Deep Ellum People: Leah Lane
Photo Credit: Breonny Lee BY Taylor Adams Cogan Dallas band Rosegarden Funeral Party has released three full-length albums, completed 13 tours, and even made a European debut. Even if you’re not focusing on the best bands coming out of North Texas, if you periodically read the Dallas Observer, you’ve surely come across this name. For […]
Deep Ellum People: Big Tuck
Photo Credit: Breonny Lee BY Taylor Adams Cogan When Big Tuck marked 20 years of his album Purple Hulk in 2024, he started a tour in no other place than Dallas, in no other neighborhood than Deep Ellum. The show at Club Dada featured the work of the Dallas rap legend who has been a […]
Deep Ellum People: Gavin Mulloy
Photo Credit: Breonny Lee BY Taylor Adams Cogan It’s easy to take the sounds of Deep Ellum for granted when you’re walking its streets so often. Sure, we may follow the musician on Instagram after stumbling onto them on an Elm Street stage, or tip the bartender extra for being so fast and kind with […]
Deep Ellum People: Tommy Raps
Photo by: Breonny Lee BY Taylor Adams Cogan It’s easy to feel inspired in Dallas, whether it’s by the stunning skyline that makes us feel at home, the trees of the Trinity Forest that make us feel small, or the creative energy pulsing through the streets of Deep Ellum. What makes it truly special, though, […]
Deep Ellum People: Skyler Chilton & Scarlett McPherson
Photo by: Breonny Lee BY Taylor Adams Cogan The right guitar riff paired with a powerful voice, especially from women, has the power to be incendiary. It’s a feeling Dallas audiences experience when they hear King Clam, a band fueled by this combination. Just a few years ago, Skyler Chilton and Scarlett McPherson were both […]
Deep Ellum People: Casey Hess
BY Taylor Adams Cogan When Casey Hess first went to Deep Ellum, the then-teenager sported a plaid long-sleeved shirt over a Course of Empire band T-shirt, complete with a “hippie necklace thing,” super long hair, and probably some leggings, he says. He knew Deep Ellum was the music scene he was looking for; what he […]
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Deep Ellum
Whether you’re looking for a meal to take home, a place to have a special date or an opportunity to show your love to friends, there’s plenty going on in Deep Ellum. Here are a few ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the neighborhood this year: Dallas Mimosa Walk: St. Valentine’s Day Weekend Every year […]
New Year’s Eve & Day in Deep Ellum
There’s plenty happening in Deep Ellum this New Year’s Eve and Day: Take a look at upcoming events, and see hours for some of your favorite Deep Ellum businesses for the holiday. EVENTS Shows at Three Links You could spend all weekend at this one venue, if you wanted, with their upcoming shows. This week: […]
Local Music Spotlight: The Funky Knuckles
In most entertainment districts, Mondays are a day to recover and prepare for a busy week ahead. However, in Deep Ellum, there is no rest for live music lovers who make sure to never miss a Knuckaround Monday at Three Links! The Funky Knuckles are a world class jazz, funk, and vibe group composed of […]
New Business Spotlight: The Sporting Club & Blüm
Deep Ellum has new spots popping up almost every week and one of the newest has a double dose of space and activities within two concepts. The dual-venue, The Sporting Club and Blüm, opened its doors in April bringing a large-format venue for all-day fun and excitement! The Sporting Club is a hybrid spot for […]