Austin has so many options for arts, dining, entertainment, history, museums, natural spaces within its city limits, nightlife, shopping, state political engagement, and outdoor activities like biking and mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and wildlife watching. Most Austinites have not seen and done all there is to do in Texas’ Capital City. Of course, it…
Keep ReadingMy family and I had a great weekend in Fredericksburg, Texas. We drank lots of good wine at some of the local wineries, heard some excellent live music at several different venues, hiked to the top of Enchanted Rock, and ate some good food. The weekend started with our grandson's first tackle football game (I…
Keep ReadingWhat a fun weekend with camping, live music, two rounds of golf, some good food, and a dip in Krause Springs! I got Larry Joe Taylor's newsletter, which said he was going to be at Poodies on Sunday night. So, we made some phone calls, packed the motorhome, loaded the clubs into the Jeep, hooked…
Keep ReadingNorth Texas played host to a local classic this past weekend with the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival. "Jazzfest" (as it's locally known) is a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community held annually in Denton, Texas. Known for its rich blend of music, dance, drama, and visual arts, the festival is a cornerstone event…
Keep ReadingTexas is home to some of the most amazing music festivals in the world. From eclectic festivals in Austin to classic favorites in Dallas and Houston, there are plenty of options to choose from for a memorable music experience. Whether you’re looking for a rock concert or an electronic dance party, a multi-day event or…
Keep ReadingBlue skies and blues music are a great combination for a Saturday afternoon in September, and that's what we had this past weekend in Denton, Texas for the annual Denton Blues Festival. Denton is known as a music town, with artists such as Norah Jones, Don Henley, Sly (of The Family Stone), Edie Brickell, Ray…
Keep ReadingIf you like Luckenback, Texas country music with Thomas Michael Riley, camping, fun music fans, and cold beer then you need to add Thomas Michael Riley’s 16th annual music festival to next year’s event calendar. Here are some of the reasons why we love this festival. Legendary Luckenback, Texas If you’ve never been…
Keep ReadingEvery April since 1987, Old Settler's Music Festival has lit up central Texas with great music from all over Texas. If you've never been to the festival, you should pack up your bags and go at least once. There are plenty of reasons to make the trip. The 32nd Old Settler's Music Festival may have…
Keep ReadingOutdoor Music Venues and Stages In Texas It just doesn't get any better than sitting in your lawn chair under a full moon with a cold beverage in hand and fantastic music playing on the music stage in front of you. And here is a list of the best outdoor music venues and stages in…
Keep ReadingTexas Music Events & Festivals Can you think of anything better than sitting in your lawn chair under the stars, sipping a cold one, and listening to some of the best Texas country, bluegrass, or other types of music with 3000 other dedicated music fans at a Texas Music Festival? Texas has some great outdoor…
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