Experience the evolving sound of Texas music in Oak Cliff live and up close.

May 1 | 7:00pm | $15–$35

First Friday Sonidos: Cory Cross & The Burden

May 1 | 7:00pm | $15–$35

This spring, Arts Mission Oak Cliff presents three unforgettable nights of live music. On the first Friday of April, May, and June, we welcome a featured artist whose sound captures the spirit of contemporary roots music — where tradition meets reinvention.

In May, we welcome Cory Cross & The Burden, a Texas-born act redefining country music with grit, heart, and raw authenticity. Inspired by legendary songwriters like Townes Van Zandt and John Prine, Cory crafts songs that feel lived-in and deeply personal. Backed by The Burden, his sound blends classic honky tonk instrumentation — steel guitar and fiddle — with the edge of garage rock, creating a performance that is equal parts rough-and-rowdy and tenderly intimate.

Kick off the evening with a two-step dance class at 7:00pm, then stay for a night of live music that invites you onto the dance floor and into the story of the songs.

Presented in partnership with Chasquis Music Group, this series transforms AMOC into an intimate gathering space where music lovers, neighbors, and curious listeners come together to experience artists shaping the sound of today.

Seats are limited. Don’t miss these nights.

Upcoming Shows:

June 5 | Money Chicha + Gabacho