We’ve banded together (no pun intended) to bring you another monthly roundup of the best live shows in Fort Worth.
A Soulful Summer Night With Cynthia Acebo at The Post
Local performer Cynthia Acebo brings her full-band show to The Post on July 11. A singer, pianist, and audio production engineer, Acebo has built a loyal following with her soulful vocals and genre-spanning blend of jazz, pop, and R&B. If you’ve only seen her in smaller acoustic settings, this expanded performance offers the perfect chance to experience one of the city's most versatile musicians backed by a full band.
The Broadway Sensation Hamilton Returns to Bass Hall
One of the most celebrated musicals of the 21st century returns to Bass Performance Hall for a nearly two-week run beginning July 15. Winner of 11 Tony Awards, a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and a Grammy, Hamilton reimagines the life of Alexander Hamilton through an electrifying blend of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and traditional Broadway. This cultural phenomenon remains one of the hottest tickets of the summer.
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters at Billy Bob’s Texas
Fresh off Season 2 of the Fort Worth-based series Landman, Billy Bob Thornton returns to Cowtown with The Boxmasters on July 17. The veteran actor and musician’s longtime band delivers a nostalgic blend of ’60s-inspired rock, drawing from icons like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Byrds while mixing in Americana and roots-rock influences. Expect songs from the new album In The Bay alongside fan favorites when they take the stage at Billy Bob’s Texas.
Texas Headhunters to Take the Stage at Tulips FTW
Three of Texas’ finest guitarists join forces when Texas Headhunters roll into Tulips FTW on July 19. The new blues-rock supergroup features Ian Moore, Jesse Dayton, and Johnny Moeller, whose combined resumes include The Fabulous Thunderbirds, collaborations with Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, and Austin’s legendary Antone’s music scene Fort Worth’s go-to listening room for great local and touring talent sells a season pass that runs July through December.
Sink Your Teeth Into The Shark Is Broken at Amphibian Stage
What happened behind the scenes of Jaws may have been just as dramatic as the blockbuster itself. The Shark Is Broken imagines the tense, hilarious interactions between stars Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider while production stalled because of the film’s famously malfunctioning mechanical shark. Running July 22 through August 16, the sharp-witted comedy, directed by David A. Miller, offers movie buffs and theater lovers an entertaining peek behind one of Hollywood’s most legendary productions.
Keep the Party Going With Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band at Dickies Arena
Jimmy Buffett may be gone, but the music and laid-back spirit live on through his legendary Coral Reefer Band. Led by longtime collaborator and 10-time CMA Award winner Mac McAnally, the Keep the Party Going Tour celebrates Buffett’s beloved catalog with the musicians who spent decades performing alongside him. The evening promises plenty of singalongs, fan favorites like “Margaritaville,” and stories from the road when the Coral Reefer Band brings a little island escapism to Dickies Arena on July 25.