Cold War Kids
February 15, 7 p.m.| House of Blues
The Cold War Kids got their start in college, producing three EPs in the early 2000s before releasing their debut LP Robbers & Cowards. Since then, they’ve released nine more blues-tinged rock albums and hit the road several times. They’ll be at the House of Blues Thursday night. Hovvdy opens.
DJ Brody Jenner
February 15, 10 p.m.| The Rayleigh Underground, Irving
DJs Brody Jenner (yes, that Jenner) and Devin Lucien will head to Irving’s new Rayleigh Underground for its inaugural month. The venue boasts a 36-foot wall of visuals, a laser-light show-producing chandelier, and rotating content. According to the venue spokesperson, Jenner and Lucien will spin tunes in a Vegas-style production.
Joe and Cedric the Entertainer
February 16, 8 p.m.| Texas Trust Credit Union Theater, Grand Prairie
R&B singer Joe and Cedric the Entertainer will extend Valentine’s Day with their The Definition of Love II: The Love and Laughter Edition tour. Expect plenty of 90s-era slow jams and dance tunes from Joe, and laughs from Cedric the Entertainer.
Extreme and Living Colour
February 17, 7 p.m.| House of Blues
Boston-bred Extreme launched onto the national stage in the late 90s with the acoustic ballad “More Than Words.” The band broke up in the mid-90s, with Gary Cherone joining Van Halen as lead singer for a bit and guitarist Nuno Bettencourt embarked on a solo career. They reformed about 17 years ago and released a couple more albums. Fellow 90s rock band Living Colour will open.
Branford Marsalis
February 17, 8 p.m.| Eisemann Center, Richardson
Jazz great Branford Marsalis will head to Richardson Saturday night, performing with the Plano Symphony Orchestra. The saxophonist and two-time Grammy winner often performs with his quartet but also occasionally heads out on solo gigs like this one, accompanied by classical ensembles.
Black Violin
February 18,7 p.m.| Majestic Theatre
Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste have performed as the classical-meets-hip-hop duo of Black Violin for almost 20 years. Their current tour, The Black Violin Experience, comes after their recent Grammy nomination for the Blind Boys of Alabama collaboration “The Message.” You may have seen them on PBS Newshour, MSNBC, CBS This Morning, and more. The show is sold out, but you may have luck on third-party sites before Saturday night.
Also check out:
Messer Chups, February 15, 8 p.m., Three Links. Get tickets.
Babytron, February 16, 7 p.m., Echo Lounge & Music Hall. Get tickets.
Caligula’s Horse and Earthside, February 16, 7 p.m., Granada Theater. Get tickets.
Mikey Polo, February 16, 7 p.m., Dada. Get tickets.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, February 16, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre. Get tickets.
Crypta, February 16, 8 p.m., Trees. Get tickets.
Jagged Edge, February 16, 8 p.m., Bruton Theater. Get tickets.
Kat Edmonson, February 16, 8 p.m., Kessler Theater. Get tickets.
Orquesta San Vicente, February 16, 8 p.m., South Side Music Hall. Get tickets.
Austin Meade, February 16, 10 p.m., Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
La Mafia with Jay Perez, February 17, 7 p.m., Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
Renee Fleming w/ Rod Gilfry, February 17, 7 p.m., Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
Twin Temple, February 17, 7 p.m., Echo Lounge & Music Hall. Get tickets.
Ryan Beatty, February 17, 8 p.m., Studio at the Factory. Get tickets.
Ricki Derek, February 17, 8 p.m., The Rayleigh Underground, Irving. Get tickets.
El Fantasma, February 17, 8 p.m., Texas Trust Credit Union Theater. Get tickets.
JaRich, February 17, 8 p.m., Snookies. Get tickets.
Bret Michaels, February 17, 8 p.m., Choctaw Grand Casino, Durant, Oklahoma. Get tickets.
Grace Potter, February 17, 8 p.m., Granada Theater. Get tickets.
John Baumann, February 17, 8:30 p.m., Sons of Hermann Hall. Get tickets.
Pleasurekraft, February 17, 9 p.m., It’ll Do Club. Get tickets.
Riot Girl Fest, February 17, 9 p.m., The Double Wide. Get tickets.
Ray Volpe w/ Hekler, February 17, 10 p.m., Stereo Live. Get tickets.
Squeezebox Bandits, February 17, 10 p.m., Mama Tried, Irving. Get tickets.
Sara Hickman, February 18, 6:30 p.m., Lewisville Grand Theater, Lewisville. Get tickets.
Beartooth, February 18, 7 p.m., House of Blues. Get tickets.
Godsmack, February 18, 7 p.m., WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma. Get tickets.
Husbands, February 18, 8 p.m., Tulips, Fort Worth. Get tickets.
Go here to see our 2024 concert calendar listings. Listen to the playlist below to hear songs by artists performing in North Texas this weekend.
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