The Black Crowes in Dallas

About The Black Crowes

The Black Crowes emerged from Atlanta in 1989 with a sound that felt like they'd unearthed it from a basement tape vault circa 1972. Their debut album, "Shake Your Money Maker," nailed that Zeppelin-meets-Stones groove immediately, anchored by the irresistible blues swagger of "Hard to Handle" and the softer vulnerability of "She Talks to Angels." Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson traded vocals and guitars through the '90s, building a catalog that proved southern rock didn't need to apologize for its influences—just nail the execution, which they did repeatedly. "Remedy" became their other staple, a hypnotic track that showed they understood dynamics as well as riffs. The band fractured, reunited, and fractured again, but their best albums hold up as genuine artifacts of a moment when classic rock DNA could still produce something that felt fresh.

Their shows are sweaty, loose affairs where the brothers bicker and build momentum through extended jams. The crowd feeds on that chemistry—nobody's checking their phone. It's church music played in a honky tonk.

Known for Hard to Handle, Jealous Again, Remedy, She Talks to Angels, Thorn in My Side

The Black Crowes + Dallas

The Black Crowes came through Texas Live! in December 2025 with the kind of setlist that rewarded the people who've been paying attention. They opened with "Twice as Hard" and built from there, threading together the obvious touchstones—"She Talks to Angels," "Remedy"—with deeper material like "Stare It Cold" and "Soul Singing" that showed they weren't just running through the hits. "Wiser Time" landed hard in the middle of the set, that slow-burn groove that's aged better than most '90s rock. They closed on "Remedy," which felt right for a Dallas crowd. The band's bluesy swagger has always fit this city's taste naturally.

The Black Crowes in Dallas News

• The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers to co-headline 2026 ‘Southern Hospitality Tour’ 92.1 Hank FM · Feb 24, 2026
• The Black Crowes extend Southern hospitality to Dallas on 2026 tour CultureMap Dallas · Jan 28, 2026
• The Black Crowes & Whiskey Myers Announce Massive Co-Headlining Southern Hospitality Tour Live Nation · Jan 28, 2026
• The Black Crowes And Whiskey Myers Announce Co-Headline Southern Hospitality North American Tour Stereoboard.com · Jan 28, 2026
• The Black Crowes announce new 2026 tour dates 105.7 The Point · Jan 28, 2026

Live Music in Dallas

Dallas has never needed to apologize for its rock lineage. The city's blues-informed roots run deep, and The Black Crowes' particular brand of swaggering Southern rock—guitar-driven, groove-heavy, unpretentious—sits comfortably in that tradition. From ZZ Top to Stevie Ray Vaughan's shadow, Dallas audiences understand that rock and roll is supposed to feel lived-in, not polished. That's the Crowes in a nutshell.

Dallas road trip to see The Black Crowes?

Stay in Uptown or the Design District — both have actual walkability and better restaurants than most of the city. Hit Uchi for inventive Japanese food before the show, or Mister Charles for French-leaning bistro cooking. Spend an afternoon in the Nasher Sculpture Center if you want something quieter; it's genuinely good and way less crowded than you'd expect. Deep Ellum's worth walking through for the murals and general vibe, though keep expectations modest. The Sixth Floor Museum covers JFK's assassination if you want something weightier. Catch drinks somewhere in Bishop Arts before heading to the venue.