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Tiger Darrow The diminutive pop stylist Tiger Darrow returns for another North Oak Cliff post-"First Thursday" night get together at The Kessler. Have you seen this kid? Ridiculous talent! Some people are just naturally gifted. This Booker T. Washington School for the Performing Arts student is preparing for temporary relocation in Austin for a couple of months to participate in a film project. This will be your last chance to see her play for a while. And it's free! First Thursday in Bishop Arts, a show at The Kessler. We're here for you.

Cafe Antarsia, Sept. 3

International Music comes to The Kessler Theater! Fever in the Funkhouse lead singer Nik Brisco brings his gypsy jazz project Cafe Antarsia in for their debut performance at The Kessler. French guitarist Philippe Bertaud brings his unique classical guitar style to the mix, and Oak Cliff favorite Michael Henry Tillman returns with his unique Brazilian-influenced guitar and Latin vocal stylings.

Suzanna Choffel/Jessie Frye/The Lonesome Heroes. Austin, Texas-based pop singer-songwriter Suzanna Choffel headlines this fantastic line-up of distinctly organic roots music. In addition, North Texas-based Jessie Frye will make her Kessler Theater debut, and Austin's favorite bluegrass duo The Lonesome Heroes make their second appearance at the historic venue in North Oak Cliff.

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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

"A gorgeous room in which to see live music. It’s already one of the premiere live music venues in Dallas-Fort Worth." Andy Odom, Pegasus News

"According to all reports, it now has some of the best acoustics in the city" Dallas Observer

"The Kessler is one of my favorite venues in the US, the perfect listening room." Artist, Mark Growden

"I have been touring for 11 years and performed in almost every state in the country and I have to say that the Kessler is possibly the finest listening room I have ever seen.” Artist, Kristi Kruger

The Kessler was the perfect place to hold our fundraiser, attracting more neighbors and funds than any other event in our history. Your staff was amazing, remaining courteous and efficient, despite the overwhelming attendance. Non-Profit volunteer, R. Romano

This show proved again just how great a room the Kessler can be when all things come together. The room, as always, sounded great and looked just as good. Dallas Observer, Pete Freedman

RESURRECTING THE KESSLER

Kessler Artistic Director and film maker, Jeff Liles has been capturing the “Resurrection of the Kessler” in a series of shorts. From Dan Dyer to Doug Burr and Ruby Jane to Emily Elbert more than 80 videos capture the return of this historic theater. Follow along as some of the region's top artists are captured performing unplugged and in a performance space like no other.

Resurrecting the Kessler videos

KERA's Art & Seek Video Tour