Welcome to The Soundcheck, a biweekly music column keeping you in the loop on what’s happening across the Tarrant music scene.
Summer is showing no signs of cooling down this September and neither are live music offerings in Tarrant County.
The return of the exclusive listening experience offered by Showroom Sounds, free praise and worship from one of Christian music’s biggest names in Arlington, and an album release celebration from a Fort Worth grown music duo there’s lots to love in the world of live music during September.
Boutique musical experience Showroom Sounds returns to Printed Threads
Grammy-nominated Aaron Lee Tasjan headlines the return of Showroom Sounds, one of Fort Worth’s most exclusive musical series. Described as “indie rock grit,” Tasjan’s music is the perfect fusion for fans of singer-songwriter and rock alike.
What: Showroom Sounds Presents: Aaron Lee Tasjan
When: 8 p.m. Sept. 26
Where: 210 South Freeway, Fort Worth
Admission: $25
Fort Worth band presents rocking blues in free weekly show at Magnolia Motor Lounge
Join local jazz musicians every Thursday night from 9-11 p.m. for a free night of communal music at Magnolia Motor Lounge. The lineup for September includes Tone Sommer, Sweet Sammy Boe, Randy Cates and Danny Ross.
What: Playtown Blues Band
When: 9 p.m. every Thursday
Where: 3803 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth
Admission: Free
Local Fort Worth artist brings storytelling and soul to the Tulips stage
From his North Texas upbringing to his runner-up journey on the ninth season of “American Idol,” Alex Lambert takes musical influence from music makers across the genre board. A self-taught vocalist and guitar player, Lambert is coming home to the Tulips stage for a night that is not to be missed.
What: Alex Lambert
When: 8 p.m. Sept. 3
Where: 112 St. Louis Ave., Fort Worth
Admission: $20
Community worship event brings Christian music icon to Levitt Pavilion
Matthew West headlines the second annual night of free community worship in Downtown Arlington. Faith on Fire with Matthew West, one of Christian musics biggest names, kicks off at 7 p.m. with praise and worship leaders from local churches with West taking the stage at 8:30 p.m.
What: Faith on Fire with Matthew West
When: 7 p.m. Sept. 12
Where: 100 W. Abram St., Arlington
Admission: Free
Celebrate the release of Runaway Sky’s debut album “damn feelings” at The Post
Runaway Sky is truly a band born from the Fort Worth music scene. Founded in 2022 after singer-songwriters Taylor LaCourse and Simone Nicole met at a Hear Fort Worth mixer the year prior, the duo is releasing their debut album “damn feelings,” and want you to come out to celebrate.
What: Runaway Sky Album Release Show
When: 8 p.m. Sept. 26
Where: 2736 W. 6th St., Fort Worth
Admission: $19
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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