Dallas Sounds

Extension of the Texas Music Office & Visit Dallas whose mission is to amplify, aggregate, and support the Dallas music industry! 🎵

07/23/2026

💿 HARMONIZE HAPPY HOUR 💿

Harmonize Happy Hour is a new networking and educational series designed to bring Dallas-based artists together while creating opportunities to learn directly from professionals across the music industry. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, gain practical insights, or connect with fellow artists, this is the place to be.

We will learn about Artist Branding & Marketing, from industry experts:

• Conor Dardis
• Crystal Perry
• Sarah Badran

You will also hear an amazing performance by Carly Tate!

Come connect with fellow Dallas artists, hear from experienced professionals, and leave with valuable strategies to help grow your career.

6:00 - Start Time
6:30 - Speakers
7:30 - Networking and Performance by Carly Tate

We can’t wait to see you there!
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Conor Dardis is a creative director and brand designer with 26 years of experience building identities, campaigns, and visual systems across music, hospitality, entertainment, automotive, and global consumer brands. He holds a master’s degree and has worked with major international companies, bringing together strategic thinking, design expertise, and a strong understanding of how brands connect with audiences. His work also includes illustrative design for a range of bands and music projects. Alongside his commercial work, he is the Creative Director of JAMBALOO, where he leads the creative and visual vision.

Crystal Z. Perry is a Forbes-featured brand strategist known for her charismatic, unapologetic approach to storytelling. With a background in Fortune 50 recruiting and a passion for creative arts, she turned friends into clients. Together, they have created successful music careers playing and producing alongside Beyonce, Janet Jackson, and Justin Timberlake to name a few. Today, her client list still includes creatives, as well as nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and small to mid sized businesses.

Crystal is deeply involved in her local community, serving as a member of organizations such as the Junior League of Dallas, Leadership Dallas Alumni, and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Southern Dallas

06/19/2026

💿 MAKE MUSIC DAY DALLAS 💿

Make Music Day launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique. Make Music is celebrated on the same day in more than 2,000 cities in dozens of countries around the world on June 21!

This Sunday, you can catch some of our amazing Dallas Sounds Amplified Artists performing downtown at Main St. Garden Park, Pegasus Plaza, and Stone St. near the eyeball as you walk around enjoying all of the FIFA festivities that are taking place.

Let’s celebrate together!
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05/21/2026

💿 COURTNEY HART 💿

Everyone please welcome to the 2026 Dallas Sounds Amplified Program!

Courtney Hart is a Dallas-based singer-songwriter originally from Allen, Texas. Her interest in music stems from her love of dance, and the two became extensions of one another, shaping her creative voice and approach to performance.

Her music blends soulful melodies with introspective lyrics, drawing from indie and blues influences while staying rooted in the singer-songwriter tradition. She’s most inspired by artists such as Maggie Rogers, Angel Olsen, Laufey, Alice Phoebe Lou, and Sylvan Esso. Courtney’s writing style is a mixture of alternative and singer/songwriter, and she is looking forward to experimenting with other sounds.

Now based in Dallas, TX, Courtney balances her career as a professional dancer with performing locally and bringing live music into dance classrooms. Courtney continues to create music in hopes that it will resonate with listeners.

Go to the Dallas Music Office website in our bio to find all of the Dallas Sounds Amplified locations!
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05/18/2026

💿 RYLIN RIVAS 💿

Please welcome to our 2026 Dallas Sounds Amplified Program!

Rylin Rivas is a powerhouse soulful vocalist raised north of Dallas. In recent years, he has taken his music career to the next level through local open mics and singing competitions, competing on the JoJo Jam Show in Fall 2025. As of 2025, he has released new music and continues growing his presence in the Dallas music scene, delivering dynamic performances across a range of atmospheres.

Go to the Dallas Music Office website in our bio to find all of the Dallas Sounds Amplified locations!
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05/14/2026

💿 DALLAS SOUNDS AMPLIFIED SPRING SHOWCASE 💿

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support our artists, community, and mission. We are so grateful to our amazing partners and .dallas for helping make this wonderful event possible!

It was such a special evening showcasing 16 of our 31 incredible artists in this years Dallas Sounds Amplified Program. The energy, passion, incredible songwriting, and talent on display was a prime example of why this program matters and how incredible the Dallas music industry really is!

Thank you Dallas for showing up! We will see you at the next one in the fall 🎵

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05/12/2026

💿 TINY DESK CONTEST WINNER 💿

A huge congratulations to on being named the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest winner!

After four years of incredible submissions, it is inspiring to see the world recognize the hard work, dedication, and bold creative vision behind this project.

Dallas is such a special place, and Cure For Paranoia continues to prove exactly that.

Thank you for proudly representing our city and showing what is possible through consistency, artistry, and vision. We can’t wait to see what’s next 🩵
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04/30/2026

💿 DEAN RAY 💿

We are excited to welcome Dean Ray to the 2026 Dallas Sounds Amplified Program!

Dean Ray is a singer-songwriter from Dallas, TX, blending classic country and folk influences like Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and Townes Van Zandt with a modern Americana twist. His debut album, Dean Ray from Texas, showcases his self-described “rebel Texas country-folk” sound, setting him apart from mainstream country and indie folk alike. Deeply rooted in his home state, Dean’s music proudly reflects the spirit and culture of Texas.

Go to the Dallas Music Office website in our bio to find all of the Dallas Sounds Amplified locations!
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04/28/2026

💿 DALLAS SOUNDS AMPLIFIED SPRING ARTIST SHOWCASE 💿

We are excited to announce our 2026 Spring Dallas Sounds Amplified Artist Showcase in partnership with .dallas and ! Come experience the amazing 16 of our 31 artists that are a part of this years program as they perform stripped down, intimate sets that will showcase their amazing songwriting 🎉

FREE
🗓️ May 7th

⏰ Doors: 5:00pm

📍 Far Out Restaurant

This will be a night that you will not want to miss! Comment below who you are excited to see 🎵

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04/20/2026

💿 SARAH HANKS 💿

Welcome to the 2026 Dallas Sounds Amplified Program!

Sarah Hanks is a singer-songwriter from a small town in south Louisiana, now making waves in the DFW music scene. Writing songs since the age of eleven, she crafts introspective and evocative music, blending folk, soul, and pop influences. Her sound is rich with storytelling and raw emotion. Music runs in her blood; growing up with a family of musicians, she developed a deep love for melody and lyricism. Now, she brings that passion to the stage, sharing both heartfelt originals and unique takes on beloved covers.

Go to the Dallas Music Office website in our bio to find all of the Dallas Sounds Amplified locations!
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04/17/2026

💿 AMANDA 💿

AMANDA is a Dallas based Latin and indie pop artist from Argentina creating atmospheric, emotionally honest songs. Known for intimate originals and reinterpretations of ’70s–’90s classics, especially acoustic rock and Spanish-language covers.

Go to the Music Office website in our bio to find all of the Dallas Sounds Amplified locations!
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