Dallas has a fascinating burgeoning arts scene and Brooklyn is certainly a part of that. As its name suggests, this establishment has positioned itself as a place apart from its Texas location, with great live music in a classy atmosphere. During the week, there is no cover, however, there can be a cover on the weekend depending on the music that evening. The food/drink minimum can be particularly excessive ($20-30) …more…

(June) The currents of jazz run strong in Denton, TX; it is the home of one of the nation’s most renowned jazz education programs, at the University of North Texas. The abundance of jazz talent coming up in Denton led to the founding of the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival in 1980. Since then the Festival has featured the best (if not all) of UNT’s many talented students, and brought …more…

An eclectic lineup Tuesday-Sunday keeps things more than interesting at Scat Jazz Lounge. Cabaret acts, blues bands, Cuban acts, big bands and New Orleans-style jazz make this Ft. Worth haunt a unique experience. Depending on the evening, the crowd in attendance can be hit or miss, but the cover charge is generally reasonable. Like most Texas establishments, there is smoking allowed in the bar, so those sensitive to such things …more…