27 OctOber 17 - 23, 2024 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER Classified | MusiC | dish | Culture | unfair Park | Contents Buena Vista Social Orchestra 8 P.M. THURSDAY, OCT. 17, MAJESTIC THEATRE, 1925 ELM ST. $88+ AT AXS.COM When the Cuban ensemble Buena Vista Social Club released its debut album in 1997, the group was an instant sensation, captivating music fans across the globe. The exotic but approachable sounds of Cuban and Latin American music have only become more deeply appreciated in the nearly three decades since, thanks in part to the BVSC musicians’ reputation for delivering electrifying live performances. Somewhat re- constituted under the guidance of Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos, the original band leader, ar- ranger and trombonist of the BVSC, the newly christened Buena Vista Social Orchestra is mak- ing an ambitious trek across the United States this fall, with original members “Betun” Luis Mariano Valiente Marin, Emilio Senon Morales Ruiz and Fabian Garcia in tow. The BVSO is tour- ing, not only to support the legacy of the Cuban cultural movement, but also to tout its recently released live album, Greatest Recorded Perfor- mances, Vol. 2. PRESTON JONES Jeff Lynne’s ELO 8 P.M. FRIDAY, OCT. 18, AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER, 2500 VICTORY AVE. $69.50+ AT TICKETMASTER.COM Over the 54-year, stop-start existence of the Electric Light Orchestra (or ELO, as it’s more commonly called), the lone constant has been singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Lynne. The group’s densely layered, richly me- lodic songs — orchestral pop seems as fitting a description as any — have proven to be not only remarkably durable, but deeply influential: “Can’t Get It Out of My Head,” “Evil Woman,” “Livin’ Thing” and “Strange Magic” are just a few of the indelible titles Lynne and his collaborators have crafted over the years. But, as it must for all artists, the time has come to bring touring to a close. To that end, this run of dates for ELO is being billed as the “Over and Out” tour, so ex- pect the performance to carry an extra potent emotional charge. Rooney will open. PJ Suki Waterhouse 8 P.M. SATURDAY, OCT. 19, THE FACTORY IN DEEP ELLUM, 2713 CANTON ST. $39.50+ AT AXS.COM Prizes aren’t handed out for album titles — much to our chagrin — but if they were, the leading contender for 2024’s best title would have to be Suki Waterhouse’s sophomore al- bum, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin. The 32-year- old British singer-songwriter came late to music, first earning accolades as a model for fashion la- bels such as Burberry and Ferragamo, before turning to acting, with roles in a mix of projects (anyone who can pivot from a gonzo thriller like 2016’s The Bad Batch to 2019’s more family- friendly Detective Pikachu — well, that’s range, kids). Two years ago, Waterhouse shifted again, releasing both her debut LP (I Can’t Let Go) and a follow-up EP (Milk Teeth) six months later. Apart from dropping Sparklemuffin in 2024, she also welcomed her first child with fiancé Robert Pattinson and opened for Taylor Swift in Lon- don. Bully will kick off the evening with an open- ing set. PJ Tinashe 8 P.M. TUESDAY, OCT. 22, SOUTH SIDE BALLROOM, 1135 BOTHAM JEAN BLVD. $29.50+ AT TICKETMASTER.COM Earlier this year, ahead of her turn at the annual Coachella Music Festival, Tinashe set the world of social media ablaze with the release of her single “Nasty,” which contained the now-im- mortal lyric: “Is somebody gonna match my freak?” An avalanche of memes and a viral dance routine ensued, although for the prolific 31-year-old singer-songwriter, it was merely the latest attention-getting installment in a ca- reer that’s only grown in prominence over the last decade. Quantum Baby, Tinashe’s seventh studio album, is her third such effort in as many years, and makes an impact in its brief, 22-min- ute run time. (According to reports, Baby is the second piece of a proposed trilogy which be- gan with 2023’s BB/Ang3l.) Fittingly, the title of the tour bringing her to North Texas is — you guessed it — “Match My Freak: World Tour.” With Raveena. PJ Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats 8 P.M. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23, THE PAVILION AT TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY, 300 W. LAS COLINAS BLVD. $41.30+ AT LIVENATION.COM Colorado-based singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff has been a working musician for the last 20 years, building a profile as both a solo artist and the front man for backing band the Night Sweats (which counts Fort Worth sax man Jeff Dazey among its ranks). Rateliff’s R&B-stained Americana is a potent stew of sonic influences, and his burlap yelp of a voice is one of the most unique instruments in modern pop music. The last four years have been profoundly busy for Rateliff, who dropped a solo album in 2020 (And It’s Still Alright) before following that up with a Night Sweats LP in 2021 (The Future). Rateliff & the Night Sweats are hitting the road in support of their fourth (and latest) studio album, South of Here. Despite its occasionally harrowing subject matter, the sound is refreshingly analog — a throwback wonder for the age of TikTok. Gregory Alan Isakov will provide support. PJ Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats will play in Irving on Oct. 23. Mikel Galicia | LET’S DO THIS | t Music Hottest Latin aduLt CLub in daLLas! Free Menudo all day sunday Happy Hour everyday 11aM-7PM hours: sun-thur 11aM-2aM // Fri-sat 11aM-4aM 11044 Harry Hines boulevard // (214) 206-3820 chicasbonitas.business.site The 100 bars we can’t live without. view this years full list