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Texas Concerts 2008

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JANUARY

January 9, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.

January 10, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.

January 14-15, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: Romero Quartet from Spain. Three generations of gifted classical guitar players. They received the 2007 Grammy Salute to Classical Music Award. Come enjoy these grand masters of guitar. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $30-$40 per person. Location: Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)-896-9393 or visit www.kpas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

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February

February 10, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February.

February 12-13, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: The Stepcrew - Int'l. Dance from Canada. Features world's top talents in Irish Step, Ottawa Valley and Modern Tap Dancing. Traditional dance forms and fiddling complemented by a live five-piece band with leading musicians. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $30 - $40. Location: Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-9393 or visit www.kpas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

February 13, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.

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March

March 1, 2008 - CONCERT - Fort Worth: 172nd Anniversary Texas Independence Day Celebration Gala. Honoring Roy Rogers with Cheryl Rogers Barnett guest. Cowboy and Texas music by Cowtown Opry with Silent Auction of great Western-Cowboy items to raise funds for Buckaroo Scholarships for Youth. Time: 4:30pm Alamo Message, 5:30pm Dinner and Program. Cost: $50 person/Table of 10 $500. Location: Texas Cowboy Museum and Hall of Fame 128 E. Exchange Ave., Historic Stockyards Fort Worth, Texas 76106. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-938-5522 or visit www.cowtownopry.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in March.

March 1, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: African Children's Choir. Children from Africa, ages seven to eleven, many of whom have lost one or both parents to poverty or disease, will electrify you with their heartwarming musical talents. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $30-$40. Location: Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896 9393 or visit www.kpas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

March 2, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: 24th Annual Texas Summer Nights. The showcase of some of the finest talent in Central Texas. Held at Historic Gruene Hall. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: 1281 Gruene Road. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-5077 or visit www.gruenehall.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

March 6-15, 2008 - CONCERT - Fredericksburg: Auslander Spring Music Festival. A Music Festival featuring some of the best Live Music in Texas in one of the State's Most Intimate Venues. Great food, 100's of Beers, Tons of Fun in Fabulous Downtown Fredericksburg. Time: 8pm each night. Cost: Varies. Location: 323 E. Main St. Fredericksburg, TX. 78624. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-997-7714 or visit www.theauslander.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held tri-annually - Spring Break Week, July 4 Week, Christmas-New Years Week.

March 8, 2008 - CONCERT - Burnet: Simple Sounds Concert Series. Concert series in an all acoustic venue. Small intimate setting -- just the musician(s), his instrument(s), and the listeners in a totally natural environment. Concert is held in the former speak-easy area of Longhorn Caverns. Time: 6pm -8:30 pm. Cost: $12 Adult, $11 Senior, $8 Child. Location: 6211 Park Road 4 S. Burnet, TX 78611. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-756-4680. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held year round - typically every 2nd & 4th Saturday - Some Friday's and Holidays.

March 9, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February.

March 12, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.

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April

April 9, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.

April 11, 2008 - CONCERT - Port Aransas: Sunset Sounds. Enjoy free, live, local music the 2nd Friday of each month from April - October. Held at the Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park on the marina. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments and enjoy live music by the sea. Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-45-COAST or visit www.portaransas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from April-October.

April 13, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February.

April 24, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: Camerata San Antonio -- Big Strings 2. Big Strings 2 production includes Stravinsky: Apolon Musagete; Shostakovitch: Two Pieces for Octet; Strauss: Metamorphosen (chamber version) San Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $15; students with ID $6. Location: First Presbyterian Church, 800 E. Jefferson St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (210) 492-9519 or visit www.cameratasa.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

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May

May 1, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: Symphony of the Hills - East and West. Classical music concert featuring musicians from the Hill Country. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: see web site. Location: Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-7469 or visit www.caillouxtheater.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

May 4, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: Symphony of the Hills - East and West. Classical music concert featuring musicians from the Hill Country. Time: 2:30pm. Cost: call theater for prices. Location: Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-9393 x 2 or visit www.caillouxtheater.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

May 9, 2008 - CONCERT - Port Aransas: Sunset Sounds. Enjoy free, live, local music the 2nd Friday of each month from April - October. Held at the Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park on the marina. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments and enjoy live music by the sea. Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-45-COAST or visit www.portaransas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from April-October.

May 10, 2008 - CONCERT - Harlingen: Blues on the Hill. The series will feature blues music performed by a headline act and local artist. Lawn chairs and beach towels are welcome. No outside beverages please. Food and Drinks will be available on site. Sponsored by Parks & Recreation Dept. Time: Evening event. Cost: Free. Location: McKelvey Park, 1325 S. 77 SunShine Strip. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call Jeff (956) 427-8870. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3 times from May thru Aug.

May 11, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February.

May 14, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.

May 18, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: 12th Annual KNBT Americana Music Jam. A celebration of Americana music featuring exceptional artists of the genre. Event benefits a different local charity each year. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: 1281 Gruene Road. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-5077 or visit www.gruenehall.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

May 20, 2008 - CONCERT - Dallas: The Beach Boys with the Dallas Symphony. Kick off summer with The Beach Boys, live in concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Don't miss this one-night-only performance of all your favorite hits including California Girls, Help Me Rhonda, Surfin' Safari, I Get Around and many, many more. Time: 8pm. Cost: Varies from $57 - $115. Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 214-692-0203 or visit www.dallassymphony.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

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June

June 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 2008 - CONCERT - Houston: Cricket Summer Concert Series at Traders Village. The Cricket Summer Concert Series is one of the largest music events on the Texas Gulf Coast. Thirteen weekends of concerts by groups such as Johnny Dee and Sisters Morales. Time: 12 noon - 4pm. Cost: Free admission, $2 parking. Location: Traders Village, 7979 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX 77041. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: 200,000-500,000. For more information, call 281-890-5500 or visit www.tradersvillage.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, every weekend, June through August.

June 1 - July 13, 2008 - CONCERT - Round Top: 38th Annual International Festival-Institute. 100 young artists from around the world study and perform in a series of orchestra and chamber music concerts with renowned international faculty, conductors and soloists. Time: Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm. Location: The International Festival-Institute, Hwy. 237 at Jaster Rd. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Cost: Call. For more information and reservations, call 979-249-3129 or visit www.festivalhill.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

June 5 - July 31, 2008 - CONCERT - Sherman: Hot Summers Night. Free concerts held every Thursday throughout June and July on Sherman's Municipal Lawn. Live entertainment on the Oliver Dewey Mayor Stage. Concessions available, picnics welcome. Bring your kids and your lawn chairs. Time: Concerts begin at 7:30pm. Cost: Free. Location: Sherman Municipal Lawn. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (903) 957-0310 or visit www.shermantx.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, every Thursday in June and July.

June 11, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.

June 13, 2008 - CONCERT - Port Aransas: Sunset Sounds. Enjoy free, live, local music the 2nd Friday of each month from April - October. Held at the Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park on the marina. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments and enjoy live music by the sea. Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-45-COAST or visit www.portaransas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from April-October.

June 14, 2008 - CONCERT - Harlingen: Blues on the Hill. The series will feature blues music performed by a headline act and local artist. Lawn chairs and beach towels are welcome. No outside beverages please. Food and Drinks will be available on site. Sponsored by Parks & Recreation Dept. Time: Evening event. Cost: Free. Location: McKelvey Park, 1325 S. 77 SunShine Strip. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call Jeff (956) 427-8870. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3 times from May thru Aug.

June 15, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February.

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JULY

(June 1) thru July 13, 2008 - CONCERT - Round Top: 38th Annual International Festival-Institute. 100 young artists from around the world study and perform in a series of orchestra and chamber music concerts with renowned international faculty, conductors and soloists. Time: Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm. Location: The International Festival-Institute, Hwy. 237 at Jaster Rd. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Cost: Call. For more information and reservations, call 979-249-3129 or visit www.festivalhill.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

(June 5) thru July 31, 2008 - CONCERT - Sherman: Hot Summers Night. Free concerts held every Thursday throughout June and July on Sherman's Municipal Lawn. Live entertainment on the Oliver Dewey Mayor Stage. Concessions available, picnics welcome. Bring your kids and your lawn chairs. Time: Concerts begin at 7:30pm. Cost: Free. Location: Sherman Municipal Lawn. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (903) 957-0310 or visit www.shermantx.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, every Thursday in June and July.

(June 5) thru August 14, 2008 - CONCERT - San Marcos: Summer in the Park Concert Series. Free, live music in the park. Family, child and pet friendly. Time: Every Thursday from 7:30pm-9pm. Cost: FREE. Location: San Marcos Plaza 206 N. C.M. Allen Parkway, San Marcos, TX 78666. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-393-5900. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

July 3, 2008 - CONCERT - Canyon Lake: Johnny D & the Rocket 88's. Rock 'n Roll to 50's & 60's music with Johnny D & Rocket 88's live band inside huge decorated gym. Have high school reunion, include families. Sodas, beer, wine, hot dogs. Time: 8-11pm. Cost: $25 per person. Location: CRRC recreation center of Canyon Lake, 125 Mable Jones Dr. (below Canyon Dam). Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 83-964-2324 or visit www.crrcofcanyonlake.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008 - CONCERT - Brenham: Hot Nights, Cool Tunes. Have a cool time every Saturday night in July around the historic downtown square in Brenham to the sound of live music. Featuring Ezra Charles & The Works, Key West Band, Big Otis Show Band, Abbey Rode and Already Gone. Time: Every Saturday night in July at 7pm. Cost: free. Location: Downtown Brenham. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-888-Brenham (273-6426) or visit www.downtownbrenham.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

July 9, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.

July 11, 2008 - CONCERT - Port Aransas: Sunset Sounds. Enjoy free, live, local music the 2nd Friday of each month from April - October. Held at the Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park on the marina. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments and enjoy live music by the sea. Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-45-COAST or visit www.portaransas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from April-October.

July 11, 2008 - CONCERT - Wichita Falls: The Bellamy Brothers. Concert in conjunction with the Texas Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Convention. Concert open to the public. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $10. Location: Kay Yeager Coliseum 1000 5th Street. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-716-5555 or visit www.wfmpec.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

July 13, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February.

July 17, 2008 - CONCERT - San Antonio: Botanical Garden Concerts Under the Stars: Wilbert Beasley/Body and Soul. Dance in the grass to the energetic soul and classic R&B sounds. Live bands fill the Botanical Garden with music the third Thursday of each summer month. Picnic foods and beverages available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs. Time: 7pm, Gates open at 6pm. Cost: $5; no charge for Botanical Society members. Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 210-829-5100 or visit www.sabot.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

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