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Special Events
Special music events and other events that aren't really concerts or
festivals. They're special events involving music like birthday
and anniversary celebrations, benefits, annual road trips, cruises,
special concert series, convention and trade shows and much more. And folks, these are the kind of events you
won't find a lot of in the Nashville scene.
If you have a special event
you'd like me to list, please
e-mail
me the
information.
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Traders Village Summer Concert Series
June 1-August 31, 2008
Traders Village- Houston; 7979 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston
Traders Village- Houston
Michael Baxter, Marketing Director
7979 North Eldridge Parkway; Houston, TX 77041
(281) 890-5500; Fax (281) 890-6568
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Country,
Cowboy, Jazz, Latin Pop, R&B, Regional Mexican, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano,
Oldies, Classic Rock
Activities: Concert season
Traders Village Summer Concert Series presents 12 weekends of live music
in a variety of formats starting in June. The Summer Concert Series runs
from noon to 4 p.m. every weekend in June, July and August. Performers for
2007 included Ezra Charles, Miss Leslie and Her Juke-Jointers, Bayou Roux
and more. Please check our website under events for exact dates and times
or contact market office for updates. Events subject to change without
notice.
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Texas! A Musical Drama of Panhandle History
June 2-August 17, 2008
Pioneer Amphitheatre, Palo Duro Canyon; Palo Duro Canyon, near Amarillo
Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation, Inc.
Bill Anderson, Executive Director
1514 Fifth Avenue; Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 655-2181; (806) 655-2185; Fax (806) 655-4730
Music: Cowboy
Activities: Outdoor musical drama
Don't miss the 2008 performance of TEXAS! Performances June 2 - August 17,
2008. Whether in tears of passion or determination, the settlers of the
Texas Panhandle had one thing in common: a romance with the west. Their
pioneering spirit and willingness to risk anything to achieve everything
kept their hopes alive. The romance extended beyond the land and into each
other's hearts. Take a moment, take a deep breath, and prepare to
experience The Best of TEXAS. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime in the
beautiful Pioneer Amphitheater in Palo Duro Canyon every Tuesday through
Saturday this summer! Barbeque dinner before every performance from 6-
8pm. Senior Citizen & Group Discounts available upon request. Performances
will be held Tuesday-Sunday.
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Hot Summer Nights
June 5, and every Thursday through July
Municipal Building grounds; Corner of Elm and Rusk
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Shawnda Rains
P.O. Box 1029; Sherman, TX 75091-1029
(903) 957-0310; (888) 893-1188; Fax (903) 893-4266
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun,
Children's, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, R&B,
Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Concert season
Sherman Rocks! And swings and shuffles and polkas - every summer during
June and July. On Thursday nights during the summer, bring the kids, the
lawn chairs, your granny and your dog to enjoy live music every Thursday
evening. Music starts at 7:30 and goes until the performers are pooped.
Past performers: Brave Combo, Slaid Cleaves, Steve Fromholz, Terri Hendrix
with Lloyd Maines, Bugs Henderson, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Sara Hickman, Jack
Ingram, Davin James, Kenny & the Kasuals, Jim Lauderdale, Charlie Robison,
Willis Alan Ramsey, Max Stalling, Larry Joe Taylor, Hank Thompson, Trout
Fishing, Doyle Bramhall, The Gourds, Radney Foster, Billy Joe Shaver - the
list (and the beat) goes on.
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Legacy Boxer Rescue
T-Shirts & Boxers Benefit Jam 2008
Legacy Boxer Rescue is one of
the most active boxer rescues in Texas. In 2007, there were almost 1,000
boxers in need. Legacy Boxer Rescue was able to save 304 of them. That’s
nearly a boxer a day last year! We are a 100% all volunteer run
organization that utilizes generous foster homes to save boxers in need.
YOU’RE INVITED!
Looking for an afternoon of outstanding LIVE Texas
music? Interesting in helping support a great cause to save boxer lives?
The T-Shirts & Boxers Jam is a great opportunity to spend the hot July
afternoon meeting local canine enthusiasts & enjoying a talented showcase
of Texas music artists, in the cool, comfortable atmosphere provided by
historic "SONS OF HERMANN HALL"
Come join Legacy Boxer Rescue as they present the following artists in the
2008
T-Shirts & Boxers Jam. All ticket proceeds go to Legacy Boxer Rescue.
Zen Bubba
Richard Paul Davis
Colin Boyd
Christen (CC) Cross
Nate Kipp & The Texas Bird Flu
Darryl Lee Rush
Lost Immigrants
WHEN: July 20, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m.
WHERE: SONS OF HERMANN HALL
95 years at
northwest corner Elm & Exposition
In the far
northeast corner of Deep Ellum
214-747-4422
http://www.sonsofhermann.com/
COST: $15 per single
admission
$25 buys admission
+ commemorative T-Shirt
MORE INFO: http://www.savetheboxers.com/tsbjam/
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Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 11, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2008
Community Park; Downtown Highway 78 / Balland Street
City of Wylie Parks and Recreation Department
Rob Diaz
2000 Highway 78 North; Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 442-8197; (972) 442-8197; Fax (972) 442-1744
Music: Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz,
Polka, Pop, R&B, Rock, Tejano, Beatles
Activities: Concert season, Outdoor movi
The Music in the Park Summer Concert Series is a family outdoor concert
event featuring local, state, and nationaly recognized artists. Dates are
June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 11, 17, 24, 31, August 7 and 14. The concerts are
made for families to enjoy live music in an outdoor setting. Visitors are
encouraged to bring a picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets and enjoy
the relaxing atmosphere. There is free admission to the concerts and no
alcohol is allowed the park. Concerts are from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks only on July 3. Outdoor movies on June 26 and July 24. Dates are
subject to change.
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SonsStock
Music & Arts Gathering
(Annual fund-raiser for *SOH Columbia
Lodge #66)
Highly
Advertised 1 Day Event
Saturday
August 16, 2008
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What: |
SonsStock
– a gathering of musicians and artists who will play acoustic music
and sell arts & crafts for the benefit of the Sons of Hermann Hall
Lodge 66
Acoustic music
will be played throughout the day in various locations in the building
around our famous Electric Campfires.
Sale Items to
include the art work of SOH members, rare records, posters, signs,
tie-dye goods, woodwork, pottery, paintings, prints, jewelry and much
much more.
Artisan vendors
welcome; no food and drink vendors.
Booth
Space Rentals Available Now
SOH Members
8X8 $50.00
Non Members
8X8 $75.00
SOH Members 8X16
$75.00
Non Members 8X16
$100.00 |
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Why: |
Start an annual
event for the SOHH members that coincides with the anniversary weekend
of Woodstock, which was originally scheduled as a “music and arts
fair”.
Support the Sons
Of Hermann motto: Friendship Love, &
Loyalty.
Promote and
support Peace! |
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When: |
Saturday, August
16, 2008 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
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Where: |
3414 Elm Street @
Exposition Avenue
All rooms
including the Ballroom, Bowling Alley, Meeting Room and Back Parking
Lot |
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Who:
(to contact) |
“Ranger Randell”
Fields, SOH Member
Cell: 214-923-6286
Email: ran-cynfields@scbglobal.net |
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14th
Annual Stevie Ray Vaughan Remembrance Ride & Concert
Sunday October
5, 2008
Cowboys Dancehall
2540 E. Abram St.
Arlington, TX 76010
http://www.srvrideandconcert.org
While remembering the
life of Stevie Ray Vaughan, enjoy a fun-filled combination motorcycle
parade and blues concert honoring Texas’ most beloved bluesman! Starring
Bugs Henderson & The Shuffle Kings, Jim Suhler w/ Mike Morgan, Alan Haynes
w/ Kayla Reeves, Rocky Athas’ Lightning, Pride And Joy. After-Party
hosted by Wes Jeans & Lance Lopez. Parade starts from the World’s Largest
HOOTERS in Dallas’ West End. Concert at Cowboys Dancehall – Arlington,
TX. All proceeds benefit the S.R.V. Memorial Scholarship Fund established
by Martha Vaughan, Stevie’s mother. $20 advance / $25 day of event. This
year features a custom S.R.V. #1 Replica Guitar Raffle. Need not be
present to win. Raffle tickets are $5 each. For advance tickets or more
information visit the event website.
http://www.srvrideandconcert.org
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If you have a special event you'd
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e-mail me!
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