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Dallas: American Football at Longhorn Ballroom
September 9 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Football Brings Midwest Emo Back to Dallas
American Football Longhorn Ballroom fans finally have a date to circle, as the influential emo trio returns to Dallas for a night of shimmering guitars and quiet devastation. The band headlines Longhorn Ballroom on Wednesday, September 9, at 8:00 PM, bringing its signature blend of math-rock precision and heart-on-sleeve lyricism to the historic Dallas venue. As a result, longtime fans and newcomers alike get a rare chance to hear the band’s genre-defining catalog performed live.
Formed in Urbana, Illinois, in 1997, American Football built a devoted following around a single self-titled album before quietly disbanding. In addition, the record’s now-iconic house-on-the-cover artwork became shorthand for an entire generation of emo revival bands. The trio reunited in 2014 and has since released three more albums, cementing its place as one of the genre’s most influential acts. Overall, the Dallas stop offers a chance to hear a band whose reach far outstrips its modest beginnings.
About American Football
The band, led by guitarist and vocalist Mike Kinsella alongside guitarist Steve Lamos and bassist Steve Holmes, has spent nearly three decades shaping the sound of introspective indie rock. Their music blends jazz-influenced chord voicings with confessional songwriting, a combination that has drawn comparisons across generations of songwriters. Learn more about the band’s history on Wikipedia, where their path from college-town side project to festival headliner is well documented.
American Football Longhorn Ballroom Show Details & Tickets
The American Football Longhorn Ballroom show doors open ahead of the 8:00 PM set at Longhorn Ballroom, located at 216 Corinth St in Dallas. In addition, the venue’s intimate setting suits a band known for tightly wound, emotionally resonant performances. Consequently, fans hoping for a close-up view should plan to arrive early.
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Overall, this show is one of several strong bookings coming to Longhorn Ballroom this fall. Browse more upcoming shows on the Texas Music Map events calendar to plan the rest of your live-music calendar.