Exploring Texas Venues: Legends, Lore, and Local Gems

Join Graham, Jon, and Coy in this episode of Texas Tracks and Taps as they dive into an engaging discussion about iconic music venues in Texas, particularly focusing on the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The trio shares memorable concert stories and provides insights on notable venues such as Billy Bob's, House of Blues, Granada, and more. They also nostalgically reflect on venues that are no longer around, like Bronco Bowl and Gypsy Tea Room, while offering contemporary recommendations like Dickies Arena and Kessler Theater. Tune in for a vibrant journey through Texas's rich live music history, sprinkled with personal anecdotes and insightful commentary.

00:00 Welcome to Texas Tracks and Taps

00:40 Beer Talk: Panther Island Brewing

04:20 Venue Talk: Local and Beyond

06:16 DFW's Iconic Venues

09:06 Fort Worth's Rock Scene

13:48 The Charm of Dive Bars

23:51 Large Venues and Sound Quality

26:33 Newer Venues in Fort Worth

29:57 Dallas vs. Fort Worth: Venue Rivalry

37:51 Outdoor Venues: Dos Equis Pavilion

40:57 Memorable Concert Experiences 

44:09 House of Blues and Unexpected Encounters

48:30 Bronco Bowl: A Historic Venue

51:58 Deep Ellum's Iconic Venues

01:02:33 Modern Venues and Recent Concerts 

01:07:56 The Kessler and Sons of Hermann Hall

01:12:01 Arlington and Other Notable Venues