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Live music this week in DFW: Free and cheap shows April 1-7

Here's what's happening on DFW stages this week.

Free shows:

  • The Rustic (Uptown) — live Texas country/Americana nightly. No cover most nights. Source: therustic.com
  • Truck Yard (Lower Greenville) — live bands Thu-Sun, no cover. Source: truckyarddallas.com
  • AllGood Cafe (Deep Ellum) — Sunday open mic, free. Source: allgoodcafe.com
  • Magnolia Motor Lounge (Fort Worth) — honky-tonk Tuesdays, free. Source: magnoliamotorlounge.com

Under $20:

  • The Kessler — check the weekly lineup. Most shows $15-25. Source: thekessler.org
  • Club Dada (Deep Ellum) — indie/alternative. $10-15 most shows. Source: clubdada.com
  • Tulips FTW (Fort Worth) — $10-20 for incredible intimate shows. Source: tulipsftw.com
  • Sundown at Granada (Lower Greenville) — $10-20, great sound. Source: granadatheater.com

This week's highlights:

  • Tuesday: Open mic at AllGood Cafe. Free.
  • Wednesday: Jazz night at The Balcony Club (Lakewood). $5-10. Source: balconyclub.com
  • Thursday: Local showcase at Deep Ellum Art Co. $10. Source: deepellumart.co
  • Friday: Check Prekindle.com for the full DFW Friday lineup.
  • Saturday: Fort Worth Live! at Panther Island. Free outdoor stage.

Sources:

  • Prekindle.com — DFW's best live music calendar
  • Do214.com live music section
  • Venue social media/websites

What shows are you hitting this week?

Community ReportAutomatedSource: Community ReportPublished: Apr 3, 2026, 6:22 PM

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