14 January 1 - 7, 2026 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER Classified | MusiC | dish | Culture | unfair Park | Contents The Wallflowers May 1, Granada Theater Jakob Dylan brings The Wallflowers to the Granada Theater for a full playthrough of the band’s seminal sophomore album, Bring- ing Down The Horse, celebrating its 30th an- niversary. Plus, the band will be playing Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ 1982 album, Long After Dark, making for a glorious two- act evening of rock/Americana. SP Raye May 3South Side Ballroom This British singer-songwriter has enjoyed a slow burn, as her career is more than a de- cade old at this juncture. With a lone LP to her name, 2023’s My 21st Century Blues, but a fistful of high-profile opening stints for A- listers like Taylor Swift, Halsey and Kali Uchis under her belt, Raye will make her Dallas headlining debut ahead of her antici- pated sophomore album release in 2026. PJ Mac DeMarco May 18, Longhorn Ballroom Just over a decade removed from Mac De- Marco’s early 2010s prime, it’s becoming in- creasingly clear that he’s one of the most influential musicians of the 21st century. Managing to be a sonic chameleon yet re- taining a recognizable sound, DeMarco’s jungle of synths and irresistibly lo-fi guitar riffs served as the soundtrack to an entire generation of high school kids and bedroom DIY artists. At 35, DeMarco has plenty more years of music ahead of him, but he already feels like a mythical figure in indie music. SP Jason Isbell May 20-21, Winspear Opera House The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter uncorked a quietly devastating record ear- lier this year, Foxes in the Snow, a collection of songs featuring only Isbell and an acous- tic guitar. He’s taking that solo approach out on the road and will treat Dallas audiences to a two-night stand in one of the finest lis- tening rooms in town. PJ Demi Lovato May 23, American Airlines Center Dallas-bred pop star Demi Lovato recon- nected with her love of music on 2022’s Holy Fvck and wasted little time fashioning a fol- low-up, It’s Not That Deep, which dropped earlier this year. Lovato’s homecoming tour stop will be their first North Texas appear- ance in four years. PJ Doja Cat Nov. 4, American Airlines Center The more her contemporaries reach for an ’80s pop sheen, the better Doja Cat’s breezy al- bum, Vie, seems to sound, nailing the bouncy melodies and instrumentals without coming off as contrived. A departure from the previous two Scarlet albums, which were more hip-hop focused, Vie is further proof that Doja Cat can do it all. We’ll have to wait until next Novem- ber for her date at American Airlines Center, but if her last Dallas show was any indication, it’ll be one of the best of the year. SP To see our full list of concerts, artists and albums, head to dallasobserver.com. Music TOC from p13 The Stories Your Friends Are Sharing FOLLOW US
