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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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