Poor David's Pub

Dallas


Texas music legends Ray Wylie Hubbard, Kelly Willis, Guy Forsyth and Steve Earl have all graced the stage at this venerable old club near the now mostly defunct Gilley's. For most shows, buy tickets at the door.


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