Preston Jones
@prestonjones.bsky.social
Award-winning, #Texas based critic, writer and editor for hire. Bylines: @dallasobserver.com, @KXT.org, Oklahoma Today, @texasmonthly.bsky.social. SMU & @ou.edu alum. Opinions mine.
At each #radicalpotimism tour stop, @dualipa.bsky.social pays tribute to a local artist. For her 1st night in #Dallas, she looks west to honor Fort Worth’s Kelly Clarkson.
October 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
At each #radicalpotimism tour stop, @dualipa.bsky.social pays tribute to a local artist. For her 1st night in #Dallas, she looks west to honor Fort Worth’s Kelly Clarkson.
New for @dallasobserver.com: What a rip-snorting, kick-ass, gleefully unhinged encounter with @thehives.com. Rock gods without peer, as is photog Vera Velma Hernandez, who grabbed some truly phenomenal shots of the mayhem to go alongside my thoughts on it all.
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September 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
New for @dallasobserver.com: What a rip-snorting, kick-ass, gleefully unhinged encounter with @thehives.com. Rock gods without peer, as is photog Vera Velma Hernandez, who grabbed some truly phenomenal shots of the mayhem to go alongside my thoughts on it all.
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16 years to the day after splitting up, #Oasis took the stage anew last night in #Chicago, reunited and in roaring form. It was absolutely mega, to borrow Liam’s adjective, and deeply moving to watch fraternal alchemy fuel a 2-hr reminder they do not make rock stars like these anymore. #OasisLive25
August 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
16 years to the day after splitting up, #Oasis took the stage anew last night in #Chicago, reunited and in roaring form. It was absolutely mega, to borrow Liam’s adjective, and deeply moving to watch fraternal alchemy fuel a 2-hr reminder they do not make rock stars like these anymore. #OasisLive25
New for @kxt.org: Presley Haile’s voice completely knocked me sideways when I heard her debut EP earlier this year. Absolutely thrilled to connect with her recently for a conversation which only cemented my belief she’s going to be an enormous star.
Singer-songwriter Presley Haile, from deep in the heart of Texas, has stories to tell | KXT 91.7
Presley Haile Photo: Brynn Osborn The first time you hear Presley Haile sing, your reaction may be much like mine: "Who is that?" The 23-year-old native of Hamilton, less than 100 miles west of Waco, ...
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August 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New for @kxt.org: Presley Haile’s voice completely knocked me sideways when I heard her debut EP earlier this year. Absolutely thrilled to connect with her recently for a conversation which only cemented my belief she’s going to be an enormous star.
New for @dallasobserver.com: Regina Spektor enthralled a near-capacity Majestic Theatre Wednesday night, her first North Texas gig in 16 years. Some words from me, and some loverly photos from Andrew Sherman.
For Her First Dallas Show in 16 Years, Regina Spektor Bends Time to Her Will
The acclaimed singer-songwriter enthralled a near-capacity Majestic Theatre audience as part of her Midsummer Daydream Tour.
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August 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
New for @dallasobserver.com: Regina Spektor enthralled a near-capacity Majestic Theatre Wednesday night, her first North Texas gig in 16 years. Some words from me, and some loverly photos from Andrew Sherman.
New for @dallasobserver.com: It was a messy, meaningful Monday evening with Pete Yorn over at The Kessler. Some thoughts from me, and some fantastic photos from Andrew Sherman.
Pete Yorn Makes the Years Melt Away at Sold-Out Kessler Theater
The acclaimed singer-songwriter made his first Dallas appearance in six years, blending songs and stories for the audience.
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June 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
New for @dallasobserver.com: It was a messy, meaningful Monday evening with Pete Yorn over at The Kessler. Some thoughts from me, and some fantastic photos from Andrew Sherman.
New for @dallasobserver.com: St. Vincent delivered an emotional, thrilling set for the hometown crowd in #Dallas last night.
St. Vincent Delivers a Deep Ellum Homecoming for the Ages
Dallas' Grammy-winning rock star, touring behind her latest album, paid emotional tribute on stage to the ailing Chris Penn.
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April 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
New for @dallasobserver.com: St. Vincent delivered an emotional, thrilling set for the hometown crowd in #Dallas last night.
In @stvincent.music-social.com.ap.brid.gy’s case, the hometown support is literal.
April 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
In @stvincent.music-social.com.ap.brid.gy’s case, the hometown support is literal.
Some thoughts from me for @dallasobserver.com, via the very generous @bonnieraitt.bsky.social.
April 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Some thoughts from me for @dallasobserver.com, via the very generous @bonnieraitt.bsky.social.
New for @kxt.org: Somehow, in nearly 20 yrs of writing about TX music, I've never gotten the chance to talk w/the prolific Will Johnson. So I was pretty damn happy the stars aligned, and we connected for a chat about his new solo LP, "Diamond City," out Friday on @keeledscales.bsky.social.
Singer-songwriter Will Johnson carves out a gem with 'Diamond City' | KXT 91.7
The acclaimed Texas musician turned rough home recordings into a raw, gripping new album, out April 4.
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April 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
New for @kxt.org: Somehow, in nearly 20 yrs of writing about TX music, I've never gotten the chance to talk w/the prolific Will Johnson. So I was pretty damn happy the stars aligned, and we connected for a chat about his new solo LP, "Diamond City," out Friday on @keeledscales.bsky.social.
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"There is a faintly defiant sense of liveliness coursing through these songs," writes critic Preston Jones.
Kinky Friedman Says Goodbye on Posthumous Album Poet of Motel 6
"There is a faintly defiant sense of liveliness coursing through these songs," writes critic Preston Jones.
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March 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"There is a faintly defiant sense of liveliness coursing through these songs," writes critic Preston Jones.
New for @dallasobserver.com: Kicking off 2025 with a fascinating conversation with the great Bill Frisell, who’s making a rare North Texas appearance tonight at Arlington Music Hall.
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Jazz Great Bill Frisell Wants To Be Surprised
The prolific jazz great is making a rare North Texas tour stop, where the only certainty is the unknown.
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January 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
New for @dallasobserver.com: Kicking off 2025 with a fascinating conversation with the great Bill Frisell, who’s making a rare North Texas appearance tonight at Arlington Music Hall.
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New for @dallasobserver.com: Last evening's Kacey Musgraves concert at AAC, her first of a 2-night stand, had it all — gorgeous songs; vulnerable convos; confetti; assorted woodland creatures; kick-ass openers; a ginormous replica of Saturn & a Leon Bridges cameo to top it off.
Kacey Musgraves Fuses the Real and Fantastical For an Unforgettable Night at AAC
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter pulled from her latest LP, and welcomed a special guest to her first of two nights in Dallas.
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November 23, 2024 at 6:57 PM
New for @dallasobserver.com: Last evening's Kacey Musgraves concert at AAC, her first of a 2-night stand, had it all — gorgeous songs; vulnerable convos; confetti; assorted woodland creatures; kick-ass openers; a ginormous replica of Saturn & a Leon Bridges cameo to top it off.
New for @dallasobserver.bsky.social: Went a little long on Leon Bridges’ big night, which was profoundly moving and a testament to how much both he and Fort Worth has grown over the last decade.
Leon Bridges Blossoms in Fort Worth at Sold-Out Dickies Arena
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter presided over an emotional, melodic evening, which included a number of surprises.
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November 17, 2024 at 11:31 PM
New for @dallasobserver.bsky.social: Went a little long on Leon Bridges’ big night, which was profoundly moving and a testament to how much both he and Fort Worth has grown over the last decade.
New for Dallas Observer: Really reconnected with my innermost self last evening at the ol’ Creed jamboree in Fort Worth.
With Arms Wide Open, Creed Takes Sold-Out Dickies Arena Higher in Fort Worth Debut
The multi-platinum, Grammy-winning rock band brought plenty of pyro and platitudes to Fort Worth Wednesday.
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November 14, 2024 at 9:23 PM
New for Dallas Observer: Really reconnected with my innermost self last evening at the ol’ Creed jamboree in Fort Worth.