| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 15th Annual Mimir Chamber Music FestivalPresented by Mimir Chamber Music Festival at TCU Walsh Center for the Performing Arts July 2-July 13, 2012 The Mimir Chamber Music Festival, named for the Norse god of wisdom, features outstanding artists from the world's leading orchestras and music schools who share a love for chamber music.
Mimir is the premiere Festival in the South Central United States dedicated exclusively to the study and performance of chamber music. Artists are selected not only for their superb performing skills, but also for their ability to teach.
Throughout the two-week Festival, guest artists hold master classes... | Mimir Chamber Music Festival | 07/02/12- 07/13/12 | Fort Worth |
1812 OverturePresented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Fort Worth Botanic Garden June 10, 2012 A night of symphonic masterpieces, ending with Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture the way it should be experienced: with your Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and a spectacular fireworks show precisely choreographed to the music. Sponsored by Atlas Enterprises.
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | 06/10/12 | Fort Worth |
1964: The TributePresented by Performing Arts Fort Worth at Bass Performance Hall August 3-August 4, 2012 This show takes its audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. The band has been hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. 1964 recreates an early 1960's live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles and onstage banter. Rolling Stone has called 1964, "the best Beatles tribute on Earth." | Performing Arts Fort Worth | 08/03/12- 08/04/12 | Fort Worth |
2012 PianoTexas FestivalPresented by PianoTexas at TCU Walsh Center for the Performing Arts June 7-July 1, 2012 Hailed as one of the top summer piano festivals in the world, PianoTexas has been enriching the lives of Fort Worth residents and visitors for over 30 years. More about this year's festival will will be forthcoming. | PianoTexas | 06/07/12- 07/01/12 | Fort Worth |
| 6 Market Blvd | Rio Brazos Music Hall | 06/15/12 | Granbury |
| A 50s and 60s Rock and Roll Christmas | DFW AllStars | 12/01/12- 12/22/12 | Fort Worth |
| A Night at the Dan Garland Organ | Arborlawn United Methodist Church | 05/20/12 | Fort Worth |
| A Salute to America | Arborlawn United Methodist Church | 07/04/12 | Fort Worth |
A Tribute to ElvisPresented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Fort Worth Botanic Garden June 3, 2012 Elvis lives! - again - through the uncanny talents of Kraig Parker. The King of tribute artists drives crowds wild with his perfect renditions of Blue Suede Shoes, All Shook Up and many more. | Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | 06/03/12 | Fort Worth |
Aaron WatsonPresented by Rio Brazos Music Hall at Rio Brazos Music Hall June 1, 2012 Aaron Watson is an Texas country music singer. He gigged around Texas before releasing his debut album, A Texas Cafe; the follow-up, Shuttupanddance, was a regional sales success. His 2004 album, The Honky Tonk Kid, was produced by Ray Benson and features an appearance from Willie Nelson. Watson's band is called the Orphans of the Brazos; they appear on his 2005 album, Live at the Texas Hall of Fame. In 2006, his San Angelo release hit #60 on the U.S.... | Rio Brazos Music Hall | 06/01/12 | Granbury |
Air ReviewPresented by Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts June 7, 2012 Air Review is a Dallas quintet with a knack for engaging melodies that have turned heads around the world.
The Summer Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion features lawn seating on lawn chairs and blankets. Picnics, snacks and coolers with beverages are allowed, including beer and wine, but no glass containers. Concessions are available at the pavilion, including burgers, veggie burgers, chicken and quesadillas from J. Gilligans and snacks, kettle corn, ice cream and snow cones. | Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington | 06/07/12 | Arlington |
Akiko EbiPresented by PianoTexas at TCU PepsiCo Recital Hall June 26, 2012 Japanese pianist Akiko Ebi launched her international career as winner of the 1975 Grand Prix of the International Marguerite Long Competition in Paris, where she was also awarded four special prizes by Arthur Rubinstein. In 1980, she won the 5th Prize of the International Chopin Competition in Warsaw, where jury member Martha Argerich took note of her artistry and became her mentor. After winning First Prize at the National Music Competition of Japan, Ms. Ebi continued her training at the... | PianoTexas | 06/26/12 | Fort Worth |
An Evening in PraguePresented by Timeless Concerts at Arlington Museum of Art June 23, 2012 Find your inner gypsy! Celebrate the music of Antonin Dvorak, a Czech composer of the late Romantic Era, who employed the idioms of the folk music of his native Bohemia. They'll perform his piano trio #4 (piano, violin and cello)and several of his Slavonice Dances. As usual, a party follows the concert with fruit/cheese/dessert buffet included inthe price of admission. | Timeless Concerts | 06/23/12 | Arlington |
| Anniversary Reunion | DFW AllStars | 08/11/12 | Fort Worth |
ArtsGogglePresented by Fort Worth South, Inc. at Near Southside May 19, 2012 ArtsGoggle has 62 venues, 300 artists, and 16 bands. Just for openers. Park your car and Goggle by foot, bike, Molly the Trolley, or Pedicab!
Interested in participating?. If you're an artist, musician or have a venue, submit an inquiry form via the fortworthsouth.org website. | Fort Worth South, Inc. | 05/19/12 | Fort Worth |
Asleep at the WheelPresented by Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts May 27, 2012 Asleep at the Wheel, the famed western-swing, boogie and roots-music outfit, has been around for more than 40 years, turning out an incredible 25 albums and bringing nine Grammy Awards back home to Texas.
The Summer Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion features lawn seating on lawn chairs and blankets. Picnics, snacks and coolers with beverages are allowed, including beer and wine, but no glass containers. Concessions are available at the pavilion, including burgers, veggie burgers, chicken... | Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington | 05/27/12 | Arlington |
Augustin Hadelich, ViolinPresented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Bass Performance Hall August 25, 2012 Building on the triumph of last season's celebration of Gershwin, Bernstein and Copland, they take a broader and deeper look at great American compositions for orchestra. Some programs will include multimedia presentations.
Harris - When Johny Comes Marching Home.
Barber - Violin Concerto.
Philip Glass - Symphony No.3 third movement.
Grofe - On the Trail from Grand Canyon Suite.
Ellington - Harlem. | Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | 08/25/12 | Fort Worth |
Aurora BleuPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum June 9, 2012 Begin your Saturday evening of most months with great jazz, international art, appetizers, tours, prizes, and a delicious signature cocktail (cash bar). | Kimbell Art Museum | 06/09/12 | Fort Worth |
Austin AlslupPresented by Billy Bob's Texas at Billy Bob's Texas June 1, 2012 With rugged vocals that can melt into smooth melodies, he grabs an audience's soul and does not let go even after the last note fades away. Austin Allsup has experienced life's darker sides, yet transcends them in his songs. Along the way, he came up with a unique sound that encompasses the diverse styles of the musically fertile Southwest, but with a genius for intelligent lyrics and wry humor. | Billy Bob's Texas | 06/01/12 | Fort Worth |
Bandon KoroPresented by Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts June 20, 2012 Experience the world of traditional West African culture through drumming, exciting dance, song and storytelling.
The Summer Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion features lawn seating on lawn chairs and blankets. Picnics, snacks and coolers with beverages are allowed, including beer and wine, but no glass containers. Concessions are available at the pavilion, including burgers, veggie burgers, chicken and quesadillas from J. Gilligans and snacks, kettle corn, ice cream and snow cones. | Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington | 06/20/12 | Arlington |
BeastroPresented by Fort Worth Zoo at Fort Worth Zoo June 8, 2012 Beastro is the Fort Worth Zoo's annual music and tasting event that supports the Zoo's local and international wildlife conservation and education efforts. | Fort Worth Zoo | 06/08/12 | Fort Worth |
BeauSoleilPresented by Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts June 1, 2012 Every genre has its defining figureheads. Folk has Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan; country has the Carter Family, Bob Wills and Hank Williams. Rock has Elvis, Chuck Berry and the Beatles.
The Summer Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion features lawn seating on lawn chairs and blankets. Picnics, snacks and coolers with beverages are allowed, including beer and wine, but no glass containers. Concessions are available at the pavilion, including burgers, veggie burgers, chicken and quesadillas... | Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington | 06/01/12 | Arlington |
Beethoven Violin ConcertoPresented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Bass Performance Hall October 26-October 28, 2012 The luminous Karen Gomyo makes her Fort Worth Symphony debut in Beethoven's Violin Concerto. Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra, the composer's best-loved work, is a virtuoso showcase for every section of the orchestra. | Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | 10/26/12- 10/28/12 | Fort Worth |
Bernadette PetersPresented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Bass Performance Hall January 5, 2013 One of Broadway's brightest stars, Bernadette Peters returns to the Fort Worth Symphony stage for one night only to dazzle audiences with songs from her incredible career on stage and screen. | Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | 01/05/13 | Fort Worth |
Big DonPresented by Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts June 27, 2012 Big Don returns to the Levitt Pavilion this summer after releasing a new CD, Big Don's Big Beat. Award-winning hip-hop artist, Don Robinson, has been named Hip-Hop Artist of the Year nine times by the Austin Chroniclee and is a member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame.
The Summer Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion features lawn seating on lawn chairs and blankets. Picnics, snacks and coolers with beverages are allowed, including beer and wine, but no glass containers.... | Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington | 06/27/12 | Arlington |
Big Sam's Funky NationPresented by Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts July 1, 2012 Big Sam's Funky Nation has an established presence on the forefront of the New Orleans music scene. Trombone powerhouse and band leader "Big Sam" Williams, formerly of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, has been celebrated as "the top man on the slide trombone in the birthplace of jazz" by the San Francisco Chronicle. | Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington | 07/01/12 | Arlington |
| Big Wampum | Rio Brazos Music Hall | 05/24/12 | Granbury |
Black Dog, a Jazz JamPresented by Scat Jazz Lounge at Scat Jazz Lounge May 20, 2012 The long running jazz jam has made its home at Scat and is still going strong. They are thrilled to have this gathering of Ft. Worth jazz enthusiast let loose on Sundays. Come out and feel the laid back vibe of jam with a great band at its core. You never know who's gonna show up and sit in. | Scat Jazz Lounge | 05/20/12 | Fort Worth |
| Bodie Powell | The White Elephant Saloon | 05/19/12- 05/27/12 | Fort Worth |
Bonnie RaittPresented by Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie September 29, 2012 With the release of her nineteenth album, Slipstream, Bonnie Raitt is starting anew. The album marks her return to studio recording after seven years; it's coming out as the launch of her own label, Redwing Records; and it delivers some of the most surprising and rewarding music of her remarkable career, thanks in part to some experimental sessions with celebrated producer Joe Henry. | Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie | 09/29/12 | Grand Prairie |
BostonPresented by Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie July 10, 2012 From the liner notes in the Boston reissue: In 1976 sitting on a folding metal chair in my basement, I was tweaking the mix of a demo that Brad Delp, Jim Masdea and I had recorded on my home-brew studio gear. The possibility that anyone would be listening to this song, More than a Feeling, 30 years into the future was incomprehensible. In fact, the thought of holding someone's interest for 30 minutes was a long shot! | Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie | 07/10/12 | Grand Prairie |
| Brandon Bolin | The White Elephant Saloon | 05/24/12 | Fort Worth |
Brandon RhyderPresented by Rio Brazos Music Hall at Rio Brazos Music Hall June 9, 2012 Brandon Rhyder is an American Texas Country - Red Dirt singer from Carthage, Texas.
Rhyder released his first album in 2001 and since then has released six more since. | Rio Brazos Music Hall | 06/09/12 | Granbury |
Brave Combo CD Release PartyPresented by Scat Jazz Lounge at Scat Jazz Lounge June 8, 2012 Trying to describe Brave Combo's music requires a pretty extensive vocabulary - at least when it comes to musical styles. For the past three decades the Denton, Texas based quintet has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, cha cha, the blues and more. They are America's Premier Dance band and a rollicking, rocking, rhythmic global journey - offering what one critic recently wrote, "Even if you come for the party, you'll... | Scat Jazz Lounge | 06/08/12 | Fort Worth |
| Brett Watts | The White Elephant Saloon | 05/20/12 | Fort Worth |
| Broka's Bliss (ReUnion), and Big Iron | The Aardvark | 05/19/12 | Fort Worth |
Brothers of the SunPresented by Cowboys Stadium at Cowboys Stadium June 9, 2012 See Country Music Superstars, Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, take the stage LIVE at Cowboys Stadium for the Brothers of the Sun Tour. | Cowboys Stadium | 06/09/12 | Arlington |
Bryan WhitePresented by Arlington Music Hall at Arlington Music Hall May 26, 2012 The Arlington Country Music Revue is a weekly country music variety show held at the Arlington Music Hall in Arlington, Texas. This week we welcome Grammy award winner Bryan White. With six number one and eight top forty singles and millions of records sold, Bryan is one of the truly bright stars in country music today. | Arlington Music Hall | 05/26/12 | Arlington |
Buddy Guy and Jonny LangPresented by Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie June 23, 2012 Born in Louisiana and discovered in Chicago, Buddy Guy has gone on to define the modern electric Blues sound. Though never a huge commercial success, his artistry has always received critical acclaim from Blues fans and musical peers around the world. A true Blues Guitar Master. | Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie | 06/23/12 | Grand Prairie |
Buddy WhittingtonPresented by Rio Brazos Music Hall at Rio Brazos Music Hall June 28, 2012 Buddy Whittington a lifelong Texan, Buddy Whittington 'entered the arena' on December 28, 1956, in Fort Worth, and became enamored of the electric guitar like countless kids of his vintage shortly thereafter, who were mesmerized at the reality that 'you plucked a string. | Rio Brazos Music Hall | 06/28/12 | Granbury |
Burning HotelsPresented by Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts June 29, 2012 Chance Morgan and Matt Mooty met each other playing basketball at the YMCA during the summer before fourth grade, and they've been best friends ever since, making decisions like whether to continue playing basketball, to play trumpet in the school band or to start their own band.
The Summer Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion features lawn seating on lawn chairs and blankets. Picnics, snacks and coolers with beverages are allowed, including beer and wine, but no glass containers.... | Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington | 06/29/12 | Arlington |
Buster Brown BandPresented by Discover Historic Mansfield at Farr Best Theater June 2, 2012 Legendary Funk, R&B band Buster Brown hits the stage with old school rhythms and new surprises. With their powerful vocals, your soul will be lifted, and your feet will groove with the rhythm. | Discover Historic Mansfield | 06/02/12 | Mansfield |
Byron Stripling Quartet: Gershwin and GumboPresented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Fort Worth Botanic Garden June 24, 2012 A must-see for jazz fans: Byron Stripling is an engaging singer and spectacular trumpeter with a beautiful tone and an electric performance style. This big band veteran who played Louis Armstrong in the musical Satchmo is a master of many styles, and will especially please fans of traditional jazz. | Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | 06/24/12 | Fort Worth |
Carmina BuranaPresented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Bass Performance Hall May 17-May 19, 2013 The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra closes its centennial season with a piece whose popularity extends well beyond the symphony stage. Everyone knows the theme O Fortuna, used in countless movie trailers and TV commercials, but the entire work is a delight, with its intense rhythmic excitement, its wacky instrumentation, and earthy themes about love and life?there's even a drinking song! This will be a joyous occasion providing electrifying entertainment on a grand scale. | Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | 05/17/13- 05/19/13 | Fort Worth |
Cirque MusicaPresented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Bass Performance Hall November 2-November 4, 2012 Cirque Musica blends the thrilling talents of the best circus performers with exhilarating symphonic music, including John Williams, the Beatles, and excerpts from Holst's The Planets and Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto. Soaring aerialists, acrobats and strongmen - veterans of Cirque du Soleil and Ringling Bros. - will dazzle with elegance, grace and power. | Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | 11/02/12- 11/04/12 | Fort Worth |
Concerts in the ParkPresented by City of Keller at City of Keller Parks & Recreation June 16-August 18, 2012 The sounds of music fill the air on the third Saturday evening of June, July and August at Bear Creek Park. June 16 will feature Blaze of Glory, a Bon Jovi Tribute, Me and My Monkey, a Beatles tribute will return on July and a musical variety provided by The Wonders will headline on August. Bring your blanket, a picnic and enjoy the evenings with family and friends. | City of Keller | 06/16/12- 08/18/12 | Keller |
Cowtown OpryPresented by Cowtown Opry at Fort Worth Stockyards July 4, 2010 - Ongoing Every Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm, Cowtown Opry members perform a free western music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. Each week there is a different theme and on the 5th Sunday of a month there is Western Gospel music.
Performance Location: On the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange Building in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. | Cowtown Opry | 07/04/10- Ongoing | Fort Worth |
Crosby, Stills and NashPresented by Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie August 14, 2012 The music of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash is a cornerstone of rock 'n roll. As Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN), this trio of legendary singer-songwriters has been actively collaborating since 1969, when they first harmonized in either Joni Mitchell's living room or Mama Cass Elliot's dining room, depending on which member you ask (Crosby and Nash ascribe to the former, Stills is adamant about the latter). Wherever its point of origin, the connection they forged from day one-as... | Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie | 08/14/12 | Grand Prairie |
Dale WatsonPresented by Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts June 30, 2012 Dale Watson's recording career spans two decades known for hardscrabble honky-tonk that has won him an international following and earned him a spot in the Austin Music Hall of Fame.
The Summer Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion features lawn seating on lawn chairs and blankets. Picnics, snacks and coolers with beverages are allowed, including beer and wine, but no glass containers. Concessions are available at the pavilion, including burgers, veggie burgers, chicken and quesadillas from... | Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington | 06/30/12 | Arlington |
DaughtryPresented by Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie June 11, 2012 In the course of only five years, Chris Daughtry has had more than his share of career highlights. The singer, songwriter, and musician from North Carolina has released back-to-back No. 1 albums, the 4x-platinum Daughtry (which became the fastest-selling rock debut in Soundscan history) and 2009's platinum Leave This Town. | Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie | 06/11/12 | Grand Prairie |