
Listen up, Fort Worth! Welcome to The Soundcheck, a biweekly music column keeping you in the loop on what’s happening across the Tarrant music scene.
As summertime heats up in Panther City, keep cool indoors with these live music offerings taking the stage this July.
Celebrate a local artist’s birthday month at The Post
A staple in the Fort Worth music scene as a highly sought after live sound engineer, Cynthia Acebo returns for her third annual show at The Post, this time featuring full band accompaniment.
What: Cynthia Acebo
When: 8 p.m. July 11
Where: 2736 W. 6th St., Fort Worth
Admission: $14.06
Nationally trained clarinetist brings tunes to Scat Jazz Lounge
Saxophonist Quamon Fowler may have been mentored by legendary clarinetist Alvin Batiste, but he has earned his own path of notoriety in the jazz world. Join this North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Competition winner as he takes the stage for two shows selling fast at Scat Jazz Lounge.
What: Quamon Fowler
When: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. July 18
Where: 111 W. 4th St., Fort Worth
Admission: $18.14
Fort Worth music duo brings soul sound to Southside Preservation Hall
Hilary Tipps and Steve Obermiller have been writing music intertwined with their lives since 2011. Join these Fort Worth natives as they celebrate the release of their third studio album Little Kid Heart as they present their soulful Americana music stylings in a rare presentation with a full band.
What: Tipps and Obermiller album release
When: 5 p.m. July 19
Where: 1519 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth
Admission: $22.79
See up-and-coming talent perform at Tulips
Legendary music academy School of Rock brings together the top 1% of their students nationwide for a national summer tour. Keep your finger on the pulse of those up-and-coming in the music industry with this presentation of fresh talent singing classic and modern rock.
What: School of Rock AllStars
When: 12:30 p.m. July 25
Where: 112 St. Louis Ave., Fort Worth
Admission: $20.14
Hailey Green (she/they) is a live production professional based in North Texas. She serves as production manager for the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival as well as on faculty in the University of Texas at Arlington Department of Theatre Arts & Dance.
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