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Bringing Live Music Home: Dallas Artists Stream to Your Living Room

Local musicians, venues, and community groups are delivering live entertainment straight to your living rooms in innovative ways. Whether you’re looking for fresh tunes or a remedy for cancelled concerts, turn up the volume and dive into Dallas’ “quarantunes.”

  • QuaranTV – Deep Ellum venue Double Wide partners with Disco, TX to stream live shows featuring out‑of‑work performers. Check the public YouTube channel and consider supporting the artists, crew, and bartenders through a Kickstarter campaign.
  • Harper Grace – Dallas‑native former American Idol contestant will perform live on Facebook Live Thursday, April 9 at 8:30 p.m. The stream is free; donations can go to MusiCares.
  • Justin Tipton & The Troublemakers – After releasing the single “Deep Ellum Blues,” the band streams every Friday on their Facebook page. Viewers may donate via Venmo or PayPal; 20 % of proceeds support service‑industry workers.
  • Do214 – The local events platform keeps you informed on cancelled or postponed shows. They’ve compiled a Spotify playlist featuring artists who have pulled Dallas dates.
  • The Bomb Factory – For a dose of socially‑distant exercise, they’ve produced a tongue‑in‑cheek “Quarantunes” playlist that includes hits like “U Can’t Touch This” and “Don’t Stand So Close to Me.”
  • City of Dallas – The municipality has assembled a Spotify playlist to lift spirits. Grab your pajamas, put on the music, and dance freely while staying safe.

Support Dallas podcasters who keep delivering content. Expand your library with these local favorites:

  • Sinisterhood – A true‑crime podcast hosted by Dallas comedians Heather McKinney and Christie Wallace. They break down cases for a non‑lawyer audience with plenty of humor.
  • De Colores Radio – Hosted by Eva and Rafael, this bi‑weekly series highlights Latinx arts and businesses in Dallas through interviews and conversations.
  • The Doomsday Podcast – Featuring Matt Mosley and Ed Werder, the show offers deep dives into the Dallas Cowboys, drawing on 41 years of combined experience at the Dallas Morning News and ESPN.
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