Ferris Wheelers Backyard & BBQ in Dallas will be one of the JAMBALOO live venues. (Photo: That Hospitality)
The inaugural JAMBALOO, a week-long live music festival that will light up the Dallas-Fort Worth area from February 2nd to 8th, has been announced by Mullen & Mullen Music Project and Spoon Productions.
The event will feature a variety of free performances across four locally owned venues, spotlighting the best local talent along with emerging touring bands. Venues include Ferris Wheeler's in Dallas’ Design District, Club Dada in Deep Ellum, Tulips in Fort Worth and Andy’s in Denton, organizers said.
Organizers said JAMBALOO is more than just a series of concerts. It’s a community-driven initiative aimed at boosting the local music scene during difficult times.
They said the event will support artists, independent venues and small businesses across the industry and will bring together music lovers and industry professionals alike.
Symposium spotlighting the future of the DFW music ecosystem
According to organizers, KXT 91.7 will serve as a media partner to expand the event’s reach and strengthen engagement with the DFW community during the festival. The week begins February 1st with the JAMBALOO Symposium at Tulips in Fort Worth. This event brings together leaders to discuss the future of the Dallas-Fort Worth music ecosystem.
“The Jamberoo Symposium is an opportunity for music lovers and industry professionals to connect, share insights, and influence the future of the local music landscape,” Shane Mullen, managing attorney at Mullen & Mullen LLP, said in a statement. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” “We are delighted to launch this initiative that celebrates the achievements of local venues and highlights our ongoing efforts to create more opportunities for talented artists.”
The symposium will feature a discussion of current music trends, challenges facing the industry, and strategies to move the DFW music scene forward. The conversation will include hip-hop icon, Death Row Records co-founder and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Tracy Lynn Curry, known as “The DOC,” and Grammy Award-winning artist Bobby. Sessions, Grammy Award-winning producers and other industry experts will be in attendance. Tre Najera, Director of the City of Fort Worth, City of Dallas, Texas Music Office, and more.
Benji McPhail, KXT 91.7's Program Director, will moderate the panel.
The symposium will be recorded and live-streamed using cutting-edge technology to ensure these important discussions reach a wider audience.
Celebrating independent venues and emerging artists
“JAMBALOO provides independent venues, up-and-coming artists, and music lovers with an opportunity at a time when opportunities typically are scarce. Our completely free lineup of local and national emerging artists is a great addition to the Metroplex music scene. It will be a significant addition to the 2020 event, and Spoon is proud to partner with Mullen & Mullen, along with artists and venues, to bring this scene to life,” said owner Annette Marin. Spune Productions said in a statement:
JAMBALOO is part of the Mullen & Mullen Music Project, a collaboration with Spune Productions aimed at supporting Dallas-Fort Worth’s independent music scene.
“We intend to build on an annual tradition with JAMBALOO, reminding us of the powerful role live music plays in strengthening communities,” Marin said.
Organizers said that from noon on Friday, concertgoers can apply to attend the JAMBALOO show of their choice by visiting the official website and signing up.
The current lineup already includes MJ Lenderman, Wild Pink, Lomelda, Slow Joy, The Texas Gentlemen, Quaker City Night Hawks, Twain, Pretty Boy Aaron, Mark Lettieri, Robert. It includes a performance by Ellis, with more artists to be announced soon.
The Law Offices of Mullen & Mullen has been representing injured people in North Texas for over 41 years.
Spune Productions is an independent curator of signature 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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