Tommy Alverson

He's the one that makes all this possible- THANKS, Tommy!

James Mills

Stage Manager, James Mills, works his butt off making sure things go on schedule

Joe Dye

Promotions Manager for Tommy Alverson also worked hard all weekend

Jonna & Chip Woodburn open Thursday's show

Alex Whitmore & Twangit

Andy Pate

John Greenberg

Scott Fant

Guy Bagwell & Scott Fant

Brian Burns

Jim Reiss & Brian Burns

Maren Morris

At age 12, Maren Morris is an up and comer in the North Texas area. Maren has a strong bluesy voice and loads of potential.

Maren Morris

Maren is currently recording her debut CD and we'll have more on that as it becomes available.

Wade Stockton and the Sons of the Redneck Riviera

Wade Stockton

I really enjoyed these guys. Nice to hear some different bands...these guys are from the Victoria area, which happens to be referred to by the locals as "the Redneck Riviera".

One of the "sons" of the Redneck Riveria

Wade can tear up that electric fiddle!

Macon Greyson

This popular band from Dallas entertained the crowd with tunes from their new CD, "Uneasy", as well as favorites from their earlier CD's.

Buddy Huffman

Lead man for Macon Greyson and a very talented guy

Buddy Huffman

Bass player for Macon Greyson

Don't know this guy's name but I enjoyed watching him play

3 Fools on 3 Stools

One of the funniest yet most musically entertaining acts in the North Texas area. Fools Rule!

Doc Wesson

One of the original fools, Doc is one of the most humorous writers in Texas. And his stage presence doesn't lack either as he can deliver the goods in only the way Doc can do.

Tommy Alverson

One of the original fools

Curtis Tilton

The third original fool.

Diamond Jim Richmond sits in with the fools

A view of the crowd

Harris & Ryden

This was my first time to hear this band although I've been listing them on my calendar for awhile now. They have their own style and sound and I likes it!

Harris & Ryden

This is one talented dude!

Harris & Ryden

Harris & Ryden

Harris & Ryden

Andolin, Pat & Cheryl in the forefront

The crowd thickens!

Brett Watts entertains the crowd between sets with his cowboy poetry

Mike Graham

My first time to see Mike perform with a full band. What a treat!

Tommy sings one with Mike Graham

Karen and Paula

Houston Marchman & The Contraband

Jerry Abrams

Bass player for Houston Marchman & The Contraband

Another view of the crowd

The Great Davin James

Always a crowd favorite

Davin James & The Bullnettle Band

Davin James

Davin

Go kid go! Never too young to learn how to play an instrument.

Man, can he play that geetar!

Get down, Davin!

Tommy and Davin do one together!

Jan Smith in her festival hat

And Joe Parson in his festival hat

which, he told me, was inspired by James Mills

Diamond Jim Richmond opens the show at noon on Saturday

Friends and family gather in front of the stage

Kids playing in front of the stage

The Wonderful Bodie Powell

Bodie Powell & Borderline

Mike Choate with Bodie Powell & Borderline

Also served as sound manager for the weekend. Thanks, Mike!

The legendary Ray Wylie Hubbard

Gulf Morlix plays bass for Ray Wylie

Darcy Deville plays with Ray Wylie - what a fiddler!

Ray Wylie has the crowd right where he wants them

Jeff Plankenhorn plays with Ray Wylie

This is Tommy's stage security guy. He's been with Tommy since the first gathering.

We be dancin!

Tammy's having too much fun (knott!) LOL

Tommy takes a break to hear a few songs

Holly & Dave the Neighbor

Ed Burleson-Honky Tonk Extraordinaire

Always a crowd favorite

Joe - playing bass for Ed today but usually plays lead guitar and does a hell of a job at all of it

Diamond Jim plays lead for Ed tonight as a special guest

Always amazes me how they can just play with each other occasionally, yet always sounds GREAT!

Texas' own Ricky Davis plays pedal steel with Ed

Just like old times

Ricky is currently touring with Heather Myles

Ed's dad, Richard, on drums as always! One of my favorite people.

Thurston Selby

Ed's fiddle player and right-hand man

Thurston Selby

Tammy and Joe share a dance

Melissa & Bill

Friends gather to enjoy the show

Holly, Gloria and Tammy

Jason Boland & The Stragglers

Jason Boland and Brandon Evans (aka Tweeter on MissLana.com)

Julie and James

Holly & Steve

Back at ya, Steve!

More of the crowd

Shirley & Pat

Cornell Hurd Band

Heather Myles & The Cadillac Cowboys

Holly & Joe dancing

The great Johnny Bush and the Banderlos

A true Texas hero that has been around to help pioneer real country music for several decades

Twin fiddles! Ah ha!

After Johnny Bush's set, Johnny called Tommy and Janie up on stage

They had no idea why

Until his friends presented him with a "thank you" gift for all Tommy's done for Texas music and the Texas music family

Joe holds up the gift, a neon sign in the form of Tommy Alverson's signature

Tommy is overwhelmed

But wait, there's more!

It's Janie's turn.

Janie is crowned "Queen of Texas Country Music", complete with tiara and some beautiful yellow roses

The crowd cheers!

And Janie cries.

Tommy says thanks.

The king and queen share a quick kiss and the show goes on.

The queen's court.

Saturday night's stage crowd

Mutt is having too much fun now!

Andellyn and Pat

Holly & Dave

This is Jody & Trai

Jody put a marriage proposal to Trai in Tommy's program. What a creative idea. It worked! Trai said yes!

Matt Martindale of Cooder Graw

Fiddle player for Cooder Graw

Joe Ammons of Cooder Graw

Jim Whisenhunt of Cooder Graw

Pedal Steel

Kelly Turner - lead guitar for Cooder Graw

Matt shakes things up with "Boogaloo"

Carolyn and Dave boot scootin

Miss Lana and The Old Fud cuttin a rug

A Texas Viking

Tommy and band close out the festival Sunday morning at 3 a.m.

Bobby Rambo plays with Tommy

See y'all next year!

What a great memory this one will be!