Who Needs SXSW?
Alabama Shakes and They Might Be Giants make Tuesday night all right in Dallas
SXSW may be getting the bulk of the music buzz right now, but two shows happening this Tuesday, March 12, remind us that it's all right to stay in Dallas this week: Alabama Shakes, which is as hot as any group out there right now, and They Might Be Giants, which doubles as 1990s nostalgia and children's act.
Like Fun and The Lumineers, Alabama Shakes has rocketed to fame over the last year. After releasing their debut album Boys & Girls in 2012, they were nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Best Rock Performance for their hit song "Hold On." They play at the Palladium Ballroom at 8 pm, with Michael Kiwanuka, Sam Doores and Riley Downing as opening acts.
They Might Be Giants gained acclaim in the early '90s for songs like "Birdhouse in Your Soul," "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" and "Particle Man." They've recruited a different audience in recent years, making four children's albums since 2002.
Their last two albums have been aimed at adults, though, including the just-released Nanobots. Dallas is one of the first cities to see the band live since the album's release on March 5; they hit House of Blues Dallas alongside Moon Hooch at 7:30 pm.