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Events ~ Shows/~etc..

March 2012

Sun, 18th

Air Cargo at Threadgills North, 11 AM-1 PM


Air Cargo at Hyde Park Grill South, 6-8 PM


Sat, 24th

Air Cargo at RiceGrass, 6-8 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



February 2012

Wed, 1st

The Carper Family on Texas Radio Live from Guero's Taco Bar, 6-8 PM


Fri, 3rd

MilkDrive and the HillBenders at Cactus Cafe, 8 PM, $15


Sat, 4th

Bee Creek Boys at Austin Farmers Market~Sunset Valley, 10 AM-12:30 PM


Del McCoury and the Del McCoury Band with MilkDrive at Crighton Theatre, Conroe, 8 PM, $49


Sun, 5th

Piney Grove Ramblers at Threadgills North, 11 AM-1 PM


Wed, 8th

The Carper Family at Threadgills North, 7 PM


Thur, 9th

Mudcats Premiere Screening with Uncle Lady (8:15) and Atomic Duo (10) at Frank, 9 PM, $12


Fri, 10th

The Carper Family at The Driskill, 9-11 PM


Sat, 11th

AirCargo at The Mesa Ranch, 7-10 PM


Sun, 12th

Black Top Bend at Threadgills North, 11 AM-1 PM


Bee Creek Boys at Opal Devine's-Penn Field, 12-3 PM


Wed, 15th

AirCargo at The Mesa Ranch, 6:30-9:30 PM


Fri, 17th

The Lost Pines at Central Market~Westgate, 6:30-9 PM


Sun, 19th

Brian Byrne and Borrowed Time at Threadgills North, 11 AM-1 PM


Wed, 22nd

AirCargo at The Mesa Ranch, 6:30-9:30 PM


Sat, 25th

Geoff Union and Billy Bright at Tantra Coffeehouse, San Marcos, 9 PM



Sun, 26th

Air Cargo at Threadgills North, 11 AM-1 PM


Wed, 29th

AirCargo at The Mesa Ranch, 6:30-9:30 PM


The Carper Family at Central Market~Westgate, 6:30-9 PM






January 2012

Fri, 6th 

Sarah Jarosz and MilkDrive at Gruene Hall, New Braunfels, 8 PM


Sat, 7th 

Deadman and MilkDrive at Sam's Burger Joint, San Antonio, 9 PM


Sun, 8th 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

The Carper Family at The White Horse, 10 PM


Mon, 9th 

Bluegrass Outfit at Flipnotics, 9-11 PM


Wed, 11th 

The Carper Family at Threadgill's North, 7 PM


Thurs, 12th 

Bluegrass Open Mic w/ Eddie Collins and special guest Flatiron at New World Deli, pickers who wish to pick and/or sing a tune or two are welcome, also this week a "safety in numbers" group performance of Jingle Bells (join in!) (512) 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


 

MilkDrive at McGonigel's Mucky Duck, Houston, 7:30 PM


 

Bluegrass Outfit at Tantra Coffeehouse, San Marcos, 9-12 PM


Sun, 15th 

Bee Creek Boys at Threadgill's North, 11 AM



 

The Siekers at Threadgill's South, 11 AM


 

CTBA Board Meeting at Waterloo Ice House, 38th & Medical, 3 PM


Mon, 16th 

Bluegrass Outfit at Flipnotics, 9-11 PM


Wed, 18th 

Bluegrass Outfit at Tantra Coffeehouse, San Marcos, 9-12 PM


Fri, 20th 

Nedski & Mojo at Tracy Sloan's, San Antonio, 7 PM, $15, tsloan22@yahoo.com


Sat, 21st 

Blacktop Bend at Austin Farmers Market~Downtown, 10 AM


 

Nedski & Mojo, 2 hr. banjo and vocal workshops (1 PM, $50), and House Concert at Sarrazine Building, Fayetteville, 7 PM, $15, dorothystall7@yahoo.com, see January newsletter (pdf)


 

Carper Family with The Hems at Cactus Cafe, 8 PM, $10 ($8 w/ UTid)


Sun, 22nd 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Nedski & Mojo, Dallas area, see Heritage Bluegrass Foundation for information


 

Eddie Collins & Friends with special guests Matt Slusher (South Austin Jug Band, Wood & Wire), Tom Ellis and Mike Montgomery at Artz Rib House, 6:30-8:30 PM


Mon, 23rd 

Bluegrass Outfit at Flipnotics, 9-11 PM


Wed, 25th 

Bluegrass Outfit at Tantra Coffeehouse, San Marcos, 9-12 PM


Fri, 27th 

Blacktop Bend at Star Co. Coffee & Cafe, Round Rock, 7 PM


Sat, 28th 

WYSIWIG, various Austin musicians out for a MilkDrive over Green Mountain Grass, at Austin Farmers Market~Sunset Valley, 10 AM-12:30 PM


 

Austin Friends of Traditional Music
Midwinter Festival
Dougherty Arts Center, Austin
Noon-10 PM, $5-15


Sun, 29th 

Air Cargo at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


Mon, 30th 

Bluegrass Outfit at Flipnotics, 9-11 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



December 2011

Thurs, 1st 

The Carper Family at The Driskill Hotel Tree Lighting Ceremony and Official 125th Anniversary Celebration! w/ Dale Watson, Sahara Smith, Erin Ivey and Betty Soo, 7 PM


Sat, 3rd 

Bee Creek Boys at Sunset Valley Farmers Market, 10 AM-12:30 PM


 

The Carper Family at Sycamore Creek House Concert, Dripping Springs, sycamorecreekhouseconcerts@gmail.com for reservations and information, 7 PM




Sun, 4th 

Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


Wed, 7th 

The Carper Family at Threadgill's North, 7 PM


Thurs, 8th 

Bluegrass Open Mic w/ Eddie Collins and special guest Jamie Hampton at New World Deli, pickers who wish to pick and/or sing a tune or two are welcome, also this week a "safety in numbers" group performance of Jingle Bells (join in!) (512) 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


 

Bee Creek Boys at The Barber Shop, Dripping Springs, 7-9 PM


 

The Carper Family at The White Horse, 9 PM


Fri, 9th 

The Carper Family at The Driskill Hotel, 9 PM


Sat, 10th 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 6:30-8:30 PM



 

The Carper Family at Central Market Westgate, 6:30 PM


Sun, 11th 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Artz Rib House, 6:30-8:30 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



November 2011

Wed, 9th 

Druha Trava at Cactus Cafe, 8:30 PM, Doors at 8, $10


Thurs, 10th 

Bluegrass Open Mic w/ Eddie Collins at New World Deli, pickers who wish to pick and/or sing a tune or two are welcome, (512) 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


Fri, 11th

Marty Stuart at One World Theatre, 7 PM, $25-100


 

Hard Road with 3rd Rail at Texas Pickin' Park, Country Place Hotel, Fayetteville, TX, 7 PM, $10




Sat, 12th

Texas Pickin' Park
End of Season Finale ~ On the Square
Workshop-10 AM: Dobro (Robert Duke) ~ $35
Setup Demonstration-10 AM: Banjo (Jerry Rabun) ~ Free
Slow Jam-11 AM: OPEN, bring your instrument ~ Free
Workshops-1 PM: Mandolin (Steve Smith), Voice (Chris Sanders), Bass (Anne Luna) ~ $45
Square Dance-3 PM: Free
Band Performances-4-7 PM: Robertson County Line, Southern Style, Seven Miles off the Blacktop
See: November Newsletter- pdf


Thurs, 17th 

MilkDrive with Wood & Wire at Cactus Cafe, 8:30 PM, $15


Sat, 19th 

Bluegrass at Central Market North ~ Eddie Collins performs with Max Zimmet & Friends (5 PM), Carper Family (6:30 PM), and Lost Pines (8 PM), AFTM Special Event, 5-9 PM


Sun, 20th 

Bluegrass Brunch with Air Cargo at Threadgill's North


 

Carper Family House Concert, 3 PM, contact for information


Sat, 26th 

Bee Creek Boys at The Barber Shop


Sun, 27th 

Eddie Collins & Friends at Artz Rib House, 6:30-8:30 PM


 

Hoedown at the Highball with The Carper Family , 9 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



October 2011

Sat, 1st

Blacktop Bend at Wimberley Market Days, 11:30 AM


 

Mandolin Workshop with Mike Marshall Artist in Residence at Cactus Cafe, 3 PM, Free



 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Green Mesquite, Barton Springs, 7-9:30 PM


 

Floyd Domino w/ special guest Dick & Johny Gimble at Uptown Marble Theater, 8 PM, $15-25


Fri, 7th

Dolly Parton at Cedar Park Center, 7:30 PM, $55-75


 

Carper Family at The Driskill, 9 PM


Sat, 8th

Blacktop Bend at Green Mesquite, Barton Springs, 7-9:30 PM


Sun, 9th

CANCELLED due to rain

Third Annual Pickin' in the Park
Traditional Music Gathering
@ the "Rock Garden" Picnic Area, Zilker Park
Irish! Bluegrass! Old Time! Cajun! Folk!
Bring chairs, coolers, dogs, kids and instruments
Hot Dogs, Chips & Drink until they run out
Hosted by Fiddler's Green Music Shop
12:00-4:00 PM


Thurs, 13th 

Bluegrass Open Mic w/ Eddie Collins and special guest Jerry Hagins (Steelhead Stringband) at New World Deli, pickers who wish to pick and/or sing a tune or two are welcome, (512) 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


 

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones (original lineup) at The Paramount Theatre, 8:00 PM, $30-75


 

Bearfoot with The Carper Family at Cactus Cafe, 8:30 PM, $15


Fri-Sat 
14th-15th

Bloomin' Bluegrass Festival and Acoustic Music Camp
Farmers Branch, TX


Fri-Sun 
14th-16th

Austin String Band Festival
Camp Ben McCulloch
Driftwood, TX


Sat 15th

Danny Santos, Wes Green, Seymour Guenther and Eddie Collins at Artz Rib House, 7:30-9:30 PM


Sun, 16th

Mandolin and Flatpicking Guitar Workshops w/ Eddie Collins, KPLE Studios, Kileen, TX, Free to public, followed by open jam session (all instruments), 3-5 PM, dfkott@aol.com or MECCA



 

Eddie and Martha Edcock at the McSloan House Concert Series, San Antonia, 6 PM, $15 Suggested Donation, for info: Tracy Sloan at (210) 737-2373.


 

The Avett Brothers at Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater, SOLD OUT


Mon, 17th

George Strait, Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Asleep at the Wheel, and more...
Fire Relief: The Concert for Central Texas
Frank Erwin Center, $25-250


Tues, 18th

Ralph Stanley & His Clinch Mountain Boys at One World Theater, 8 PM, $30-105


Thurs, 20th

Carper Family CD Release Party "Back When" at Continental Club, 9:30 PM


Fri, 21st

Bee Creek Boys at Ross' Old Austin Cafe, 6:30-9:30 PM


Sat-Sun 
22nd-23rd

2nd Annual Round up for HOPE
w/ Old Time Texas Fiddle Contest
Hidden Falls Adventure Park
Marble Falls, TX


Sat, 22nd

**Central Texas Bluegrass Association Presents**
A Bill Monroe Centennial Celebration ~ 1911-2011
with a BLUE GRASS BOYS Reunion
Also performing: Robertson County Line, The Sieker Band, Three Hands High, The Bluegrass Outfit, The Carper Family
Central Market North
4-10 PM, $10 Suggested Donation
Bring your instrument for the jam
Flyer [pdf]

Afternoon Workshop with legendary Blue Grass Boys banjoist Bob Black, 1-3 PM, See Eddie Collins' Workshops page for details: http://www.eddiecollins.biz



 

Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys at the Kenneth Threadgill Concert Series, Downtown Greenville, TX, 7:30 PM, $25-35

~Bluegrass Legend Ralph Stanley to make rare stop in Greenville

~No second fiddle


Sun, 23rd 

Bluegrass brunch with Piney Grove Ramblers at Threadgills North, 11 AM


 

Eddie Collins and Friends at Artz Rib House, 6:30-8:30 PM


Thurs-Sat 
27th-29th

Spring Creek Bluegrass Festival
Belleville, TX


Thurs, 27th

Bee Creek Boys at The Barber Shop, Dripping Springs, TX, 7-9 PM


Fri, 28th

Blacktop Bend at Star Company Coffee, Round Rock, 7 PM


Sat, 29th

"Whispering Bill" Anderson at Uptown Marble Theater, 8 PM, $60-100


Sun, 30th

13th Annual Green Corn Project Benefit at Boggy Creek Farm w/ Bee Creek Boys, 12-4 PM (gates close at 3), $35-40


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



September 2011

Thurs-Sun,
1st-4th

Salmon Lake Park 35th Annual Bluegrass Festival
Grapeland, TX


Thurs, 1st

Karen Abrahams with Mike Landschoot at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 6:30-8:30 PM


Fri, 2nd

Karen Abrahams, Graham Warwick and Richard Bowden at Dale's Essenhaus, Walburg, 7-11 PM


Thurs, 8th 

Bluegrass Open Mic w/ Eddie Collins and special guest Kevin Willette at New World Deli, pickers who wish to pick and/or sing a tune or two are welcome, (512) 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM



 

Green Mountain Grass with Milk Drive at Threadgill's South, 8 & 9:30 PM


Fri, 9th

Sieker Band at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 6:30-8:30 PM


Sat, 10th

Friday and (2nd) Saturday jams resume at Texas Pickin' Park, Fayetteville, after a break from summer heat


 

Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Artz Rib House, 7:30-9:30 PM


Sun, 11th

Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


Mon, 12th

2nd Annual Bourbon, BBQ & Bluegrass with Hem and Haw featuring Daneil Zeh, Trevor Smith and Steven Crowe at Stubbs BBQ, 8-11 PM


Wed, 14th

Air Cargo at Threadgill's North, 7 PM


Fri-Sun
16th-18th

Austin City Limits Music Festival
Zilker Park


Fri, 16th

Bee Creek Boys at Ross' Old Austin Cafe, 6:30-9:30 PM


Sat, 17th

Blacktop Bend at Austin Farmer's Market - Republic Square, 10 AM


 

The Travelin' McCoury's with The Lee Boys at Threadgill's South, 9 & 10:30 PM


Sun, 18th

Air Cargo at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


Wed, 21st

Air Cargo at Mesa Ranch Restaurant, 6:30-9:30 PM


Sat, 24th

6th Annual Suddenlink Bluegrass Festival
Leander, TX
11 AM-10 PM
Free Admission


 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 6:30-8:30 PM


Wed, 27th

Air Cargo at Mesa Ranch Restaurant, 6:30-9:30 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



August 2011

Fri, 5th

Blacktop Bend at Star Co. Coffee & Cafe, Round Rock, 7 PM


 

Tennessee Valley Authority at Twin Sister's Cafe, San Antonio, 7 PM


Sun, 7th

Sieker Band at Threadgill's South, 11 AM


 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Iguana Grill, 7 PM


Thurs, 11th 

Bluegrass Open Mic w/ Eddie Collins and special guest Mark Rubin at New World Deli, pickers who wish to pick and/or sing a tune or two are welcome, (512) 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


Fri, 12th

Sieker Band at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 6:30 PM


 

Danny Santos, Eddie Collins, Wes Green and Gerry Burns at Artz Rib House, 7:30-9:30 PM


 

Steve Smith and Chris Sanders with Anne Luna at Fiddler's Green, 8 PM, $15


Sat, 13th

Piney Grove Ramblers at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7 PM


Sun, 14th

Piney Grove Ramblers at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Hem and Haw and Him (Daniel Zeh on bass), at Uncle Billy's, Barton Springs, 4-6 PM


Wed, 17th

Blacktop Bend at Austin Farmers Market - The Triangle, 6-7:30 PM


 

Air Cargo at Mesa Ranch, 6:30-9:30 PM


Fri, 19th

Sieker Band at Dahlia Cafe, Liberty Hill, 6:30 PM


 

Bee Creek Boys at Ross' Old Austin Cafe, 6:30-9:30 PM


 

Young & Restless at Scenic Loop Cafe, Boerne, 7:30 PM


Sat, 20th

"Meet & Greet" Jam at The Badu House, Llano, 5:30-8:30 PM


 

MilkDrive at Uptown Marble Theater, Summer Bluegrass Series, Marble Falls, 7 PM


 

Sieker Band at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


 

Bee Creek Boys at Auslander, Fredericksburg, 8-11 PM


Sun, 21st

Air Cargo at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Two Banjo Workshops and open Jam with Eddie Collins at KPLE Studios, Killeen, 3-6 PM, Free and open to the public. See Aug newsletter for details. Sponsored by MECCA.


Fri, 26th

Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers at The Majestic Theater, San Antonio, 8 PM, $45-75


Sat, 27th

Blacktop Bend at Uptown Marble Theater, Summer Bluegrass Series, Marble Falls, 7 PM


Sun, 28th

Sieker Band at Black's BBQ, Lockhart, 1 PM


 

Eddie Collins and Friends at Artz Rib House, 6:30-8:30 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



July 2011

Fri, 1st

Tennesse Valley Authority at Twin Sister's Cafe, New Braunfels, 7 PM


Sat, 2nd

Bee Creek Boys at Sunset Valley Farmers Market, 10-12:30 PM


 

The Siekers at Pioneer Farms Independence Day Celebration, 10:30 AM


Sun, 3rd

Air Cargo at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

The Siekers at Threadgill's South, 11 AM


 

15th Annual CTBA Band Scramble and Garage Sale at Artz Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 1:30-6 PM



 

Carl Shifflett at Uptown Marble Theater, Summer Bluegrass Series, Marble Falls, 2 PM


Mon, 4th

The Siekers at Lost Creek Neighborhood 4th of July Parade, 9 AM


 

The Siekers at 4th of July Celebration, San Saba, 7 PM


Fri, 8th

The Siekers at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 6:30 PM


Sat, 9th

Lost Pines with Flatiron at Wyldwood Concert Series, 7:30 PM


Sun, 10th

Piney Grove Ramblers at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Mike Landschoot, Dave Seeman, Tim Wilson and Stephen Crow at Artz Rib House, 6:30 PM


Thurs, 14th 

Bluegrass Open Mic w/ Eddie Collins and special guest Brink Melton ( Onion Creek Crawdaddies) at New World Deli, pickers who wish to pick and/or sing a tune or two are welcome, (512) 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


 

Blacktop Bend at Star Co. Coffee & Cafe, Round Rock, 7 PM


Fri, 15th

Bee Creek Boys at Ross' Old Austin Cafe, 6:30-9:30 PM


 

Young & Restless at Mi Casa Tamales, Boerne, 7:30 PM


Sat, 16th

2nd Annual Family Bluegrass Festival & Horseshoe Tournament
Men's Auxiliary VFW Post 10427, Leander
Free Admission
Details [pdf]


 

The Siekers at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


 

Young & Restless at Scenic Loop Cafe, Boerne, 7:30 PM


Sun, 17th

Flatiron at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


Mon, 18th

The Siekers at Waterloo Ice House, 7 PM


Sat, 23rd

The Siekers at Dalia Cafe, Liberty Hill, 6:30 PM


 

Tennesse Valley Authority with Fire on the Mountain Cloggers at Dave's Place, Centerpoint, 7 PM


 

Billy Bright and MilkDrive at Fiddler's Green, 8 PM, $15


Sun, 24th

Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

The Siekers at Black's BBQ, Lockhart, 1 PM


 

Eddie Collins and Friends with special guests Jeff Robertson, Paul Sweeney and Stephen Crow at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Sun, 31st

Christi & the Plowboys at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Hem & Haw at Uncle Billy's Brew & Que, 4-6 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



June 2011

Wed, 1st

Carper Family at Threadgill's North, 7 PM


Thurs, 2nd

Piney Grove Ramblers at Austin Yacht Club, 6 PM


 

Lost Pines (Marc & Talia) at Botticelli's, 8 PM


Fri, 3rd

Karen Abrahams & Richard Bowden at Hyatt Lost Pines


 

Lost Pines at Central Market North Lamar, 6:30 PM


 

Carper Family at The Driskill, 9 PM


Sat, 4th

Bee Creek Boys at Ross' Old Austin Cafe, 6:30-9:30 PM


Sun, 5th

Danny Santos y Los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

The Seiker Band at Angel's Icehouse, 12:30 PM


 

Lost Pines at Uptown Marble Theater, Marble Falls, 2:00 PM


Mon, 6th 

Karen Abrahams at Gruene Hall, 7 PM


Thurs, 9th 

Chasing Blue at at Poodies, Spicewood, 4-6 PM


 

Bluegrass Open Mic w/ Eddie Collins and special guest Clayton Elliot at New World Deli, pickers who wish to pick and/or sing a tune or two are welcome, (512) 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


 

Bee Creek Boys at JAX Neighborhood Cafe, 9-10:30 PM



Fri, 10th 

Chasing Blue at The Salt Lick, Driftwood, 6-9 PM


 

Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Artz Rib House, 7:30-9:30 PM


 

Lost Pines at Lambert's, 10 PM


Sat, 11th 

Chasing Blue at Opal Divine's Freehouse, 9 AM-12 PM


 

Austin Lounge Lizards at Kerrville Folk Festival


 

Bee Creek Boys w/ Ben Hodges and Daniel Zeh at Uptown Marble Theater, Marble Falls, 8:00 PM


Sun, 12th 

Air Cargo at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Seiker Band at Threadgill's South, 11 AM


 

Chasing Blue at The Salt Lick, Driftwood, 1-4 PM


 

Chasing Blue at Momo's, 10:45-11:45 PM


Mon, 13th

Chasing Blue at Saxon Pub, [opening for Bob Schneider], 7-8 PM


Wed, 15th

Chasing Blue at Continental Club, [opening for John Dee Graham], 6:30-8:30 PM


Fri, 16th 

Chasing Blue at Opal Divine's Penn Field, 8:30-10:30 PM


Fri, 17th

Chasing Blue at Botticelli's, 8 PM



 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Iguana Grill, 8 PM


Sat, 18th

Out of the Blue at San Marcos Farmer's Market, 11 AM


 

Sieker Band at Artz Rib House, 7 PM


Sun, 19th 

Chasing Blue at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

2nd Annual Father's Day Bluegrass Concert with Randy's Rangers featuring special guests Eddie Collins and Michael Landschoot at Georgetown Public Library, Georgetown, 2-4 PM


Thurs, 23rd 

Karen Abrahams at Artz Rib House, 7 PM


Sun, 26th

Piney Grove Ramblers at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Brian Byrne and Borrowed Time at Uptown Marble Theater, Marble Falls, Matinee


Thurs, 30th 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Green Mesquite, Barton Springs, 7 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



May 2011

Sat, 7th 

Sieker Band at German-Texan Heritage Society Maifest, 1 PM


 

Blacktop Bend at Green Mesquite (Southpark Meadows), 7 PM


 

Lost Pines at Green Mesquite (Barton Springs), 7 PM


 

Karen Abrahams at Green Chai Café, Bastrop, 7 PM


Sun, 8th 

Sieker Band at Black's BBQ, Lockhart, 1 PM


Wed, 11th 

Blacktop Bend at JAX Neighborhood Cafe, 6:30 PM


Thurs, 12th 

Bluegrass Open Mic w/ Eddie Collins and special guest, talented guitarist Tim Towell, at New World Deli. Pickers who wish to pick and/or sing a tune or two are welcome, (512) 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


Sat, 14th 

Sieker Band at House Concert, San Antonio, 4:30 PM


Sun, 15th 

Brian Byrne and Borrowed Time at Uptown Marble Theater, Marble Falls, Matinee
RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 26


Fri, 20th 

Bee Creek Boys at Ross' Old Austin Cafe, 6:30-9:30


Sat, 21st 

Blacktop Bend at Green Mesquite (Southpark Meadows), 7 PM


 

The Sieker Band at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


 

John McEuen of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Uptown Marble Theater, Marble Falls, 8 PM


Sun, 22nd 

Bluegrass Extravaganza Benefit for Ted Branson

Piney Grove Ramblers, Air Cargo, The Atomic Duo, The Siekers, Christy and the Plowboys, The Steelhead Stringband, Hem and Haw, Brennen Leigh, The Carper Family, Ruby Jane, Billy Bright Trio, MilkDrive and more...

Silent auction. Donations appreciated!

Artz Rib House, 3-9 PM


 

Sarah Jarosz at One World Theater, 6 & 8:30 PM


May 26th- 
Jun 12th

Kerrville Folk Festival
(w/ The Lost Pines!)


Fri, 27th 

Sieker Band at Dahlia Cafe, Liberty Hill, 6:30 PM


 

Blacktop Bend at Simplicity Wine Bar & Eats, 7 PM


Sat, 28th 

Blue Bell & Bluegrass Festival, Llano


 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Patsy's Cowgirl Café, 7 PM


 

Out of the Blue at Uptown Marble Theater, Marble Falls, 8 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



April 2011

Fri, 1st 

Hem and Haw (6:30 PM) and The Quebe Sisters Band (8-10 PM) at Waterloo Ice House, 38th and Medical


 

The Carper Family at The Driskill, 9 PM


Sat, 2nd 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Green Mesquite, Barton Springs, 7 PM


 

The Lost Pines CD Release "Sweet Honey" at Scoot Inn, 9 PM


Sun, 3rd 

Blugrass Brunch with Danny Santos y los Bluerass Vatos at Threadgills North, 11-1 PM


 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Iguana Grill, 6:30 PM


Wed, 6th 

The Carper Family at Threadgills North, 7 PM


Fri, 8th 

Blacktop Bend at Ross' Old Austin Cafe, 6:30 PM


 

Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Sat, 9th 

Third Annual Rythym and Rails Music Festival and Trainfair
Digger Davis and Tombstone, Texas Harmony, and songwriter Mike Stinson, Houston Railroad Museum, Noon-5 PM


 

Bluegrass, Bluebonnets and BBQ at Becker Vineyards with Chicago based Wood Street Bloodhounds and special guest Eddie Collins, Stonewall, TX, 1-4 PM, Luncheon at noon, $30


 

John McEuen of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Uptown Marble Theater, Marble Falls, concert 8 PM, $20 advance
Show rescheduled to May 21


Sun, 10th 

The Lost Pines at Arthouse at the Jones Center, 11 AM


 

The Sieker Band at Threadgills South (Gospel), 11 AM


 

Bluegrass, Bluebonnets and BBQ at Becker Vineyards with Chicago based Wood Street Bloodhounds and special guest Eddie Collins, Stonewall, TX, 1-4 PM, Luncheon at noon, $30


Thurs-Sun
14th-17th 

Old Settler's Music Festival
CTBA Sponsored Event


Thurs, 14th 

Bluegrass Open Mic w/ Eddie Collins and special guest Tony Kamel at New World Deli, pickers who wish to pick and/or sing a tune or two are welcome, (512) 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


Sat, 16th 

The Carper Family at Central Market Westgate, 6:30 PM


 

The Sieker Band at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


 

The Carper Family at The Continental Club, 10 PM


Sun, 17th 

The Sieker Band at Red Poppy Festival, Noon


Sun, 24th 

The Sieker Band at Black's BBQ, Lockhart, 1 PM


 

Eddie Collins and Friends at Artz Rib House, 6:30-8:30 PM


Wed, 27th 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Patsy's Cowgirl Café, 7 PM


Fri, 29th 

Blacktop Bend at Simplicity Wine Bar & Eats, 7 PM


Sat, 30th 

Blacktop Bend at Austin Farmers Market Downtown, 10 AM


 

Air Cargo at Green Mesquite, Barton Springs, 7 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



March 2011

Wed, 2nd 

Texas Independence Day 2011 video conference on bluegrass
Kileen, TX, 10-11 AM
MECCA
~CTBA Sponsored~


Fri-Sat,  4th-5th

Argyle Bluegrass Festival, Argyle, TX


Fri, 4th 

The Two Man Duo, Silas Lowe and Ben Hodges, at Vino 100 Wine Bar, 7-9 PM


Sat, 5th 

Geoff Union and Ben Hodges at Whip In, 8 PM



Sun, 6th 

Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Yegua Creek Evangelical Free Church, Elgin, 6 PM


Mon, 7th 

The Unfamous Stringbustas at Waterloo Ice House, 38th & Medical, 7 PM


Thurs, 10th 

Bluegrass Open Mike with Eddie Collins and special guest Karen Mal (Bass, mandolin, guitar) at New World Deli, 6:30-8:30 PM


 

Carper Family (9 PM) and Roger Wallace (10 PM) at Ruta Maya


Fri, 11th 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Green Mesquite Southpark Meadows, 7-9:30 PM


Sat, 12th 

Carper Family at Central Market Westgate, 6:30-9:30 PM


 

Grazmatics at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Sun, 13th 

Air Cargo at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


Mon, 14th 

Ben Hodges, Jami Hampton, and Sean Tracy at Waterloo Ice House, 38th and Medical, 5-7 PM


Wed, 16th 

Blacktop Bend at Austin Farmer's Market @ the Triangle, 5:30 PM


 

Hazel Dickens, SXSW Showcase, at the The Driskill, Victorian Room, 11 PM


Thurs, 17th 

Abigail Washburn at "Hair of the Dog Party" at Mi Casa Cantina 2 PM


 

Steve Smith & Chris Sanders at Uptown Marble Theatre, Marble Falls, 8 PM


 

Abigail Washburn, SXSW AMA Showcase, at Antone's, 9 PM


Fri, 18th 

Sieker Band at Central Market Westgate, 6:30-9:30 PM


Sat, 19th 

Steve Smith & Chris Sanders at House Concert, San Antonio, 7 PM


 

Sieker Band at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


 

The Lost Pines at Botticelli's, 9 PM


Fri, 25th 

Blacktop Bend at Simplicity Wine, 7 PM


 

Ragged Union at Fiddler's Green, 8 PM, $10


Sat-Sun,  26th-27th

RiceGrass Festival, Fischer, TX
~CTBA sponsored~



Sat, 26th 

Sieker Band at Tomball German Heritage Festival, Tomball, TX, 6 PM


Sun, 27th 

Blacktop Bend plays the Capital 10K Race, 8 AM


 

Bluegrass Brunch with Piney Grove Ramblers at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

The Sieker Band at Black's BBQ, Lockhart, 1 PM


 

Eddie Collins Power Trio w/ Jeff Robertson and Tom Ellis at Artz Rib House, 6:30-8:30 PM


Wed, 30th 

Bee Creek Boys at Austin Farmer's Market @ the Triangle, 5:30-7 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



February 2011

Sat, 5th 

AFTM Mid-Winter Festival, Noon-10pm


Sun, 6th 

Danny Santos at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

The Sieker Band at Threadgill's South, 11 AM


Mon, 7th 

The Carper Family at Hole in the Wall, 7 PM


Thurs, 10th 

Bluegrass Open Mike with Wayne Brooks and members of the Piney Grove Ramblers at New World Deli, filling in for Eddie Collins, 6:30-8:30 PM


Fri-Sun 
11th-13th

Hill Country Winter Acoustic Jam Camp, Kerrville


Fri, 11th

Ragged Union at Fiddler's Green, 8 PM, $10
CANCELLED ~ RESCHEDULING



 

The Carper Family at The Driskill, 9-11 PM


Sat, 12th 

The Carper Family at Central Market Westgate, 6:30-9 PM


Sun, 13th 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Artz Rib House, 6:30 PM


Mon, 14th 

The Carper Family at Hole in the Wall, 7 PM


Wed, 16th 

The Carper Family at Threadgill's, 7-9:30PM


Fri, 18th 

Bee Creek Boys at Ross' Old Austin Cafe, 6:30-9:30 PM


 

WayneBillies at Cypress Creek Cafe, Wimberley, on the square, 8:30-11:30 PM


Sat, 19th 

The Sieker Band at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


 

Ragged Union at Momo's, Midnight, $5


Sun, 20th 

Flatiron (formerly Twangzilla) at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

The Sieker Band at Black's BBQ, Lockhart, 1 PM


Mon, 21st 

The Carper Family at Hole in the Wall, 7 PM


Fri, 25th 

Bee Creek Boys at Ross' Old Austin Cafe, 6:30-9:30 PM


 

Eddie Collins 'A' List at Killeen Rec Center, Killeen, 8 PM


 

The Carper Family at The Driskill, 9-11 PM


Sat, 26th

The Lost Pines at Flipnotics


 

The Carper Family at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7-9:30 PM


Sun, 27th 

Air Cargo at Threadgill's North, 11 AM



 

Eddie Collins & Friends (with Paul Sweeney) at Artz Rib House, 6:30 PM


Mon, 28th 

The Carper Family at Hole in the Wall, 7 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



January 2011

Sun, 2nd 

Danny Santos Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 11 AM



 

The Sieker Band at Threadgill's South, 11 AM


Mon, 3rd 

The Carper Family at Hole in the Wall, 7 PM


Wed, 5th 

The Carper Family at Threadgill's North, 7 PM


Thurs, 6th 

The Carper Family at Central Market North, 6:30 PM


Sat, 8th 

Ranch Road 12 at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 6:30 PM


Sun, 9th 

Air Cargo at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Artz Rib House, 6:30 PM


 

The Carper Family at house show in Temple, for more info email carperfamilyband@gmail.com


Mon, 10th 

The Carper Family at Hole in the Wall, 7 PM


Thurs, 13th 

Eddie Collins hosts bluegrass open mic with special guest Rixi Rosenberg at New World Deli, 6:30 PM


 

KOOP Benefit at Antone's, 7 PM, $20


Fri, 14th

The Carper Family at The Driskill, 9 PM



Sat, 15th 

The Sieker Band at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


 

Ranch Road 12 at House Concert in San Antonio, RSVP - tsloan22@yahoo.com


Sun, 16th 

Christi & the Plowboys at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


Mon, 17th 

The Carper Family at Hole in the Wall, 7 PM


Wed, 19th 

The Carper Family at Threadgill's North, 7 PM


Fri, 21st

Bee Creek Boys at Ross' Old Austin Cafe, 6:30-9:30 PM


Sun, 23rd 

Rod Moag & Texas Grass at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Eddie Collins & Friends at Artz Rib House, 6:30 PM


Mon, 24th 

The Carper Family at Hole in the Wall, 7 PM


Wed, 26th 

Vince Gill at Trinity University, Laurie Auditorium, San Antonio, 7:30 PM


Thurs, 27th 

Carper Family at Waterloo Ice House, 38th and Medical Arts, 7 PM


Fri, 28th

Bee Creek Boys at Ross' Old Austin Cafe, 6:30-9:30 PM


 

The Carper Family at The Driskill, 9 PM


Sun, 30th 

Brennen Leigh & Friends, at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


Mon, 31st 

The Carper Family at Hole in the Wall, 7 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



December 2010

Fri, 3rd 

Ricky Skaggs at Riverbend Center, 7:30 PM


 

The Carper Family w/ Cindy Cashdollar at The Driskill, 9 PM


Sat, 4th

Bryn Byrne & Borrowed Time at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7:30 PM


Sun, 5th 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


Thurs, 9th 

Eddie Collins hosts bluegrass open mic at New World Deli, 6 PM


Sat, 11th

The Waynebillies at Fischer Haus Cantina (Fischer), 6-9 PM


 

The Carper Family w/ Joe Sundell of Sad Daddy at Fiddler's Green, 8 PM, $15


Sun, 12th

Sieker Band at Tomball Christmas Market (Tomball), 12 noon


 

Bluegrass Vatos at Artz Rib House, 6:30 PM


Wed, 15th 

Bluegrass Vatos at New World Deli, 7 PM


Thurs, 16th 

The Carper Family at Waterloo Ice House (38th), 7 PM


Fri, 17th

The Carper Family at The Driskill, 9 PM


Sat, 18th

The Sieker Band at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


 

Two High String Band at Fiddler's Green, **15th Anniversary Live Recording Event**, 8 PM, $15



Sun, 19th 

Air Cargo at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

The Sieker Band at LBJ State Park Tree Lighting (Stonewall), 6:30 PM


Wed, 22nd 

The Carper Family at Threadgill's North, 7 PM


Fri, 31st

The Carper Family at The Driskill, New Year's Eve, 9 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



November 2010

Fri, 5th 

AFTM band showcase featuring The Double Eagle String Band (5:00), The Victor Mourning (6:30), and The Ben Hodges Band (8:00) at Central Market North


 

The WayneBillies at Jax, 2828 Rio Grande, 8-11:30 PM


 

The Carper Family at The Driskill, 9 PM



Sat, 6th 

**Special Screening of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'**
Live Bluegrass Music, Instrument Raffle, 3:00-6:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse South


 

Bee Creek Boys at Ross' Old Austin Cafe, 6:30 PM


 

Sieker Band at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7:30 PM


Thurs, 11th 

Eddie Collins hosts bluegrass open mic at New World Deli, 6:30-8:30 PM


 

Tallgrass at Simplicity Wine & Eats, 4801 Burnet Rd, 7-10 PM


Fri, 12th

Tallgrass at The Driskill, 6-8 PM


 

Blacktop Bend at Green Mesquite, 7 PM


Sat, 13th

Texas Pickin' Park Season Finale
Seven Bands on Stage, Workshops and Jams, Free Admission, All Day Event begins at 9 AM


 

Sieker Band at Central Market South, 6 PM


 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7 PM


Sun, 14th 

Rod Moag and Texas Grass at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Sieker Band at Black's Barbeque, Lockhart, 1 PM


Fri, 19th 

Gillian Welch tribute by Marc and Talia of the Lost Pines at Botticelli's, 8-10 PM


 

The Carper Family at The Driskill, 9 PM


Sat, 20th 

Bee Creek Boys at Sunset Valley Farmer's Market, 10 AM



 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Green Mesquite South Park Meadows, 5-7 PM


 

Bee Creek Boys at Ross' Old Austin Cafe, 6:30 PM CANCELLED


 

Black Top Bend at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7:00 PM


 

Sieker Band at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Sun, 21st 

Bluegrass Brunch with Air Cargo at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


Tues, 23rd 

Blacktop Bend at Simplicity Wine & Eats, 7 PM


Wed, 24th 

The Greencards at Threadgill's South, 8:30 PM


Sat, 27th 

Austin Lounge Lizards at Wild Basin Preserve, 7:30 PM


Sun, 28th 

Eddie Collins and Friends at Artz Rib House, 6 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



October 2010

Fri, 1st 

The Lost Pines at SWRFA Conference, 6 PM


 

The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant, Oktoberfest, 7 PM


Sat, 2nd

The Siekers at Ilsa's Kitchen, Spicewood, 2 PM



 

Eddie Collins at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7:30 PM


Sun, 3rd

Flatiron at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Gospel Brunch at Hill's Cafe with The Siekers, 11:30 AM


Fri-Sun
8th-10th

Austin City Limits Music Festival
Zilker Park and venues throughout town, SOLD OUT


Fri, 8th 

The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant, Oktoberfest, 7 PM


 

Tallgrass at Botticelli's, Presidential bluegrass, 8-10 PM


 

Carper Family at The Driskill, 10 PM


Sat, 9th 

The Lost Pines at Botticelli's, 8 PM


 

Austin Lounge Lizards at Cactus Café, 8 PM, $20 ($15 w/ UT Student ID)


Sun, 10th 

Rod Moag and Texas Grass at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Danny Santos y Los Bluegrass Vatos at Artz Rib House, 6:30 PM


Fri-Sun
15th-17th

5th Annual Austin String Band Festival
Featuring The Ben Hodges Band, The Carper Family, Atomic Duo, Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur and The Haints, Camp Ben McCulloch, Driftwood



Fri, 15th 

The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant, Oktoberfest, 7 PM


Sat, 16th

The Siekers at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Sun, 17th 

512 at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

The Siekers at Threadgill's South, 11 AM


Fri, 22nd

The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant, Oktoberfest, 7 PM


 

The Lost Pines at Botticelli's, 8 PM


Sat, 23rd 

The Lost Pines at Barton Creek Farmers Market, 11 AM


 

Eddie Collins at Dripping Springs Animal Hospital, 8 PM


Sun, 24th 

Air Cargo at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

2nd Annual Pickin' in the Park
Fiddler's Green Music Shop, Central Texas Bluegrass Association, and Austin Friends of Traditional Music sponsor jam at 'Polo Tables' picnic area in Zilker Park, all styles of traditional music welcome, 12-4 PM


 

Gospel Lunch w/ The Siekers at Angel's Icehouse, Spicewood, 1 PM


 

Eddie Collins & Friends at Artz Rib House, 6:30 PM


Thurs, 28th 

Blacktop Bend at Simplicity Wine & Eats, 7 PM


Fri, 29th

The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant, Oktoberfest, 7 PM


Sat, 30th

Lost Pines at Green Mesquite, 7 PM


 

The Siekers at Dahlia Café, Liberty Hill, 7 PM


 

Bee Creek Boys at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7:30 PM


Sun, 31st 

Danny Santos y Los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



September 2010

Sat, 4th 

Blacktop Bend at Austin Farmer's Market Downtown, 10 AM


 

Ben Hodges, Jenn Miori, Silas Lowe & Chojo Jacques at Waterloo Ice House, 38th & Medical, 7-9 PM


 

512 at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7:30 PM


Sun, 5th 

Old Waterloo (Elizabeth Pittman and folks) at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Gospel Brunch at Hill's Cafe with The Sieker Band, 11:30 AM


Mon, 6th 

The Sieker Band at Labor Day Festival, Downtown City Park, Junction, 10-3 PM


Thurs, 9th 

Eddie Collins hosts bluegrass open mic with special guest Ginger Evans (bass with Out of the Blue) at New World Deli, 6:30-8:30 PM



Fri, 10th 

Punch Brothers w/ Chris Thile and Loudon Wainwright III at Bass Concert Hall, 8 PM, $26/$30/$40


Sat, 11th 

CANCELLED Jam Session & BBQ, San Marcos, POC: Charles Pascoe, cp05@txstate.edu, 3:30 PM


 

The Siekers at Dahlia Cafe, Liberty Hill, 7 PM


 

Billy Bright & Chojo Jacques and Ranch Road 12 at Fischer Haus Cantina, 7-11 PM, $12


 

Grazmatics at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7:30 PM


Sun, 12th 

Rod Moag and Texas Grass at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

The A-List Players (Eddie Collins, Billy Bright, Mike Montgomery and Tom Ellis) with special guest Jeff Robertson at the Sycamore Creek Concert Series, Dripping Springs, for directions/reservations sycamorecreekconcerts@gmail.com, 4-6 PM, $10 suggested donation


Sat, 18th 

**New Event** Pickin' on the Porch, hosted by Jimbro Lutz, open mic 6:15-7:30, visiting band 7:30-9, at Good Luck Grill, Manor, 6 PM to close


 

The Siekers at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Sun, 19th 

The Siekers at Threadgill's South, 11 AM


 

Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Guitar Workshop w/ Jim Hurst at Artz Rib House, 2 & 3:30 PM


Tues, 21st 

The Siekers at (HAAM Benefit) Thundercload Subs, 1700 Grand Ave. Pkwy. (at Commerce), Pflugerville, 12 PM


 

The Toy Hearts at Cypress Grill, 4404 West William Cannon, 8-10 PM


Wed, 22nd 

The Siekers at Sun City Amphitheater, Sun City, TBA


 

The Toy Hearts at Artz Rib House, 7:30-9:30 PM


Thurs, 23rd 

Blacktop Bend at Simplicity Wine, 7 PM


Fri, 24th 

Austin Lounge Lizards at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 7 PM


 

The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant, Oktoberfest, 7 PM


 

The Toy Hearts at Flipnotics, 8 PM, $5


Sat, 25th 

Out of the Blue at Austin Farmer's Market Downtown, 10 AM



 

5th Annual Suddenlink Bluegrass Festival
Twangzilla, Boxcar Preachers and The Toy Hearts perform in Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 South Bagdad Rd., Leander, TX, 5-9 PM, Free Admission


 

The Lost Pines at Old Pecan Street Festival, 6 PM


 

The Ben Hodges Band at Waterloo Ice House, 38th & Medical, 7-9 PM


 

Danny Santos y Los Bluegrass Vatos at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7:30 PM


 

The Grazmatics at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Sun, 26th 

Central Texas Bluegrass Association's Annual Membership meeting at Artz Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 2-3 PM


 

Eddie Collins & Friends at Artz Rib House, 6-8 PM


Thurs 30th-Sat 2nd

Paluxy River Bluegrass Festival
Three days of the best bluegrass music in north central Texas and free to the public. Bands include Lonesome River Band, Audie Blaylock, Frank Ray & Cedar Hill and many more. For more information call 254-897-2321 or http://www.oakdalepark.com


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



August 2010

Sun, 1st 

Bluegrass Brunch at Threadgill's North with The Grass Onions, 11 AM


 

Gospel Brunch at Hill's Cafe with The Sieker Band, 11:30 AM


 

Milkdrive and Billy Bright w/ Dennis Ludiker & Jesse Dalton at Roadhouse Rags, 6 PM, $10



Thurs, 5th 

Atomic Duo at The Driskill, 7 PM


Fri, 6th 

The Lost Pines Ben Hodges Band at Central Market North, 6:30 PM


Sat, 7th 

Ranch Road 12 at Kyle Market Days, Kyle, TX, 9 AM


 

Pearl Bluegrass Jam, Pearl, TX


 

Danny Santos at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7 PM


Sun, 8th 

Rod Moag and Texas Grass at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

Tom Nechville & Eddie Collins, Fiddler's Green, free banjo set-up workshop/demo, 2 PM


 

512 at Artz Rib House, 6 PM


Thurs, 12th 

Eddie Collins hosts bluegrass open mic with special guest Janice Ryals-Rogers of Ranch Road 12 at New World Deli, 6:30 PM


 

Out of the Blue at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7:30 PM


Fri, 13th 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Green Mesquite, 7 PM


Sat, 14th 

Texas Pickin' Park, Fayetteville, TX


 

The Grass Onions at Freddie's Place, 6-9 PM


 

The Eddie Collins Bluegrass Power Trio with Jeff Robertson and Tom Ellis, Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7 PM


 

Austin Lounge Lizards at Scholz Beer Garden, 7:30 PM


 

The Lost Pines at Green Mesquite, 7:30 PM


Mon, 16th 

Karen Abrahams Band at Gruene Hall, 7:30 PM


Wed, 18th 

Green Mountain Grass at Scholz Beer Garden, 7:30 PM


Thurs, 19th 

Taliagrass Band at Waterloo Ice House, 38th and Lamar, 7 PM


Sat, 21st 

The Lost Pines at Central Market Westgate, 6:30 PM


 

The Sieker Band at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Sun, 22nd 

Chasing Blue at Threadgill's North, 11 AM



 

Eddie Collins & Friends at Artz Rib House, 6 PM


Mon, 23rd 

Unfamous Stringbustas at Hole in the Wall, 7-9 PM


Wed, 25th 

Chasing Blue with The Fire Ants at Fiddler's Green, 8 PM, $10


Thurs, 26th 

Blacktop Bend at Simplicity Wine Bar, 4801 Burnet, 7 PM


 

Chasing Blue at Botticelli's, 7:30 PM


Fri, 27th 

Sad Daddy at The Driskill, 6 PM


 

Chasing Blue at Faith Lutheran Sanctuary, 7:30 PM


Sat, 28th 

Sad Daddy at Waterloo Ice House, 38th and Medical, 7 PM


 

Austin Lounge Lizards at Mount Vernon Music Hall, Mount Vernon, TX, (fundraiser), 7 PM, $25


 

Grazmatics at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Sun, 29th 

Sad Daddy at Buddy's Place, 8619 Burnet Rd., 8 PM


Mon, 30th 

Sad Daddy at Hole in the Wall, 7-9 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



July 2010

Sat, 3rd 

***15TH ANNUAL***
Central Texas Bluegrass Association
Band Scramble & Garage Sale

Artz Rib House
Bluegrass Garage Sale 1:30-4:30 PM
Band sign-up 3:00 PM
Band Scramble 4:00-6:00 PM

See: July Newsletter


Sun, 4th 

Bluegrass Brunch at Threadgill's North with The Grass Onions, 11:00 AM


 

Gospel Brunch at Hill's Cafe with The Sieker Band, 11:30 AM


 

The Lost Pines at Central Market North, 6:30 PM


Thurs, 8th 

Eddie Collins hosts bluegrass open mike at New World Deli, 6:30 PM


 

Lost Pines at The Driskill, 8:30 PM


Sat, 10th 

The Sieker Band at Dahlia Cafe, Liberty Hill, 7 PM


 

Austin Lounge Lizards at Cactus Cafe, 8:30 PM, $18




Sun, 11th 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Artz Rib House, 6 PM


Sat, 17th 

The Sieker Band at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Tues, 20th 

Bee Creek Boys at Thunderbird Coffee, 2200 Manor Rd., 9 PM


Wed, 21st 

CTBA Board Meeting, Artz Rib House, 6:30 PM


Thurs, 22nd 

Alan Munde Gazette at South Plains College, Levelland, TX, 7 PM


Sat, 24th 

1st Annual Family Bluegrass Festival, Men's Auxiliary VFW Post 10427, Leander, TX, flyer ->(pdf)


 

Bryan Byrne and Borrowed Time, at Hanover's, Pflugerville, 1 PM



 

Bryan Byrne and Borrowed Time, at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, Pflugerville, 7:30 PM


 

The Grazmatics at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Sun, 25th 

Eddie Collins with special guest Karen Abrahams at Artz Rib House, 6:30 PM


 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Iguana Grill, 6:30 PM


 

Danny Santos at River City Cafe, New Braunfels, 7 PM


Wed, 28th 

Danny Santos at Riposa Bistro & Wine Bar, Spring Branch, 7 PM


Thurs, 29th 

The Lost Pines at Central Market Westgate, 6:30 PM


Fri, 30th 

Grass Onions at Green Mesquite, 7 PM


 

Ben Hodges Band at Waterloo Ice House, 38th and Medical, 7 PM


Sat, 31st 

Danny Santos at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7 PM


 

Ranch Road 12 & The Lost Pines at Fiddler's Green, 8 PM, $10


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



June 2010

Tues, 2nd 

Lost Pines at Barton Springs Pool, 8-10:00 PM


Thurs, 3rd 

The Carper Family at The Driskill, 7 PM


Sun, 6th 

Grass Onions at Threadgill's North, 11:00 AM



 

The Siekers at Hill's Cafe, 11:30 AM


Thurs, 10th 

Eddie Collins hosts bluegrass open mike with special guest Tom Ellis at New World Deli, 6:30 PM


 

Lost Pines' Talia and Marc play Gillian Welch tribute, at The Driskill, 7:00 PM


Sun, 13th 

Sidemen for Hire, at Threadgill's North, 11:00 AM


 

Danny Santos and the Bluegrass Vatos, at The Whip In, 4:00 PM


Wed, 16th 

CTBA board meeting at Artz Rib House, 6:30 PM


 

Ben Hodges and friends at Botticelli's, 7:30 PM


Fri, 18th 

Carolina Chocolate Drops with Lost Pines at The Parish, 8 PM, $15


Sat, 19th 

The Siekers, at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Sun, 20th 

Geoff Union at Threadgill's North, 11:00 AM


 

CANCELLED Bluegrass Sunday's at The Whip In with Danny Santos and the Bluegrass Vatos, featuring Eddie Collins, 4:00 PM


Thurs, 24th 

The Siekers, at Leona Family Night, Leona, TX, 6:00 PM


Sat, 26th 

The Grazmatics, at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Sun, 27th 

Eddie Collins and Friends, at Artz Rib House, featuring Geoff Union, Tom Ellis, Paul Sweeney, and Chojo Jacques, 6:30 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



May 2010

Sat, 1st 

Lost Pines at Austin Farmer's Market Downtown, 10 AM


Sun, 2nd 

Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, Bluegrass Brunch, 11 AM


 

The Siekers at Hill's Cafe, Gospel Brunch, 11:30-2 PM


Thurs, 6th 

Lost Pines at Barr Mansion, Sustainable Food Center Benefit, 6:30 PM, $100


Fri, 7th 

Randy's Rangers at Georgetown Winery, 5-8 PM


Sat, 8th 

Grass Onions at Freddie's, also author of The Tony Rice Story, Caroline Wright, signing (but not selling) her book, 6 PM


 

Ben Hodges and Friends (8 PM) at Flipnotics, with The Border Blasters (9 PM) and Guy Town (10:30 PM), $5


 

The Greencards at Threadgill's South, 9 PM, $15


Sun, 9th 

(512) at Artz Rib House, 6:30 PM


Wed, 12th 

The Grascals at Scholtz Garten, 7:30 PM, no cover


Thurs, 13th 

Bluegrass open mike with Eddie Collins at New World Deli, 6:30 PM


Fri, 14th 

Guy Town at at Botticelli's, 8:00 PM


Sat, 15th 

Lost Pines at Waterloo Ice House, 38th and Medical, 7 PM


 

The Siekers, at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


 

Charlie Parr with Fat Man & Little Boy, at Fiddler's Green, 8 PM, $10


Sun, 16th 

The Siekers at Threadgill's South, 11 AM


 

Rod Moag and Texas Grass at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


Fri, 21st 

Fat Man & Little Boy: The Atomic Duo at Joe's Place Cafe, 1814 East MLK Jr Blvd, 6 PM


Sat, 22nd 

Blacktop Bend at Sunset Valley Farmers Market, Tony Burger Center, 10-11:30 AM


Sun, 23rd 

Mandolin Workshop with Billy Bright, at Fiddler's Green, 2-4:30 PM, $30, space limited


 

Eddie Collins and the A-list Players at Artz Rib House, 6-8:30 PM


Fri, 28th 

Lost Pines at Botticelli's, 8 PM


Sat, 29th 

Randy's Rangers at Georgetown Winery, 5-8 PM


 

Danny Santos at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



April 2010

Thurs, 1st 

Ricky Scaggs & Kentucky Thunder and Warren Hood's Bluegrass Trio at Gruene Hall, 8 PM, $30


Fri, 2nd 

Eddie Collins and the A List Players House Concert, San Antonio, TX, contact Tracy Sloan at tsloan22@yahoo.com for directions and reservations, jam session 7 PM, concert 8 PM, $15


 

Twangzilla at Green Mesquite, 7 PM


 

Carper Family at The Driskill, 8:30 PM


 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Artz Rib House, 8:30 PM


Sat, 3rd 

Matt Downing at Patsy's Cowgirl Café, 7 PM


Sun, 4th 

Danny Santos Y Los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 11 AM


 

The Sieker Band at Hill's Cafe, 11:30 AM


Mon, 5th 

Carper Family at The Hole in the Wall, Happy Hour, 7-9 PM


Thurs, 8th 

Bluegrass Open Mic w/ Eddie Collins at New World Deli (Guadalupe), pickers who wish to pick and/or sing a tune or two are welcome, (512) 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


Fri, 9th 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Green Mesquite, 7 PM


Sat, 10th 

Texas Pickin' Park opens season, jamming begins Friday night, all day Saturday, 7 bands on stage, including Sidemen for Hire, Brian Byrne & Borrowed Time, Fayetteville, TX, flyer (pdf), bands begin 5 PM Sat.


 

Bluegrass by the Tracks and Trainfair (flyer-pdf) at the Houston Railroad Museum, featuring Lonestar Bluegrass Band and Rod Moag, 11 AM-6 PM, $8/$3 kids 3-12


 

Back Up and Push at Patsy's Cowgirl Café, 7 PM


 

Lost Pines at Green Mesquite, 7 PM


Sun, 11th 

Blacktop Bend at the Austin American Statesman Capitol 10K Race, Mile 2 at the corner of W. 15th and West Ave., 8 AM


Mon, 12th 

Carper Family at The Hole in the Wall, Happy Hour, 7-9 PM


Thurs-Sun, 
15th-18th

Old Settler's Music Festival, Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch, Driftwood, TX, 30+ bands, camping, jamming
(CTBA ~ A proud sponsor)


Fri, 16th 

Randy's Rangers at Georgetown Winery, Georgetown, TX, 5:30 PM


 

Carper Family at The Driskill, 8:30 PM


Sat, 17th 

Brian Byrne & Borrowed Time at Patsy's Cowgirl Café, 5 PM


 

Ranch Road 12 at Fiddler's Green, 8 PM, $10


Mon, 19th 

Carper Family at The Hole in the Wall, Happy Hour, 7-9 PM


Sat, 24th 

The Sieker Band at Artz Rib House, 7:30 PM


 

Dierks Bentley and The Travelin' McCoury's "Up on the Ridge Tour" w/ special guest Hayes Carll at The Parish, 8 PM, $35



Sun, 25th 

Grass Onions at Bluegrass Brunch, Threadgill's North, 6416 North Lamar, 11-1 PM


 

Eddie Collins and The A List Players at Artz Rib House, 6-8:30 PM


 

Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers at The Long Center, Dell Hall, 7 PM, $34-69


 

Sarah Jarosz at Cactus Cafe, 7:30 PM


Mon, 26th 

Carper Family at The Hole in the Wall, Happy Hour, 7-9 PM


Tues, 27th 

Brennan Leigh (6 PM) and Kevin Gallaugher (8 PM) at Evangeline Cafe


Fri, 30th 

Two High String Band at Central Market Westgate, 6:30 PM


 

Carper Family at The Driskill, 8:30 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



March 2010

Fri, 5th 

Michael Martin Murphy at Saxon Pub, 9 PM


Fri-Sat,
5th-6th 

Bluegrass Heritage Foundation Festival, South Oaks Baptist Church, Arlington, TX


Sun, 7th 

Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's (N. Lamar), 11-1 PM


Mon, 8th 

The Carper Family at Hole in the Wall, 7-9 PM


Thurs, 11th 

Bluegrass Open Mic w/ Eddie Collins & special guest Tom Pittman, at New World Deli (Guadalupe), 6:30-8:30 PM


Fri, 12th 

Chris Sanders and Steve Smith at Fiddler's Green, 8 PM, $15 at the door


 

The Carper Family at The Driskill, 8:30-10:30 PM


Sat, 13th 

Vocals Workshop by Chris Sanders and Steve Smith at Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Road in Austin, limit 20 participants, sponsored by Central Texas Bluegrass Association, $25 (CTBA members)/$35 (non-members), 10-1 PM


 

The ArtZ Rib House Bluegrass Festival, featuring Boxcar Preachers, Grass Onions, Grazmatics, Hays County Burn Band, The Sieker Band, Alan Munde and Friends, at ArtZ Rib House, with parking lot pickin', no cover/accepting donations, 2-9:30 PM



 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Patsy's Cowgirl Café, 5 PM


Mon, 15th 

The Carper Family at Hole in the Wall, 7-9 PM


Wed-Sun,
17th-21st

SXSW Music 2010, music industry conference and festival at venues throughout Austin, concurrent Film conference runs 12th-20th, Interactive 12th-16th


Fri, 19th 

The Sieker Band at Othie's Bar & Grill, Sealy, TX, 7 PM


Sat, 20th 

The Lost Pines at Botticelli's, 8 PM


 

The Carper Family at The Driskill, 9 PM


Sun, 21st 

The Lost Pines at Flipnotics, 8 PM


Mon, 22nd 

The Carper Family at Hole in the Wall, 7-9 PM


Thurs, 25th 

Beatlegras at One World Theater, 7:30 PM


Fri, 26th 

The Stairwell Sisters at Ruta Maya, 8 PM


Sat, 27th 

Austin Friends of Traditional Music (AFTM) Open Mike at Ruta Maya, 3-6 PM


 

Grass Onions and The Leaky Faucets at Patsy's Cowgirl Café, 5 & 7:30 PM


 

The Carper Family at Rusty Spurs, 9 PM-Midnight


Sat-Sun,
27th-28th 

RiceGrass Festival at Fischer Haus Cantina, Fischer, TX, co-sponsored by Cabin 10, Inc. and Central Texas Bluegrass Association, camping, jamming and performances including Two High String Band, Stairwell Sisters, Hays County Burn Band, Byron Berline & Alan Munde, and grammy winner Laurie Lewis w/ Tom Rozum


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



February 2010

Wed, 3rd 

Blacktop Bend at Austin Farmer's Market, The Triangle, 46th and Lamar, 6 PM


Thurs-Sun, 5th-7th 

Hill Country Winter Acoustic Jam Camp, Mt. Wesley Conference Center, Kerrville


Fri, 5th 

Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM



 

Billy Bright & Chojo Jacques Duet at Fiddler's Green, 8 PM


Sat, 6th 

The Sieker Band at San Saba Civic Center, San Saba, 10 AM


 

The Lost Pines at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000, 6:30 PM


 

Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Patsy's Cowgirl Café, 5001 E. Ben White Blvd., 444-2020, 7:30 PM


Sun, 7th 

The Sieker Band at Hills Café, 4700 South Congress, 851-9300, 11 AM


 

Two High String Band at Cheatham Street Warehouse, San Marcos, 6 PM


Thurs, 11th 

Bluegrass open mike at New World Deli with Eddie Collins, 4101 Guadalupe, 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


Wed, 17th 

Monthly CTBA Board Meeting at ArtZ Rib House, 6:30 PM


Fri, 19th 

House concert with Orrin Star ~ for reservations and directions, call (512) 476-3991 or E-mail ebpittman@austin.rr.com


Sat, 20th 

Guitar workshop with Orrin Star (Intro to Norman Blake's Style) ~ for registration and directions, E-mail orhay@aol.com or call (301) 773-6149, 1-3:15 PM


 

Blacktop Bend at Patsy's Cowgirl Café, 5001 E. Ben White Blvd., 444-2020, 5 PM


 

The Lost Pines at Central Market Westgate, 4477 South Lamar, 6:30 PM


Sun, 21st 

Mandolin workshops (noon & 3 PM) with Orrin Star at Fiddler's Green, mandolin jam, 2-3 PM.


Fri, 26th 

The Sieker Band at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, 3:30 PM


Sat, 27th 

Austin Friends of Traditional Music (AFTM) Open Mike at Ruta Maya, 3601 South Congress, Suite D-200, 707-9637, 3-6 PM


 

The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar; 442-8283, 7:30 PM


Sun, 28th 

Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar; 442-8283, 6:30-8:30 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



January 2010

Sat, 2nd 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Iguana Grill, 2900 Ranch Road 620 N, 266-8439, 6:30 PM


Sun, 3rd 

The Sieker Band at Hill's Café, 4700 South Congress, 851-9300, 11 AM


Sat, 9th 

Green Mountain Grass at The Independent, 501 I-35, 8 PM ?


Sun, 10th 

The Lost Pines at Flipnotics, 1601 Barton Springs Road, 480-8646, 8 PM


Thurs, 14th 

Bluegrass open mike at New World Deli with Eddie Collins, 101 Guadalupe, 6:30-8:30 PM


Sat, 16th 

BABA monthly show at Johnny Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker, League City, with Steve Kaufman, the Durocher Family Band, and Justified, 7 PM


 

The Boxcar Preachers and The Lost Pines at Patsy's Cowgirl Café, 5001 E. Ben White Blvd., 444-2020, 5 & 7:30 PM


 

The Seiker Band at Artz Rib House, 2330 South Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30 PM


Wed, 20th 

Monthly CTBA board meeting at Fiddler's Green, 6:30 PM


Fri, 22nd 

Two High String Band at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000, 6:30 PM


Sat, 23rd 

Austin Friends of Traditional Music Mid-Winter Festival (flyer-pdf), 1110 Barton Springs Road, 451-7170, $15/$12 members, Noon-10 PM


 

AJ Downing and the Buick 6 and Geoff Union w/ Matt Downing and Karen Hein at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 5001 E. Ben White Blvd., 444-2020, 5 & 7:30 PM


Fri, 29th 

Billy Bright and Chojo Jacques at Fiddler's Green, 1809 W.35th Street, 452-3900, 8 PM, $10


Sat, 30th 

The Travelin' McCourys at One World Threatre, 7701 Bee Cave Road, 330-9500, 7 & 9:30 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



December 2009

Fri, 4th 

Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM


Sat, 5th 

The Siekers, New Baden Jamboree, New Baden, Texas, 6 PM



 

Two High String Band at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000, 6:30 PM


 

Lost Pines at Botticelli's, 1321 S. Congress, 916-1315, 8 PM


Sun, 6th 

The Sieker Band, Hills Cafe Gospel Brunch, 4700 South Congress, 851-9300, 11 AM


 

Two High String Band at Cheatham Street Warehouse, San Marcos, $5, 6 PM, doors open at 4 PM


Tues, 8th 

The Siekers at Yoakum Opry, Yoakum, 7 PM


Thurs, 10th 

Bluegrass Open Mike at New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe, 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


Fri, 11th 

Lost Pines at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000, 6:30 PM


 

The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30 PM


Sat, 12th 

The Siekers at Cove Country Opry, Copperas Cove, 7 PM


Sun, 13th 

Annual CTBA Membership Meeting at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 2:00-3:00 PM


 

Brian Byrne and Borrowed Time at Cherrywood Art Fair, Maplewood Elementary School, 3-4 PM


 

Dave Rawlings Machine w/ Sarah Jarosz and special guest Gillian Welch at The Parish, 214-C East 6th Street, 473-8381, $20, $25 day of show, all ages, doors 7PM


Mon, 14th

Dave Rawlings Machine w/ Sarah Jarosz and special guest Gillian Welch at The Parish, 214-C East 6th Street, 473-8381, $20, $25 day of show, all ages, doors 7PM


Fri, 18th 

Lost Pines at Central Market South, 4477 S. Lamar, 6:30 PM


Sat, 19th 

Ranch Road 12 at Pasty's Cowgirl Cafe, 5001 E. Ben White, 7:30 PM


Sat, 26th 

NEW EVENT ~ Every 4th Saturday

Austin Friends of Traditional Music Open Mic, Ruta Maya, 3601 South Congress Avenue, Suite D-200, 707-9637, 3-6 PM

Highlights:

Christy and (some of) the Plowboys: Don't You Cry(?) (mp3)

Side Porch Boys: Icy Mountain (mp3), Santa Anna's Retreat (mp3)


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



November 2009

Thurs, 5th 

Lost Pines at Shangri La, 1016 E 6th St., 7 PM


 

Two High String Band with Alan Munde at Cactus Café, Texas Union Building, UT campus, $8, 8:30 PM


Fri-Sat 
6th-7th

Ranch Bluegrass Festival at Texas Rose Horse Park, 14078 Hwy 110N, Tyler, 15$ Friday, $20 Saturday, $30 weekend pass. With Monroe Crossing, Alaska String Band, Hickory Hill, Blue River, High Strung, Rod Moag, Texas Grass and others. Runs Friday 5 PM to Saturday 10 PM. Beth Walker (817) 714-4350.


Fri, 6th 

Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM


Sat, 7th

Honi Deaton and Dream at Graham Memorial Auditorium, 628 3rd St., Graham, Texas, (940) 549-3266, $12.50, 7 PM


 

Hays Co. Burn Band and Lost Pines at Fiddler's Green, $15, 7 PM


Sun, 8th 

Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM


 

Five-One-Two at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 6:30 PM


Thurs, 12th 

Bluegrass open mike at New World Deli with Eddie Collins and Randy Collier, 101 Guadalupe, 451-7170. This will also be a CD release party for Eddie's new CD, Out by Sundown, and he'll perform material from the new CD, 6:30-8:30 PM


Sat, 14th 

Last jam of the year at Fayetteville! 6 PM


 

Back Up and Push with The Camptown Ladies at Buddy's Place, 8619 Burnet Rd., 8 PM


Sun, 15th 

Bluegrass Brunch with Back Up and Push at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, 451-5440, 11 AM


 

Mandolin workshop with Billy Bright and Eddie Collins at Fiddler's Green, 1-4 PM


Fri, 20th 

Blacktop Bend at Manchaca Firehall, Manchaca, 7:30 PM


Sat, 21st 

Brian Byrne and Borrowed Time at Austin Farmers Market, Republic Square (4th and Guadalupe), 10-11:30 AM


 

The Bluegrass Special at Plaza Theater, 521 W. State St., Garland, featuring The Bluegrass Solution, the Sullivan Family, and the "Original" Stone Mountain Boys, $8 advance, $10 at door, (972) 278-0934, 6 PM


 

Back Up and Push at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7:30 PM


 

The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30 PM


Sun, 22nd 

Pickin' in the Park ~ Traditional Music Gathering, Zilker Park Polo Picnic Tables, all styles of traditional music welcome, 2-6 PM


 

Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283. This will also be another CD release party for Eddie's new CD, Out by Sundown, and joining him will be Billy Bright (mandolin), Mike Montgomery (fiddle), and Tom Ellis (bass), 6-8:30 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



October 2009

Thurs-Sat 
1st-3rd

Melody Ranch Bluegrass Festival, Melody Ranch, 1977 White Mound Rd., off Hwy 902, southeast of Sherman in Grayson County; for information: (903) 271-4260 or (903) 752-5223


Fri-Sun 
2nd-4th

Austin City Limits Music Festival, Zilker Park, Austin


Fri, 2nd 

Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM


 

The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant Oktoberfest, Walburg, 7 PM


 

Grass Onions at Green Mesquite, 1400 Barton Springs Rd., 479-0485, 7 PM


Sat, 3rd

Greencards at McGonigel's Mucky Duck, Houston, 7:30 & 9:30 PM, $20


Sun, 4th

The Siekers at Maria's Taco Xpress, 2529 S Lamar Blvd; 444-0261, 10:00 AM


 

Two High String Band at Cheatham Street Warehouse, 119 Cheatham St., San Marcos, 4-8 PM


 

The Grass Onions at Freddie's Place, 1703 S. 1st St., 6 PM


Thurs, 8th 

Bluegrass open mike at the New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe, 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


Fri, 9th 

The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant Oktoberfest, Walburg, 7 PM


 

Blacktop Bend at Green Mesquite, 1400 Barton Springs Rd., 479-0485, 7 PM


 

Two High String Band plus Charles Thibodeaux and the Cajun Aces at Jovita's, 1619 S. 1st St., 8 PM, $7 at the door


 

Robertson County Line at the Lumberyard Music Hall, 1109 Main St., Bastrop, (512) 321-PLAY, 8 PM


Sat, 10th 

Two High String Band at Grand Re-opening Celebration, Wheatsville Co-op, 3101 Guadalupe, 7 PM


 

The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30 PM


Sun, 11th 

Geoff Union w/ Matt Downing & Company at Threadgill's North for Bluegrass Brunch, 11 AM


Wed, 14th 

Brian Byrne & Borrowed Time, Austin Farmers Market at Triangle, 6-7:30 PM


Fri-Sat
16th-17th

Austin String Band Festival at Camp Ben McCulloch, sponsored by Austin Friends of Traditional Music, with the Seiker Band, Lost Pines, Hays County Burn Band, others, starts at 6 PM Friday and 1 PM Saturday


Fri, 16th 

Blacktop Bend at Manchaca Fire Hall, 7:30 PM


 

Cherryholmes at Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Post Office St., Galveston, 8 PM


Sat, 17th 

Banjo workshop with Rolf Sieker at Austin String Band Festival, 10 AM


 

Tayhoss and Southern Style at BABA monthly show, Johnny Arolfo Civic Center, League City, jamming before the show, 7 PM


 

Cherryholmes at Centrum Hall, 6823 Cypresswoods Dr., Spring, Texas, 8 PM


Sun, 18th 

The Siekers at Maria's Taco Xpress, 2529 S Lamar Blvd; 444-0261, 10 AM


Fri-Sat 
23rd-24th

Mitchell Resort and RV Park, Perrin, Texas; fall bluegrass festival with Alaska String Band, Triple L Band, Star Canyon, Lonesome Prairie, others


Fri, 23rd 

The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant Oktoberfest, Walburg, 7 PM


Sat, 24th 

The Sieker Band at German-Texan Heritage Society Oktoberfest, German Free School, 507 E. 10th, flyer-pdf, 5 PM


 

Back Up and Push at Green Mesquite, 1400 Barton Springs Rd., 479-0485, 7 PM


Sun, 25th 

Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar; 442-8283, 6-8:30 PM


Thurs-Sat 
29th-31st

Spring Creek Bluegrass Club's fall festival at Coushatte Ranch, Bellville, Alaska String Band, Bluegrass Brothers, Glen Bonham, Saltgrass, and more


Fri, 30th 

The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant Oktoberfest, Walburg, 7 PM


 

Lost Pines at Central Market Westgate, 4477 S. Lamar, 899-4300, 6:30-9 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



September 2009

Fri, 4th 

Piney Grove Ramblers at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar; 442-8283, 7:30 PM


 

Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM


Sat, 5th 

Deadline for scholarship applications, Kaufman Flatpicking Workshop


Sun, 6th 

Bluegrass workshops (vocals, instruments) sponsored by Randy's Rangers at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, intermediate, noon-1 PM; advanced, 1-2 PM. See http://jrfnet.net/rr, click "workshops" for pdf.


 

The Sieker Band at Kerrville Wine and Music Festival, 7 PM


Thurs, 10th 

Bluegrass open mike at New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe, 451-7170, contact: Eddie Collins, tuneman@austin.rr.com, 6:30-8:30 PM

ross nickerson, eddie collins, alan munde

Fri-Sat
11th-12th

Flatpicking guitar workshop with Steve Kaufman at Fiddler's Green (Friday, 7-9 PM; Saturday, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM), 1809 W. 35th St., 452-3900, fiddlersgreen@mac.com


Sat, 12th 

The Sieker Band and Randy's Rangers at the Up the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive and Chuckwagon Cook-Off, San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, 9-11 AM


 

Piney Grove Ramblers at County Line on the Hill, Bee Cave Road near Loop 360, Austin, 327-1742, 6:30 PM


Sun, 13th 

The Siekers at Maria's Taco Xpress, 2529 S Lamar Blvd, 444-0261, 10 AM


 

Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM


 

Bluegrass workshops (vocals, instruments) sponsored by Randy's Rangers at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, intermediate, noon-1 PM; advanced, 1-2 PM. See http://jrfnet.net/rr, click "workshops" for pdf.


Thurs, 17th 

The Siekers at Seguin Silver Center Country Music Show, Seguin, 7 PM


 

Ranch Road 12 at Café Susanna, RR 12 and CR 1492, 2 miles south of the Wimberley square, Wimberley, 7 PM


Fri, 18th 

The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30 PM


 

Hays County Burn Band at Botticelli's, 1321 S. Congress, 916-1315, 8:00 PM


Sat, 19th 

Bluegrass Heritage Festival, South Oaks Baptist Church, 5925 U.S. Highway 287, Arlington. Contact Alan Tompkins (214) 236-0783 or alan@bluegrassheritage.org


 

Jam Session & BBQ Dinner by the Brothers Anonymous of Rambo Lodge, San Marcos Masonic Lodge #342, Hwy 123 about 2.2 miles towards Seguin from intersection with I-35, next to 3D Welding, info: Chuck Pascoe, (512) 353-7410, $5/plate, pick 3:00-5:45 PM ('til 8?)


 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Iguana Grill, 2900 Ranch Road 620N, Austin, 266-8439, 6 PM


Sun, 20th 

Bluegrass Brunch with the Piney Grove Ramblers at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM


 

Bluegrass workshops (vocals, instruments) sponsored by Randy's Rangers at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, intermediate, noon-1 PM; advanced, 1-2 PM. See http://jrfnet.net/rr, click "workshops" for pdf.


Tues, 22nd 

The Siekers at Thundercloud Subs, 1700 Grand Avenue Pkwy, Pflugerville, 990-8871, noon


 

The Toy Hearts with the Lost Pines at the Cactus Cafe, Texas Union Building, UT campus, 8 PM

the toy hearts

Wed, 23rd 

The Toy Hearts at Flipnotics Coffeespace, 1601 Barton Springs Rd, 8 PM


Thurs, 24th 

Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30-9:30 PM


Sat, 26th 

The Siekers at St. Ignatius Catholic Church Fall Fest, 1 PM


 

The Toy Hearts at Central Market Westgate, 4477 S. Lamar, 899-4300, 6 PM


 

The Sieker Band at Leander Bluegrass Festival, 7 PM


 

Back Up and Push w/ Doc Hamilton at Buddie's Place, 8619 Burnet Rd, 459-4677, 8 PM


Sun, 27th 

The Siekers at Maria's Taco Xpress, 2529 S Lamar Blvd; 444-0261, 10 AM


 

Bluegrass workshops (vocals, instruments) sponsored by Randy's Rangers at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, intermediate, noon-1 PM; advanced, 1-2 PM. See http://jrfnet.net/rr, click "workshops" for pdf.


 

The Sieker Band at Wendish Fest, Serbin, 3 PM


 

Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 6-8:30 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



August 2009

Sat, 1st 

Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 5001 E. Ben White Blvd, 444-2020, 7:30-9:30 PM


Sun, 2nd 

The Siekers at Maria's Taco Xpress, 2529 S Lamar Blvd, 444-0261, 10 AM


 

Bluegrass Brunch with the Lost Pines at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM


Mon, 3rd 

The Sieker Band at 'Bout Time, 9601 I-35 Service Rd N, Austin, 832-5339, 9 PM


Wed, 5th 

Hays County Burn Band and Lost Pines at the Cactus Cafe, Texas Union Building, UT campus, $8 door, 8:30 PM


Thurs-Sat 
6th-8th 

Acoustic Music Camp
South Oaks Baptist Church, 5925 U.S. Highway 287, Arlington. Contact Gerald Jones, (214) 236-0783 or info@acousticmusiccamp.com


Fri, 7th 

Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM


Sun, 9th 

Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM


Mon, 10th 

Monthly CTBA board meeting at Phoenix Productions, 5555 N. Lamar, Suite C-113, 6:30 PM


Thurs, 13th 

Bluegrass Open Mike at New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe St., 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


Sat, 15th 

Ranch Road 12 at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 6:30 PM


 

Piney Grove Ramblers at County Line on the Hill, Bee Cave Road near Loop 360, Austin, 327-1742, 6:30 PM


 

Texas State Mandolin Championship, sponsored by BABA at Johnny Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker, League City, 7 PM


Sun, 16th 

The Siekers at Maria's Taco Xpress, 2529 S Lamar Blvd, 444-0261, 10 AM


Wed, 19th 

Lost Pines and Two High String Band at Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto; 751-5650, no cover charge, 7:30 PM


Thurs, 20th 

Lost Pines back up Bob Schneider's Texas Bluegrass Massacre at Antones, 213 W. 5th, 320-8424, 8 PM


Fri, 21st 

Bluegrass mandolin workshop with David Long, Fiddler's Green, 1809 W.35th St., 452-3900, fiddlersgreen@mac.com, 7-9 PM



 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Manchaca Fire Hall, 7:30-9:30 PM


Sat, 22nd 

The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30 PM


 

Hickory Hill's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Music City Texas Theater, Linden, Texas (doors open at 6:30 PM), $15, 8 PM


Sun, 23rd 

Piney Grove Ramblers live on Strictly Bluegrass, KOOP, FM 91.7, 10 AM-Noon


 

Lost Pines at Central Market Westgate, Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000, 12:30 PM


 

Eddie Collins with Billy Bright, Mike Montgomery, and Tom Ellis at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 6-8:30 PM


Thurs, 27th 

REHAB Dinner show with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Abilene Civic Center, Abilene, Texas, (325) 793-3508. Individual tickets $150-325, tables $1250 to $3000, 6 PM


Fri, 28th 

Lost Pines with Christy and the Plowboys at Fiddler's Green, $10, 7 PM


Sun, 29th 

Grass Onions at Freddie's Place, 1703 South 1st St, 445-9197, 6 PM


 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Dahlia Cafe, 2450 RR 1869, Liberty Hill, Texas, 515-7772, 7 PM


Sun, 30th 

Two High String Band at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000, 6:30 PM


 

WST Bluegrass Band at Green Mesquite, 1400 Barton Springs Rd. 512-479-0485, 7:00 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



July 2009

Fri, 3rd 

Piney Grove Ramblers at County Line on the Hill, Bee Cave Road near Loop 360, Austin, 327-1742, 6 PM


 

Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM


 

CANCELLED due to illness// Doug and Rodney Dillard at the Cactus Café, Texas Union Building, UT campus, $20.00 at the door, 8 PM


Sat, 4th 

The Sieker Band, Lost Creek Country Club, Fourth of July Parade, 9 AM


 

The Sieker Band at Fourth of July celebration, San Saba, 7 PM


Sun, 5th 

14th Annual CTBA Band Scramble and Garage Sale at ArtZ Rib House, 1:30-6:30 PM

band scramble

 

Lost Pines at Flipnotics Coffeespace, 1601 Barton Springs Rd., 8 PM


Mon, 6th 

The Siekers at Country Music Monday, Giddings, 7:30 PM


Thurs, 9th 

Bluegrass Open Mike with Eddie Collins and Tom Duplissey at New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe St # 100, Austin, 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM


Fri, 10th 

The Sieker Band at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Hill Country Bar, 3:30 PM


Sat, 11th 

The Siekers at Cove Country Opry, Copperas Cove, 7 PM


Sun, 12th 

Bluegrass Brunch with the Lost Pines at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM


Mon, 13th 

Monthly CTBA board meeting at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar (NOTE: this is a departure from the usual first Saturday meeting time), 6:30 PM


Sat, 18th 

Lost Pines at Austin Farmers Market, 4th and Guadalupe, 10:30 AM


Sun-Fri 
19th-24th

Camp Bluegrass at South Plains College, Levelland


Sun, 19th 

Bluegrass Brunch with Rod Moag and Texas Grass at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM

rod moad

 

The Lost Pines at the Saxon Pub, 1320 S. Lamar Blvd, 448-2552, 6 PM


Sat, 25th 

Piney Grove Ramblers at Green Mesquite, 1400 Barton Springs Rd, 479-0485, 7 PM


 

The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar; 512-442-8283, 7:30 PM


Sun, 26th 

Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM


Mon, 27th 

The Siekers at Thorndale Opry, Thorndale, 7 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



June 2009

Mon, 1st

Monthly CTBA board meeting at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 6:30 PM (NOTE: this is a departure from the usual first Saturday meeting time)


Tues, 2nd

The Siekers at Kerrville Folk Festival (ArtZ Stage), Quiet Valley Ranch, 7 PM


 

The Lost Pines at Odd Fellows Hall, 6809 Guadalupe St, Austin, 459-0864, 7 PM


Wed-Sat
3rd-6th

3rd Annual Melody Ranch Bluegrass Festival
Melody Ranch RV Park
off Hwy 902 between Howe and Tom Bean
Bill Hayes (903)546-6893


Thurs, 4th  

BLUEGRASS & OLD TYME MUSIC at NEW WORLD DELI
1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-8:30

The Siekers, 4101 Guadalupe St #100, 451-7170


Thurs-Sat
4rd-6th

Texas Bluegrass Celebration
Brownwood Coliseum, Brownwood
w/ Tennessee Valley Authority, Digger Davis & Tombstone, Saltgrass, 3rd Generation, Clear River.
Charlotte Parrack (325)646-8531 x202 or cparrack@pgrb.com



Fri, 5th

Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM


Sun, 7th

Bluegrass Brunch with The Sieker Band at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM


 

Red 7 with Howard Rains at Flipnotics, 1601 Barton Springs Rd, 7-10 PM


Wed, 10th

Sarah Jarosz CD Release, Song Up in Her Head, at Cactus Cafe, UT campus, $10.00/ door, 8 PM


Thurs, 11th  

BLUEGRASS & OLD TYME MUSIC at NEW WORLD DELI
1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-8:30

Eddie Collins & Friends, Bluegrass, 4101 Guadalupe St #100, 451-7170


 

Howard Rains at Cypress Grill, 4404 William Cannon #L, 6:30-8:30 PM


Fri-Sat,
12th-13th

Overton Bluegrass Festival
Overton, TX
Friday $15, Saturday $20, Both days $25


Sat, 13th

Piney Grove Ramblers at County Line on the Hill, Bee Cave Road near Loop 360, Austin, 327-1742, 6 PM


Sun, 14th

Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM


Wed, 17th

Dear Henry at Central Market Westgate, 4477 S. Lamar, 899-4300, 6:30 PM


Thurs, 18th  

The Siekers at Brenham Bluebonnet Opry, Brenham, 6 PM


 

Two High String Band at Central Market Westgate, 4477 S. Lamar, 899-4300, 6:30 PM


 

BLUEGRASS & OLD TYME MUSIC at NEW WORLD DELI
1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-8:30

Howard Rains, Traditional, 4101 Guadalupe St #100, 451-7170


Fri, 19th

The Sieker Band at Gonzales Summer Concert Series, Gonzales


Sat, 20th

The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, Austin; 442-8283, 7:30 PM


 

Two High String Band with Brennen Leigh at Fiddler's Green, W. 35th St, Austin; 452-3900, 8-9 PM


Sun, 21st 

Christy and the Plowboys with Howard Rains at Flipnotics, 1601 Barton Springs Rd, 7-10 PM


Mon, 22nd

The Sieker Band at 'Bout Time, 9601 I-35 Service Rd N, Austin, 832-5339, 9 PM


Thurs, 25th

The Siekers at Leona Family Night, Leona, Texas, 7 PM


Thurs-Sat
25th-27th

32nd Free State Bluegrass Music Festival
Canton Civic Center, Canton


Fri, 26th

The Greencards at Threadgill's South, Beer Garden Series, $15, 301 W. Riverside Dr., Austin, 472-9304, 9 PM


Sat, 27th

The Grass Onions at Freddie's Place, 1703 S 1st St, 6 PM


 

Dear Henry at Real Ale Brewery/Bicycle Sport Shop, 231 San Saba Ct, Blanco, Texas; (830) 833-2534


Sun, 28th 

Twangzilla at Threadgills North, 6416 North Lamar Blvd, 11 AM


 

Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 South Lamar Blvd, 6:30 PM


 

Howard Rains Fiddle & Banjo Circus at Flipnotics, 1601 Barton Springs Rd, 7-10 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



May 2009

Fri, 1st

Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd.; 301-1007, 7-9PM


 

Austin Lounge Lizards at the Cactus Cafe, 23rd and Guadalupe, 475-6515, 7 & 9:30PM


Fri-Sat,
1st-2nd  

Bluegrass Jamming Weekend at Salmon Lake Park, Grapeland; (936) 687-2594


Sun, 3rd

Bluegrass Brunch with The Sieker Band at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11AM


 

The Lost Pines at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, Austin, 206-1000, 12:30-3PM


Thurs, 7th

Green Mountain Grass at the Cactus Cafe, 23rd and Guadalupe, 475-6515, 8:30PM


Fri, 8th

Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at ABIA main stage (ticketed passengers only), 3:30PM


 

The Lost Pines at Botticelli's, 1321 S. Congress, Austin; 916-1315


Fri-Sat,
8th-9th

Sandyland Bluegrass Reunion, Nacogdoches; (936) 569-1179


Sat, 9th

3:30-4:30PM: Annual CTBA Membership Meeting, ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, Austin; followed by the Grazmatics


 

The Siekers at National Train Weekend, Bluegrass By The Tracks, Houston, 5PM


 

Monthly jam at Fayetteville courthouse square, 6PM


 

Billy Bright and Chojo Jacques with Mark Rubin and Matt Downing at Fiddler's Green, 8PM, $12


Thurs, 14th  

BLUEGRASS & OLD TYME MUSIC at NEW WORLD DELI
1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-8:30

Hogeye, traditional music, 4101 Guadalupe


Thurs-Sat,  
14th-16th

Fire on the Strings, Lake Conroe KOA Campgrounds, Conroe, TX. For information, contact Rick Kirkland, (582) 488-2244 or crk5820@msn.com, BABA


Fri, 15th

Piney Grove Ramblers with the Borrowed Time Band at United Christian Church, 3500 W Parmer Lane, Austin; 218-8110, 7:30-8:00PM


Sat, 16th

Blacktop Bend at Green Mesquite BBQ, 1400 Barton Springs Rd., Austin; 479-0485, 7-9PM


 

The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, Austin, 7:30PM


 

Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 5001 Ben White Blvd., 444-2020, 7:30PM


 

Dear Henry at The Trading Post, Bee Cave, 8PM


Sun, 17th

Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11AM


Thurs, 21st  

BLUEGRASS & OLD TYME MUSIC at NEW WORLD DELI
1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-8:30

Eddie Collins and Friends, 4101 Guadalupe


Sat, 23rd

Piney Grove Ramblers at Dahlia Cafe, 2450 RR 1869, Liberty Hill, Texas; 515-7772, 7-9PM


Sun, 24th

Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, Austin; 442-8283, 6 PM


Mon, 25th

The Siekers at Lockhart Opry, Lockhart


Wed, 27th

Electric Mountain Rotten Apple Gang at Central Mkt South, 4477 S. Lamar, Austin; 899-4300, 6:30 PM


Thurs, 28th

Hogeye at Cypress Grill, 4404 W. William Cannon #L, 6:30-8:30


Sat, 30th

Piney Grove Ramblers with Cooper's Uncle at Real Ale Brewery/Bicycle Sport Shop, 231 San Saba Ct, Blanco, Texas; (830) 833-2534, 11AM-1PM


 

Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, Austin; 442-8283, 7:30 PM


Sun, 31st

Piney Grove Ramblers at Iguana Grill, 2900 Ranch Road 620N, Austin, 266-8439, 6-9PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



April 2009

Wed, 1st

Piney Grove Ramblers at Austin Farmer's Market at The Triangle, 46th and Lamar, Austin, 6 PM


Thurs, 2nd

Two High String Band at Central Market Westgate, 4477 S. Lamar, Austin; 899-4300, 6:30-9 PM


Sat, 4th

The Siekers at New Baden Jamboree, New Baden, Texas, 6 PM


Sun, 5th

Bluegrass Brunch with The Sieker Band at Threadgill's North, 6416 North Lamar, Austin; 451-5440, 11 AM


Mon, 6th

The Sieker Band at 'Bout Time, 9601 I-35 Service Rd N, Austin, 832-5339, 9 PM


Thurs, 9th

Grass Onions at New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe St #100, Austin, 451-7170, 6-8 PM


Fri, 10th

Railroad Earth with Split Lip Rayfield at Antones, 213 W. 5th, Austin, 320-8424, 9 PM


Sat, 11th

The Siekers at Bastrop Market Days, Bastrop, 11 AM


 

6 PM: monthly jam resumes at Fayetteville courthouse square

 

The Siekers at Cove Country Opry, Knights of Columbus Hall, Copperas Cove, 7 PM


Tues, 14th

7 PM: bluegrass jam resumes at Fiddler's Green, 1809 W. 35th St., Austin; (512) 452-3900;


Wed, 15th

Grass Onions at Farmer's Market (on the Triangle), 46th and Lamar, Austin, 6:00-7:30 PM


Thurs-Sun,
16-19

Old Settlers Music Festival
Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch


Sat, 18th

11 AM-1 PM: Banjo workshop with Rolf Sieker at Ken'z Guitars, 1102 S. Austin Ave., Suite 101, Georgetown. (512) 869-8064


 

The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 South Lamar, Austin; 442-8283, 7:30 PM


Sun, 19th

Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y sus Bluegrass Vatos, Threadgill's North, 6416 North Lamar, Austin; 451-5440, 11 AM


Tues, 21st

The Siekers at Flag City Opry, Jackson County Services Building Auditorium, Edna, Texas, 7 PM


Thurs, 23rd  

Danny Santos y sus Bluegrass Vatos at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 South Lamar, Austin; 442-8283, 7:30 PM


Sat, 25th

Wildflower Bluegrass Festival
Early Days Tractor Show Grounds, Eberhardt Road, Temple, Texas; with The Sieker Band; $7 advance, $10 gate info@templebluegrass.org


 

Iris DeMent at the Cactus Cafe, UT Austin campus (not bluegrass, but plenty good!), 8:30 PM


Sun, 26th

The Siekers at the Red Poppy Festival, Georgetown, 3:45-5 PM


 

Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 South Lamar, Austin; 442-8283, 6 PM


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org



March 2009

Sun, 1st

Bluegrass Brunch with the Sieker Band, 11am
Threadgill's North, 6416 North Lamar, Austin; 451-5440


Mon, 2nd

The Sieker Band at Country Music Monday, 7:30pm, Giddings


Fri-Sat, 6-7th

Argyle Bluegrass Festival


Sun, 8th

Bluegrass Brunch with Blacktop Bend, 11am
Threadgill's North, 6416 North Lamar, Austin; 451-5440


 

Bluegrass Brunch with the Piney Grove Ramblers, 11-1pm
ArtZ Rib House, 2330 South Lamar, Austin


Thurs, 12th

The Sieker Band at San Saba Civic Center, 6pm, San Saba


Fri, 13th

House concert with Steve Smith and Chris Sanders; $15.
Sponsored by Steve Mangold and Jacque Austin,
7214 Running Rope, Austin; 8pm; (512) 345-6155. http://www.desertnight.com/


Wed, 18th

SXSW-The Travelin McCourys at Smokin' Music, 504 Trinity, Austin, 11pm


Thurs, 19th

The Siekers at South Texas Opry, 7pm, Corpus Christi


Fri, 20th

SXSW-Sarah Jarosz: 12:15pm, BMI brunch, Four Seasons: 2pm, Texas Music Magazine Party, Scholz Garten: 4pm, Paste/Vanguard/ Sugar Hill/Russell Carter Artist Management Party, The Belmont Austin: 6pm, Austin Music Magazine Party, Jovita's-- Press release

Sarah Jarosz - Sugar Hill Records


Sat, 21st

SXSW-Sarah Jarosz: 4pm, SW corner of the Texas Union Showcase, Cactus Cafe


 

Russ Barenberg workshop (2-4:30 PM, $15 advance) and house concert (7-9 PM, $50). 314 Post Oak Way, Shavano Park. Call (21) 842-2545 or E-mail Spikey.Boy@hotmail.com


Sat, 28th

9 AM-5 PM: Banjo setup workshop, Sagemont Presbyterian Church, Houston; An-gie Sumpter, 1-877-450-4641


 

The Sieker Band at the Walburg Restaurant, Walburg, 7pm


Upcoming events to: events@centraltexasbluegrass.org