According to Shank, there is no difference between Ft. Worth and Tyler in the way of decent live music. Of course, his tastes are a little different than ours ;) Have you ever checked out Eventful? You might find something there.
@essieness: My girlfriend just moved up there the beginning of this year, and I am looking for a job in that area. I am having a tough time finding one. Doing the long distance thing is hard. That is why I want to move up there.