ticketing industry-controlled) venues in town. Houston native David Cook played at Hofheinz Pavilion as part of the 2008 edition of the American Idols Live! Tour. In 2014, a live concert The Grateful Dead played there on November 18, 1972 was released on compact disc and limited-edition vinyl. Other sports In 2019, the Professional Bull Riders' Unleash the Beast Series made their first visit to Fertitta Center; it was the PBR's first event in Houston since 2012 (when they held a Built Ford Tough Series event at NRG Stadium). On August 18, 2021, it hosted a live episode of AEW Dynamite. See also List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas References External links Basketball venues in Houston College basketball venues in the United States Former National Basketball Association venues Houston Cougars basketball venues Indoor arenas in Texas