Which bands are playing in Fort Worth through the end of the year? Here’s a lineup.
We are now in the final month of 2022, and it’s your last chance this year to enjoy music in one of Fort Worth’s smaller music venues. See who’s playing:.
Lola’s Fort Worth
2000 W. Berry St.
Sarah Jaffee
Saturday, Dec. 3
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Sarah Allison Jaffe is an American singer-songwriter from Denton, Texas. Known for her distinctively clear vocals, she has worked as a singer-songwriter across many musical genres, including acoustic-folk, indie pop and hip hop.
Advance Tickets: $20
Day of Show: $25
Jeff Crosby Band with Tim Lightyear & The Lowdown Drifters
Friday, Dec. 9
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Born and raised in Idaho, Jeff Crosby has been sharing his unique perspective of Americana throughout the US and Europe over the past decade. After moving to Los Angeles, California, in 2012, Crosby landed 2 songs – “This Old Town” and “Oh Love, Oh Lord” – on the hit FX series Sons of Anarchy.
Tim Lightyear had crafted his reputation as the penultimate jack of all trades of the Texas music scene, adding his guitar chops, harmony vocals, producing skills and songwriting to a myriad of artists over the last decade.
The Lowdown Drifters are a Country band from Stanwood, Washington, who formed in 2015 from a shared love of songwriting with the goal of fostering and furthering the tradition of country music.
Presale ticket: $12
Day of show: $15
Brave Little Howl + Good Latimer + Jaybirds + Court Hoang
Saturday, Dec. 10
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Brave Little Howl is from the DFW area in North Texas. The band was formed initially by Marc Atkinson and Billy Hale in 2015 in an apartment with two acoustic guitars.
Presale Ticket: $10
Day of Show: $13
Shea Abshier + Trey Rose + Hunter Cassell
Friday, Dec. 30
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Shea Abshier of Shea Abshier & the Nighthowlers is a national touring artist and producer from Stephenville, TX. With a distinct original sound seasoned with the likes of 90’s alt, blues, roots rock, and americana there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.
Advance Tickets: $12
Day of Show: $15
Southern Junction
101 N Rogers Rd, Irving
Saturday, Dec. 3
Jim Weber will be teaching Progressive Double Two Step from 6:30-9:30 p.m., which is included in the cover charge. The restaurant will be selling chopped brisket and pulled pork sandwiches with sides.
Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m.
Cover charge: $15
Saturday, Dec. 10
It’s Country Night with DJ Smart. Wear a Santa hat and get a free drink. Cover includes free line dance lessons with Terri & Rich Bordeaux from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Restaurant will be selling BBQ plates with all the “fixins” for $10-$20.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Cover charge: $20 (18 and older), drinks are $5 (21 and older)
Boots and Bling New Year’s Eve Party
Saturday, Dec. 31
Doors open at 7 p.m., party lasts until 2 a.m.
Dance the night away with DJ Smart and Big In Vegas. Tickets include party favors, appetizers, champagne toast, and breakfast buffet after midnight. Other food is available to buy.
Advance tickets: $25
At the door: $35
Reservations are recommended: 469-472-9500
Only open to guests 21 and older.
Magnolia Motor Lounge
3803 Southwest Blvd
The Flycatchers and Ken Pomeroy
Friday, Dec. 9
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 10 p.m.
The Flycatchers is an American band out of Oklahoma City.The group consists of singer/songwriter Chris Jones, singer/songwriter Ken Pomeroy, guitarist Isaac Stalling, bassist Mike Rose, and drummer Ethan Neel. Ken Pomeroy is a Cherokee Native American singer/songwriter with a Folk Americana sound.
Tickets: $12
Kurt South, Greg Schroeder, Carey Wolff, Will Hobbs, & Jack Doyle
Saturday, Dec. 10
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Reed Turchi
Thursday, Dec. 15
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m.
Reed Turchi grew up playing piano, focusing on boogie-woogie and New Orleans styles before diving into slide guitars. Turchi has released over a dozen original albums, toured frequently across the US and Europe, scored films, produced records, and collaborated with iconic chefs, poets, distillers, and photographers.
Tickets: $10
Midnight River Choir and Spencer Wood
Friday, Dec. 16
Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 10 p.m.
Midnight River Choir’s music speaks volumes about who and what they are. Their lives have been woven together by a strong thread of energy both on and off the stage.
Spencer Wood is a Fort Worth-based artist with roots in the great tradition of songwriters who got their start playing Monday nights at the historic Blue Light Live in Lubbock, Texas.
Tickets: $12
Thieving Birds
Saturday, Dec. 17
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 10 p.m.
Thieving Birds, a Fort Worth-based band, consists of five friends combining rock, country, roots and blues to create a unique musical offering to their audience.
Tickets: $15
Squeezebox Bandits
Friday, Dec. 23
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 10 p.m.
The Squeezebox Bandits has the Texas sound down pat with a mix of Tejano and country and western.
Tickets: $12
Bryce Bangs with Elaina Kay
Thursday, Dec. 29
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m.
Bryce Bangs’ cigarette-laden voice, mean guitar riffs, and “one-hour-to-live” performances are the triple threat needed to soar with the stars.
Arlington resident Elaina Kay is a local brand in music, ranch real estate and is the founder of Cornbread and Country, an annual food and music festival at Sons of Hermann Hall.
Tickets: $12
Canaan Bryce
Friday Dec. 30
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 10 p.m.
Canaan Bryce himself calls their sound “Texas rock and roll,” which is described as a mixture of the Texas sound and southern rock with influences of traditional rock & roll.
Tickets: $12
Tulips
112 St. Louis Ave.
Cut Throat Finches, Fort Worth Music Academy
Saturday, Dec. 3
Show starts at 3 p.m.
Students from the Fort Worth music academy join the stage with Fort Worth Rock Band and Cut Throat Finches.
Tickets: $12
The Last Knife Fighter with The Outbound Train
Saturday, Dec. 3
Doors open at 9 p.m., show starts at 9:30 p.m.
The Last Knife Fighter is a Texas-born songwriter, poet and freelance philosopher who has deemed the genre outlaw folk: “for and outlaws truth can only be unveiled in song.” He shares the stage with Texas band The Outbound Train.
Tickets: $15
Mark Lettieri Group with Stone Mecca
Friday, Dec. 9
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Mark Lettieri is an American guitarist, composer and producer. He is a member of the jazz fusion band Snarky Puppy, funk band The Fearless Flyers, and also performs with his quartet, the Mark Lettieri Group.
Stone Mecca, also known as Tru James and James “Tre” Rabb, is an American multi-genre instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, producer, recording engineer, and mixer.
Tickets: $15 - $65
Bobby Rush with Chris Watson
Thursday, Dec. 15
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Bobby Rush is an American blues musician, composer, and singer. His style incorporates elements of blues, rap, and funk.
Chris Watson was a founding member of the influential Sheffield based experimental music group Cabaret Voltaire during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.
Tickets: $25 - $35
Huser Brother Band with Dustin Massey
Saturday, Dec. 17
Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m.
The Huser brothers grew up in Waco and play a solid mix of original music with a soulful, rockin’ country mix. This is a show you don’t want to miss.
Dustin Massey, a Granbury native, grew up a rabid fan of the regional Red Dirt country sound. Going to shows at venues like the Magnolia Motor Lounge and the old Live Oak was a revelation for him.
Tickets: $15
John Baumann
Friday, Dec. 30
Doors open at 7 p.m.
John Baumann is equal parts brilliant songwriter and captivating entertainer. He’s released several solo releases, while honing his songwriting skills and landing cuts with other artists — from Kenny Chesney to the Randy Rogers Band. He is also a member of the group, The Pandhandlers,
Tickets: $15 - $24
Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
122 E Exchange Ave Suite 200
Cory Morrow
Saturday, Dec. 3
Show starts at 8 p.m.
Cory Morrow didn’t become a Texas legend by being quiet. He sings about strippers and Jesus with equal fervor. While this dichotomy may leave those on either side of the moral equator perplexed – the answer is actually very simple. Cory Morrow is beautifully and uncomfortably transparent.
Holiday special: $16 each for two tickets (General admission, standing room only.)
General admission: $32
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Friday, Dec. 9
Show starts at 8 p.m.
Texas singer and songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard’s tough but literate music ranges from personal introspection to rowdy barroom anthems.
Holiday special: $18.50 each for two tickets (General admission, standing room only.)
Verified resale ticket: $39
American Aquarium
Saturday, Dec. 10
Show starts at 8 p.m.
American Aquarium is an alternative country band from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Holiday special: $18.50 each for two tickets (General admission, standing room only.)
Verified resale ticket: $37
Blue October
Friday, Dec. 16
Show starts at 8 p.m.
Blue October is an American rock band originally from Houston. The band was formed in 1995.
General admission: $140
Grady Spencer & The Work
Friday, Dec. 30
Show starts at 8 p.m.
Born in Lubbock and raised in the country outside of a town called Paducah, Grady Spencer’s roots dig deep into Texas soil. By day, Spencer is a superintendent for a commercial construction company. By any other time, he’s songwriter and front-man of Grady Spencer & The Work.
Holiday special: $16 each for two tickets (General admission, standing room only.)
Verified resale ticket: $32
Ridglea Theater
6025 Camp Bowie Blvd.
The Apes in June, Rabbit Hole, Minor Mending
Saturday, Dec. 3
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $10 - $13
INCITE
Friday, Dec. 9
Doors open at 8 p.m.
Arizona thrash metal outfit INCITE continues its The Wake Up Dead tour at the Ridglea.
Tickets: $15 - $18
