Dallas: Paul Cauthen at The Bomb Factory
Paul Cauthen plays The Bomb Factory in Dallas on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM, with tickets starting at $56. The East Texas singer known as “Big Velvet” brings his booming baritone and swaggering mix of country, soul and gospel to one of Deep Ellum’s biggest rooms.
Cauthen grew up in Tyler and sang in church before forming the duo Sons of Fathers with Beau Bedford. He went solo with 2016’s “My Gospel,” a record that showcased his huge voice and Texas soul influences, and followed it with “Room 41,” “Country Coming Down” and “Black on Black.” His songs about faith, temptation and Texas pride have made him a cult favorite with a wild, unpredictable live show.
His fifth album, “Book of Paul,” arrived April 3, 2026. Cauthen co-wrote 12 of its 13 songs and played bass and drums on some tracks, and the album includes “Texas Swagger,” “Bayou By You” and “Ain’t No Crime.” He launched it with the Tonkin’ N Tejas Tour, a spring run of Texas dance halls and clubs, and this Dallas show is a chance to hear the new songs in a much bigger room.
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Cauthen has long called Dallas home, which makes a Saturday night at The Bomb Factory something of a hometown celebration. The venue is a converted industrial building in Deep Ellum that holds about 4,300 fans and has been one of the city’s busiest rock rooms since reopening in 2015. See more shows on The Bomb Factory venue page on Texas Music Map.
Doors typically open an hour before showtime. The Bomb Factory is at 2713 Canton Street in Deep Ellum, with paid lots nearby and DART’s Deep Ellum Station a short walk away. Saturday nights in Deep Ellum are crowded, so rideshare is the easiest option.