Texas Music Office - August - Texas Music Events Calendar 2010

August - Texas Music Events Calendar 2010

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Acoustic Music Camp ~ 2
August 5-7
South Oaks Church; 5925 US Highway 287 Arlington
Acoustic Plus, Inc
Gerald Jones
5435 North Garland Avenue, Suite 140; Garland, TX 75040
(214) 236-0783
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music Instruction
Acoustic Music Camp is a 3-day camp for acoustic musicians providing personalized instruction on how to play mandolin, bluegrass banjo, flat pick guitar, country/blues acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, fiddle, song writing, and harmony vocals. Small class sizes with hands-on instruction and an emphasis on fun is what you can expect at Acoustic Music Camp.

Bluegrass Festival and Jam
August 6, 7
Cooper Lake Center; Country Road 4795
South Sulphur Regional Development Association
Bud Swayne
1125 Bonham Street; Paris, TX 75460-4056
(903) 784-2501
Music: Bluegrass, Country
Activities: Music festival
There are eight bands ready to jam at the 2010 Cooper Lake Center Bluegrass Festival. The two-day event will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6 and 7. The bands will be on the stage at 7 p.m. Friday and noon and 6 p.m. Saturday. Bands scheduled for Friday include The Mack Smith Band, Amy Asbill Patrick & Jayla Mayes and East Mountain Bluegrass. On Saturday, audience members will hear music from Bill Grnat, The Welch Mountain Boys, The Southern Gentlemen, The Sonja Barber band and David David and the Warrior River Boys. The easiest way to get to the center is to take Texas 19 to Country Road 4795 (the road to Cooper Lake Dam) and follow the signs. The SSRDA constructed a 4,800-square-foot shade in front of the stage. There will be food and drinks, but no alcohol will be allowed as the Cooper Lake Center is located on government park land.

Houston International Jazz Festival
August 6-8
Discovery Green, Wotham Theater, Red Cat Jazz Cafe; 500 Mckinney, 610 Preston, 924 Congress
Jazz Education, Inc.
Richard Dabon
P.O. Box 8031; Houston, TX 77288
(713) 839-7000; Fax (713) 839-8266
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
The first weekend in August represents the kick off celebration for August Jazz Month and the beginning festivities of the Annual Houston International Jazz Festival. The festival events are held in three locations. The Red Cat Jazz Cafe hosts the opening reception, Discovery Green invites the whole family to outdoor concerts where they can enjoy hours of music, great foods and shop in the arts and crafts booths and the Worthham Theater Center is the site for the Kroger Mayor's Scholarship Jazz Brunch featuring Jazz Educations's Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars. This year presents an excellent opporuntity for sponsors to join forces with the HIJF in an effort to further link their company with a diverse audience. All proceeds go to the Jazz Education Inc. to support music education for underserved youth in the southwest region.

Schulenburg Festival
August 6-8
Wolters Park; South Bohlmann Avenue
Schulenburg Festival Association
Sheila Brossmann
P.O. Box 115; Schulenburg, TX 78956
Music: Country, Polka, Rock
Activities: Rodeo, Street dance
The Schulenburg Festival invites you to bring the family and join in the fun. There is live music throughout the weekend along with food booths and ice cold refreshments. There are tournaments for Ladies & Men's softball, volleyball, golf and 3 on 3 basketball. A Fun-Run~Run for Scouting. There are cook-offs for Chili, Beans, Bar-B-Q and Bloody Marys. An Arts, Crafts, antiques and collectibles show. Go-Texan Events, Horseshoe pitching, cow chip & egg toss. Tricycle races and a kiddie parade. There is a homecoming festival for graduates from SHS and BFHS. There is a rodeo on both Friday and Saturday. The Grand parade is on Sunday in downtown Schulenburg.

East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention
August 7, 8
Henderson Community Center; 302 Fairpark Ave. Henderson, Texas
East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention
Robert L. Vaughn
3528 CR 3168 West; Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 863-5379; (903) 6635170
The East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention is an a cappella shape note singing from a songbook entitled "The Sacred Harp." The East Texas Convention, founded in 1855, is the oldest singing convention in Texas and the second oldest continuous Sacred Harp singing convention in the United States. Singing begins at 9:30 on Saturday morning and singers sing until about 3 p.m. for each of two days, with appropriate breaks. Lunch is provided by the Convention. Singers from many U.S. states annually descend on Henderson, Texas for this special event.

Fiddlers' Contest
August 7
Veterans Memorial Park; 7th Street
Dalhart Chamber of Commerce
Kristine Olsen
P.O. Box 967; Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-5646; (806) 249-5646; Fax (806) 244-4945
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy
Activities: Fiddling contests
Fiddling Contest open to all age groups. Cash prizes. Takes place immediately following the XIT Rodeo & Reunion Street Parade.

Summer Salsa
August 7, 14, 21, 28
Beckert Park; 5044 Addison Circle
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6221; (800) 233-4766; Fax (972) 450-2834
Music: Sal
Activities: Music festival
During Summer Salsa, come and enjoy summer evenings under the stars in beautiful Beckert Park. Listen to live music from some of the hottest names in salsa while you picnic or dine in one of the great Addison Circle restaurants. Salsa dance lessons are presented by the Dance Council prior to the concert. Bands may submit materials via the website at: www.addisontexas.net/events/summerseries/Applications_Forms/

Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion
August 9-14
Reunion Pavillion and Grounds; 111 Reunion Drive
Reunion Association
Wando H. Scarberry
P.O. Box 217; Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 790-3503
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country
Activities: Awards show, Fiddling contests, Music festival, Parade
The Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion event includes the Parade and Queen Contest Monday, the Baby Contest Tuesday, a musical Wednesday, a christian and gospel band Thursday, a Fiddler contest Friday, and a country/western band Saturday. There will be a large carnival on the Midway all week. Hours are 6 p.m.-midnight.

Premios Texas
August 12
The Long Center; 701 West Riverside Drive Austin
Univision TV
Ruben Robledo
2233 W. North Loop; Austin, TX 78756
(512) 533-2811; Fax (512) 533-2885
Music: Latin Pop, Pop, Rap/Hip Hop, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: Awards show, Music festival
In its fifth year, Premios Texas will feature bands and artists from around the world, as well as local bands, such as Vallejo. The musicians represent various Latin music genres, including pop, tropical, regional Mexican, rock and urban. The award winners are chosen by Texas voters. A free pre-event concert on Aug. 12 is expected to draw about 5,000 people. The invite-only awards program will take place at the Long Center on Aug. 12, and attract about 2,000 people. "Premios Texas 2010" is airing nationally on cable, Spanish-languange network Galavisión. Central Time. Univision - Galavisión's parent company - will also air the show in the Univision Texas markets.

Navasota Blues Festival in memory of Mance Lipscomb
August 13, 14
Grimes County Expo Center; 5280 FM 3455 - Navasota
Navasota Blues Fest, Inc.
Mary K. Crawford
P.O. Box 1633; Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-3222; Fax (936) 825-3699
Music: Blues
Activities: Music festival
The Navasota Blues Fest is held annually in August, in memory of Mance Lipscomb, Navasota Songster. For two days local, regional and out-of-state blues musicians gather to celebrate the heritage of blues music and honor Mance Lipscomb. Proceeds benefit related activities and the Mance Lipscomb Scholarship Fund, which gives scholarships not only to a deserving high school graduate, but also continuing education scholarships to previous winners still pursuing an education. The event is held in an air-conditioned hall and tables are available for all patrons. Food is exceptionally good: barbeque brisket, chicken, ribs and sausage; fried shrimp and catfish, baked potatoes - plain or stuffed with BBQ brisket; roasted corn-on-the cob; beer, wine coolers, set-ups, sodas and bottled water and much more! BYOB - liquor and wine only. No coolers - no video cameras - no pets. Kid's area for kids 5 years and up. Plenty of parking space. Undercover parking for bikes.

Sutton County Days and PRCA Rodeo
August 13, 14
Sutton County Park; Loop 467
Sonora Chamber of Commerce/Sutton County Days Association
Donna Garrett
P.O. Box 1172; Sonora, TX 76950
(325) 387-2880; Fax (325) 387-5357
Music: Children's, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Rodeo
Sutton County Days includes three nights of PRCA Rodeo performances, rodeo dances Friday and Saturday night, parade on Saturday, local musical talent, arts and crafts, contests, food booths on Saturday. Dance after the rodeo. Parade on Saturday.

Prazka Pout and Praha Feast
August 15
St. Mary's Church in Praha, TX; FM 1295 off US 90, 2 mi east of Flatonia
St. Mary's Parish-Praha
Charlie Bartos
821 FM 1295; Flatonia, TX 78941-5016
(361) 865-3560; (361) 865-2167
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: Music festival, meal auctions, country store souvenirs, cake walk, mini-carnival
The Prazka Pout welcomes Czechs from Texas and around the U.S. to celebrate with food, games and live music throughout the day. Music will be provided by the Red Ravens, Bobby Jones, and Harry Czarnek. Annual Parish Feast of the Assumption - Czech Annual Homecoming

Pioneer Days Festival and Rodeo
August 18-21
T & P Railroad Trail Head Park; US Hwy 82 & Ellis Street
New Boston Chamber of Commerce
Deboarh Cook, Executive Director
100 North Center Street; New Boston, TX 75570-2935
(903) 628-2581; Fax (903) 628-6340
Music: Christian, Country
Activities: County fair, Fiddling contests, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance
Pioneer Days begins Thursday with Gospel Singing. Amusement rides, arm band night Thursdays. Friday continues with amusement rides, arts & crafts, retail products for sale, street dance and plenty of good food to buy. Activities on Saturday include: Pancake breakfast, parade, turkey shoot, and the 4-Wheeler Mud Races with entry fee and cash prizes for winners. All day entertainment, arts & crafts, retail products for sale. Live entertainment all day. Fiddlers Contest. Juried Art Show. Awards to be presented to winners of Quilt Show, Baked Goods, Canned Goods. Free Kid Games. Amusement Rides. More good food to buy. Petting zoo, pony rides, dunking booth, kid train rides, human Gyro, giant kid slide, and rock wall climbing.

North Texas State Fair and Rodeo
August 20-28
North Texas State Fairgrounds; 2217 North Carroll Blvd.
North Texas State Fair Association, Inc.
Glenn Carltton
P.O. Box 1695; Denton, TX 76202
(940) 387-2632; Fax (940) 382-7763
Music: Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance, Trade show/convention
The North Texas State Fair includes rodeos, chili and barbecue cookoffs, livestock show, commercial exhibits, carnival, live entertainment, beauty pageant, creative arts, photography contest, children's art contest, and more. Past performers include Charlie Robison, John Conlee, Eddy Raven, Asleep at the Wheel, Pat Green, Vince Vance & the Valiants, Dave Alexander and the Legends of Western Swing, LeAnn Rimes, Ty Herndon, The Bellamy Brothers, Darryl Worley, Cory Morrow, Sonny Burgess, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jason Boland, Kevin Fowler, Gene Watson, Mark David Manders, Baylie Brown, Jack Ingram, Stonely Larve, Sammy Kershaw, Eli Young, and Johnny Rodriguez.

St. Louis Day
August 22
Koenig Park; 1700 San Jacinto
St. Louis Catholic Church
Deborah Gouard
610 Madrid Street; Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2826; (830) 931-2826; Fax (830) 931-9016
Music: Country, Polka
St. Louis Day features arts, crafts, barbecue dinner, bingo, silent auction, and live entertainment. The live entertainment features oldies and latest hit songs as well as dancers from different cultures.

Gillespie County Fair
August 26-29
Gillespie County Fairgrounds; Highway 16 South - 530 Fair Drive
Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association, Inc.
Gary Kunz
P.O. Box 526; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-2359; Fax (830) 997-4923
Music: Country
Activities: County fair, Singing contests, Street dance
Gillespie County Fair features a downtown parade on Main Street (Friday), pari-mutuel horse races (Saturday-Sunday), and live entertainment (Friday and Saturday). Other activities include livestock show, 4-H and FFA exhibits, crafts show and sale, and the Gillespie County Fair Queen Contest. Plenty of good food and refreshments. Artists scheduled to appear Friday and Saturday night. Past performers have included Robert Earl Keen, Pat Green, Corey Morrow, Shenandoah, Wade Hayes, Rhett Akins, and Ricochet.

Dia de los Toadies Festival
August 27, 28
White Water Rocks;
Kirtland Records
3100 Main Street, Suite 347; Dallas, TX 3100 Main Street, Suite 347
(214) 824-7700; Fax (214) 824-7702
Music: Rock

Stoney LaRue's Party in the Pines
August 28
Downtown Festival Plaza; Nacogdoches Texas
Smith Music Group
Melissa Whitman Hudson
131 East Exchange Avenue, Suite 102; Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 378-0900 x100; Fax (817) 378-0936
Stoney LaRue's Party in the Pines will feature an all-star lineup of Texas country and Red Dirt acts. Party in the Pines is a one day event with continuous music alternating between the two stages. The event will have a large beer garden encompassing at least 40,000 square feet of the park. Beer and wine will be available for purchase within this area. Once you buy a ticket, concert goers will be permitted to leave and re-enter throughout the day.

Margarita and Salsa Festival
August 28
Heart O'Texas Fair Complex; 4601 Bosque Blvd.
Heart of Texas Branch of the Arthritis Foundation
Rachel Martinez, Special Event Director
824 Hewitt Drive, Suite 400, No. 377; Waco, TX 76712
(254) 772-9303; Fax (254) 772-5064
Music: Country, Cowboy, Jazz
Activities: margarita, salsa, and queso contest
The Arthritis Foundation and the Heart O Texas Fair Complex have partnered to present the 15th annual Margarita & Salsa Festival on Saturday, August 28th. The event will feature the best country music in Texas and will continue the tradition of the popular contest where local restaurants and individuals vie for the title of Best Margarita, Salsa, Queso and/or Guacamole.

Shrinefest ~ 2
August 28
Maskat Arena; 2000 East Hatton Road
Maskat Shrine
Mark Terry
5101 Henry S. Grace Freeway; Wichita Falls, TX 76302-4202
(940) 766-4511; (940) 631-4208; Fax (940) 766-0064
Music: Country, Cowboy, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Shrinefest is an outdoor concert that features premier Texas Red Dirt artist. It is the first of its kind in the area. Shrinefest was put together as a fundraiser for Maskat Shrine Temple (www.maskatshrine.com). It started small and grew to be one of the largest Texas red dirt festivals in the area. The opening band is called the "Shoutout for Shrinefest" winner. We have an event earlier in the year where local talent competes to be the opening band for Shrinefest. Shootout for Shrinefest is a great taste of what is up and coming for Shrinefest. For more information on Shrinefest and this year's lineup please visit www.SHRINEFEST.com. All benefits from Shrinefest benefit Masket Shrine activites.