The inaugural JAMBALOO, a weeklong celebration of live music set to light up the Dallas-Fort Worth area from February 2-8, has been announced by the Mullen & Mullen Music Project and Spune Productions.
The event will showcase a wide variety of free performances at four locally owned venues, spotlighting the best of local talent alongside emerging touring bands. The venues include Ferris Wheelers in Dallas’ Design District, Club Dada in Deep Ellum, Tulips in Fort Worth, and Andy’s in Denton, organizers said.
Organizers said that JAMBALOO is more than just a series of concerts; it’s a community-driven initiative designed to uplift the local music scene during challenging times.
They said the event will support artists, independent venues, and small businesses across the industry, bringing together music lovers and industry professionals alike.
Symposium spotlights the future of the DFW music ecosystem
As a media partner, KXT 91.7 will help amplify the event’s reach and engage the DFW community throughout the festival, organizers said. The week kicks off Feb. 1 with the JAMBALOO Symposium at Tulips in Fort Worth, an event where leaders will gather to discuss the future of the music ecosystem in Dallas-Fort Worth.
“The JAMBALOO Symposium is a unique opportunity for music enthusiasts and industry professionals to connect, share insights, and influence the future of our local music landscape,” Shane Mullen, managing attorney at Mullen & Mullen Law Firm, said in a statement. “We’re excited to launch this initiative with conversations that celebrate the achievements of local venues and emphasize ongoing efforts to create more opportunities for our talented artists.”
The symposium will include discussions on current music trends, challenges facing the industry, and strategies for advancing the DFW Music Scene. The conversation will include industry experts such as Hip-Hop Icon and Death Row Records co-founder / Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winner Tracy Lynn Curry, better known as ‘The D.O.C.’, Grammy Award winning artist Bobby Sessions, Grammy Award-winning producer Tre Nagella, directors from the City of Fort Worth, City of Dallas, and the state of Texas Music Offices, and others.
Benji McPhail, program director of KXT 91.7, will serve as the moderator of the panel.
The symposium will be recorded and live-streamed with state-of-the-art technology, ensuring these important discussions reach a wider audience.
Celebrating independent venues and emerging artists
“JAMBALOO provides opportunities for independent venues, emerging artists, and music lovers at a time of year when they are typically scarce. The completely free lineup of emerging local and national artists will be an important addition to the Metroplex music scene, and Spune is proud to partner with Mullen & Mullen, along with the artists and venues, to bring it to life,” Annette Marin, owner of Spune Productions, said in a statement.
JAMBALOO is part of the Mullen & Mullen Music Project, a collaboration with Spune Productions, that is aimed at supporting Dallas-Fort Worth’s independent music scene.
“We plan on creating an annual tradition with JAMBALOO, reminding us of the powerful role live music plays in strengthening our community,” Marin said.
Organizers said that starting at noon Friday, concertgoers can RSVP for their preferred JAMBALOO shows by visiting the official website and signing up.
The current lineup already features performances by MJ Lenderman, Wild Pink, Lomelda, Slow Joy, The Texas Gentlemen, Quaker City Night Hawks, Twain, Pretty Boy Aaron, Mark Lettieri and Robert Ellis, with more artists to be announced soon.
Mullen & Mullen Law Firm has represented injured North Texans for over 41 years.
Spune Productions is an independent curator of distinctive music events across Texas.
KXT 91.7 is a member-supported, public radio station serving North Texas with an eclectic mix of new and local music.
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