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The 2009 TMEC lists more than 500 annual events featuring live music. To update listing information for your 2009 event, please contact the Texas Music Office at music[at]SPAMAWAYgovernor.state.tx.us or call (512) 463-6666.

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Kingsville International Competitions: Piano 2
April 2-4
Texas A&M University Kingsville; Santa Gertrudis Blvd., Kingsville
Music Club of Kingsville, Inc.
James and Mary Tryer
P.O. Box 2873, Station I; Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-2374
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival
Kingsville International Competitions will offer Bowed Instrument (String) and Piano Competitions on a rotating schedule. In 2009 the Kingsville Competitions will host a Piano Concerto and Piano Solo Competition. Over $23,000 in prize money is available for distribution to winners in various contests. The highest-ranking winner will receive a minimum total of $6,000 in cash prizes and a performance award with The Festival de San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Performances are also possible with the Victoria, Texas, Symphony Orchestra and the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra. Deadline is January 23, 2009.

San Angelo Piano Festival
April 2-5
San Angelo Piano Festival
Michael Schneider
4031 Ransom Road; San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 655-7873; (216) 796-3117
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert season, Masterclass
The San Angelo Piano Festival's goal and mission is to help promote the arts in San Angelo through concerts, lectures and master classes. We feature rising stars of the piano world on the verge of major careers. We showcase the talents of young artists in the junior high, high school, and collegiate levels from San Angelo and around Texas, and most importantly, we are nurturing new talents and introducing many students to the world of classical music.

Unplugged at the Grove
April 2,9,16,23,30 May 7,14, 21,28 June 4,11,18,25 July 2,9,16,23,30 August 6,13,20, 27 September 3, 10,17,24
Shady Grove;
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs Road; Austin, TX 78704
(512) 474-9991
Activities: Concert season
"Unplugged At the Grove", presented by 107.1 KGSR, will showcase some of the best of Austin's diverse musical community each Thursday, weather permitting, under the stars on Shady Grove's tree-shaded patio. The music starts every Thursday at 7pm!

Brazos Nights
April 3, May 1 June 5, 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.

Chilifest
April 3 - 4
Snook, TX; 4 Miles From Snook
Chilifest Incorporated
PMB 328, 1511 South Texas Avenue; College Station, TX 77840
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival
Chilifest is one of the most anticipated events each year in the Brazos Valley. The annual event draws over 20,000 people. All the proceeds from the festival go to local community organizations. Last year it was over $100,000. Willie will be joined in concert on Saturday night by Cross Canadian Ragweed, Pat Green, Jack Ingram and Aaron Watson.

Concho Valley Bluegrass Festival
April 3-4
Wells Fargo Pavilion; 50 East 43 Street, San Angelo, TX
Nelson McGee
PO Box 3772; San Angelo, TX 76902
(325) 651-5307; (325) 653-7030
Music: Bluegrass
Third annual event. Bands include Glen Bonham & Southern Tradition; Lone Star Blue Grass Band; Saltgrass; Batten Family; Triple L; Clear River; Concho Grass. Single stage in air-conditioned building. Concession stand, free drinks. No alcoholic beverages. Friday all gospel music. Free pancake dinner Thursday April 2. Event benefits Concho Valley Home for Girls/Children's Emergency Shelter.

Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival
April 3 - 4
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.

Poteet Strawberry Festival
April 3-5
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 Indian Market and Southwest Showcase
April 3-5
Arlington Convention Center; 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington
Texas Indian Markets
Randy Wilkerson and Paula Wilkerson
7301 Alandale Drive; Plano, TX 75025
(972) 398-0052; Fax (972) 398-0052 call first
Music: Indian
Activities: Music festival, Art festival
Texas Indian Market and Southwest Showcase is now heralded as America's premier festival of Indian, southwest, wildlife, and western arts, crafts, song, dance, and culture. There is live entertainment performing continuously all three days from Indian music and dance to western acts and music to Aztec dancers and wild bird shows. It's a thrilling experience for the entire family as there are magical sights at every turn. Show Hours: Friday, April 3 - 1 PM to 8 PM Saturday, April 4 - 10 AM to 7 PM Sunday, April 5 - 10 AM to 5 PM

Texas Tech Jazz Band Festival
April 3 - 4
Hemmle Recital Hall at Texas Tech University; 18th Street and Boston Avenue
Texas Tech University Jazz Department
Paul English
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 Jazz Band Festival features jazz performers from around the nation. This year's special guest is the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Past performers include the Yellowjackets and Spyro Gyra. Friday night's concert features the TTU Jazz Enseemble I with special guests Reggie Thomas on Hammond organ and Wes Anderson on alto saxophone will be held in the Allen Theatre. Saturday night's concert featuring the Duke Ellington Orchestra will be held in the Allen Theatre. The concert begins at 8:00 p.m.

Austin Record Convention
April 4-5 October 2-4
Crockett Event Center; 10601 North Lamar Blvd
ARC
Doug Hanners
P.O. Box 90806; Austin, TX 78709-0806
(512) 288-7288; Fax (512) 288-7227
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Austin Record Convention is the largest sale of recorded music in the USA. There is more music and related memorabilia available here, at one time, than anywhere else. Ranging from the 78s of the 1930s to the latest compact discs of today, over one million 78s, 45s, LPs, CDs, cassettes, posters and collectibles (probably even a few 8-track tapes!) are in the auditorium. Over 300 different dealers from all over the USA and Europe are spread out over 50,000 square feet of floor space. The show is so big that to see everything takes most of the weekend, so if you're in a hurry we have search announcements at 12, 2, and 4 o'clock from the concession area to help in locating specific items. The show brings together collectors and dealers from all over the world for a weekend of activity in Austin. Early Shopper Admission: $25 US residents, $10 International residents

Concerts in the Park
April 4- June 13
Amphitheater at Oak Point Park; 2801 East Springcreek Parkway
City of Plano Parks & Recreation Department
Rod Kennedy & Associates
1409 Avenue K; Plano, TX 75074
(972) 941-5202; (972) 816-2851
Music: Blues, Rock
The Concerts in the Park series replaced the Texas Music Sundown Concerts series in 2008 and was extremely popular with local audiences. The series occurs in Plano's pastoral Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, in the beautiful Amphitheater at Oak Point Park and is sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. The schedule for this season is as follows: Sat, April 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. - "A Bowl Full of Blues: The Ladies Sing the Blues." Featured artists will be Janiva Magness and her band and Diunna Greenleaf with Blue Mercy. Friday, May 8, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. - "Beatles Tribute Night", featuring "American English", back by popular demand following last year's sold-out performance. Finally, on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. - "Surf the Bowl" a tribute to the good time music of the Beach Boys and other surfer bands of the 1970's. Beach wear is suggested for this event! Tickets available online. Parking is free for all events. The Amphitheater at Oak Point Park is a smoke-free facility. Coolers and picnics are welcome. Alcohol permitted for patrons 21 years and older. Children three years and younger admitted free if accompanied by parent.

Good Oil Days
April 4
Humble Civic Arena; 8233 Will Clayton Blvd.
Humble Area Chamber of Commerce
110 West Main; Humble, TX 77338
(281) 446-2128; (281) 540-7817; Fax (281) 446-7483
Music: Children's, Country, Cowboy, Jazz, Pop, Reggae, Rock
Activities: Concert season, County fair, Street dance
The City of Humble, the Humble Senior Activity Center, the Northeast Hospital Foundation are proud to present the Annual Good Oil Days Festival. This will be a fantastic event with Arts & Crafts, good food, and plenty of fun. Proceeds will benefit the Humble Area Seniors. Booth Fees, Donations and In Kind Services are Tax Deductible.. Arts & Crafts booths will be located on five blocks of Main Street Humble set up back to back right down the middle of the street. Plenty of things to look at, plenty of things to buy. Good Food will be available throughout the festival and beverages will be available in several booths set up at convenient locations. The ever popular KIDS CORNER will be just for kids, where they will have their own games. Come enjoy our festival and help us have a good time.

The H-E-B Houston Children's Festival
April 4 - 5
Downtown Houston; 500 Walker
JW Productions, Inc.
Tony Terwilliger
1915 Commonwealth Street, No. 100; Houston, TX 77006-1841
(713) 553-6900; (713) 522-9723 ext. 6; Fax (866) 775-1580
Music: Children's
The H-E-B 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.

Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival
April 4
Downtown Austin; 18th & Congress
Roadway Productions, LLC
French Smith
12305 Twin Creek Drive; Manchaca, TX 78652-3719
(512) 441-9015; Fax (512) 441-9016
Music: Cajun
Activities: Music festival
It's all about the food and the music! Beginning at 10:30 AM and ending at 10:30 PM, this popular Louisiana themed event features the best in Louisiana cuisine prepared by concessionaires from Louisiana and Texas. Enjoy an extensive menu of Cajun seafood. The highlight of the show is 6000 pounds of jumbo crawfish and other bayou favorites. Enjoy dancers, juju mamas, and lots of beads and tokens. Music includes Cajun, Zydeco, Funk, Brass Bands, Blues, Rock, & Jazz. Artists such as The New Orleans Jazz Vipers Brass Band, Dwayne "Dopsie" & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Dora and the Entourage, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Dr. Zog & Funky Zydeco and T-Broussard & The Zydeco Steppers. Belly dancers and late night burlesque shows will add to the excitement. Estimated attendance is 15,000. Gates open at 10:30am until after Midnight.

Ray Wylie Hubbard's Grit N' Groove Festival 2
April 4
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!"

Roughneck Chili and Barbecue Cookoffs
April 4
Central Texas Oil Patch Museum; 421 East Davis Street
Luling Area Oil Musuem Association
David Schussler
P.O. Box 1002; Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-1922; Fax (830) 875-2082
Music: Bluegrass, Country
Activities: Awards show
The Roughneck Chili and Barbecue Cookoff benefits the Central Texas Oil Patch Museum and features entertainment, arts and crafts, and a dance in the evening.

San Antonio Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival
April 4-5
Helotes Festival Grounds; 12210 Leslie Road
San Antonio Highland Games Association
Tamara Carroll
P.O. Box 5451; San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 833-2954
Music: Celtic
Activities: Music festival, Highland dancing, Bagpipe Bands, Scottish Highland Games
2009 will be our 10th anniversary. Join us in our efforts to make the 10th Highland Games are best yet. Join SAHGA and become one of those making the San Antonio Games the best Highland event in the Southwest. We promise it will be great fun.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival
April 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, May 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-25
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 4 through May 25, including Memorial Day.

SpringLove 2
April 4
Travis County Expo Center;
Massive Intent
Jimmy Intent,
9218 Balcones Club Drive, No. 2214; Austin, TX 78750
(512) 692-2922
Spring Love is an Electronic Music Festival. A unique and impressive concept will be a magnificent show of lights, lasers, stage production, props and visual stimulation accompanied by high quality and high-powered concert sound.

Texas Onion Fest
April 4
Weslaco City Park; 300 North Airport Drive
Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce
Martha Noell
P.O. Box 8398; Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 968-2102; Fax (956) 968-6451
Music: Blues, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Dance, Jazz, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Concert season, County fair, Music festival, Trade show/convention, Horse Shows, Gran Cebolla Cook Off, Onion Recipe Contests, Onion Queen Pageant
Event Description: Join us for the annual Texas Rio Grande Valley Onion Festival at Weslaco City Park, 300 N. Airport Drive. This one-day event offers the best in food, music, and entertainment for the whole family! Onion Fest has musical performances for every taste. Choose from a variety of well-known country, Christian, salsa, Tejano and rock bands to perform at Onion Fest. People all across the United States ask for this rare type of sweet onions that won't make you cry. Dr. Leonard Pike, professor of horticulture at Texas A&M University, created the world famous Texas 1015 in the early 1980s here in Weslaco, Texas. The world famous vegetable got its name from its suggested planting date, October 15. Since then, the tradition has lived on and every year we celebrate Onion Fest. Activities include the Onion Fest Pageant, Onion Recipe & Salsa Contest, Kiddie Land, Arts & Crafts, the Andalusian & Azteca Dancing Horse Shows, Video Game Tournaments and the most anticipated Onion Eating Contest.

Urban Music Festival
April 4
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 will be held in the heart of Austin along the banks of Town Lake at Auditorium Shores. Each year, UMF will begin the first Thursday of April and will coincide with the annual Texas Relays weekend. The weekend currently attracts 40-60,000 people for the track meet plus tens of thousands more who come specifically for the diverse entertainment options. Acts include Cameo, Sugar Hill Gang and Boyz II Men.

Jerry Jeff Walker Birthday Weekend
April 4-5
Austin and New Braunfels TX; Paramount Theater / Gruene Hall
Tried & True Music
Susan Walker
P.O. Box 39; Austin, TX 78767
(512) 477-0036; Fax (512) 477-0095
Music: Country
The 2009 Birthday Bash includes a show on April 4th at the Paramount Theater in Austin, TX and on April 5th at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, TX.

The Grind Extreme Water Sports & Music Festival
April 5
Downtown Austin; MLK & Congress
Roadway Productions, LLC
French Smith
12305 Twin Creek Dr; Manchaca, TX 78652-3719
(512) 441-9015; Fax (512) 441-9016
Music: Rap/Hip Hop, Rock
This event will feature professional wake boarders competing in a rail jam for major awards, along with live music by over 6 alternative rock bands, great food, graphite artist exhibits, custom boat accessories by numerous vendors, wakeboard accessories, wakeboard instructional sessions, a showcase of the latest wake board boats, and much more. Get ready for another great boating season and enjoy some high flying shows and great music. We will also have Skateboarding competitions by pro athletes, skateboarding gear, and a street bike show. Events begins at 11am and ends at 10pm.

Lowrider Festival
April 5
Mateo Camargo Park; 5500 Castroville Road, San Antonio, TX
Centro Cultural Aztlan
1800 Fredericksburg Rd, Suite 103; San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 432-1896
Music: 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 Danny Acosta & QVO, Rocky Hernandez & OBG, Soul Struck Movement, Ernie Garibay & Cats Don't Sleep, Wilbert Beasly, and Liza Ybarra. The event is sposored by Centro Cultural Aztlan, a nonprofit cultural arts organization founded in 1977 to preserve, develop and promote Chicano/Latino Art and Culture.

Texas Medal of Arts Awards
April 6 - 7
Long Center for the Performing Arts; Austin
Texas Cultural Trust Council
823 Congress, Suite 650; Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-5289; (877) 651-8282; Fax (512) 478-5292
Music: Ambient/New Age, Bluegrass, Blues, Christian, Classical, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Pop, R&B, Regional Mexican, World Beat
Activities: Awards show
The Texas Medal of Arts Awards will honor outstanding Texans in a variety of disciplines: film, music, dance, theater, literary arts, visual arts, folk arts, architecture, arts education and arts patronage. This year's entertainment includes Los Lonely Boys, Ray Benson, The Kilgore Rangerettes and more. Past awardees include such luminaries as: Willie Nelson, Van Cliburn, Charley Pride and may more!

Burnet Bluebonnet Festival
April 9 - 12
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, Rock, Texas acts
Activities: Music festival
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. Bands include Texas Renegade and Casey Donahew. Sunday is Gospel and DJ Music.

Ram Jam
April 10,11
Sam's Burger Joint; 330 East Grayson at Broadway
Saustex Media
Jerry Clayworth
P.O. Box 691356; San Antonio, TX 78269-1356
(210) 745-1418; (210) 223-2830
Music: Punk, Rock
Activities: Music festival
At the 3rd annual Ram Jam, we remember, honor and attempt to conjure up the spirit of the man Ram Ayala and the place we loved so much, Tacoland. Here's the line-up: Friday - The Sons Of Hercules, Hickoids, Los # 3 Dinners, The Bug Nasties, The Sanguinistas and Brian Parrish of the Casbah Radio Show will spinning all night. Saturday - Big Drag, Snowbyrd, The Infidels, Mescaleros, S.A. Creeper and The Velcro Undergound will be DJ'ing this half of the shindig.

Bancroft Family Concert - D' Drum
April 11
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: Music festival
Bancroft Family Concert - D' Drum 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. Always a Dallas favorite, the five professional percussionists of D'Drum bring the music of the world - and a stage full of instruments - to the Dallas Museum of Art in a performance of Indonesian and Middle Eastern rhythms and melodies. Artists include John Bryant, Doug Howard, Jamal Mohamed, Ed Smith and Ron Snider.

Cowhill Chili Fest & BBQ Cook-Off
April 11
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 6th 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, Pony Rides, Cake Walk and more throughout the day.

KTRU's Outdoor Show
April 11
Rice University, IM Field 3 & 4; 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005-1827
Rice University
Rachel O
P.O. Box 1892; Houston, TX 77251-1892
(713) 348-5878
Music: R&B, Rock
The 17th Annuel KTRU Outdoor Show will be Sunday, April 13, 2008, from Noon - 9 p.m., at Rice University in Intrumural Fields 3 & 4, near the business school. it is FREE and open to the public. It is a huge event, a free all day festival, with food and St. Arnold beer and root beer and bunnies and music and free music given away and a KTRU record sale and meet the DJs!

Tejano Music Awards
April 11
Scottish Rite Temple Auditorium; San Antonio
Texas Talent Musicians Association
Robert Arellano
P.O. Box 761358; San Antonio, TX 78245-6358
(210) 222-8862; (800) 500-8470; Fax (210) 224-7592
Music: Tejano
Activities: Awards show
The Tejano Music Awards creates recognition and public awareness of Tejano music by presenting awards to performing artists, musicians, and composers. The Tejano Music Awards is taped for national television and radio distribution. Performers include: (subject to change) Jay Perez, Shelly Lares, Gary Hobbs, Jimmy Gonzalez y Mazz, La Fuerza, Johnny Hernandez, Eddie Gonzalez, Ram Herrera, La Fuerza, Los Texmaniacs, La Conquista, Chente Barrera, David Marez, Rebecca Valadez and more to be announced. Previous hosts have included Vicki Carr, Cheech Marin, Paul Rodriguez, Eddie Olmos, Rita Moreno, Ricardo Montalban, Eric Estrada, Maria Conchita Alonzo, and Tony Plana. Show is expected to attract up to 5,000 fans of Tejano music.

Woodystock Music Festival
April 11
Exit 14 off of I-44, East Third Street; East 3rd Street
Jimmy Smith
East 3rd Street; Burkburnett, TX 76354
(940) 569-4213; (940) 569-4213
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Chili Cook-Off
Jimmy Smith, a Burkburnett resident, and area promoter Woody Hodges are bringing 10 popular Red Dirt bands, numerous food vendors, a huge chili cook-off and a massive outdoor stage to a hayfield in Smith's 100-plus-acre backyard that reaches to the Red River. Gates open at 10 a.m. Event lasts until 1 a.m. With Johnny Cooper, the Bart Crow Band, Casey Donahew, No Justice, Twister Cain, Under the Influence, Brazos Stone and Crosswind. Also includes the Volunteer Fire Department Chili Cookoff supporting VFDs of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Lawn chairs/coolers welcome. No glass containers. Rain or shine. No refunds.

Fort Worth Opera Festival
April 15-May 10
Fort Worth Opera
Martha Martinez Sotelo, Communications Specialist
1300 Gendy Street; Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 731-0833; Fax (817) 731-0835
Music: Classical, Oper
Activities: Concert season
The 2009 Fort Worth Opera Festival will include ancillary events along with the opera productions of Carmen, Cinderella (La Cenerentola), and Dead Man Walking, which all will be staged at Bass Performance Hall in downtown Fort Worth. FWOpera was founded in 1946 and is the oldest, continually performing opera company in Texas and one of the 14 oldest opera companies in the United States. The company produces between three and four operas per season. The company revamped its mission and image in early 2003, and converted to a festival format, hosting its first inaugural festival season in 2007. Fort Worth boasts an unusual mix of western culture, urban sophistication and fine art. Downtown Fort Worth is a lively spot for residents and tourists; activities include fine dining, shopping, nightclubs and the opera house, Bass Performance Hall.

Bloomin' Temple Festival
April 16-19
Downtown Temple
Temple Chamber of Commerce
Roye N. Love
2 North Main Street; Temple, TX 76501
(254) 298-5900; (800) 479-0338
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Arts and Crafts
Take a trip into downtown Temple, and enjoy three days of fun….Temple style! Activities include a bicycle tour, carnival midway, live music by local and national performers, arts & crafts, a car show, and children's area with inflatable games. Come celebrate the best of our community, both past and present! Featured performers are Blue Oyster Cult with Devin Allman and KriticKill and Jerry Jeff Walker with Django Walker and Wild Horses.

Fiesta San Antonio
April 16 - 26
San Antonio, TX; San Antonio, TX
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 a 10-day extravaganza that celebrates the city's history and cultural diversity. More than 90 nonprofit groups and military organizations stage 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.

MAIN STREET Fort Worth Arts Festival
April 16-19
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.

North Texas Jazz Festival in Addison 2
April 16-18
Crowne Plaza Hotel; 14315 Midway Road Addison, TX
Town of Addison and the University of North Texas, College of Music, Division of Jazz Studies
Craig Marshall
P.O. Box 305040; Denton, TX 76203
(940) 565-3742; (972) 450-6251; Fax (972) 450-2834
Music: Big Band, Jazz
Activities: Music festival, Educational competition, Clinics
Swing into spring at the North Texas Jazz Festival in Addison. This is our ninth year for the educational component featuring the best big bands, combos, and jazz vocal groups from the nation's leading schools and universities. The 2009 lineup will include UNT One O'Clock Lab Band, UNT Two O'Clock Lab Band, UNT Jazz Singers, UNT Jazz Faculty Ensemble, the Adjudicators Showcase and performances by student musicians from 70 schools representing 25 states throughout the country. The Tierney Sutton Band will headline the April 18th concert. Jazz scholar Hal Miller will present continuous screenings of rare jazz films from his private collection throughout the Festival. Miller is the curator of one of the world's most comprehensive personal jazz video collections with more than 9,000 items.

Old Settlers Music Festival
April 16-19
Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch in Austin, TX; Farm Road 1826, 11 miles south of Highway 290 West
Old Settlers' Bluegrass Festival, Inc.
Jean K Spivey, President
P.O. Box 151947; Austin, TX 78715
(512) 383-1748; Fax (512) 383-1748
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Regional Mexican
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 3 stages, arts and crafts, camping, food concessions and libations. 2009 act include The BoDeans, The Travelin' McCoury's, Fred Eaglesmith, The Greencards, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Hayes Carll, Beausoleil, The Gourds, Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women, The Gibson Brothers, Sarah Jarosz, The Belleville Outfit, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Blue Highway, The Lee Boys, Great American Taxi, Lone Star Swing with Stretch Dawson, One-Eyed Mule, Spring Creek Bluegrass Band, Stonehoney, The Fire Ants and The Lovell Sisters. 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. Camp Ben McCulloch is an enormous campground perfect for RV (electrical and water) or primitive camping. 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.

The Tejano Explosion
April 16-25
The Embroiderers; 612 West Commerce, San Antonio
Tejano Explosion
Thelma Gonzalez
6012 Trone Trail; San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 663-8682; (210) 333-2997
Cattleman's Tejano Explosion started as a small Fiesta event over ten years ago. It has evolved over the years into the "Must See" Tejano Music Event for Tejano music lovers the world over. The people who attend represent every walk of life, sharing their love of Tejano Music. We have been visited by guests from other cities, towns, states, countries, and of course our loyal following from San Antonio and our surrounding area. To one and all we say "Welcome" to another great year of entertainment and fun. The event is recognized locally and nationally as having the best line-up of Tejano Artists in the Tejano Music Industry. The fans come to enjoy the best Tejano entertainers over a ten day period, at the Biggest Firsta Tejano Party, listening to music of Little Joe Y La Familia, Ruben Ramos, Michael Salgado, Jay Perez, Ram Herrera, Jimmy Edwards, Ricardo Castillon y La Differenzia, Los Garcia Bros., Los Desperadoz, Jaime y Los Chamacos, Chente Barrera, The Hometown Boys, La Tropa F, Stampede, Johnny Hernandez, Eddie Gonzalez, etc. Tejano Explosion 2009 offers a living experience of our culture, as it relates to Tejano music, traditional foods, crafts, and fellowship.

Big Event
April 17-18
Bosque Conservatory; 215 College Hill Drive Clifton, Texas 76634
Bosque Conservatory
Saranne (Punky) Penberthy, Event Chair
P.O. Box 373; Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-3724; (254) 675-2922
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Concert season
Don Edwards, Texas balladeer, guitarist, composer, author, and Cowboy Hall of Famer, will be the featured performer at the 2009 Big Event Friday Night Evening of Entertainment in the relaxed atmosphere of the Bosque Conservatory. The Grammy-nominated singer's genuine interest in the West made him the perfect selection to be cast by Robert Redford in "The Horse Whisperer." James Earl Jones commented "Think of Don Edwards as a singing scholar of the old West. We are a little lax about these family heirlooms of ours and ought to be grateful to have such a great caretaker of them." Donna Ingham, well-known Texas Tall Tale Teller, will also be featured during the evening.

Burton Cotton Gin Festival
April 17-19
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: Cowboy poetry, Music festival, Street dance, pie-eating, bubble-gum blowi
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 our mule team and antique tractors and cars. We have entertainment on Friday evening, all day Saturday and Saturday evening, all day Sunday. The theme of daytime is German/Chek/Country/Cajun. Night time is Rock and Roll/Country and usually well known in the county and surrounding counties. We use children's entertainment during the day and also Folklife Interpretation. We have an average weekend attendance of 10,000 people. Come celebrate the oldest operating cotton gin in America. Nine acres of family fun!

Dayton Old Tyme Days
April 17 - 19
Downtown; Dayton
Dayton Ole Tyme Days Festival Committee
Kleve Kirby
P. O. Box 456; Dayton, TX 77535-0008
(936) 258-2642; (936) 257-2393
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz
Activities: Street dance, BBQ cook-off, classic car show, TX4x4 competition
You are invited to the 16th annual Dayton Old Tyme Days, in the downtown aread of Dayton, Texas. Activities include a carnival, pony rides, train rides, a petting zoo, face painting, BBQ cookoff, junior chili cookoff championship, "Family Night"(Friday), street dance/concert(Saturday), local entertainment, food, arts & crafts galore! Nightly Days Festival is held annually to promote Dayton, Texas and to raise money for local youth scholarships. The Festival has grown considerably in past years. Admission is free. A free hourly shuttle service is available to and from the festival Saturday and Sunday, from both Dayton High School and Highway 321 and Woodrow Wilson Junior High School on Highway 146. Make plans to attend Dayton Ole Tyme Days Festival, April 18-20, 2008 for a weekend full of safe, fun and exciting activities. All proceeds made from the festival go to benefit the Dayton Ole Tyme Days Youth Scholarship Fund.

Fiesta Oyster Bake
April 17,18
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!

Greater Southwest Guitar Shows • The Dallas International Guitar Festival
April 17 - 19
Dallas Market Hall; 2100 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas
GSWGS, Inc.
Mark Pollock, Producer
3622 Shoreside Drive; Garland, TX 75043-1968
(972) 240-2206; (972) 260-4201; Fax (972) 303-4909
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Christian, Country, Pop, R&B, Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Annual Dallas Guitar Show and MusicFest is the world's largest and oldest guitar show, blending musicians, fans, collectors and celebrities together into one musical extravaganza. Buy, sell, trade or just browse amongst the thousand upon thousands of new and vintage guitars, basses, amps, banjos, mandolins, straps and strings, effects pedals, keyboards, music memorabilia and more. Rub elbows with guitar legends and up-and-coming artists. Listen to the best local and regional bands at MusicFest's indoor and outdoor stages. This Show of Shows will feature 400+ booths, exhibits and clinics, and live concert performances from 30+ bands on two stages. More than 13,000 are expected to attend, with over $1 million of instruments and memorabilia trading hands. New this year -- Drumworld -- with 16,000 sq. ft of vintage, new and used drums, accessories, clinics and more.

Kirbyville Magnolia Festival
April 17,18
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.

Mauriceville Crawfish Festival
April 17-19
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.

Tablerock Gospel Festival
April 17,18
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 17th, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and on Saturday April 18th, from 9:00 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

Texas Crawfish and Music Festival
April 17-19; 24-26
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 Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20, 2008 and Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27, 2008. 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

Texas Forest Country Western Swing Music Festival
April 17-18
Crockett Civic Center; 1100 Edminson Drive, Crockett TX 75835
Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce
Jeana Brooks
P.O. Box 307; Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2359; Fax (936) 544-4355
Music: Cowboy, Western Swing
The Texas Forest Country Western Swing Music Festival in Crockett, Texas will offer you some of the best Western Swing Music available. Entertainers expected are Clyde Brewer and the River Road Boys, Jodie Nix, Bobby Flores, Darrell McCall, and several more. The event is held indoors at the Crockett Civic Center for the comfort and enjoyment of those attending. There will be room for dancing, which is always a delight when listening to the music called "western swing." This is not a competition event - it is for the pure enjoyment of those attending. There is RV and camping available in the area for those wishing to do so. The facility is handicap assessable but there are not accommodations for the hearing impaired. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at (936) 544-2359 or email us at jeana[at]crockettareachamber.org or chamber[at]crockettareachamber.org or visit or website at www.crockettareachamber.com. Please join us for the yearly event.

Texas State Gospel Singing Convention
April 17,18
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.

Woody Guthrie: Music and Words of the Working Man
April 17-20
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum; 2503 Fouth Avenue, Canyon
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Andrea Porter, Communications Coordinator
2503 Fourth Ave; Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 651-2235; (806) 651-2244
Activities: Music festival, Film Screening
Join Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in celebrating Woody Guthrie and his music with Woody's daughter, Nora Guthrie, and the music of Jimmy La Fave. Public lectures, educational programs and live music. Friday at 7:00 p.m. Nora Guthrie presents This Land is Your Land: The Story of Woody Guthrie. Saturday, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Jimmy LaFave concert with special guest Joel Rafael, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Nora Guthrie presents Bound for Glory: The Legacy of Woody Guthrie and 7:00 p.m. Gen Y concert event. Sunday 2:00-5:00 p.m. features Josh Paulson, Cody Jasper, Andy Chase, and James Davis in concert. Monday, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. A Man in the Sand film screening and A Conversation with Nora Guthrie.

XIT Bluegrass Festival
April 17-19
Lamb County Fairgrounds; 17th and Hwy 385
Littlefield Arts & Heritage Committee, Inc.
Emil Macha
728 East 12th Street; Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3870; Fax (806) 385-6229
Music: Bluegrass
The XIT Bluegrass Festival will have bluegrass groups from all over the country performing on indoor/outdoor stages. RV hook-ups available. Arts and crafts, concessions, and food booths. No drugs or alcohol allowed. Featuring Concho Grass, The Batten Family, Triple L, The Perry Family, Star Canyon and Sage Brush.

Austin Reggae Fest
April 18,19
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 19 & 20, 2008, 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.

Celtic Festival and Craft Faire
April 18-19
Amarillo, Tristate Fairgrounds, Rex Baxter Building & surrounding grounds; 10th & Grand, Amarillo
League of Celtic Nations
Bennie García, Festival Chairman
Amarillo, TX 79105-1397
(806) 374-4243; (806) 374-4243
Music: Dance, Folk/Acoustic, Celtic, Irish, Scottish
Activities: Music festival, Vendors, Clans, Genealogy, Sheepdogs, Ceilidh, Kirking, S.C.A. activities, Whisky Tasting
The League of Celtic Nations 10th annual Celtic Festival and Craft Faire is October 15 - 16, 2005, indoors at the Rex Baxter Building, Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, and surrounding area. The festival celebrates the Celtic heritage and culture of the Celtic Nations including Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Isle of Mann, Galicia (Spain), and Brittany (France) in the High Plains area. There are main stage performances throughout, plus demonstrations & workshops on music, dance, and more with performers to include Beyone the Pale, Rodney Branigan, Jerre's Merry Fiddlers, High Plains Irish Dancers (Lubbock), Red McWilliams (WA), and more to be announced. In 2004 we featured William Pint & Felicia Dale (Breton & sea music, hurdy-gurdy, WA), Rodney Branigan, Jed Marum, Jean Page, and more. Also featured: clan booths, sheepdog demonstrations, Saturday night ceilidh, kirking of the tartans, Celtic vendors, lots more.

Crawfish Open
April 18-19
Llano, TX
Llano Chamber of Commerce
Mary Rhodes
100 Train Station Drive; Llano, TX 78643-1660
(325) 247-5354; (325) 247-2270; Fax (325) 247-5561
Music: Ambient/New Age, Children's, Jazz
Crawfish Open features live music, games, arts, crafts and food.

Depot Day 2
April 18
Old Depot; Buddy Riley Blvd.
Magnolia Historical Society
Beverly Tucker
P. O. Box 186; Magnolia, TX 77353-0399
(281) 723-4823; (281) 356-8514; Fax (281) 356-2552
Music: Blues, Country, Rock
Depot Day is an all-day festival with live entertainment provided by a variety of entertainers, a carnival, food, and arts and crafts booths.

Jimmy Heap and the Melody Masters Reunion
April 18
K.C. Hall; US 79 Taylor, TX
Jerry Heap
Jerry Heap
2204 Lathan Lane; Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-6552; (615) 948-7171
Music: Country, Rockabilly, Western Swing
Activities: Music festival, Dance
The 8th annual Jimmy Heap and The Melody Masters Reunion will be held Saurday April 18th 2009 at the Taylor Knights of Columbus Lodge in Taylor, Texas. Come dance to the music of the Melody Masters as they play music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's and recreate their hits "Wild Side of Life" and "Please Release Me." Whether playing a Texas Honky-Tonk, an NCO Club for our servicemen or a black tie event for dignitaries Jimmy Heap and The Melody Masters entertained audiences nationwide with their superb vocals and musicianship. You will also have a chance to meet the remaining 2 original members of the Melody Masters "Big Bill" Glendening and Cecil "Butterball" Harris in addition to Butch Keith, Kenny Frazier, Tom Prisk, George Harrison, Lee Roy Eichler, Bobby Whitton, and Rick McRae.

Houston International Festival
April 18-19, 25-26
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 Ireland, April 18-19 & 25-26, 2009. iFest, known as one of the nation's largest presenters of world music, features hundreds of internationally acclaimed artists on 12 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, The Ohio Players; Chicano roots-rockers, Los Lobos; soul/gospel queen, Mavis Staples; South African jazz trumpeter, Hugh Masekela; Boston's celebrated Irish-American lasses, Cherish the Ladies; Algerian-born, Rachid Tahad; Jamaica's Rootz Underground; Ireland's hottest new band, Beoga from County Down; and Cajun, zydeco, blues, rock, gospel, Latin and reggae. 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.

International DFW FiestaLatinoamericana
April 18
Amphitheater at Oak Point Park; 1520 K Avenue Plano, TX
DFW International Community Alliance
Melissa Ditch
12800 Hillcrest Road, Suite A211; Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 661-2764
Music: Folk/Acoustic, Regional Mexican, World Beat
A multimedia theatrical presentation with live music by six Latino folkloric ensembles, theater, film and a traditional dance. Performers include: Ollin Tonaltzin, Daniel de Córdoba Bailes Españoles, Ayubu Kamau Kings and Queens, Cantares, Trio Folklorico Argentino, Jose Aponte Ensemble, Danzas Folkloricas de Argentina. 7:00-10:00 pm.

Lubbock Summer Jazz Festival
April 18
Hemmle Recital Hall; 18th Street and Boston Avenue
Texas Tech University Jazz Department
Alan Shinn
P.O. Box 42033; Lubbock, TX 79409-2033
(806) 742-2270 ext. 256; Fax (806) 742-2294
Music: Big Band, Jazz
Activities: Music festival
The Lubbock Summer Jazz Festival spotlights Texas jazz artists. Festival is held annually on the last Thursday in June.

Modern 'til Midnight
April 18 October TBA
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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.

There's Something In The Water Music Festival
April 18
Regency Wooden Suspension Bridge; Northwest of San Saba on CR 137
San Saba Hey! Productions
Joel Melton
217 Saint Mary's Drive; Hutto, TX 78634
(325) 938-5670; (325) 938-5224
Music: Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music festival
It is coming up on us fast! The 'There's Something In The Water' music festival is scheduled for Saturday April 18th 2009. The festival starts at 12:00 noon Saturday and goes until around 7:00 pm. You can just come out for the day or you can stay and party with us until the wee hours. Either way, it'll be a great time. Performers include Joel Melton, Tom Skinner, Alton & Sue Watson, Bill Lewis, Wendy Allyn, Michael Faraday, Greg Glowka, Temple Ray and John Fulbright. Refreshments available...soda pop, snow cones, ice etc. Ice Chests Welcome - BYOB. Located adjacent to the beautiful Regency wooden Suspension Bridge, 14 miles from San Saba Texas on FM 500. Just take HWY 16 N. to San Saba, Texas....2 miles north of town take FM 500 14 miles to CR 137 (look for the Regency Suspension Bridge sign) take road 1 mile to Regency Bridge.

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) Corporate Battle of the Bands
April 21
Antone's from 6 p.m.-midnight; 213 West Fifth Street, Austin, TX
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
P.O. Box 301496; Austin, TX 78703
(512) 324-8976; (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 Community Health Foundation Leadership Dental Program and The SIMS Foundation through HAAM.

Larry Joe Taylor's Texas Music Festival and Chili Cookoff
April 21-25
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.

Derrick Days
April 22-25
Corsicana Visitors Center; 301 South Beaton Street
City of Corsicana
Steve Dieterichs
301 South Beaton Street; Corsicana, TX 75110
(903) 654-4850
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival, Street dance
Derrick Days promotes the music history of Corsicana. The festival includes a heritage trail and music trail. The music festival is held at Lefty Frizell museum.

Buccaneer Days
April 23 - May 3
American Bank Center-Corpus Christi Bayfront; 402 South Shoreline
Buccaneer Commission
Jane Ritter
P.O. Box 30404; Corpus Christi, TX 78463-0404
(361) 882-3242; (361) 884-8331; Fax (361) 882-5735
Music: Cajun, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Rodeo
Buccaneer Days brings back memories of Corpus Christi's past as a hideaway for pirates. It features 12 days of fun and festivities such as PRCA Rodeo, carnival, parades, fireworks, music festival, Folklorico competition, BBQ Challenge, Senior Dance, Junior Talent Showcase, and numerous athletic and sporting events.

Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolic
April 23-26
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 Cooko
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.

Art in the Square
April 24-26
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 10th year, the festival has raised over $1,000,000 for area charities. The 2009 event will be held April 24-26th 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.

Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
April 24-26
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 three 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: Stanley Clarke, Arc Angels, Brave Combo, Fingerprints, Carlos Guedes, 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: A Bernstein Tribute
April 24
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
This University of Texas at San Antonio Music Department presents "A Bernstein Tribute" for its annual Fiesta Under the Stars, an official Fiesta event. Music from the pen of Leonard Bernstein will be celebrated as the talented student musicians and faculty of UTSA perform music from Candide, West Side Story and other popular works from this master musician of the 20th Century. Performing ensembles featured will be the UTSA Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Choruses, and faculty soloists will be part of the program. This is an opportunity for performing faculty to collaborate with students to create great performances. Enjoy the great music! Tickets to this traditional event go on sale April 1st. Call (210) 458-4357 for table reservations.

Germanfest
April 24-26
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 24-26
Resistol Arena and environs; 1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, TX, 75149
City of Mesquite and Mesquite Championship Rodeo
Daren Watkins
1515 Galloway; Mesquite, TX 75149
972-216-6499; 972-989-5396
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Latin Pop, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano, Celtic
Activities: Concert season, Cowboy poetry, Music festival, Rodeo, Carnival, Car Show, BBQ Cook-off
The Real. Texas. Festival. Features three days of concerts by national and regional recording artists. Friday, April 24, James Otto and Kevin Fowler will perform. Saturday, April 25, features Johnny Cooper and Los Lonely Boys. Also scheduled to appear on Saturday are Jolie Holiday and the Burt Crow Band. Sunday Jay Perez headlines on the main stage with Los Rhythm Kings.

Wildflower Trails of Texas
April 24-26
Courthouse Square; Linden
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, Children's Books Author, 5k Run
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 24-26 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 City Austin
April 25-26
Republic Square Park; 5th and Guadalupe
The Austin Fine Arts Alliance
Meredith Powell
P.O. Box 5705; Austin, TX 78763
(512) 481-8600; Fax (512) 495-9029
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rockabilly
Activities: Music festival, Juried Art Festival, Hands on Art Activities, Food
Art City Austin 09 / April 25-26, 2009 - Each April, hundreds juried independent and emerging artists descend on the hub of innovation, expression, and individuality that is Austin, Texas. 20,000+ art enthusiasts from the region and nation are expected at Art City Austin 09 (formerly the Austin Fine Arts Festival). The outdoor fair is set against streets, plazas, and green spaces on the edge of a flourishing and hip downtown shopping and arts district where the award-winning Austin City Hall rests on the banks of Lady Bird Lake. Reflecting the city's vibrant energy, the city's largest and longest running outdoor art fair offers not only rousing art for many budgets, but complimentary art experiences for all who enter. Discover a temporary art utopia where curious and delightful discoveries await around each corner. Art City Austin is ranked the top art fair in Texas and 20th in the nation. Admission is $8 for adults-under 12 are free. Welcome to art city!

Duck Jam 2
April 25
Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater; College Station
Global Event Group
Cassie Bobbitt
P.O. Box 9037; College Station, TX 77842
(979) 778-9101; (979) 575-0858; Fax (979) 764-5895
Music: Cajun, Children's, Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, BBQ cook-off, Crawfish boil, Kayak Races, Duck Calling Contest, Dock Dogs Big Air Series
Ducks Unlimited will host their 4th annual Duck Jam, April 25, 2009 in College Station, TX at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. This years' show is taking on a much broader scope and will allow for a true festival and expo feel. Music from Texas Country, Rock and Southern Country will take the stage by performances by Clay Walker, Kevin Fowler, Bad Company former lead singer Brian Howe, Band of Heathens, South Austin Jug Band, and Seth James. A Lil' Quacks Kid Zone will host an additional stage for various entertainment including, Trout Fishing In America. Crafts, Activities and concessions will round out the area. A huge crawfish boil and Cajun Jam will take place on the grounds with music by Dr. Zog. An IBCA sanctioned BBQ cook-off will host over 70 teams in 3 different categories; chicken and spare ribs, brisket and duck. The Dock Dogs Big Air Series (as seen on ESPN and the Outdoor Channel) will kick off the event at 9:00am. Over 400 dogs will compete for the regions World Championship by jumping off a dock into a 40'+ length pool for the longest jump. Kayak races and a duck calling contest will also add to a packed day of family and community fun!

King William Fair
April 25
King William Historic District;
King William Association
Pamela Kenny
1032 South Alamo Street; San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 227-8786; (210) 271-3247; Fax (210) 271-7250
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 non-profits and mom-and-pop outlets for food, crafts, and entertainment. Corporate booths are discouraged, but corporate sponsors are welcome.

Odell Days 2
April 25
Odell; Main Street
Odell Volunteer Fire Department
Russell Thomas
21090 Cooper Street; Odell, TX 79247
(940) 887-3474
Music: Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music festival, Street dance, Food, Auction, Games
3rd annual fundraiser benefiting the Ode Volunteer Fire Department. All day activities include Bar-B-Que, Horseshoes, Mud Bog, Vendors, and Live Bands all day long. Many popular bands from the Oklahoma Red Dirt and Texas Music scene will be playing on stage outdoors including Texas Jack, Kennon Dosher Band, Under The Influence, Toby Wayne and Thunder Road, Brison Bursey Band, Stone Creek, and more.

Springfest
April 25 -27
Downtown; Cleburne
Downtown Cleburne Association
Maxine Emmons
P.O. Box 1595; Cleburne, TX 76033-1595
(817) 645-2722; (817) 641-4562
Music: Country, Rock
Spring-Fest 2007 will be a 3 day event this year. Over 100 Vendors, Live entertainment, Midway, Ducky Derby, and much much more. We welcome you to Cleburne and know you will enjoy the fun.

Wildflower Bluegrass Festival
April 25
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.

Yesterfest
April 25
Downtown Bastrop City Park;
Bastrop Opera House
Al Mouton
P.O. Box 691; Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 303-6283; Fax (512) 332-0000
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Polka, Tejano, Scottish
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
Yesterfest is a community event with hundreds of volunteers that help to put on a wide variety of activities. Yesterfest is sponsored by the Bastrop Opera House and the Downtown Business Association (DBA) and the. This year's event will kick off at 9:00 a.m with activities around Bastrop (not at Fishermans Park), you will experience a wide variety of activities depicting the different times of Bastrop's history. There will be various pioneering groups displaying the clothing and tools used long ago as well as music and dancing. Some individuals will be wearing authentic cowboy outfits along with their six-shooters, in addition there will be a variety of individuals showing off other style clothing worn during pioneer days. There will be displays showing how things were made for example: fabric, quilts, wooden tools, and many others. We will have folk music, dancing, exhibits, games, lots of good food and friendly people to make for a great experience.

New Ulm Art Festival
April 26
Downtown New Ulm; Pecan Street
David Hickman
P.O. Box 55; New Ulm, TX 78950
(979) 992-3699; (979) 992-3337
Music: Folk/Acoustic, Polka
Activities: Awards show, arts and crafts
The New Ulm Art Festival features craft and food booths, high school and middle school art contests, exhibition of regional artists, jewelery, woodworking, ceramic, handmade clothing , and household accessories, antiques, music by Houston , Austin, and local musicians.

Texas Music Awards
April 26
Palestine Civic Center; 3687 Highway 19 Palestine, Texas 75803
Academy of Texas Music, MyTexasMusic.com
Lucky and Jinelle Boyd
P.O. Box 148; Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-8944; 1-86-MY-AWARDS
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock, Rockabilly, Americana
Activities: Awards show
The Texas Music Awards are held each year to recognize excellence in Texas music. Sanctioned by the Academy of Texas Music, Inc. The TMAs present awards in fifteen categories including Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Singer/Songwriter, Album, Song, Record, Producer, Musician, Vocal Group or Duo, Rising Star, Disc Jockey, Internet Radio Station, Broadcast Radio Station, and Live Band of the Year. The Texas Music Awards are not a contest or a popularity poll, but rather a recognition of achievement voted on 70% by those who have received the awards in the past, 20% by the Academy members, and 10% by the general public. Past celebrity hosts include Michael Martin Murphey, Sonny Burgess, and Gary P. Nunn. Michael Martin Murphey will again host this year and perform a concert immediately after the awards show. Red carpet begins at noon. Show begins at 2:00 p.m.

"On Your Feet!" - The 2009 International Music & Dance Extravaganza
April 30
Monarch Event Center; 6406 North IH-35, Suite 3100, Austin, TX
Casa Marianella
Christopher Newton
821 Gunter Street; Austin, TX 78702
(512) 385-5571
Music: World Beat, Middle Eastern, Salsa
Activities: Music festival, Dancing, Belly-dancing
Prepare yourself to be dazzled by a tantalizing evening of intoxicating sights and sounds from the farthest reaches of the globe. Austin Chronicle "best world music band" Atash will headline the event along with other world class performances featuring sizzling music & captivating dances from Latin America, Africa & the Middle East. This exotic evening is sure to keep you on your feet. All profits will benefit Casa Marianella / Posada Esperanza, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering emergency shelter and empowerment services to International refugees and homeless immigrant families, many of whom are single women with children. Other entertainment includes the modern, yet eternal Middle Eastern music of Govinda; Salsa dance champions, Jazzy Dance; the multicultural percussive Buscando El Monte; Ritmo Tres' tantalizing Salsa rhythms; the enthralling song and dance of Africa-based Lannaya; sensual belly-dancing by Sabaya; the awe-inspiring "multimedic" Aqua Drums. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.