of The Smiths will be coming to the Palladium Ballroom on Friday, April 10 in support of his new album, Years of Refusal (out February 17 in the US) - which, by the way, is a candidate for album cover of the year (see below). Back to the relevant info: Thursday, January 22, there is a presale allowing you to buy the album from iTunes and get tickets to the show a day early. Otherwise, the general on sale starts Friday, January 23 through Ticketmaster. All tickets are general admission and are $39.50.

Conor Oberst at the Palladium

According to Pollstar, Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst is bringing his new outfit, The Mystic Valley Band, to Dallas. Oberst will be playing songs of his new self-titled album as well as Bright Eyes tunes and covers at the Palladium Ballroom on Saturday, November 22. The Felice Brothers are set to open. No word yet on ticket prices or on sale info.

Kings of Leon at Palladium!

Nice! Kings of Leon will be celebrating their newly released album Only by the Night (out September 23) by playing the Palladium Ballroom on Wednesday, October 29. Tickets are $30 and go on sale September 12 at 10 AM. Openers are We Are Scientists and The Stills. That is going to be a busy week for music.

While I Was Out: Ben Folds, Ray LaMontagne & More!

Ah, back from Lolla and a ton of Dallas concert news to catch up on. While I am updating the calendar, let me hit a few of the highlights:

Well, first a lowlight: Emmylou Harris' concert at the Majestic is cancelled tonight due to a death in the family. No word on whether these will be rescheduled. Refunds at point of purchase.

In other Majestic news, Ray LaMontagne is playing on Friday, October 24 (tickets are $27.50 to $33 and go on sale Friday at 10 AM, with an internet presale going on now).

Also, Cheech & Chong are reuiniting for their first tour in 25 years and are hitting the Majestic Saturday, November 1. Tickets range from $40 to $60 and go on sale Friday at 10 AM, but there is a presale through musictoday tomorrow and on Ticketmaster Thursday. Usually I just stick to music shows and not comedy but they did do "Basketball Jones" and a bunch of other songs so I'm counting it.

Piano man Ben Folds is coming to the Palladium Ballroom on Thursday, October 23. Tix are $32 and go on sale Friday at 10 AM.

Los Lonely Boys and Alejandro Escovedo are playing at the House of Blues on Halloween. Tickets are $27.50 for general admission and up to $75 for reserved and go on sale Friday at 10 AM (with presales starting tomorrow).

Let's see, according to Pollstar, a Glenn Danzig-less "Misfits" will be reappearing at the Granada on Wednesday, November 26. No ticket info on that one yet. But you are probably better off seeing Danzig at the Palladium on October 30 (Halloween Eve!!) anyway.

Lastly but not leastly, tickets for the previously announced TV on the Radio show at the Lakewood Theater go on sale Saturday at 11 AM.

Hoping to have a full list update tonight.