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Brazos Nights
April 2, May 7, June 4, July 4
Indian Spring Park; Downtown Waco
City of Waco Parks & Recreation Department
Megan Davis, Special Events Manager
P.O. Box 2570; Waco, TX 76702
(254) 750-5781; (254) 750-5627; Fax (254) 750-5782
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun, Country, Polka, R&B, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Concert season, Music festival, Street dance, Children's area
Brazos Nights is a free concert series organized by the City of Waco Parks and Recreation Department. Performances take place on the first Fridays of April through June and on July 4 at Indian Spring Park next to the historic Suspension Bridge. Featuring first-class local, regional, and national artists, Brazos Nights offers everything from blues to country to polka. Along with music, the events include food, drinks, dancing, art and games for kids. Brazos Nights concludes on July 4 with a fantastic fireworks display over the Brazos River.

First Fridays
April 2 - Nov. 5
Downtown Georgetown; The corner of 8th & Main Streets
Downtown Georgetown Association
Hope van der Heijden
P.O. Box 1766; Georgetown, TX 78627
(512) 868-8675; Fax (512) 930-3697
On First Fridays, we close down a street and hold a dance 8-10PM from April through November. This is in conjunction with the First Friday events where our downtown merchants stay open later and it has a real party atmosphere. At these events, we feature a local band, playing all types of music from country to rock to Cajun. All these events are held at the corner of 8th & Main Streets and are free to the public.

Ray Wylie Hubbard's Grit N' Groove Festival ~ 2
April 3
Luckenbach Dance Hall; 412 Luckenbach Town Loop, Fredericksburg
WylieWorld Music, LLC
Judy Hubbard
P.O. Box 2706; Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-6446; (830) 997-3224 ext 29; Fax (512) 847-6496
Music: Blues, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Ray Wylie Hubbard has been asked a time or two over the years why he doesn't put on his own festival, he's certainly played his share of them. A polite, "Good idea, maybe next year", was the standard response. Well next year is finally this year and April 4, Hubbard takes the stage at the first Ray Wylie Hubbard's Grit-n-Groove Festival in the legendary Luckenbach Dance Hall. The solid lineup reads like a who's who of Hubbard's favorite friends: performers will include Patty Griffin, Charlie Sexton, Hayes Carll, The Band of Heathens, Sam Baker, Gurf Morlix and Omar Dykes. "When we started talking about doing our own festival I went through my rolodex and wrote down the coolest, grittiest, groovin' songwriters I knew and called them, never really expecting them to say yes, and they all did!"

Urban Music Festival
April 3
Auditorium Shores; Town Lake
Urban Life Group
Donell Creech
815-A Brazos, No. 546; Austin, TX 78701
(512) 314-5433
Music: Jazz, R&B, Rap/Hip Hop
Activities: Music festival
The Urban Music Festival (UMF) is an outdoor family-oriented music festival that is held each year in conjunction with The Texas Relays, which is usually the first weekend in April. UMF is an all day event from 11a-10p and features dozens of food and retail vendors, along with plenty of activities for the kids. With an annual attendance of 10,000 plus, UMF is held in the heart of downtown Austin along the banks of Lady Bird Lake at Auditorium Shores. Past acts at UMF have included Chaka Khan, Cameo, Boys II Men, Angie Stone, Jeffrey Osborne, Ray J, Trey Songz, The Sugar Hill Gang, The Bar Kays, Ray Parker Jr. and many more. Please log on to the website for the latest festival details.

MAIN STREET Fort Worth Arts Festival
April 8-11
Main Street; Main Street
Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.
John C. Downie, CFEE
777 Taylor Street, Suite 100; Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 336-2787; Fax (817) 335-3113
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, R&B, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival in downtown Fort Worth comes alive during this four-day celebration of the visual and performing arts. Outstanding musical and artistic talents of every variety are showcased on historic, red-bricked Main Street. More than 450,000 people attend each year to hear more than 120 live performances. Two-hundred juried artists are spaced along a 10 city-block area with a national fine arts exhibition and competition, international foods and special events.

Burnet Bluebonnet Festival
April 9-11
Town Square; Burnet
Bluebonnet Festival Committee / Burnet Chamber of Commerce
Dorothy James
229 South Pierce; Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-4297; (512) 756-4297; Fax (512) 756-2548
Music: Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock, Texas acts
Activities: Music festival, Street dance
The Burnet Bluebonnet Festival held the 2nd weekend in April each year is a fun filled event for the whole family. There are activities for all ages to enjoy including a carnival, 5K/10K Run, bicycle decorating contest, the Highland Lakes Air Show, destruction derby and a huge parade. Live entertainment throughout the event featuring the best in local and Texas music. For a schedule of events, to to www.burnetchamber.org.

Concho Valley Bluegrass Festival
April 9-10
Wells Fargo Pavilion; 50 East 43 Street, San Angelo, 76903
Concho Valley Home for Girls/Children's Emergency Shelter
Nelson McGee
PO Box 3772; San Angelo, TX 76902
(325) 651-5307; (325) 653-7030
Music: Bluegrass
Fourth annual blue grass weekend. Thursday night, April 8, free pancake supper. Friday night all gospel. Vendors' booths. Single stage in air-conditioned building. Concession stand and free drinks. No alcoholic beverages. Featured bands: Kody Norris and the Watauga Mountain Boys, Midnight Flight, Batten Family, Triple L, No Limit, Concho Grass. Event benefits Concho Valley Home for Girls/Children's Emergency Shelter.

Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival
April 9, 10
San Jacinto Mall; Baytown
The Broussard Endowment
Shannon Broussard
3143 Rainpark Lane; Katy, TX 77004
(832) 347-0098; (832) 473-5434
Music: Blues, Cajun, Zyde
Activities: Music festival
Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival, is taking place Friday & Saturday April 3-4, 2009, at San Jacinto Mall - Baytown, Texas. The Broussard Endowment project event will feature eleven of the hottest Zydeco, Cajun, & Blues bands in the country -- even more than appeared at last year's great festival.

Galveston County Fair and Rodeo
April 9-17
Jack Brooks Park; No. 10 Jack Brooks Park, Highway 6, Hitchcock
Galveston County Fair and Rodeo, Inc.
Melondy Bender
P.O. Box 889; Sante Fe, TX 77510
(409) 986-6010; ; Fax (409) 986-6490
Music: Children's, Christian, Country, Rock
Activities: County fair, Rodeo, Singing contests
The Galveston County Fair and Rodeo festivities include a carnival with midway, live music, livestock shows, auction, rodeo events, a parade, trail ride, talent show, jackpot bullriding, jackpot barrel racing, petting zoo, pony rides, and an arts and crafts show. Musical entertainment includes Cody Rosier Band, James Lann, Tracy Byrd, Jarrod Birmingham, Stoney LaRue, David Grace, Jeff Griffith, Hunter McKithan and Kyle Bennett Band.

Montgomery County Fair
April 9-18
Montgomery County Fairgrounds; FM 1484
Montgomery County Fair Association
Beth Traylor
P.O. Box 869; Conroe, TX 77305
(936) 760-3631; (936) 760-3247; Fax (936) 760-1568
Music: Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
The Montgomery County Fair offers a rodeo on the opening weekend, livestock shows, adult and junior home economics, livestock auction, homemaking auction, a variety of bands, and much more. March 27 & 28 will be the rodeo days with April 3 & April 4 featuring a barbecue cookoff and April 5th will be "Tejano Day" with carnival rides and live bands from noon - midnight.

Poteet Strawberry Festival
April 9-11
Poteet Strawberry Festival Grounds; Texas Highway 16 (20 minutes south of San Antonio)
Poteet Strawberry Festival Association
Carol Rivera
P.O. Box 227; Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-8144; (830) 276-3323; Fax (830) 742-3608
Music: Cajun, Children's, Christian, Country, Dance, Tejano
Activities: Fiddling contests, Rodeo
The annual Poteet Strawberry Festival is recognized as one of the oldest and most popular events in the state. The Annual Poteet Strawberry Festival stages 12 areas of continuous family entertainment, featuring outdoor concerts with nationally known country/western and Tejano stars in addition to two nightly dances. The famous strawberry judging and auction, various contests, special children's entertainment, rodeo performances, and quality exhibits are only some of the many events featured during the festival.

Texas Crawfish and Music Festival
April 9-11, 16-18, 23-25
Historic Old Town Spring; 130 Spring School Road Spring, Texas 77373
Old Town Spring Preservation League
Seth Sanders
123-F Midway; Houston, TX 77373
(281) 353-9310; (800) 653-8696; Fax (281) 288-6674
Music: Big Band, Blues, Cajun, Country, Cowboy, Pop, R&B, Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Music festival, Street Festival, Carnival, Talent Shows, Arts and Crafts, Dance Groups
The Texas Crawfish & Music Festival is a fun family atmosphere with live entertainment, carnival, arts & craft vendors, a variety of authentic Cajun dishes and pounds upon pounds of crawfish. Enjoy the the Texas Crawfish and Music, April 9-11, April 16-18, and April 23-25. 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. every Friday 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. every Saturday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Sunday

Bayou City Cajun Festival
April 10-11
Traders Village; 7979 North Eldridge Road
Traders Village
Mike Baxter
7979 North Eldridge Road; Houston, TX 77041
(281) 890-5500; Fax (281) 890-6568
Music: Cajun
Activities: Music festival, Food
Traders Village - Houston hosts the Bayou City Cajun Festival each spring. Traders Village is the largest, most visited flea marketplace and festival complex on the Texas Gulf Coast with more than 1,000 dealers every weekend. The event drew more than 44,000 guests in 2008. The Bayou City Cajun Festival features live cajun and zydeco music, tons of crawfish, boudin, and other Louisiana treats. Headliners for 2010 are L'Angelos, and Don Fontenot & Friends of Louisiana. The market is minutes northwest of downtown Houston on N. Eldridge just off of Highway 290.

40 Acres Fest ~ 2
April 10
South Mall of the University of Texas at Austin;
40 Acres Fest
Nishma Shah/Sarah Stoeber
P.O. Box 7338; Austin, TX 78713-7338
(512) 471-1201; (512) 653-7768
40 Acres Fest (FAF) is an annual festival at the University of Texas [at] Austin drawing 10,000-20,000 people in attendance each year. Student organizations (175 in 2006) setup a variety of booths with activities such as: jalapeño eating contests, obstacle courses, kissing booths, limbo contests, and even water gun assassins for hire. In addition to amazing organizations, FAF features live music all day long from Austin's hottest local bands performances from of UT's most talented students. What started as a small event with about 500 people in attendance has now grown to be the largest student-run event in the nation!

Dance Across Texas
April 10, 17, 18, 24, 30
Schroeder Hall, Kendalia Hall, Luckenbach, Swiss Alp Hall, Nada Hall, and Club Westerner
Texas Dance Hall Preservation, Inc.
Patrick Sparks
P. O. Box 66335; Humble, TX 77338
Houston, TX 77266
(512) 589-1190
Music: Children's, Country, Cowboy
Activities: Music Festival
Texas Dance Hall Preservation, Inc. is sponsoring a series of events at dance halls across the state starting April 10 and lasting through April 30, to raise funds for the preservation of endangered historic dance halls. Events are scheduled at Schroeder Hall, Kendalia Hall, Luckenbach, Swiss Alp Hall, Nada Hall, and Club Westerner. The "Dance Across Texas" events are planned at traditional halls where the whole family is welcome. April 10th at Schroeder Hall - Bobby Flores 8:00 p.m. -12:00 a.m., April 10th at Kendalia Halle - Geronimo Trevino 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., April 17th at Luckenbach Texas Hat Dance Noon til midnight, April 18th at Nada Hall - Red Ravens 2:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. (Sunday dance), April 24th at Swiss Alp Hall - Amber Digby 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. and April 30th at Club Westerner- Sunny & The Sunliners 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Each hall is unique, and the music will reflect the diversity of Texas culture.

Good Oil Days
April 10
Main Street, Humble; Main Street, Humble
Humble Area Civic Center - Attn: Marketing Dept.
Johnnie Ray Scroggins, Festival Chair
8233 Will Clayton Parkway; Humble, TX 77338
(281) 446-4140; Fax (281) 319-4030
Music: Children's, Country, Cowboy, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Activities: Concert season, County fair, Street dance
The City of Humble and the Humble Senior Activity Center, are proud to present the 30th Annual Good Oil Days Festival. There will be many opportunities for shopping with vendors from all over, coming to sell their wares. There will be great food and fun family activities including a new petting zoo, a new and inproved Kidz Zone, a live entertainemtn stage hosted by our Humble Area Seniors and a live music stage featuring music by fantastic artists from near and far. All this is located on historic Main Street, Humble. Proceeds benefit the Humble Area Seniors. Booth fees, donation and in-kind services are tax deductible.

The Houston Children's Festival - Presented by Baker Hughes
April 10, 11
Downtown Houston; 500 Walker
Spectrum Events
Tony Terwilliger
P.O. Box 7130; The Woodlands, TX 77387-7130
(713) 553-6900; (713) 522-9723 ext. 6; Fax (866) 775-1580
Music: Children's
The Houston Children's Festival is Houston's Official Celebration of Children benefiting Child Advocates. Featuring twelve adventure zones and four stages of family-oriented musical and variety entertainment.

KTRU's Outdoor Show
April 10
Rice University, Central Quad; 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005-1827
Rice University
Rachel O
P.O. Box 1892; Houston, TX 77251-1892
(713) 348-4098
Music: Children's, Dance, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Punk, R&B, Rap/Hip Hop, Rock, World Beat
Activities: Music festival
The Annual KTRU Outdoor Show is held from Noon to 10 p.m. one Saturday or Sunday during the month of April each year at Rice University, in the Central Quad adjacent to the Ley Student Center. It is FREE and open to public. This is a huge event, an all-day festival with food, St. Arnold beer and root beer, bunnies, music, free music giveaways, a KTRU record sale and meet the DJs!

Modern 'til Midnight
April 10
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell Street; Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 738-9215; (866) 824-5566
Modern ’til Midnight is a night of world-class art and unique performances. Experience the art with tours and gallery projects designed to engage and entertain by providing imaginative ways in which to connect with the artists’ creations. Modern 'til Midnight features several bands on their outdoor stage throughout the night. So find your favorite spot outside in our sculpture garden, sit and relax, and enjoy the live music.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival
April 10- May 31
Near Waxahachie; FM Road 66 off IH 35 East
Coy Sevier
P.O. Box 538; Waxahachie, TX 75168
(972) 938-3247 ext. 22; (972) 938-3247; Fax (972) 938-1890
Music: Classical, Folk/Acoustic
Scarborough Renaissance Festival is a 16th century English Renaissance village. Music, arts and crafts, food and games are all taken from around life in England in the 1550s during the reign of King Henry VIII. Spread over 35 tree-covered acres, the village features live music, dancing, juggling, magic, craft demonstrations, games of the period, and succulent food. The Faire is held every weekend from April 10th through May 31st, including Memorial Day.

Texas Pickin' Park - Public Jam Sessions
April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13
Fayetteville's Courthouse Square; State Hwy. 159 in Fayetteville
City of Fayetteville - Texas Pickin' Park
Dorothy Stall
P.O. Box 3; Fayetteville, TX 78940
(979) 378-2753; Fax (979) 378-2037
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz
Activities: Public Jam Sessions
The Texas Pickin' Park is a venue where you just show up...a place where you'll always find someone to jam with. this is an infomal gathering of musicians to play improvised and impromptu music. Acoustic instruments only. Jam on Fayetteville's Courthouse Square and in the visitor center. It is a family-friendly environment with no alcohol or drugs allowed. The season runs daily from April first through November each year. Directed Slow Jam at 6 p.m. each month - all instruments. Free The 2010 season will include workshops and concerts, and open stage. Check the Texas Pickin' Park website for schedule www.texaspickinpark.com, and to sign up for our free monthly newsletter. Jam anyday and anytime. Scheduled jams are every second Saturday of each month - April through November.

Lowrider Festival
April 11
Mateo Camargo Park; 5500 Castroville Road, San Antonio
Centro Cultural Aztlan
1800 Fredericksburg Rd, Suite 103; San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 432-1896; Fax (210)432-1983
Music: Blues, Latin Pop, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Car show
This one-day, family-oriented event features local and regional competitors who creatively enhance their once factory-standard cars and trucks into imaginative mobile works of art. In addition to the car show, afficionados will be treated to music by Joe Jama & the Proof, Ernie Garibay & Cats Don't Sleep, Danny Acosta &QVO, Rocky Hernandez &OBG, Wilbert Beasly and Liza Ybarra. The event is sposored by the City of San Antonio/Office of Cultural Affairs, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Halo Distributing, SA Express-News.

Fiesta San Antonio
April 15-25
San Antonio, TX; San Antonio
Fiesta San Antonio Commission
Charles Blische, Executive Director
2611 Broadway Street; San Antonio, TX 78215-1022
(210) 227-5191; (877) 723-4378; Fax (210) 227-1139
Music: Blues, Cajun, Children's, Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Polka, R&B, Regional Mexican, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Rodeo, Mariachi Festival, Jazz Festival, Marching Band Festival, Athletic Events, Art Exhibitions, Parades, art exhibits, etc
Fiesta San Antonio is an 11-day extravaganza that celebrates the city's history and cultural diversity. One hindered nonprofit groups and military organizations stage more than 100 events. Some 3.5 million people enjoy parades, dances, music festivals, art exhibits, athletic events, carnival rides and patriotic ceremonies. Music permeates Fiesta. From marching bands to mariachis, from jazz to conjunto, from rock 'n' roll to German oompah-pah, there's something to please every ear. The Alamo, shrine of Texas independence, is the heart of Fiesta. But celebrations also take place at churches, colleges, museums, historic sites and the world-famous River Walk. Admission is free at many Fiesta events and very affordable at most others. Proceeds from these activities return to the community, often in the form of scholarship funds for area students.

Old Settler's Music Festival
April 15-18
Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch in Austin, TX; Farm Road 1826, 11 miles south of Highway 290 West
Old Settler's Music Festival, Inc.
Jean K Spivey, Executive Director
P.O. Box 151947; Austin, TX 78715
(512) 383-1748; Fax (512) 383-1748
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Children's, Christian, Folk/Acoustic, Regional Mexican, Rockabilly
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests, Kids Talent contest
Old Settler's Music Festival is Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy winning Americana music (30+ bands on four stages), arts & crafts, camping, kids' activities, food concessions & libations. Enjoy acoustic jazz & blues, bluegrass, jamgrass, Americana, old-time local favorites & award-winning artists from around the world. Camp Ben McCulloch's enormous campground makes it perfect for RV (electrical & water) or primitive camping. Late night jams around camp are a big attraction. A partial lineup of 2010 artists include: Patty Griffin, Joe Ely, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, 7 Walkers featuring Bill Kreutzmann (of the Grateful Dead) and Papa Mali, The Travelin' MCcourys, The Gourds, Blue Highway, Fred Eaglesmith, Buddy Miller, Mindy Smith, Alison Brown with Joe Craven, The Infamous Stringdusters, Brave Combo, Band of Heathens, Peter Rowan, the Lee Boys, Radney Foster, Solas, Bearfoot, The Special Consensus, and The Wronglers. Family-friendly, Old Settler's encourages children and adults to appreciate and preserve American roots music by providing workshops, displays and activities. Additional children's activities include a new talent competition, armadillo races, petting zoo, slide, moonwalk, stilt-walking, doll-making, face painting and more. Bring an instrument, a lawn chair, a tent, sunglasses and enjoy the most tantalizing and exciting music the planet has to offer. Show times vary each day. Ticket info, stage schedules up and lots more info at www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org.

Austin Reggae Fest
April 16-18
Auditorium Shores; Austin
Capital Area Food Bank
Pat Costigan
2200 FM 2001; Buda, TX 78610
(512) 312-0435; (512) 312-0435
Music: Reggae, World Beat
Activities: Music festival
The Austin Reggae Festival is presented by the Capital Area Food Bank. On April 16-18, 2010, come to Auditorium Shores for top-quality world music, arts & crafts, ethnic food, and premium people watching. Better still, your presence at the event benefits hungry families in the Central Texas area. Austin Reggae Fest 2009 welcomed 45,00 attendees and raised on record, $209,000 for the Capital Area Food Bank.

Fiesta Oyster Bake
April 16, 17
Campus of St. Mary's University; One Camino Santa Maria San Antonio
St. Mary's University Alumni Association
Steve Rosenauer
One Camino Santa Maria; San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 436-3324; Fax (210) 431-6864
Music: Big Band, Blues, Children's, Country, Dance, Jazz, Latin Pop, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Regional Mexican, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano, World Beat
Activities: Music festival, Carnival, Fireworks
The Fiesta Oyster Bake, sponsored by the St. Mary's University Alumni Association, funds student scholarships and university and alumni programs. The event features more than 100,000 oysters served baked, raw and fried plus 70+ food and beverage booths that dish up savory favorites and quench every thirst. Enjoy continuous Country/Americana, Oldies, Jazz, Contemporary and Classic Rock 'n' Roll, Latin/Tejano, and Children's musical entertainment. Also, enjoy the Fireworks Spectacular on Friday evening. Join more than 7,000 volunteers and 60,000 patrons at this exciting event at one of San Antonio's most popular Fiesta events. For more information, check out our mascot, Shuckie's, web site at www.oysterbake.com!

Mauriceville Crawfish Festival
April 16-18
Mauriceville Fairgrounds; Highway 62
Mauriceville Crawfish Festival Committee
Sybil Jenkins
P.O. Box 683; Mauriceville, TX 77626
(409) 745-1202; (409) 745-1357
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun, Country
Activities: County fair, Singing contests, Street dance
The Mauriceville Crawfish Festival is an annual event featuring a parade on Saturday, a carnival, arts and crafts booths, live entertainment and a crawfish eating contest. The event begins at 5 p.m. on Friday and lasts until midnight Saturday. The parade begins at 9 p.m. and gates open at 10 a.m. and close at midnight. On Sunday, the festival opens at 12 noon and closed at 5 p.m.

Texas State Gospel Singing Convention
April 16-17
Calvary Baptist Church; 155 River North Blvd.
Texas State Gospel Singing Association
Monica Warden
P.O. Box 138; Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-3078
Music: Christian, Southern Gospel
Activities: Music festival
The Texas State Gospel Singing Convention takes place the third weekend in April each year. Congregational singing is scheduled for Friday 6:00pm -9:00pm; and on Saturday, 10:00am-4:00 p.m.. Gospel singers from all over Texas and the Southeast US have gathered in Stephenville for more than 60 years for this event. Admission to each session is free! Learn to sing by shaped notes. Great fun for the entire family. Come and bring your children to participate in this great and educational event. Hear hundreds of new songs written this last year, along with their songwriters and music publishers.

Texas Tech Jazz Band Festival
April 16, 17
Hemmle Recital Hall at Texas Tech University; 18th Street and Boston Avenue
Texas Tech University Jazz Department
Stephen Jones
P.O. Box 42033; Lubbock, TX 79409-2033
(806) 742-2270 ext. 260; Fax (806) 742-2294
Music: Big Band, Jazz
Activities: Awards show, Music festival
The Texas Tech/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival is a 2 day annual jazz festival featuring high school jazz bands and special guest artists from around the nation. This year's special guest featured on the Friday night concert is the N'awlins Gumbo Kings, a great New Orleans style jazz sextet from Dallas, Texas. Other Guests include Jazz Flutist Holly Hofmann and Pianist Mike Wofford featured on the Friday night concert. Also performing will be Texas Tech Jazz Ensembles on each concert. Concerts are held in Hemmle Recital Hall at the Texas Tech School of Music and start at 8pm.

1964: THE TRIBUTE! ~ 2
April 17
Historic Perot Theatre; 219 Main Street
Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council, Inc. (TRAHC)
Nita Fran Hutcheson, Director, Marketing / Development
P. O. Box 1171; Texarkana, TX 75504-1171
(903) 792-4992; (903) 792-8681; Fax (903) 793-8511
Music: Rock
Activities: Concert season, Guitar Hero Contest; Main Street in fron
The LOOK. The SOUND. The SHOWMANSHIP. Called the #1 BEATLES tribute show" by Rolling Stone Magazine. Journey to an era in pop history that's re-ignited! Period instruments, vintage clothing, hairstyles, and on-stage banter bring it all back. Feel the beat, scream like you used to, and get down with unmistakable harmonies that pay due homage to the "Lads from Liverpool." Event starts at 7:30 p.m.

Bancroft Family Concert - Mozart & Dvorak String Quintet
April 17
Dallas Museum of Art, Horchow Auditorium ; 1717 North Harwood, Dallas
Fine Arts Chamber Players
Gae Hatton, Executive Director
3630 Harry Hines Blvd.; Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 520-2219; Fax (214) 521-7558
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert season
Bancroft Family Concert - Mozart & Dvorak String Quintet is a free live, classical Chamber Music concert, Saturday at 3:00 pm, doors open at 2:30pm. No Admission charge to museum or concert. Mozart Quintet and Dvorak's String Quintet for Two Violins, Two Violas and Cello No. 3 in E flat Major, Op. 97 performed by members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Burton Cotton Gin Festival
April 17
Main Street; 307 North Main
Burton Cotton Gin and Museum, Inc.
Dean Edmundson
P.O. Box 98; Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-3378; (979) 289-3378; Fax (979) 289-5210
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun, Children's, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Polka
Activities: Music festival, Street dance, pie-eating, bubble-gum blowing
This event started in April 1990 and has continued over the years to remain a small family oriented festival. The Burton Farmers Gin was built in 1914 and closed in 1974. We also have a parade on Saturday morning that includes antique tractors and cars. We have entertainment on Saturday. We have children's entertainment during the day and also Folklife Interpretation. We have an average attendance of 5,000 people. Come celebrate the oldest operating cotton gin in America. Nine acres of family fun!

Dia Del Mariachi Competition
April 17
Alice High School Auditorium; 1 Coyote Trail, Alice, TX 78332
Coastal Bend College
Juan Jose Sanchez
704 Coyote Trail; Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-2981 ext. 3042; Fax (361) 664-9277
Music: Regional Mexican, Mariachi
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests, College Information, Food
Dia Del Mariachi Competition features Mariachi group and individual Mariachi vocal competition for Schools (High Schools, Elementary/Middle Schools, two-year Community Colleges, and composite groups) competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Division ratings. Trophies in each division for Best Vocalist, Best Rhythm Section, Best Trumpet Section, Best Violin Section, etc. The competition's best overall middle school, high school and two-year college/composite vocalists and the best overall group from middle school, high school, two-year college, and composite groups will be showcased prior to the Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle live concert on Saturday evening. There will also be college recruiting information.

Gumbo Cookoff - Cajun Fesitval
April 17
Anhalt Hall; Anhalt Road at Highway 46
The Cajun French Music Association of Louisiana, San Antonio Chapter
David Davenport
1080 Madeline; New Braunfels, TX 78132-4723
(830) 609-3038; (210) 240-2456; Fax (830) 609-0740
Music: Cajun
Activities: Music festival, Gumbo Cook-Off
The Cajun French Music Association of Louisiana San Antonio Chapter will sponsor a Cajun Music and Food Festival featuring three cajun bands 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Doors open: 10 a.m. Directions from San Antonio: Highway 281 North to Highway 46, turn left, go 4.1 miles to Anhalt Road, turn right, go straight to fork, veer left to hall. Also look forward to: Renovated 1800's-style farmer's social hall with large wooden dance floor. Plenty of room inside and out. Cajun and Non-Cajun Food, Soda, Beer, Setups--Do not bring beer or wine. Souvenirs will be available in the "Country Store."

Houston International Festival ~ 2
April 17-18, 24-25
City Hall, Tranquility Park and Sam Houston Park;
Houston Festival Foundation
Rick Mitchell
4203 Montrose Blvd., Suite 230; Houston, TX 77006-5466
(713) 654-8808; Fax (713) 654-1719
Music: Blues, Cajun, Children's, Christian, Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano, World Beat, Celtic
Activities: Music festival, Street dance
The Houston International Festival (iFest) spotlights the Caribbean, April 17-18 and 24-25, 2010. iFest, known as one of the nation's largest presenters of world music, features hundreds of internationally acclaimed artists on 9 performance venues throughout downtown Houston. Seven themed entertainment zones showcase a world of cultures, cuisines and customs. The festival features diverse and celebrated music and dance groups from around the world including: funk legends, George Clinton, Eddie Palmieri, Steel Pulse, King Sunny Ade, Baaba Maal, Marcia Ball, Tab Benoit, Dave Alvin and the Guilty Women, Rebirth Brass Band, Oyu Oro Afro-Cuban Dance Ensemble, La Excelencia, Bachata Roja Legends, Taj Weekes, J. Paul Jr., Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas, Brave Combo, Janeva Magness, Zydepunks, and many more. The festival is located in the heart of downtown Houston. It stretches across 16 acres of downtown parks and streets including City Hall, Bagby Street, and Tranquility and Sam Houston Parks.

Kirbyville Magnolia Festival
April 16, 17
Magnolia Park Grounds; Hwy 96 at Hebo Street
Magnolia Festival / Directors
Vondol Bailey
P.O. Box 687; Kirbyville, TX 75956
(409) 423-6500
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Rock
Activities: County fair, Singing contests
The annual Kirbyville Magnolia Festival is held the third weekend in April at the Magnolia Park on US Highway 96 at Hebo Street. The Festival is sponsored by the Magnolia Festival Committee. All proceeds are used for community development. The event begins with the opening of the carnival on the Wednesday night prior to the third weekend. The carnival runs Wednesday through Saturday, with special arm band nights and rides to suit every age group. Events for Friday and Saturday include arts and crafts, novelty and food vendors; a Saturday morning parade at 10:00 a.m.; a pet show at 1:00 p.m.; an art show and exhibit, sponsored by the Kirbyville Heritage Society; door prizes and silent auction; and continual entertainment under the Pavilion.

North Texas GospelGrass
April 17
Harmony Baptist Church; 242 Harmony Road. Exit Tin Top Rd off I-20 in Weatherford TX. Go south 3 miles turn right on Harmony Rd.
GospelGrass Productions
Earl Bolling, Event Coordinator
1390 Sandy Lane; Weatherford, TX 76088
(940) 682-4474
Music: Bluegrass, Christian
Activities: Music festival
Bluegrass Gospel Music festival, nine bands, jamming, concessions on site, activities for kids. At the Harmony Baptist Church, located 3 miles south of I-20. Go 3 miles south on Tin Top Road, turn right on Harmony Road. Church is half a mile on the right. (242 Harmony Road) Fun for the Whole Family! 10 am - 10 pm. Free admission. Concessions on site provided by the Harmony Youth Group - chicken 'n dumplings, chili & cornbread, hamburgers. Camping near the church at the Back Acre RV Park. Contact Ken Clary, (940) 682-7701. Featuring Grandpa's Neighbors, Hanks and Company, The Herrins, The Watkins Family, The Marksman, SouthWind, The Foleys, Revival Ridge, A Full Quiver and The Baileys.

Percussion Galore!
April 17
Festival Concert Hall; 248 Jaster Road, Round Top, TX 78954
Round Top Festival Institute
Alain Declert
P. O. Box 89; Round Top, TX 78954-0089
(979) 249-3129
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival
Three concerts in the Festival Concert Hall (1:30 pm; 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm) plus free performances at the Edythe Bates Old chapel (3:15 pm) and at Bybee Square, Round Top downtown (6:30 pm) Featured artists: Eirik Raude from Norway, So Percussion from New York, Thomas Burritt from Austin, TX, James Dick, Meehan/Perkins Duo from Waco, TX, Tony Edwards, The University of Texas at Austin Percussion Group and the Baylor Percussion Group. Accommodations available on site.

Woodystock Music Festival
April 17
Exit 14 off of I-44, East Third Street; East 3rd Street
Jimmy Smith
1525 East Third Street; Burkburnett, TX 76354
(940) 569-4213; (940) 569-4213
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Chili Cook-Off
A Texas sized Red Dirt Country Music Festival along the banks of the Red River and Wild Horse Creek. highlighted by a Texas/Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Department Chili Cook-off. Featuring Jamie Richards, Granger Smith, Jerry Audley, The Bobby Dale Band, Crosswind, Luke Robinson & The Bad Luck Band and Toby Wayne & Distant Thunder. WoodyStock is the brain child of Jimmy and Irene Smith. The couple bought a dream farm along the Red River and with alot of cleaning and clearing of salt cedars, were able to revive a costal hay field. Feeling blessed, they wanted to give back something to the community, hence forth WoodyStock was BORN. Red Dirt Music was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Its style of music is highly influenced by Texans and Okies. So what better place then the Red River to celebrate Red Dirt Music at its best. Texas and Okies have always had rivalries, but one thing for sure is how improtant VFD's are to their community. This event is designed to benefit the VFD's of the community.

Derrick Days
April 18-24
Corsicana Visitors Center; 301 South Beaton Street
City of Corsicana
Steve Dieterichs
301 South Beaton Street; Corsicana, TX 75110
(877) 648-2688
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival, Street dance
Derrick Days is a celebration of Corsicana's rich oil heritage. Activities include a rodeo (Sunday), free hot dog feed (Wednesday), spring luncheon featuring storyteller/comedian/author/motivational speaker Kelly Swanson (Thursday), Tribute to Lefty Frizzell concert starring Johnny Bush and special guest Jesse Dayton (Friday), and Saturday festival with antique/custom car show, parade, kids activities, food court, craft vendors, two stages of music and a large chili and barbeque cookoff.

Corporate Battle of the Bands
April 20
Antone's from 6 p.m.-midnight; 213 West Fifth Street, Austin
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) Corporate Battle of the Bands
P.O. Box 301496; Austin, TX 78703
(512) 324-3414; (512) 322-5177
Activities: Music festival
The Corporate Battle of the Bands is a fundraiser concert where business people who play music as a hobby compete with each other in front of celebrity judges to raise awareness and funds for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. Proceeds from bands' donations and concert ticket sales will help uninsured Austin musicians gain access to medical, dental and mental health care provided by Seton Family of Hospitals, St. David's Foundation Dental Program and The SIMS Foundation through HAAM.

Larry Joe Taylor's Texas Music Festival and Chili Cookoff
April 20-24
Melody Mountain Ranch; Stephenville
Melody Mountain Ranch, Inc
Sherry Taylor
4217 County Road 423; Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-8505; (254) 968-8505; Fax (254) 968-8800
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Music festival
The "Best Outdoor Music Event in the State", Larry Joe Taylor's 21st Annual Texas Music Festival and C.A.S.I. sanctioned Chili Cook-off is once again scheduled to be held at Melody Mountain Ranch just outside of Stephenville, TX April 21-25, 2009. This long-standing annual spring celebration of original music draws over 30,000 people from across the US and Europe and has gained international recognition for showcasing the most talented singer/songwriters in the nation. The 2009 entertainment lineup will include over 35 original songwriters and bands from across the U.S including Cross Canadian Ragweed, Randy Rogers, Reckless Kelly, Jason Boland, Band of Heathens, Mike McClure, The Gourds, Roger Creager, and many more. A limited number of four and five day tickets are available and on sale now. Discounted advance three, two-day and one-day tickets go on sale February 9 at the following prices: Three-day ticket (Thursday-Saturday) $39; Two-day ticket (Friday-Saturday) $29; one-day Ticket (Saturday only) $23. Tickets may be purchased online at www.larryjoetaylor.com, or by calling the festival office at 254.968.8505 Monday through Friday from 10am-4pm. For additional information visit www.larryjoetaylor.com or call the festival office at 254.968.8505.

Fusebox Festival
April 21- May 1
400B West Alpine Road; Austin, TX 78704

Bob Wills Day
April 22-24
Bob Wills Center, Turkey
Bob Wills Foundation
(806) 423-1253
P.O. Box 306; Turkey, TX 79261
(806) 423-1253
Music: Country, Cowboy, Western Swing
Activities: Fiddling contests, Music festival
For 39 years now, the last Saturday in April has been the day that thousands of fans from around the world transform the sleepy West Texas town of Turkey into the center of the Western Swing universe. Turkey, Texas is the hometown of Bob Wills, the innovator of one of the few truly American forms of music known as Western Swing. This unique genre is a fusion of Country, Western, Jazz, Blues and even Gospel music, and unlike most forms, fans don't go to a concert to just listen to a Western Swing band, they go to dance! This year's 39th annual Bob Wills Day Festival promises the best entertainment yet and we are proud to announce that we have booked Henry Baker and the C.O.W.S. ( Church of Western Swing) Band plus Special Guests for our Thursday, April 22nd dance. The South Plains Cowboys and The Texas Playboys will play Friday night, April 23rd, both bands for one price! Western Swing Hall of Fame inductee, Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys play Saturday night April 24th. Saturday, April 24th is Bob Wills Day and events include a breakfast, parade, Old Fiddler's contest, FREE Texas Playboys afternoon concert, BBQ lunch, arts and crafts and much more. This year, we have Dave Alexander and his Big Texas Swing Band performing at the Gem Theatre all three days: Thurs. 3:30pm & 6:15pm, Fri. 10:00am, 3:30pm & 6:15pm and Sat. 6:15pm

Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolic
April 22-25
Knights of Columbus Hall P.O. Box 46, 77964;; Highway 77 South
Texas State Championship Fiddlers' Frolics Inc.
Frank Zaruba, (361) 798-3953
P.O. Box A; Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2311
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun, Country
Activities: Fiddling contests, Music festival, Songwriting contests, BBQ Cookoff, Sausage Cookoff
The Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolic features more than 100 contestants competing in age divisions for the $1,500 top prize and state championship trophy. The event's lineup is as follows: jam session for early arrivals on Thursday; Cajun and Bluegrass Night on Friday with Cajun bands and Cajun food; a dance with Nashville stars, contests, and barbecue, sausage, and chili cookoffs on Saturday; and on Sunday, induction of worthy fiddlers to the Hall of Fame, fun run, cookoffs, and the State Championship Fiddler contest finals. Added for the year 2000, The Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolic will include an Out of State Division with $2,500 in prizes, a Guitar division with $1,000 in prizes; Freshman Fiddling Division with a $2,000 violin as first prize plus $500 for other entries, $5000 in prizes for the top twenty in Championship Texas Division, and a Senior Division for fiddlers over 65 years of age.

Wildflower Trails of Texas
April 22-24
Music City Texas Theatre; 108 Legion Street - Linden, Spring Park, Hughes Springs Dowtown, Avinger
Wildflower Trails of Texas
Rebecca Bowden Narramore
370 CR 1897; Linden, TX 75563
(903) 796-3003; Fax (903) 756-7842
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Rock, Texas Music
Activities: Awards show, Rodeo, Arts & Crafts, Art Show, Wildflower Education, Quilt Show, Trail Ride
Wildflower Trails is a celebration at the start of the wildflower blooming season. The Wildflower Trail consists of Highways 49, 155, and 11 between Avinger, Linden, and Hughes Springs. There are literally thousands of different varieties of wildflowers naturally occurring in the area. Although blooming of wildflowers is unpredictable, the last full weekend in April has proven to be one of the most beautiful. Wildflower Trails of Texas, is scheduled for April 22-24 in Linden, Hughes Springs, and Avinger. Texas musicians will be featured throughout the festival, along with church and gospel groups to celebrate with music and the beauty of Spring in east Texas.

Art in the Square
April 23-25
Southlake Town Square; South Carroll Ave. & Southlake Blvd.
Southlake Women's Club
Terri Messing
P.O. Box 92611; Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 421-6792
Music: Children's, Country, Jazz
Activities: Fine Art Show
The annual Art in the Square Festival is a three-day community event. Now in its 11th year, the festival has raised over $1,000,000 for area charities. The 2010 event will be held April 23-25th in Southlake Town Square. Art in the Square is a juried art fair hosted by The Southlake Women's club, Inc. at the Southlake Town Square in the city of Southlake. In addition to the numerous art displays, the Art in the Square Festival also offers music, activities, and food for all ages.

Big Event - Lee Greenwood in concert, "Proud to be an American"
April 23
Bosque Arts Center; 215 South College Hill Drive
Bosque Arts Center
Pat Basham, Event Co-Chairman
P.O. Box 373; Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-3724
Lee Greenwood is coming to perform in the big tent at the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton, Friday night, April 23, 2010. Lee Greenwood has secured his place in music history with his powerful inspiring ballad, "God Bless the USA". It has been voted as the most recognizable patriotic song in America. And it is only one of his many hits. Lee has won many accolades including two Male Vocalist of the Year Awards and Song of the Year from the CMA. Lee will perform at the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton, Friday night, April 23rd at 8:00 pm. Doors will open at 7:00 pm. Seats are $350, $200, $100, and $75. Reservations required,, online at, or by calling 254-675-3724 after February 1st. All proceeds go to Bosque Arts Center, a non-profit organization supporting the arts in Texas.

Cowhill Chili Fest & BBQ Cook-Off
April 23, 24
Downtown Commerce; Downtown Square
City of Commerce
Marty Cunningham
1119 Alamo Street; Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-1125; Fax (903) 886-8929
Music: Blues, Country, Rock
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Street dance, Cook-Off
The Seventh Annual Cowhill Chili Fest & BBQ Cook-Off features live music beginning at 10:00 a.m. and throughout the evening. Chili will be served to the public starting at 11:00 a.m. with the purchase of a wrist band. The Cook-Off consists of contests pertaining to Chili, BBQ, Salsa, BBQ Sauce, and Pinto Beans. There will be other family activities such as: Bouncy Houses, Bungee Bull, and more throughout the day.

Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
April 23-25
Denton Quakertown Park and Facilities; 321 East McKinney
Denton Festival Foundation, Inc.
Carol Short, Director
P.O. Box 2104; Denton, TX 76202
(940) 565-0931; Fax (940) 566-7007
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Children's, Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Fine Arts Show
The Denton Arts and Jazz Festival is an annual three-day arts in the park featuring the best in professional jazz and cross-cultural music on three stages. Local performers and musicians are showcased on four other stages including choral, bands, orchestras, dance, theatre, storytelling, and puppet shows. With the addition of fine artists and craftsmen, concessions, games, activities and a large Children's art tent, people have the opportunity to experience a multicultural event that is for and about the arts in a beautiful park setting. A partial listing of professional groups playing at the festival include: Chick Corea, Jimmie Vaughan, Lou Ann Barton, Brave Combo, Fingerprints, UNT One O'Clock Lab Band, UNT Jazz Faculty Ensemble and many more. Roving musicians include Dixieland, brass and chamber music, and bagpipes. Event hours are Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Fiesta Under the Stars: De Colores
April 23
UC III Ballroom; One UTSA Circle
Music Department - University of Texas at San Antonio
David Frego
One UTSA Circle; San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 458-5685; (210) 458-4357; Fax (210) 458-4381
Music: Contemporary
"Fiesta Under the Stars: De Colores" 2010, is presented by the University of Texas at San Antonio Music Department. This official Fiesta® event will feature music with colors in the titles. The student musicians along with music faculty will perform songs of color encompassing different genres from contemporary pop to compositions by renown American composers. Performing ensembles include the UTSA Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Mariachi Ensembles and Choirs. Tickets go on sale April 1. Visit "http://music.utsa.edu for reservations and more information.

Germanfest ~ 2
April 23-25
City Park; Highway 82 and Maple Street
Muenster Chamber of Commerce
Margie Starke
P.O. Box 714; Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2227; (800) 942-8037; Fax (940) 759-2228
Music: Children's, Christian, Country, Jazz, Polka, Rock
Activities: Bicycle rally, Fun Run, BBQ cook off
Muenster was founded in 1889 by people of German heritage and Catholic faith. This unique German community located in North Texas, of approximately 1,500, is a close-knit family in both kinship and kindred spirit. This family, of common heritage and faith, throws one of the biggest parties in Texas, Germanfest, the last full weekend in April. This three-day festival attracts thousands to mouthwatering German sausage, scrumptious apple strudel, hearty cheeses and homemade bread, cakes and pies. So, come to Muenster and let us be your host for food, fun and frolic. Be sure to bring a "guten apetit." Plan to participate in one or more of our exciting activities. Events include a 5k and 15k Germanfest Fun Run, a Metric Century Bicycle Rally, a Sausage and Rib Cook-Off, and other assorted competitions. There will be entertainment for the whole family, including mimes, magicians, clowns and storytellers, or the Karneval and Kinder Theater for the children, while Mom and Dad delight in dancing, music, arts and crafts, a rock-climbing wall, folk dancing, and two stages with non-stop entertainment. Located on U.S. Highway 82, 14 miles west of I-35, about 70 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Muenster is waiting to welcome you to their community and entertain you at Germanfest.

Real. Texas. Festival.
April 23, 24
Resistol Arena and environs; 1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite
City of Mesquite and Mesquite Championship Rodeo
Daren Watkins
1515 Galloway; Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 216-6499; (972) 989-5396
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic, Latin Pop, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano, Celtic
Activities: Concert season, Music festival, Rodeo, Carnival, Car Show, BBQ Cook-off
The Real. Texas. Festival. Features two days of concerts by national and regional recording artists. Friday, April 2, Kevin Fowler will perform. Saturday, April 24, features Mark McKinney and Cross Canadian Ragweed. The event also includes the Cowboys & Chrome Car Show and incorporates performances of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo.

TruCountry
April 23
Circle T Arena; 4007 West Highway 36, Hamilton
Mylestone Media
Linda Hefferon, Production Assistant
1701 South Bridge Street; Brady, TX 76825-7031
(951) 966-9828; (951) 597-1307
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival
Show and Dance featuring Texas Artists from Traditional Country Genre. Broadcast on RFD TV.

Comanche Gospel Music Jamboree
April 24
Comanche City Park;
Danny Bingham
1102 East Milton; Comanche, TX 76442
(325) 330-1219
A gathering once a year to bring families together and enjoy a day of fun, food and music.Christian artists come from all over to perform at the Jamboree. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and sit back and enjoy the day! Admission is free!!

Lone Star State Jam
April 24
Waterloo Park; 12th and Trinity
Dave Lytle; Kevin Ream
P.O. Box 92722; Austin, TX 78709
(512) 940-8659
Young Texans Against Cancer present Lone Star State Jam. Gates open at noon. Eli Young Band, Stoney Larue, Jack Ingram, Casey Donahew Band, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Aaron Watson, Micky & The Motorcars, Honeybrowne, Kristen Kelly & Modern Day Drifters, more.

Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition
April 24
Caruth Auditorium; Southern Methodist University
Dallas Symphony Association
Kristin Carpenter, Youth Programs Coordinator
Dallas Symphony Orchestra 2301 Flora Street; Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 871-4006; Fax (214) 953-1218
Music: Classical
Activities: Competition
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra's 2010 Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition is intended to identify and encourage the highest level of musical talent in the south central United States. The competition for Strings and Piano is open to applicants between the ages of 8 to 18 (inclusive) on Febraury 22, 2010, and who are a current resident of the states of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Arkansas. The final round takes place on April 24, 2010, and the first place award is a $3,500 scholarship to be used for career advancing opportunities, and an opportunity to perform with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Application must include a CD of a complete concerto (all movements) in the standard orchestral repertoire including works by J.S. Bach through to present-day composers, plus a solo work of contrasting style. The solo work may be accompanied or un-accompanied. Application forms are available from the event coordinator or online at www.studiodso.com.

Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition Final Round
April 24
Caruth Auditorium; Southern Methodist University
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Association
Kristin Carpenter, Youth Programs Coordinator
2301 Flora Street, No 300, Schlegel Administrative Suites; Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 871-4006; Fax (214) 953-1218
Music: Classical
Activities: Competition
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition is intended to identify and encourage the highest level of musical talent in the south central United States. The competition for Strings, Piano is open to applicants between the ages of 8 to 18 (inclusive) on Febraury 22, 2010, and who are a current resident of the states of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Arkansas. The final round takes place on April 24, 2010, and the first place award is a $3,500 scholarship to be used for career advancing opportunities, and an opportunity to perform with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Application must include a CD of a complete concerto (all movements) in the standard orchestral repertoire including works by J.S. Bach through to present-day composers, plus a solo work of contrasting style. The solo work may be accompanied or un-accompanied. Application forms are available from the event coordinator. Application deadline is February 22, 2010.

King William Fair
April 24
King William Historic District;
King William Association
Zet Baer
1032 South Alamo Street; San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 271-3247; (210) 227-8786; Fax (210) 227-8030
Music: Ambient/New Age, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Children's, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano, World Beat
Activities: Music festival
The King William Association invites you to celebrate the History and Diversity of Texas' first historic neighborhood. The King William Fair strives to bring you a family-oriented event, favoring local flavor for food, arts/crafts, entertainment, plus the best little parade around. Corporate sponsorships available.

Neches River Festival
April 24
Downtown Beaumont; Main Street/Beaumont Civic Center
Neches River Festival, Inc.
Nancy Fertitta
2643 North Street; Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 835-2443; Fax (409) 835-3628
Music: Country, Jazz, R&B, Rock
The Neches River Festival is citywide and includes a parade, bridge tournament, flower show, art show and competition, and the crowning of Queen and King Neches 59th. The Coronation Ball has a live orchestra and dance band. *There will only be live music (band) and orchestra at our Coronation and Coronation Ball. (Invitation only) *Our event no longer includes a Riverfront activity with live musical acts.

Wildflower Bluegrass Festival
April 24
Texas Early Day Tractor & Engine Showgrounds; 1717 Eberhardt Road, Temple
Temple Sunrise Rotary
Eldon Tietje
304 South 22nd Street; Temple, TX 76501
(254) 770-7940; (254) 624-4919; Fax (254) 298-7011
Music: Bluegrass
Activities: Music festival
5 Bluegrass bands play on a stage in a shaded grove from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with 2 open mic sessions. Site is the Texal Early Day Tractor & Engine Showgrounds with several well restored houses, church, dentist office from the late 1800s. Several good locations for informal jams. Food and drinks are available. A family oriented event. This event include sheep dog herding field trials. Over 80 entered last year.

Crude Fest
April 29 - May 1
3701 South CR 1090; Midland
Lonestar Music Productions
Cody Baker
1106 Lanham; Midland, TX 79701
Music: Country, Rock
Music festival, Cook-Off
West Texas get ready for one of the largest music festivals of its kind. Dubbed the Crude Fest an Oil and Gas industry annual celebration will be held April 29th-May 1st in Midland Texas. The Festival will feature 22 of Texas Music Hottest Acts like: Cory Morrow, Josh Abbott Band, Johnny Cooper, Rich O’Toole, Brandon Rhyder ,Mark McKinney, Larry Joe Taylor, and Roger Creager just to name a few! People are expected to attend from cities and states all over. Rich O’Toole says “ This is sure to be one of the best festivals of the year!” The festival is two days and three nights. There is 720 reserved camping spaces available for campers, RV’s, and tents by calling 432-685-3671. The HB Rentals Championship cook-off will be held in conjunction with the Music Festival. A 5,000 dollar guaranteed purse is the prize to the winners. Cook-off entry and tickets for concert are all available online at www.thecrudefest.com. This festival has six title sponsors attached including Fab-Tech Drilling Equipment INC., Impulse Electric, Oil Works INC., Light Tower Rentals, Bearing Supply and Bridges Equipment. Bakes assures that there is sponsorship opportunity available to everyone. Part of the Proceeds goes to the Make-A-Wish foundation in the Permian Basin.

La Feria del Mariachi
April 30, May 1
Texas State University-School of Music
John Lopez
La Feria del Mariachi at Texas State University is in it's 11th year and will be hosting workshops and a competition April 30th and May 1st. Last year's event was extremely successful with our first presentation of our lifetime achievement award, "La Voz de Oro" to Pedro Fernandez. The Saturday concert this year will include not only Texas State ensembles, but also the winners of our mariachi competition, the featured mariachi, Mariachi Campanas de America, and another presentation to this year's "Voz de Oro. The conference workshops offered to the students include work on their instruments, voice, technique, style, and repertoire.

Tablerock Gospel Festival
April 30, May 1
Tablerock Amphitheater; Royal Street
Tablerock Festival of Salado, Inc.
Jim Woodrie, Director
P.O. Box 312; Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-9205; (254) 947-5100; Fax (254) 947-5269
Music: Christian
Activities: Music festival
On Friday April 30th, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and on Saturday May 1st, from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM, you are invited to enjoy the best Texas has to offer in gospel singers, bands, groups, trios, duets and individuals. $5.00-Adults, $3.00-Children age 12 and under. Concession stand open both days for your pleasure. Contact event coordinators Jim & Alvalin Woodul at 1-254-634-4658 or E-mail jimwoodul [at] aol.com Information: www.tablerock.org

Viva! Cinco de Mayo Celebration
April 30
Hays County Civic Center; IH-35 North and Clovis Barker
LULAC 654
John A. Diaz, Chairman
P.O. Box 953; San Marcos, TX 78667
(877) 847-4906; (512) 353-8482; Fax (512) 396-5829
Music: Country, Latin Pop, Regional Mexican, Tejano,
If you love Menudo, you'll love being in San Marcos the first weekend in May. The most prominent feature of VIVA! Cinco de Mayo is the OFFICIAL STATE-WIDE MENUDO COOK-OFF. The downtown Parade is a VIVA! Cinco de Mayo favorite. Held downtown in the beautiful historical district of San Marcos, the parade features entries from around the state and the San Marcos area. Beautiful floats, marching bands and an array of decorated vehicles are just some of the entries. Other events which occur during this festive occasion are the Little Miss Cinco de Mayo pageant and the Miss Cinco de Mayo pageant. The Children of San Marcos also participate in the VIVA! Cinco de Mayo Celebration. The Folklorico Dancers put on performances that will not be forgotten. Their performances range from old, traditional dances to modern, up-to-date dances. During the evening, the festivities continue. For three consecutive nights, the Hays County Civic Center is filled with the rich sounds of Tejano and Mariachi music. Artists as popular as El Grupo Mazz, Emilio Navaira, and the late Selena have all performed at VIVA! Cinco de Mayo.