Concert News

Tim Love's new Fort Worth venue Tannahill's Tavern locks in opening lineup

The Quebe Sisters are one of more than 20 acts set to perform.

Photo courtesy of The Quebe Sisters

The Stockyards will soon be overflowing with big concert names come October, with the opening of Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall, Fort Worth's newest music venue, which has unveiled its inaugural lineup of acts that include Ludacris, the Mavericks, and Foreigner.

Tannahill's Tavern is the venture between chef Tim Love and Live Nation, opening in the historic Horse and Mule Barns of the Mule Alley redevelopment.

The lineup of live performances features touring acts and local artists across a variety of genres, with October 1 the official opening date. Mark it on your calendar.

Named for Love's son, Tannahill, the 26,000 square-foot live music venue encompasses a main stage, double-sided bar, merchandise shop, restaurant, and private event space. It'll feature state-of-the-art audio and lighting capabilities and accommodate up to 1,000 concertgoers in general assembly, along with three 20-person VIP suites, a separate lounge area, and a private bar — all with views of the main stage.

In a statement, Love calls it "an absolute dream come true project" in a neighborhood he knows well.

"I've spent over 20 years building businesses in the district and am so proud of how it’s grown into a thriving center of commerce and culture," he says. "This is a beautiful venue and with Live Nation as our partner—the absolute best in class in the live concert business — Tannahill’s will help further grow the city’s reputation as a bonafide entertainment destination!"

Dallas Market President for Live Nation Anthony Nicolaidis describes the lineup as "a terrific opening series of shows," and the Music Hall "a spectacular new and intimate space."

The venue will contain a deluxe green room for bands with a private entrance, food & drink personalized for the band by chef Love, plus laundry, showers, and restrooms.

Additionally, the landmark mule barn will be equipped with extensive kitchen facilities designed to accommodate pre-event dining, full concert concessions, and ambitious multiple course meals for up to 500 guests, for weddings, family reunions, and other social and corporate events.

The lineup is as follows:

Oct. 1 – Muscadine Bloodline
Oct. 6 – Arc Angels
Oct. 7 – Arc Angels
Oct. 13 – Tab Benoit with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Oct. 14 – Reckless Kelly
Oct. 16 – Shovels & Rope
Oct. 20 – BAT: A Meat Loaf Celebration featuring The Neverland Express + American Idol Winner Caleb Johnson
Oct. 21 – Shinyribs
Oct. 22 – Ludacris
Oct. 23 – Foreigner
Oct. 27 – Chris Knight
Oct. 28 – Green River Ordinance
Oct. 29 – Jonathan Tyler and The Texas Gentleman
Oct. 30 – Voyage: The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band
Oct. 31 – Futurebirds
Nov. 9 – Marcia Ball
Nov. 11 – Cody Canada and The Departed
Nov. 12 – David Ramirez
Nov. 18 – Del Castillo With Vallejo
Nov. 20 – Dee Jay Silver
Dec. 2 – 90’s Rewind with Tone Loc, Tag Team, C&C Music Factory and Digital Underground
Dec. 10 – American Aquarium
Dec. 18 – Dee Jay Silver
Dec. 30 – Grady Spencer & The Work
Jan. 13 – The Quebe Sisters
Jan. 15 – Dee Jay Silver
Jan. 27 – Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Feb. 11 – The Mavericks
Feb. 16 – Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band

Tickets to the opening series of shows will go on sale on Friday, May 13 at 10 am. CST at www.livenation.com. Additional shows will continue to be announced.

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Roller Coaster News

Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington bids farewell to 2 roller coasters

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Six Flags Over Texas El Diablo roller coaster, RIP.

Amusement park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is investing more than $1 billion in its theme parks over the next two years, with an array of enhancements for Six Flags Over Texas — including a record-breaking dive roller coaster, slated to launch at the Arlington theme park in 2026.

They'll also give Hurricane Harbor Arlington the largest investment in its history, with the introduction of a massive interactive kids area, Splash Island.

Waterparks and water features have become an increasingly popular category, aided by technological advancements such as man-made surf machines. According to a report by Hotel & Leisure Advisors, 16 indoor waterparks opened or expanded in 2023, and 12 new outdoor waterparks opened. The largest new outdoor waterpark of the year was Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, featuring 11 slides, a lazy river, pools, and swim-up bars.

“Six Flags is dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences and will be implementing a wide array of enhancements throughout the property. Our park's multi-year expansion plans will bring major investments including cutting-edge thrill rides, revitalized family experiences, elevated dining and expanded events,” says the park's president Richard Douaihy in a statement.

And now the sad news. To make room for the all-new dive coaster they're installing at Six Flags, they're retiring two roller coasters:

La Vibora, a steel bobsled-style roller coaster, which opened in 1986
El Diablo, known as a giga loop coaster, which has been in operation since 2019

The rides’ retirement enables the park to make way for a new generation of thrill machines in the Spain section of the park.

'We understand that saying goodbye to beloved rides can be difficult, and we appreciate our guests' passion. These changes are an important part of our growth and dedication to delivering exceptional new experiences. We look forward to sharing more details this summer,” Douaihy says.

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