Majestic Memories: Behind the Curtain | Mike Schwedler | Ep 228

Your Dark Companion Podcast · May 28, 2026 · 1h 19m · transcript

Go behind the scenes at Dallas's historic Majestic Theatre with general manager Michael Schwedler as he reveals how iconic venues book legendary artists like Elvis Costello, Jeff Tweedy, and Bruce Springsteen. Learn about the competitive world of concert promotion, the theater's transformation from 1920s vaudeville house to premier music venue, and hear incredible stories from the road including a memorable encounter with Bo Diddley. This intimate conversation explores the business side of live music, the Majestic's role in Dallas's legendary Theater Row, and what it takes to keep a…