Trees

Great venue and live music! Saw quite a few good bands here, and this was a local show night! Wonderful

Great venue with good sound and environment. I love it when I see a band that I like playing here because I know at least the venue will be good. And.... A few steps down the street is serious pizza for after the show!

Amazing venue. Small but the energy, atmosphere and environment just make it worth while. Had a small bar in the back and plenty of room to dance around and have a good time with. I went to see 1nonly here perform live and did a meet and greet with him out in the parking lot. I travelled from Austin to here in Dallas just to see the show and it was absolutely amazing.

There's no phone number to contact them, fyi. Staff were super nice. Two floors. Two bars. I had a great time. Sound was good. I'd go back if I were in town!

Great place for concerts! Large stage area and no bad place to watch the show unless you stand behind a tree. Decent bar staff but beer and drinks are a bit pricey.

Everyone love Trees! Such a great venue to see local live bands as well as national bands. Can't wait for the next show!

Saw a band here that I've seen over 30 times previously. We stood at the left of the stage up front and couldn't really hear the vocals all that well. Later in their set, we moved back toward the bar and the sound wasn't all that better. Don't know if this was due to the acoustics in the venue, or a sound mix issue. Staff was friendly and helpful. Parking in the lot was $20.

Awesome venue!! If you want to be really close get there early! @Holywatr has a sold out show!!

I had my first visit to Trees a couple weeks ago when I went to the Mick Jenkins concert. It was a great show and Trees is an interesting space. It's kind of a small, narrow concert venue. Because of its space layout and narrow width of the room, there is no bad spot in the house, save for maybe in the corners of the balcony which may give obstructed view. I was also very pleased with the acoustics in the room. The sound system and quality was great! I was impressed with this as the sound in similar venues can be hit or miss. There's street parking, paid lots nearby, and a parking lot right next to the venue for $20 cash. I'd definitely return to Trees for another concert.

Always buy vip I love this venue and the staff. Great people, intimate venue. Fantastic views of the stage.

Great venue. Floor and elevated seating are both good. The bartender was really awesome.

Started off a little poorly with customer service at the door and didn't get better while I was waiting at the empty bar for the bar tender to just ignore me. I didn't get a chance to order a drink so I can't say how are their prices and pours. I will say this venue has always structurally been a favorite of mine. They have a giant fan and even in 105° weather the inside is cool. Pretty close quarters if you've never been inside. The lighting for the stage is incredible and the "canopy" of LEDS and pillars designed like trunks is a design detail I love about Trees. The show was Sevit, Urban Heat, Rosegarden Funeral Party, and Vision Video. An all around good time of talent and amazing sound.

This venue is awesome. Always has the best underground/up-and-coming artists. I love the vibe here, no matter what show you are watching. Hip hop/rap, r&b, punk rock, hardcore, metal.. always a good show at Trees. Great prices, the bar tenders give great service and the security is always on their A game for safety precautions.

Do Not Go Here unless you want to be physically assaulted by their staff. They have a big tendency to physically put their hands on customers, as I am not the only person with this feedback. And I was punished for their terrible, disrespectful security. Their management then called me a liar even though I had the front door man vouching for me. Even some of their own realize THEY SUCK

Trees is my all time favorite venue, I've been going on and off since 2003. I've seen all sorts of shows here, DMX, Corey Taylor, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Vanilla Ice, Fozzy, Rehab, Hed PE,Twiztid, Kotton Mouth Kings, Sir Mix-a-lot and most recently Canadian rapper Sonreal. I love the updates that have been made over the years, the staff is always professional, show them respect and they're cool. Don't test the security guys, I've seen too many people mess around and find out. The place has so much history, the infamous Nirvana show, Post Malone's first sold out show and even an episode of Walker Texas Ranger was filmed there.

This place is really cool! My husband and I came here to see Echosmith! I really enjoyed the show. Its a nice place where it is easy to get up near the front of the stage and have a really good view of the acts. It is called trees because actual trees are inside the building. The staff is friendly, the crowd is chill, the restrooms are clean. Drinks are not horrible prices. You can't really ask for much else!

love it here! always great service, cheapest drinks on the block. make sure to take a spot on the girls bathroom side of the room to watch the show.

If you're handicapped don't even bother. I bought tickets to the Scary Kids Scaring Kids show on 03/05/22 the day of the concert. I tried contacting Trees all day. I called every half hour, my friend left a message and I sent an email about obtaining handicapped seats as I am handicapped. Upon arrival, the person at the front sent me to the bar to talk to the bartender about the seats. I go to talk to the bartender, who was extremely rude, and he first points to the left side of the stage and tells me it's handicapped accessible. As I glance over, there was a person in their wheelchair, but no actual chairs. Then he tells me that they do not nor do they ever have handicapped seating (as him and another bartender chuckled to each other). I then asked if i could just go sit on the balcony and he said no and told me no one was up there when in fact there were a lot of people on the balcony and I even saw a few free chairs. I am beyond disappointed as I was looking forward to this concert. I'm so upset because the last time I saw a show here I was accommodated and this time they laughed in my face and it made me feel so unwelcome here. I read on the website that they do have limited ADA spots and that we would have to arrive and speak with a Trees staff member for details. I don't understand why I couldn't have been offered 1 chair to sit next to my party so that I could enjoy the night with them instead I had to leave. It felt as though they looked at me and thought I was lying. I offered proof of being handicapped as well. They laughed in my face, because I don't look handicapped?? Not everyone that's handicapped has to be in a wheelchair or "appear" handicapped. I am embarrassed, humiliated, and disgusted with how I was treated in front of my friends. I have attached photos that my friends sent after i left of the rude bartenders and of the balcony, with people on it and some of the empty chairs that were up there.

Since 1995 I have enjoyed live music as well as performed on stage multiple times. I'm so glad that a few venues still exist that were around in my formative years of exploring the local music scene.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Nice intimate venue with VERY strong AC. We came here with a friend to see a nostalgic 80s hair metal bill of Faster Pussycat and Bang Tango and had a fun time. This place felt reminiscent of clubs in LA like The Troubadour or The Roxy (maybe a tad bit bigger and cleaner), which are some of my favorite venues--you get great views of the stage from pretty much anywhere. Being Dallas in July means it's HOT, therefore, we really appreciated the arctic-level AC in this place. I was actually getting a little chilly before the place filled up and the crowd got some body heat going. Drink prices were reasonable and the bartenders friendly; I wouldn't hesitate to see another show here the next time I'm in town!

Came her for the bad bunny dj and while the dj was great the workers here suck. One of the bar tenders was on a power trip and decided to kick our group out because he wasnt tiping on every round of shots. Got him on a video hitting my phone out my hands. First and last time coming here. Bought tickets to get kicked out for not tipping on every round LOL.

It's hard for me to dislike any venue this small. Trees is wonderfully intimate and without pretense. It's a dark little box that holds fewer than 1,000 people. We went by when doors opened and there was a line, but there was no line about an hour later when the show (opener #1) started. Getting in was a breeze and hassle-free. There is no designated parking for this venue. Find a lot nearby - there are plenty within 2-3 blocks. We paid $5 when we went. Not sure if they're always $5 or not... When we got back to the car (around 2 AM), it wasn't on blocks and had all windows intact. So hey, that's good. No other cars on blocks or glass all over the ground either. Also good. Hopefully that's the norm. Still, I wouldn't leave a nice car in a Deep Ellum lot like this one at night. Lots of nearby restaurants and bars and places to pre-game. Drinks at Trees are very pricey, so pre-gaming is recommended. Aldo, other folks have said water is bottled only, which I did not verify since I didn't want to be pissed off at being deprived of this basic necessity. I just drank plenty of water ahead of time. So... heads up... There's the main standing-room-only floor and there's an upstairs loft. I'd say there's not a bad seat in the house since it's so small, but towards the back of the loft might be meh and there are pillars ("trees") in the middle of the room. So don't get stuck behind a tree. :) Sound was really my only knock against this place. It was pretty lackluster. Try to be in between the front main speakers for balance. That helped a little. Still not great. The bass was definitely turned up too much - not well balanced. But for me, being so up close and personal made up for it. Great energy. Love small venues. The other perk of small venues like this, of course, is meeting bands after the show. Done and done. We had a great night. I think I prefer Southside Ballroom for grittiness and better sound, but Trees is smaller and I'd definitely see a show here again.

A very small concert venue located in Deep Ellum...Trees is a great place to watch live music due to its size. Concert tickets at their venue are priced well, several parking around the area, customer service is "ok" and drinks are moderately priced. I recently saw Rival Sons at Trees and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen!

First time attending a concert (Snow Tha Product) here and was impressed with the place. Nice and cold atmosphere, good A/C and the drink prices were very reasonable. Restrooms were well kept and clean. I would definitely attended another concert here.

I just saw Kimbra here and it was a great show. Deep Ellum has changed a lot since I used to frequent it in like 2005, but Trees overall feels the same, which makes me happy. You know I love nostalgia. It's still the same intimate space with inconveniently placed faux tree trunks, a bar in the back, and an upstairs with couches and a few bar tables and chairs. The bar is very basic with a few beers and basic liquor, meh. But you don't come to Trees to have a top tier drink, you come for a good show. Have a drink across the street at the Armory -- their cocktails are delicious! The bartenders are speedy and friendly, the bathrooms are relatively clean considering how many people use them in the span of a few hours, and the enormous ceiling fan keeps the crowded room cool and breezy.

Small venue for live music but they have the necessities- AC and a bar. It seemed pretty well maintained/ clean. I sat upstairs and had a good time. They don't have a private lot so it's a bit stressful finding meter parking / open lots.

Only reason it didn't get a 1 is because bartender was cool. The rest was lame. Don't waste your time. Lame music, opener and concert.

I came here for the Jay Rock concert and it was soooo LIT!!!! The venue was perfect. What better place to have a concert than a street filled with bars and restaurants. I truly enjoyed myself!!!!

It only took me a year after the re-opening to come back to Trees. The place looks just like it used to, just a little shinier. The sound is a lot better. Great job on that! I was here last week for Thrill Kill Kult and Lords of Acid. It was a loud concert. Duh. Sounded great, though. I'm not sure what's up with music venues having bathroom attendants, especially with just three stalls. But when I couldn't get the door to lock I was happy she was there to hold the door closed for me. Too bad I didn't have any cash to tip (sorry lady). I'd probably give this place 4 stars, but one of the bartenders absolutely ruined it for me. I waited almost 15 minutes to get a stupid beer. The bartender waited on everyone except me. On people that walked up after I was there. He even made eye contact with me a couple of times. I'm not one to make a scene or be confrontational, so I didn't say anything, but I was getting aggravated. Then out of nowhere a handsome bald bartender (wish I would have gotten his name) came up asking if I had been helped, so I finally got that beer I had been eyeing. After that I ordered all my drinks from Rusty with no problems.

As any frequent reviewer of my posts know, I like to periodically (annually) re-review my reviews as things can change. Sometimes businesses close, get bad, or sometimes, better. This is one of those posts. Yes, I know I've been bad about checking in, but I just had a son, so I've been a bit busy. Plus, since the Pandemic, we've been getting deliveries from here more than actually picking stuff up. Due to COVID-19, a lot of their upcoming events have been postponed or rescheduled. You should regularly check their site and social media platforms for updates. Don't just show up! As I said in my previous review, I've been coming here since I was a wee lad. I have some great memories of this place. The drinks are strong, the bands are great, and the venue is "intimate." Well, maybe "intimate" isn't the right word; perhaps, small is more appropriate. This place is only slightly bigger than a bar with a stage, which means that every spot is a great spot. It also means that, unless you're on the balcony, it's standing room only. And, if there is a popular band on the stage, the place will be packed, and I mean packed. You'll know what a sardine feels like, which means if you're sensitive to heat or confined spaces, Trees may not be the place you want to see your favorite band. I've literally had to carry friends out of this place because they passed out, and security told me that it's pretty common. If your favorite band blows up, you'll be happy you got to be this close. Plus, getting crushed by hundreds of screaming fans as your favorite band plays is a right of passage. (The pandemic makes this sound horrifying.) The sound system is always spot on, and I've never thought the sound system had issue. Lighting is also well done, and bands are able to put on a visually interesting show. The staff are usually pretty cool, as long as you're not acting crazy. And, the bartenders are generous, if you treat them right. Security is generally courteous, and they do their best to make sure everyone is safe. But, if you start acting crazy, you may get a left hook to your face and dragged out. The intimate nature of Trees though means that you often get a chance to hang out with the bands after the show. If you eat at one of the pizza joints nearby, you may spot some band members eating before the show. It's not often you get those "chance" meetings, but it's cool when they happen, and they seem to happen more often around Trees than any other venue I've been to. (The pandemic makes this unlikely now.) As it's in Dallas though, the parking can be challenging, so get there early and be prepared to pay. Or, maybe just Uber/Lyft there so that you can have more fun and drink responsibly. Do I recommend this place? Yes. Trees is a great venue, and I recommend it.

We went for the Nekrogoblikon concert and had VIP tickets. Last minute, they pushed the show back by three hours. We didn't know that and arrived at the original scheduled time. Their website still reflected the original time and nothing was announced on social media. When we asked the staff about the VIP access area, the staff member aggressively told us that the show starts later. We stood there for less than two minutes looking at our emails to see if there was a change made. That same staff member marched up to us again cursing us out and telling us to leave immediately. This was my first experience at Trees, and I'll never go back.

I went to see a Day 26 concert and there is tons of space. It is your typical concert venue. I did notice that they had a pretty large bar area that seemed to serve pretty good drinks. I was just happy that I got in line early enough to be in the front of the stage! You would never know by looking at it, walking the streets of Deep Ellum that the place would be as big and roomy as it is. Great surprise. I would recommend subscribing to their website. They have shows that are not well publicized but everyone enjoys. I just stumbled on their website one day, and found the Day 26 reunion concert splashed on the front page. the best part is the tickets are affordable for any budget. Check them out and see what you think!

Honestly had never been to this venue and was very surprised. Parking, unlike many areas of Deep Ellum, is easy and convenient. The stage is large but you just need to get there in time to get a good spot. Bar is good too, with a great choice of house liquors to choose from. I hate winding through Deep Ellum to get here, but that may be because this isn't my hood so I don't know the back ways.

First time at Trees; saw Stiff Little Fingers/Avengers. I was impressed with the venue. The show was not crowded so there was plenty of room on the floor to get a close view of the bands. The sound seemed good. The beer price, while not necessarily a bargain, was not excessive for a venue of this sort ($5.50 for a Lone Star tallboy.). I am surprised about the comments about security in other posts. Security seemed unintrusive to me.

I bought a ticket to the Lucy Dacus concert (9/17/21) at Trees Dallas in Deep Ellum and I was unaware of any vaccine mandates when I bought my ticket from the ticket exchange and I did not see any notice of mandates on the original place where tickets were sold (AXS). I was in line and they would not let me in because I am unvaccinated and don't have a vaccine card, they did not even offer to let me use my mask as an option. Is this legal, I feel like I was scammed.

I have been going to this venue for DECADES. And last night was the worst time I have had at any place EVER. I went with my daughter, who is a minor. I went to the bar and bought a beer for me and a mixed drink for her. Something that is legal to do in the state of Texas. The bartender watched me give the drink to her, because, we were at a table near the bar. She finished her drink and threw the cup in the trash. I went to the bathroom and left my beer on the table. When I returned, I was told by others in our party that my daughter had been thrown out. I went outside and told the door man that I had bought the drink for her. He told me that even though Texas law allows this, their bar does not. I asked how I was supposed to know this, and promised she would not have any more drinks. The headlining band had not even started. My daughter was not intoxicated. I was not intoxicated. We just wanted to return back to the show, and they were not budging I am 48 years old and have been a patron of this bar for nearly 30 years. I will NEVER GO BACK

Was having a fun night with friends and family at a show here and some lady starts talking to my friend(just talking not flirting) and her husband or boyfriend gets mad and comes after my friend. I step in the middle to try to calm the situation down and the next thing I know I get grabbed with 2 hands by my throat and pulled out of the bar by my throat. An investigation needs to be done about this as I did nothing to warrant a physical altercation much less being choked and pulled out of the bar. The bouncer either needs to be fired or the place needs to be shut down before he hurts or kills someone with his idiotic and reckless actions!! I will never be back and will be informing everyone I know about this horrible establishment

Good club, located right on Elm smack in the middle of Deep Ellum. This is an intimate setting, maybe room for 700-800 fans. Stage front is SRO and the only seating is up on the balcony area with about 20 stools but plenty of comfy couches if you're okay with just listening and not watching. Sight-lines are poor but sound is good and the staffers I met were friendly. Sound system is decent but not amazing. Stage is a bit narrow and not that deep so you won't see a ton of onstage action by the performers. VIP area is facing right side of stage and quite narrow with maybe enough viewing spaces for 10-15 people max. Prices are usually quite reasonable and ticket surcharges are fair as well. Good sized private lot parking is available in the back for a small charge ($5 for our show). Overall, a decent venue to catch your favorite band in the big D.

Trees venue is such a fun concert atmosphere! So when I heard that Joan was playing a show there again, my friends and I were pumped! 2 days in after tickets went on sale, the ticketing website (AXS) was saying "There are currently no tickets available" ...no way it was already sold out. So I called the venue and left a voicemail. Just a few hours later I received a call and text message from a kind gentleman. He got in touch with someone & the ticketing website (AXS) was good to go the following day for me to purchase tickets! Great service! & thrilled to be seeing Joan at their venue in March with friends!

SO RUDE! Not a place to see artists... Didn't let me spark up or when I was getting a drink I opened a tab, then I decided to close my tab to go into the crowd For Xavier Wulf the bartender was b*tchin about how he asked me if I did or did not want a tab open...... so I asked for my card back and I left that piece of s*it

Finally made it to this live music venue when we saw Butch Walker. Trees ROCKS! It's not big but for me that's part of what makes it so great. If you like to be up close and personal with your favorite performer then come here. We were so close that I felt like I was part of the band. Atmosphere is awesome Sound system is awesome Drink prices were cheaper than I expected Parking is $5 We'll be back soon!

Used to be a cool venue. Now there's a bathroom attendant, WTF (lame!)? And I asked for a cup of water for my girlfriend when I ordered a beer and the bartender thrust a bottle of water toward me and said 'we only have bottled water' (isn't that illegal for establishments that serve alcohol?). Really? Boycott . Forever. (Note: I've been here on other previous occasions and had a great experience, so not sure what the heck happened this night).

Security in this place is a joke. After a mosh pit started, I was pushed forward towards the stage and further into the crowd. It was a packed house tonight so there was barely any room for people to move around. I ended up next to this clearly intoxicated woman that I had seen earlier yelling at people for being too close to her. She then got in my face and said that I needed to back up, but I was up against the tree that is in the front and closest to the stage. I asked her where does she want me to go because there's no room, and she continued to scream in my face, so I started waving my hand in her to get her to leave me alone. She then proceeded to grab me by my hair and rip my hair out of my head. People were having to pull her off of me because she would not let go of me. Everyone was apologizing to me for that happening because clearly I did not do anything to incite that kind of anger out of somebody. Security then comes up and I showed them the large clump of hair that was just ripped out of my head, thinking that they were there because she attacked me. A tall, blonde, white male security guard then proceeds to tell me that he saw from the top balcony that I had elbowed her in the face. That did not happen at all and people around us were trying to tell him that's not what happened. They pulled me out of the crowd and take me outside and proceeded to tell me that I am not allowed to go back in. I again show them the clump of hair that was ripped out of my scalp and the security guard laughs at me and says "I would have done that to you too." Not once did they ask me if I was OK and they would shut me down anytime I tried to explain what happened and tell them that that chick was intoxicated and getting into fights with multiple people. I will never return to this venue, no matter what band is playing and after talking to friends to go to shows and friends that are in the music business, they have similar stories of this venue just not giving a shit about the patrons. The owner seems to want to hide behind the fact that it's a legendary venue for bands to play at instead of holding the people that work there accountable for any of their actions. I went to a bar down the street and the girl ended up going there after the show so I left. My friend, then proceeded to tell me that she made a scene at that bar and broke her phone. She was clearly very drunk and in the wrong, but I am the one who had to leave. My scalp was bleeding and I'm missing a huge chunk of hair in the front of my head. I've been going to shows in DFW for 10+ years and have NEVER had an experience like this. Fuck this place and fuck the people that work there.

Grrrrreat time went for busta rhythm show ! with surprise Ro James I thoroughly enjoyed myself !!! thank you spectrum/pandora. I found out this is a spot for show so I will definitely be on look out for upcoming shows

Tree's is one of my favorite places to see a show/concert. If your favorite band is playing here, you must realize you're going to have a great time. The fact is, I've never had VIP, because I didn't need to. The sound system is incredible. The drinks are great and then there's the large outdoor area, which is where you will be before & after the show. Last year I saw Mobb Deep and I was practically dropping a verse on stage. I was front and center during the whole show. Last week I saw the soulful Charles Bradley and once again, I was close enough to practically play trumpet with the band. Your favorite tasty beverage is served quickly with out any delay. Recently I've noticed food trucks outside. I'm not sure if the food trucks were just for a special event or if they are hosting them on a regular basis. Either way.. the food trucks are a awesome addition. Parking can be challenging, there is a $5 lot behind the venue, but there are plenty of $10 parking lots on Elm street that are always trying to flag you down. If your favorite band is playing at Tree's.. buy a ticket and bring a friend. You're guaranteed to have a good time.

Zero stars actually. I went here with my daughter to see our favorite band. This is their last tour. I didn't realize there was no water fountain so after I finished my sprite and vodka I refilled the cup with water and gave it to my daughter. The bouncer came out saying they don't allow underage drinking. One my daughter wasn't drinking alcohol. Two we are in Texas that allows parents to allow their children to drink in their presence. (Which again this was just water) This was my daughter's first time in deep ellum. She left crying and never wants to go to a concert again. Her father just passed away in August and I finally got this kid out and now she's back into hiding in her room. Please do something about your water situation and stop making children cry.

Trees was a nice establishment. Bar situation wasn't ideal, but bartenders were doing the best they could with the crowd we had. Other than that, sound was great!!

What a cool, fun venue! I came here on a Wednesday night to see Gin Wigmore (who is awesome by the way), and I loved the atmosphere. It was chill. There was room to move. Everyone was just happy to be there and were having a great time. A really fun way to spend a normal weekday night. :) Also, I was looking around at their upcoming shows, and there were some big names coming through. I'm intrigued to how pack or crazy those concerts would be. I feel like it would still be a blast though.

Was here on 10/3/2015 for Years & Years + I don't understand why there was a line to get in when we were there relatively early (arrived around 8:30pm, when doors opened at 7:00pm and it wasn't crowded inside) + There are tables and seats in the balcony area which I think some (if not all) can be reserved + Bathrooms on both top and bottom floor, yes!! + Bartenders were attentive and quick + The sound was pretty good for a small venue +/- Parking was quite difficult because The Bomb Factory also had a big show going, so I had to resort to street parking, but everything in Deep Ellum is so close together that I won't complain about walking a few blocks - If you have a ticket stub, you can get in and skip the line. If you printed a ticket you bought online, you have to wait in the regular line. I don't understand why the latter applies, but it didn't take long to get inside, so no real complaints

In the many years I've lived here I've never been to Trees. I finally got my turn last night as a friend from high school was playing there to compete for an Edge Fest spot. They had several bands (with no cover) that played up to three songs each and you were to vote for your favorite. I heard a wide variety of bands and I have to say the sound was amazing. I agree with CN, the speakers will rip your clothes off. They were so loud, I actually felt my heartbeat beat back to the bass. The place was great in that the crowd was well blended and I didn't feel out of place at all. The bar served me up one strong cocktail, but be leery of using credit. They have a $10 minimum (can't use tip to get there), so pay cash if you only want one drink...which I doubt you'll want to do anyways. But now you know.

Trees: small and intimate, I love it! I came here when XXYYXX and Shlohmo had their concert back in November and had such a great time. Trees was the perfect venue for this kind of show! I love EDM music and the blast of the bass really hits you in the face whilst in here, literally. It made my eyes close, a lot. The drinks served here are definitely affordable, I ordered a Malibu and pineapple cocktail and only amounted to $7 - which I thought was pretty cheap. Dallas bevvy experts may tell me otherwise as I'm quite ignorant with price points relativity in the USA... For the concert, we sat upstairs at VIP at the very front where it overlooked the stage, it was perfect - super close to the sound system too so by the end of the night, our ears were definitely ringing. Great night, great show, great and perfect little venue!

Had such a blast here at the Mickey Avalon show. It's a small enough venue that you really get to see the show and feel like you're a part of it (even crammed in with hundreds of sweaty people as everyone presses against the stage). However, it's also big enough that a decent crowd can get in, and you don't get shanked on ticket prices. Others that have complained about the staff, I don't get it. The staff was totally cool there, bartenders were nice and poured pretty well, just don't be a jerk to them and enjoy yourself! Also, please wear deodorant for the sake of everyone around you. Plzkthx.

I have never heard of anything like this. My son was so excited to be playing here. His band has really taken off and he was looking forward to this. The band arrived extremely early for a sound check (5 hours early) and were told they wee too late and would have to play without one. They were very disappointed considering the band consists of a guitarist, bass, complicated keyboards , drummer and all 4 members sing. They managed to get over it. Excitement was still high. The entire staff was extremely rude. The drummer went to get something from his car and was hassled about getting back in. They made him prove he was in the band though they had been inside the place for quite a while with few others. Still excited to be playing there... my son who had passed a kidney stone the day before and needed water asked the bartender for a cup and he was told it would be 6$ . He asked if bands got any discount and that he only wanted a cup of water and the bartender asked him where his artist wrist band was. My son replies that he hadn't gotten one and the bartender shrugged and turned away. My son then goes to the front and asks for one to which the girl told him that's not a thing. He was hassled about getting into the green room by another employee when the guy had already seen him and instructed him several times. They were making a strong attempt/going out of the way to show the band absolutely no consideration just extreme rudeness. When he did get into the green room there was no water or anything else. When my son went back to the bar and told the bartender what the front said about wristbands, he shrugged and just replied "whoops" . No water. This was literally a health issue! I was charged twice on my credit card without being asked if I agreed to a preauthorization. I called the next day to find out why and got a TEXT FROM A MACHINE two days later that didn't answer any of my questions. I worked in a fast paced music venue in downtown ft worth for 20 years as lead bartender/manager and have never seen anything like this place. The bartenders act as though they are the gatekeepers and the rest of the staff (except for the girl at the door) are just rotten. If I were the owner I would drag those employees out in a headlock and re-staff the entire venue. Unbelievable what that place has turned into. I really loved this place as a teen back in the early 90s.

I made the mistake of not knowing that they no longer allow reusable water bottles inside Trees. This prompted the security staff member in the attached photo to overreact and scream at me. He mistreated others too but I don't know for what reasons he treated them just about the same. By the way, I couldn't find this anywhere in their FAQs or their website. I had my ID out, my ticket ready to scan, and my reusable water bottle in clear view. Since I had never had any problems just chugging the water or simply disposing of it by letting it flow down the concrete sidewalk, I hadn't thought much of it. Except that he denied me entry despite me offering to dispose of the liquid and telling him I was okay with them checking it before I left as they always have. I was crouched on the ground and emptying the water when he yells at me for messing up his very expensive shoes. I was nowhere near his supposedly expensive shoes but I was still told by him to leave the line or he would make sure I learned my lesson. He told me to leave it in my car but since I didn't have one, he gave me the option to dump my reusable water bottle or to throw it at the homeless guy passing by. (By the way, they don't do anything about the beggars bothering clients for money). I decided to go to the restaurant I had just dined at and the staff agreed to keep it safe if I came back before they closed. I agreed and went on my way thinking he'd be calmer and let me in. However, that was not the case. I was humiliated when he got two security staff members to thoroughly search my purse (I simply thought he wanted to make sure I wasn't trying to sneak in my bottle). What came out of his mouth was not what I expected. He accused me of trying to sneak in my water bottle, alcohol, and drugs. They emptied out most of my bag which contained a coin purse, train pass, house keys, make up, back up charger, glasses, and my medicine. He told me to throw away my medicine and I refused as I need it to stay alive. Thankfully, the ones checking said it wasn't necessary when I turned to them to ask if I had to and if so, I wanted a refund. He denied me the refund saying I had to contact the ticket company and fight it out to see if they would even allow it because they couldn't. My purse was returned to me and he leans in (creepily) close to asl for my legal documents. I ask show him my state ID and ticket and he became irate. He started screaming like he was some sort of drill sargent gone crazy. He was screaming inches from my face that I needed to listen despite me being quiet. So much that I told him that I didn't need to keep listening to him any longer and wanted my refund to which he refused once again. This time he closed off entry with the cord and boxed me in just so he could scream at me even more. He yelled nonsense about his expensive shoes being ruined, how he wasn't my son (I don't have kids nor did I have any with me), that he can deny me services, etc. I start looking at my phone to turn on my camera and he becomes even more irate telling the box office woman to just give me a refund and I agree only for him to take it back. He starts screaming at me to say that I'm sorry. I look back and the other security staff members simply looked away. The people in front of me just stood there frozen looking at him and the people behind me also looked at him with puzzled looks. Since I knew I hadn't done anything wrong, I was calm and a bit nervous because he looked like he was losing it. His eyes were twitching and one of his eyes looked weird. I got everyone's attention to announce that I was going to apologize for unknown reasons to him but needed them hear it. Some people had been laughing when he was screaming nonsense and were now looking in shock. I told him I was apologizing but didn't mean my apology. This guy was power hungry or on something. He then asks for my ID and ticket again and put the cords back in the original manner. I turned to the others and just went in. I asked the woman for my refund but she looked like a deer in headlights and doesn't speak a word. He screams at her to quickly scan the ticket and I went through. It was the most ridiculous experience I've ever had at a concert venue and the first time at this location. I went inside and immediately asked for managment to report him but they refuse to take any reports. They went but they basically gave him a slap on the wrist and gave me a wristband for drinking to shut me up? The womens restroom had two stalls where the doors didn't close and the entry way was wide open. That was uncomfortable. The floors were sticky but I did manage to find a table for myself on the floor level. The concert was amazing but I felt unsafe because of that security staff member. After the concert, that same guy called me a b*t*h as I walked past the Trees concert venue on my way to catch my ride after picking up my empty reusable water bottle from the restaurant.

This is one of the worst live music venues in Dallas. I'm a music lover. I've seen many shows at Trees for years. The Trees experience is varied. Decent to bad. And now I'll never go back. Patrons get treated horribly. The staff and bartenders are rude and downright hostile. You are denied re-entry once you buy tickets and enter. Which is NOT stated on the ticket nor visible anywhere at the door. Once they have your money, they treat you like garbage. High priced, low alcohol drinks are typical for any bar. Trees is no different. So they add a $10min, can't buy a drink and close. If you ask for tap water they demand $3 for a bottle, and they keep the cap! You have to walk around with an open bottle of water!! Ridiculous. The layout is tiny and clumsy packed with 100s of people climbing over each other. You must push through 100s of crammed humans to get to a bathroom or outside. There's no polite way to do that. There's the giant obstructing poles that I've grown to love. And the sound? Loud, bad and just amateur at some shows. Every music hall in Dallas can top these guys on Sound Engineering. Any music venue in Dallas is far better than here. In the interest of supporting artists you love, then your time and money is better spent seeing them anywhere else. Dallas and abroad.

Spend money on tickets to be told you can't go in because the bouncer "thinks" you look drunk. First of all a bouncer doesn't serve and doesn't even have a tabc certification so he's solely relying on his spider senses to tell him what the actual proper signs of intoxication are. Way to go. I'll never spend another penny on this place because thanks to the loser door guy my $60 was spent in vain for a show I wasn't even able to see. It's bullshit

The security guards here are beyond assholes. They must all have micropenises because their need to prove themselves as tough guys towards both concert attendees and performers is pathetic. Everyone else from production to bar staff was totally cool, but seriously FUCK the security guards at Trees. Do not give this place your business.