I visited The Bomb Factory to attend the World Of Dance competition and it was. Nice time. There…read morewere thousands of dancers swarming the place, but there was still room to not feel completely crowded. Although they offered seating down low, it was constantly rotating on availability depending on the performers. If I wanted to find a seat, I could have. I mostly stood near the bar which wasn't too crowded since it was an all ages event. After standing there for about 2 hours, they did ask us to move to the end of the bar for potential customers .. there never really were more than 3 people ordering at a time, but we still moved. We got tall boy White Claws and it was the perfect sipper drink. The lighting and sound was good for the experience here and they had plenty of vantage points (including a VIP upper floor). Security wasn't bad, I didn't bring a bag, so I breezed through. There's a large parking structure right behind the TBF, so walking over was very easy too. We did initially have handicap people in our group who opted not to attend after we shared that the surrounding sidewalks were not very level and that the amount of people might be a little tricky for navigating with a walker. All in all though, I had a great time here!

I haven't been to the bomb factory in years. I went on a Thursday night and saw Meredith Marks at…read morethe bomb factory. We Ubered, so we didn't have to worry about parking. Ubers pick you right up in front of the doors so that's nice. I think this is the cleaner concert venue in Dallas. The bar and bartender are all very nice and do a great job. It's was definitely packed but we were able to get our drinks quick. This is a great general admission venue!

I have seen countless great shows at the Granada through the years. Heck I remember seeing movies…read morehere when I was a kid (saw a 3D movie with the glasses - maybe some kind of creature from the black lagoon or something - yeah I'm old!). Sound is always good. I like the staggered standing levels. If you want to get into the action up front you can do it but I prefer to be in the second level which is close but I don't have to worry about a mosh pit or anything. A few different bars - lobby or just inside the theater to keep you hydrated. Parking can be easy on Greenville in certain places if you know where to look although as new restaurants are opening nearby I'm gonna lose my go-to parking. Love that the CD World owner bought this place years ago and made it such a great venue. Also love that it's in my hood.

Went to my first show at the Granada last night, general admission. The lobby bar works, but a lot…read moreof updating is needed. Looks like the theater pulls in decent performances and I will definitely come back. There are plenty of surrounding bars and restaurants as well- but the parking lot filled up quick and people were driving around for a while searching for spots. I suggest showing up at least 45 minutes before a big show.

Flavorful inventive cuisine, great portions, and attentive service! It feels like your are deep in…read morethe heart of Texas with an American flag made out of domestic beer and a stage for live music. You'll definitely come back again and again.

Had a nice time on Saturday for brunch. Live music was nice. Service was good, though a little…read moreslow at points, but our server was friendly and helpful

Great Bar, plenty of parking . Whiskey and Coke is $7 not bad and it's pretty good pour. Live bands…read moreplenty of elbow room. Good bar

The bar is very casual with both indoor and outdoor seating. There's an outdoor stage in the back…read more It's very dim inside and pretty loud with the music. So I prefer to sit outside with a group of friends. There is also a foosball table in pool table inside. Drinks are pretty well priced and affordable. I also tried the food from the left part of the building and got a burger and it was good. Service is pretty good overall.

Loved seeing Junior Brown at the Kessler Theater last night - great show at a great venue - but I…read moream ticked off about the bartender on the upper level. He sneaks in a $3 well charge on everything on the rocks. That's crooked. I have never seen that before anywhere else. Not a friendly guy either. Not even a thanks after pickpocketing your bar bill. Someone should be able to have a good time at a show without having to audit a simple bar bill. Watch out!

Beautiful theatre and wonderful atmosphere for a night of great music!…read more The Kessler Theater is a focal point of the Bishop Arts District! It first opened as a single movie screen theater for the local folks in Oak Cliff. While it remained closed for decades after extensive structural damage, the Art Deco marquee is shining brightly once again! Highly recommended taking a trip to Dallas to see your favorite artist!

Much respect to a neighborhood gem that hosts live music everyday! Literally, the doors are open,…read moregiving good vibes to the passerby. I gladly add to the tip bucket and contribute to the music fee on my food/beverage ticket.

Just came here for a hangout. The place had plenty of seating, and folks walking in and out. I…read moreenjoyed my beer but can't remember the name. It did have an apple taste to it. We enjoyed the band. It's a great hangout spot for friends, couples, etc. or coming here to grab a drink or two. The guy at the bar checked on us to make sure we were okay. Even though he had plenty of people at the bar he still checked on everyone sitting down in the general area.

Absolutely love this place. The venue itself is intimate and has a close quarter element that makes…read moreit super trendy. The music was awesome.

Hard Pass! Let me start by saying that I used to hang out…read morethere regularly, in the 90's, when it was a smokey, legitimate, jazz bar. It's been a while since I went so we decided to go. What a mistake! First of all, there was a $20/person cover charge. For what?! The band? The first band that was playing was four guys that looked to be drunk frat boys playing poorly and hardly knew the words to the song they played. The second band was fronted by a guy who was so flat it hurt my ears. They were no better than a band playing at weddings, which they did promote themselves to be available for. The song choice terrible! Footloose?! I know it was a predominantly white crowd but come on! Then when they did sing an Earth Wind and Fire song, they were so bad that Maurice White was probably turning over in his grave. What a sad state of affairs!

I finally got to check The Loft out. Wasn't quite sure what I was expecting given that it's above…read morethe Palladium, which is quite large. The Loft is fairly small. Think I heard it holds about 400 people. There's a bar in the back, and a bar to the side of the stage, so it was pretty easy to get a drink at all times (important!). I can't really comment about the sound because the Buzzcocks played LOUD, but I enjoyed it, even when I went deaf. The opening band wasn't really my cup of tea, so we all went out to the patio. A huge patio at that. It was fun looking at the Dallas skyline and watching the hoochie mama's below going to the Pittpull concert. Hello silicone, but I digress. I didn't really mind paying $4.50 for weak cocktails, or $4 for Shiner, even when it was poured in a plastic cup. The bathroom attendant was so unnecessary, though. Is she always there? There are only two bathroom sinks, and we were at a punk show ferfucksake. Any who. I felt the venue was solid for what it does, and the fact that I was able to get so close to punk legends sealed the deal.

Rubbing Elbows One…read moreof the best reason to go see a live band is the ability to feel the music coming out of their mouths and instruments. That can only be accomplished by being up close and personal. The loft is so much more intimate than the Palladium below. The bartenders can get busy, especially between sets, but don't worry they'll get to you. Between sets take a breather on their awesome balcony. Take some pics with your friend/significant other with the Dallas skyline. With all these positive marks you would expect a 5 star review. Sadly, the band line up is pretty limited. My favorite recurring band are the Spazmatics. I wish they could take a cue from Granada's rotation. Still, if your favorite band comes, it's a no brainer! Band with a view