Grand Stafford Theater

Jay Satellite w/ !NO!, ASS & Girl Band
2013-03-07 20:00 - 2013-03-08 02:00 (America/Chicago) | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
JAY SATELLITEJay Satellite is a trio from Hutto that unabashedly rings out early ‘90s big guitar power pop with catchy melodies and songs you swear you’ve heard before…but there’s a dark undercurrent to the lyrics and guitar chords and a quirkiness that shows their record collections go deep towards post-punk, goth, shoegaze and beyond.Jay Satellite on Facebook
!NO!!NO! is a dirtbag Texas rendition of a German kosmiche music band in the vein of Neu!, Can, Amon Duul II and Cluster.!NO! on Facebook
ASSASS is a College Station/Austin skate rat punk rock/metal crossover band in the vein of D.R.I. and early Suicidal Tendencies. The kind of band you skate a bowl to.ASS on Facebook
GIRL BANDGirl Band represents that early Donnas sound when punk rock women decided it would be fun to start a band, who cares if they’re good at it or not. Turns out they are good at it.Girl Band on Facebook

Big Texas Nights feat. Little Brave w/ Claire Domingue
2013-03-03 18:00 - 23:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
LITTLE BRAVELittle Brave is the alias of Stephanie Briggs. Stephanie has been performing since 2000, first in Rodger Wilko releasing 3 albums, then as Stephanie Briggs releasing 2 albums, and now as Little Brave. She released her third album, “Wound & Will,” on March 5, 2011, under the moniker Little Brave. She is currently set to release her EP “Wild,” produced by Matt Noveskey of Blue October, in September of 2012. To celebrate the release of the “Wound & Will,” Stephanie decided to create an event unlike any other. She called it “Wound & Will: The Musical.” The San Antonio Current said, “This was easily the best show I’ve seen so far this year, and it wasn’t about the confetti: it was about the songs and the vision of a top-notch all-around artist the regional music scene should be proud of.” She is an award-winning graphic artist as well, winning the Lonestar Music Awards Best Album Art in the year of 2010 for Cross Canadian Ragweed’s “Happiness And All The Other Things.” She also co-wrote several songs on that album. Stephanie is featured on the first season (2011 – 2012) of Troubadour, TX, which will airs nationally on the CW Network. The show follows Texas songwriters on their journey in music and writing.Little Brave on Facebook | Little Brave on Twitter | Official WebsiteCLAIRE DOMINGUEA classical piano player since age 6, guitar player, singer and songwriter since 14, Claire has made her music her life. Spending her days teaching music lessons, she has a relationship with music unusual for her age. She has taken the stories of her life and those close to her to create personal and emotional songs rooted in multiple styles of folk. On her debut album, Someday You’ll Know, she uses her skills on guitar, piano, and mandolin with a no-frills band and occasional string accompaniment. Catch her live, and you’ll get the same passion and energy from the record.Claire Domingue on Facebook | Official Website

Uncle Lucius w/ Sam Riggs and the Night People & Hunter McKithan and the Offenders
2013-03-02 20:00 - 2013-03-03 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
UNLCE LUCIUSUncle Lucius takes Rock and Roll from its deep roots and pushes it onward, putting their own honest interpretation on the essential elements of R & B, Blues, and Country. They pride their live show as a sacred and energetic experience, with a belief that this is still the truest form of communication with their fans. All four members grew up in different parts of Texas, each finding their own way to Austin in an attempt to pursue music full time. The band includes Kevin Galloway on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Hal Vorpahl on bass, Mike Carpenter on lead guitar and vocals, and Josh Greco on drums and percussion. Uncle Lucius can usually be found on the highways and back streets of the U.S., playing renowned venues like B.B. King’s in NYC, to the Maple Leaf in New Orleans, to back home in Austin, TX at Threadgill’s World Headquarters, The Continental Club, and Antone’s.Uncle Lucius on Facebook | Uncle Lucius on Twitter | Official Website
Sam Riggs and the Night PeopleWith the passion and devotion Sam Riggs and The Night People bring to the stage, it`s no wonder the Texas Country music scene is quickly making room for one of the best acts to ever sweep across the region. From Austin, Texas, Sam and his band have been working the stages and crowds since the fall of 2010, with the release of his debut EP Hairpin Trigger Heart, which garnered attention from Lonestar Music and radio stations everywhere. Equally skilled as a headlining and opening act, the band is now looking to step into the shoes of their predecessors, and the venues they perform in. With the release of his first fully promoted single in September of 2012, and his second EP Lighthouse following in August, Sam is working harder than ever to develop his ever-increasing fan base. Having shared the stage with the likes of Joe Diffie, Randy Rogers Band, Eli Young Band, Pat Green, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Aaron Watson, Cory Morrow, and Casey Donahew among others, Sam and his band have learned from the best and continue to build the their own original sound. With the momentum and determination that radiates from this band, combined with their hard-hitting live show and soul-searching lyrics, Sam Riggs and The Night People are steadily becoming a sound to be reckoned with in the Texas and national scene.Sam Riggs and the Night People on Facebook | Official Website
HUNTER MCKITHANHunter McKithan & the Offenders are a rising force with well-seasoned songwriting skills to back up their gifted musical and instrumental talents. With roots buried deep within the genres of blues, alt. country, americana, soul, and a major influence of old-fashioned American rock and roll, it’s extremely hard to describe exactly what brand of music you’re hearing coming from whatever stage or stereo system the Offenders are occupying. But one thing is for sure. It refuses to go unnoticed. And what good is music once it’s been labeled anyway? The guys released their debut album, ‘Shape of it All,’ late in the summer of 2007 and have sent several songs to the top requested lists – including the number 1 song of 2008 on radiofreetexas.org, ‘Fallin From High.’ The band spent much of 2009 gearing up for the release of their much anticipated ‘Lee Road Sessions’ EP to be followed up with a full length album of entirely all new material. Now, after teaming up with famed producer Mike McClure, the third record is complete and will be released January 18th, 2011. ‘Not Broken Yet’ is a 13 track (12 new, 1 re-recorded) album of material unlike anything you have ever heard from Hunter McKithan & the Offenders. Be sure to grab a copy of the album and catch a live show next time they’re in your area.Hunter McKithan on Facebook | Hunter McKithan on Twitter | Official Website

First Friday feat. Two Tons of Steel w/ Tanner Louis and the Aviators & Larynx with a FREE show by Taz & Co.
2013-03-01 18:00 - 2013-03-02 01:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Grand Stafford Theater presents as part of downtown Bryan’s First Fridays Friday March 1st, 2013 Doors at 6:00 PM FREE show at 7:00 PM Cover starting at 8pm w/ The DocsTickets $8 presale / $10 at the doorTWO TONS OF STEELIf there’s one thing Texans love, it’s a good party. But if you ask self-respecting Lone Star carousers what turns a bash into a blast, they won’t say beer or barbecue. They know it all comes down to the music. And there’s one band that can rouse revelers like no other: Two Tons of Steel. Two Tons’ rambunctious brand of country-rooted rock has been inspiring listeners in the great republic — and far beyond — for more than two decades, and with its 10th album, NOT THAT LUCKY, the band is ready to throw its weight around even more. NOT THAT LUCKY, the band’s first studio album since 2005’s VEGAS (which ranked among the top 20 Americana albums for 2006) is its fourth helmed by Lloyd Maines, Texas’ most in-demand producer (the Flatlanders, Dixie Chicks, Pat Green, James McMurtry). Explaining why he always clears his schedule for Two Tons of Steel, Maines simply declares, “They’re one of the best bands in Texas.” And beyond. Already familiar to fans of the Grand Ole Opry, where Two Tons has performed some eight times, and to visitors at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame, where it appears in a documentary about country music, Two Tons tours Europe regularly and in 1997, became the first U.S. act in 37 years to perform in the national theater of Havana, Cuba. It’s so beloved in its home state that Two Tons of Steel is featured in the IMAX film, “Texas: The Big Picture,” and is considered an institution at the state’s oldest, most revered dance hall, Gruene Hall, where its annual Two Ton Tuesdays summer series has been selling out for 14 years (and can be witnessed via the 2006 CD/DVD release, TWO TON TUESDAY LIVE!). Lead singer-acoustic guitarist Kevin Geil does the heavy lifting when it comes to describing the San Antonio-based band’s sound. “Two Tons is two tons of steel,” he says. “We’re kind of in your face, almost punk rock at times.” It’s high-energy, that’s for sure. Inspired equally by Elvis Presley and the Ramones, Two Tons combines the talents of the kinetic Geil with Dennis Fallon on electric guitar, Chris Dodds on drums and harmony vocals, and Chris Rhoades on upright and electric bass, joined in the studio by regular contributor Danny Mathis on pedal and straight steel. B3 player Riley Osborne, fiddler Brian Beken, acoustic guitarist/vocalist Tom Gillam and vocalist Drew Womack also played on NOT THAT LUCKY along with producer Maines, who added some acoustic guitar. Gillam, in fact, wrote the closing track, “Bottom of the Bottle,” and sings the second verse. The album was recorded over the course of a month at The Zone in Dripping Springs, outside of Austin. “It was really nice, because VEGAS was done in six days straight, including mixing, so there wasn’t a lot of chance to sit back and listen,” Geil says. Recording a few days at a time gave the band the luxury to change a line here and there, or try new approaches — often based on Maines’ suggestions. “Lloyd is a master at taking what you have and making it better, but it’s still the same,” says Geil with a laugh, “like on ‘Alcohol and Pills,’ which is a Fred Eaglesmith song. When we went in, we were doing it as almost a train beat, and when Lloyd listened to it, he said, ‘Try this. Boom-chi-chi-dom.’ So that right there changed the whole feel of the song. The train beat was just too busy. It would have been a good song, but when you listen to it — when we listen to it — it’s like, that’s right. It’s all about the feel. “We push the envelope of our abilities every album,” says Geil, “and this album, Lloyd just really did a great job pushing us even further.” The new disc also contains the debut recording of “Without Your Love,” a song by hit-making tunesmith Monte Warden (co-writer of George Strait’s “Desperately”) penned with Two Tons of Steel in mind. Geil, who wrote the other cuts on NOT THAT LUCKY, until recently had a second career as the San Antonio Express-News’ award-winning senior photographer. A massive round of layoffs gave him the opportunity to concentrate on the band fulltime. With the kind of work ethic that already has the band performing 200 dates a year, consistently earning top honors in San Antonio music polls and backing by its new label, Smith Entertainment Records, Two Tons is chomping at the bit. The band is itching to get out and pump up new audiences with its Two Tons cheer and its now-classic countrified version of the Ramones'”I Wanna Be Sedated” (a take so popular, other bands have covered it), not to mention its new tunes. “We’re primed right now,” says Geil. “We’re ready to go.” Ready to ladle out some hot molten steel, that is.Two Tons of Steel on Facebook | Two Tons of Steel on Twitter | Official WebsiteTANNER LOUIS AND THE AVIATORSTexas Country with a Twist Releases CD Austin, Texas – Tanner Louis And The Aviators a high energy Texas country band’s new CD features a wide range of songs like no CD released to date. Their originals are composed and written by front man Tanner Louis. They perform their original songs along with many fan favorites.
Louis’s vocals sparkle, and the tracks are proof that Tanner Louis And The Aviators deserve a place on the Texas country and mainstream country charts for years to come. Major country labels should send the band four plane tickets and offer the guys a chance to sign on the dotted line. (CountryChart.com)
Louis is the founding frontman of the band as lead vocalist and rhythm guitar. Previously founder of the Band Lee County Line, Louis knows a thing or two about being on the road. While playing as Lee County Line the band has had the oppertunity to play in some of the most historic dance halls in Texas, as well as share the stage with the biggest acts in red dirt music today.”I’m passionate about music,” Louis said,” I really enjoy connecting with fans in a rare, personable way.”
“What an unexpected treat, my wife and I visited Coupland for the first time and got to listen to this outstanding and talented group. I am flabbergasted to learn they are still teens (or at least close to it) because their musicianship and abilities were very mature and polished. Guys? Your electric guitarist blew me away. Lead singer? Should be recording. I look forward to years from now saying I knew this group from the early days.” -Keith (Georgetown, TX) Tanner Louis on Facebook | Tanner Louis on Twitter | Official WebsiteLARYNXAfter humble beginnings in the small town of College Station, Texas the Band now known as “Larynx Music” began what they thought would be a slow and steady growing process. Playing their original music at various open mic nights, and other events in the college town home of Texas A&M University, Larynx’s music went viral and made it way across the map… On Monday August 20, 2012 Larynx Music recorded their first single “The One” along with “Circles” for their First EP ” Cosmic Love ” at ” New Fiction Studios” in Dallas, Texas with Producer Bryan David. This platform propelled their music off the ground like never before… Larynx Music seeks to inspire and to make the listener feel the pleading vocals, and thoughtful arrangements of every song. Their music will surely tap at you heart until you let them in.Larynx on Facebook | Larynx on Twitter | Official Website
TAZ & COMPANY
Taz is no newcomer to the Bryan/College Station music culture as he’s performed shows and open mics since he began his college career at A&M. As a multi-instrumentalist, Taz’s lush harmonies and unique instrumentation have, over time, created a signature sound; a concoction of suave jazz, r&b, and almost anything else that can be played on six strings. His music can be described as electric and innovative, a blue fire pirouetting to be witnessed. This Friday he will be joined by fellow musicians Amy Westwick, David Johnson, and Brenton Kim to reinvent the craft of the acoustic experience. Using a wide variety of songs and instruments, this group will have you singing along to the classics.
Taz & Company on Facebook | Official Website

Caleb & Jillian Edwards w/ Air Review & The Lonely Hunter
2013-02-28 20:00 - 2013-03-01 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
CalebCALEB is a three piece rock band from Franklin, TN. Founded by brothers Caleb and Will Chapman, and shortly thereafter joined by friend/guitarist Scott Mills. Stylistically, CALEB is singer/songwriter based with musical parts indie and alternative rock. CALEB has toured nationally and internationally in coffee houses, arenas, theaters, and clubs with a variety of different artists. Their EP releases – CALEB EP, Trouble, and To The Ends Of The World – are available on iTunes.Caleb on Facebook | Caleb on Twitter | Official WebsiteJillian EdwardsSinger-songwriter Jillian Edwards hails from Texas, but she now calls Nashville home. A graduate of Baylor University, her crystalline, breezy soprano and intelligent, heartfelt songwriting have been steadily attracting fans, including Fervent Records recording artist/producer Chris August, who produced her first album, Galaxies & Such. In November of 2011, Jillian released her sophomore effort, Headfirst, which was the No. 1 album on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart on release day and throughout that following week, in addition to peaking at #12 on the overall iTunes album chart on release day. Once again finding her teaming with August (and Jacob Schrodt) Headfirst finds Jillian exploring lyrical themes that resonate profound and universal simultaneously. Her engaging and delightfully unconventional melodic sense is also showcased, assuredly inviting listeners to dive Headfirst for more.Jillian Edwards on Facebook | Jillian Edwards on Twitter | Official Website
AIR REVIEWAir Review started writing songs in 2008 out of the converted garage of an unassuming suburban house outside of Dallas, Texas. Meeting once a week for nearly a year in a room without air conditioning or heating, the quintet carefully crafted a record that they later self-released in 2009. After a couple years of playing countless shows and receiving glowing reviews, the band still felt like something was missing. The group hibernated for another 12 months and re-invented themselves.
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The first offering from their newly defined sound, America’s Son, became one of the most requested songs on north Texas’ 91.7 KXT who later included it in their “Best Songs of 2011” right next to Adele, Foster the People and Coldplay. America’s Son also caught the attention of The Huffington Post and CMJ who claimed it was “a very different sound from other folk-pop groups and considered the band one to watch in 2012”.
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Air Review’s dynamic live shows have landed them support slots for acts such as Flaming Lips, Portugal. The Man, Grimes and School of Seven Bells. Their knack for engaging melodies has turned heads around the world securing licensing with the International Olympic Committee and Levi’s.
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All of this paved the way for their upcoming masterfully composed full-length album, Low Wishes, to be released by Velvet Blue Music (Huntington Beach, CA) and Spune (DFW, Texas) January 29th, 2013. This self-produced and recorded, pop infused indie record gracefully combines folk influences with synthesizers, beats and noisy guitars. It is soft and subtle at times, yet unmistakably anthemic, complete with magnificent choruses.
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Low Wishes is a nostalgic look at growing into adulthood and an affirmation of the belief that there is something more to life. Without hesitation, Air Review is clearly poised to stand out in a big way in 2013, simply by staying the course it has already set.Air Review on Facebook | Air Review on Twitter | Official Website
THE LONELY HUNTERThe Lonely Hunter is a rock band originally from College Station, TX. Despite the town’s profound country music background, The Lonely Hunter has developed an original sound that has drawn crowds all over Texas. Most of the guys hail from the Dallas area and have spent their younger years around the big city scene. Now that they are in Central Texas, these guys have been a driving force in the local scene, and have begun to branch out into the surrounding cities. Their sound can be defined by their beautiful melodic textures. In their latest self-titled release, The Lonely Hunter worked with Producer, MD Thompson, to create a 6-song EP that grabs you by the ear and holds you by the heart. The Lonely Hunter believes in music with a purpose and a meaning, and their on-stage performance shows nothing else.The Lonely Hunter on Facebook | The Lonely Hunter on Twitter | Official Website

Big Texas Nights feat. Mike and the Moonpies w/ Chad Petty
2013-02-24 18:00 - 23:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Mike and the MoonpiesMike and the Moonpies are a professional honky-tonk band. They are self-managed and don’t have day jobs, gigging four or five nights a week at bars and private parties around Texas. A typical Moonpies set is a mix of ’70s hardcore country standards (Doug Sahm, Gary Stewart, Freddy Fender) and their own songs, which have good hooks and lyrics about heartbreak and hard living. Frontman Mike Harmeier’s from a suburb of Houston, and grew up going to the rodeo. Guitarist Catlin Rutherford’s family used to own a dance hall in South Texas. He recalls a time Johnny Paycheck came through and asked for a glass of water before the show; instead of drinking it, he startled everybody by plopping his dentures in. “We’re gonna start getting out of state more but right now it pays for itself to go in the same circle: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin,” says Harmeier. On one hand, this makes them a throwback to an earlier breed of dancehall-circuit performers. On the other, they’re just doing the practical, 21st century thing: constant touring, digital record releases and self-promotion online. The parking lot is its own spectacle at the White Horse, where they play every Thursday. To get to the door you’ll pass Cadillacs, choppers, and the occasional mule. Mike Judge has been spotted there, and is a fan. He makes a cameo in their music video for the song “Tape Machine,” from their new self-titled EP. Their forthcoming full length album “The Hard Way” is due out in early November 2013.Mike and the Moonpies on Facebook | Mike and the Moonpies on Twitter | Official WebsiteChad PettyChad Petty is a singer/songwriter from Bryan, TX and frontman of the local band Walking Bear.Chad Petty on Facebook

The Docs, Poor Pilate & Hydra Melody (Black Pistol Fire NOT performing)
2013-02-23 20:00 - 2013-02-24 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
BLACK PISTOL FIRE will not be performing this night… read more about it on their facebook page
Black Pistol Fire’s Facebook
THE DOCSWhen the Docs are playing, the sheer energy coming from the stage will pull you in, and the aura they create in the room will keep you riveted. Pulling from a wide range of influences and diverse backgrounds, they evoke the full range of emotion in their audiences with a raw, passionate sound that fuses the soft, harmonious tones of traditional Southern music and the aggressive energy of progressive rock. This is a tight-but-loose four-piece band that stretches and pushes the boundaries of current rock and roll. But The Docs didn’t start out as a high energy, in-your-face modern rock band. Each member brought his musical influences and professional background to the mix.The Docs on Facebook | The Docs on Twitter | Official Website
POOR PILATE

Poor Pilate are a band that has a great sound, plays beautifully, and kicks it live, but they deliver where it matters most – the songs. The band explodes with a joyous, energetic immediacy rising from an organic sound that rides proudly alongside Houston bands like Buxton and Bright Men of Learning. Songwriter David Lascoe’s sharp songwriting and liquor soaked delivery is paired beautifully with guitarist Rich Talbot whose understated, melodic approach echoes the efficient craftsmanship of a Mike Campbell and it all comes together with the driving and at times raucous rhythm section of bassist Jack Gordon and drummer Bryant Talley.
Poor Pilate on Facebook | Official Website
HYDRA MELODY

Hydra Melody is a rock band from San Antonio.
Hydra Melody on Facebook | Official Website

Homebrew Live feat. In The Trench, Saint Carmen & Myra Maybelle (Burning Midget NOT performing)
2013-02-22 20:00 - 2013-02-23 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Due to some personal difference in the band, Burning Midget will not be able to play on this date.
IN THE TRENCHn The Trench has established a reputation, not only for their original and exceptionally tight style, but for putting together one of the most exciting live performances you will find anywhere. Vocalist Stephen Harding, and guitarists Jarrod Cook and Michael Giroux, welcome the addition of bassist Seneca Homeyer (Zero And Falling) and drummer Mark McBride (Red Team Go, Miphix, Emura). Their self-titled debut album (2009) shares similarities with their new material (release date TBA). However, the unmistakable improvement in songwriting, vocals, and musicianship in general, brings with it a somewhat more refined, and intense flavor. Brutal screams, crushing power-grooves, and chainsaw guitar riffs are now accompanied by sharper, more dynamic transitions and multi-layered screaming & singing vocals. In The Trench is here to make their mark.In The Trench on Facebook
SAINT CARMENSaint Carmen is a hard rock band with a modern sound and face-melting intensity; A new breed of ‘mainstream’ rock that knows no limits. Things started kicking off when the band found it’s current line-up in September 2012. With Avery Krueger on lead vocals/guitar, Dylan Cash shredding out the lead guitar, Buck Blackerby on bass, and Jake Bellamy smashing the skins and singing the back-up, Saint Carmen was built on a recipe for a hellacious wall of rockin’ sound.Saint Carmen on Facebook | Official Website
MYRA MAYBELLEWe all come from a long line of musicianship. Will and Camo were formerly members of Behold the Great Throne. After BTGT departed ways Will,cam, and former guitar play of sea of wolves luca, decided to launch a new project with no limits. Night after night the booze clanked the walls shaked and and music littered the air. We had minor set backs, but we shook them off and rose out of the ashes and found the Norwegian pancake-c lo green, and former Transcend before Azalia bassist Michael Brammer, to form what you would call powerhouse band “Myra Maybelle”. Music is love. Friendship is key. And family is everything.Myra Maybelle on Facebook

The Background w/ Red Box Harbor & The Feeble Contenders
2013-02-21 20:00 - 2013-02-22 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
THE BACKGROUNDThe Background are an American rock band who thrive from a well thought out DIY strategy. Based in the heart of Dallas, TX, the band is comprised of singer-songwriter Shaun Gunnels, guitarist Kris Trevino, guitarist James Gonzalez, bassist Sean Bottoms, and drummer Ray Baumgratz. The band spent time honing their craft in their local music scene as well as logging shows regionally & releasing the ‘Your Friends’ EP to the masses in 2011. Recently, the band released new singles “Okay” (June 26, 2012) and “Hands Up” (November 13, 2012). The Background garnered attention in Texas by playing shows with NeverShoutNever, Mae, Action Item, Set It Off, Cady Groves, Eisley, Lydia, This Providence, The Dangerous Summer, Sparks The Rescue, and I Call Fives along with SXSW 2012 and Six Flags Over Texas in August 2012. The five-piece will continue their momentum into 2013 with a new single, “Take It Slow”. They will release it on January 29, 2013 along with a music video to follow. The band will also spend time writing new songs for an extended play release later in the year.The Background on Facebook | The Background on Twitter | Official WebsiteRED BOX HARBORWe are Red Box Harbor. Our band consists of Zachary Golden, Jeremiah Turner, and Mark Schroeder. We are from Houston,Texas! Our songs are written upon basic life encounters that will give everyone something to relate to and let the listener know you aren’t the only one that feels the way you do. Our friends, family, and love for music keep us going. Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy our music as much as we enjoy making it! Be sure to tell your friends about us to.Red Box Harbor on Facebook | Red Box Harbor on TwitterTHE FEEBLE CONTENDERSThe Feeble Contenders are an indie/rock band from College Station, TX.The Feeble Contenders on Facebook

Big Texas Nights feat. James Pardo and the Underestimated w/ Hunter McKithan
2013-02-17 18:00 - 23:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
JAMES PARDO AND THE UNDERESTIMATEDDrawing from personal experience and the experiences of those around him, as well as looking at the world through his own looking glass, James crafts songs about love, loss, joy, pain, hate, and occasionally…optimism. This doesn’t mean to imply that he’s not fun to be around. In fact, James can normally be found with a smile on his face. With roots in traditional country music, but not content to stay in one place for too lomg, his music runs the gamut from country, to roots rock, folk, R&B, & Americana. Simply put: It just depends on his mood & time of day, as to what may surface musically. From San Antonio, by way of Sinton TX, James has been playing music in the bars & clubs in TX for close to 20 yrs. If you’re looking for a dancehall band that will swing from the rafters and sing songs about floating rivers and drinking beer…you’d better search somewhere else. But if honest songwriting, with thought and effort placed in to music and lyrics and musicians conscious of the audience and their presence, then don’t be afraid to stick around and listen.James Pardo on Facebook | Official WebsiteHUNTER MCKITHANHunter McKithan & the Offenders are a rising force with well-seasoned songwriting skills to back up their gifted musical and instrumental talents. With roots buried deep within the genres of blues, alt. country, americana, soul, and a major influence of old-fashioned American rock and roll, it’s extremely hard to describe exactly what brand of music you’re hearing coming from whatever stage or stereo system the Offenders are occupying. But one thing is for sure. It refuses to go unnoticed. And what good is music once it’s been labeled anyway? The guys released their debut album, ‘Shape of it All,’ late in the summer of 2007 and have sent several songs to the top requested lists – including the number 1 song of 2008 on radiofreetexas.org, ‘Fallin From High.’ The band spent much of 2009 gearing up for the release of their much anticipated ‘Lee Road Sessions’ EP to be followed up with a full length album of entirely all new material. Now, after teaming up with famed producer Mike McClure, the third record is complete and will be released January 18th, 2011. ‘Not Broken Yet’ is a 13 track (12 new, 1 re-recorded) album of material unlike anything you have ever heard from Hunter McKithan & the Offenders. Be sure to grab a copy of the album and catch a live show next time they’re in your area.Hunter McKithan on Facebook | Hunter McKithan on Twitter | Official Website

FREE SHOW feat. Larynx w/ Should've Been Cowboys, Matt and Amy Weswic & Daniel Gonzales
2013-02-16 20:00 - 2013-02-17 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
LARYNXAfter humble beginnings in the small town of College Station, Texas the Band now known as “Larynx Music” began what they thought would be a slow and steady growing process. Playing their original music at various open mic nights, and other events in the college town home of Texas A&M University, Larynx’s music went viral and made it way across the map… On Monday August 20, 2012 Larynx Music recorded their first single “The One” along with “Circles” for their First EP ” Cosmic Love ” at ” New Fiction Studios” in Dallas, Texas with Producer Bryan David. This platform propelled their music off the ground like never before… Larynx Music seeks to inspire and to make the listener feel the pleading vocals, and thoughtful arrangements of every song. Their music will surely tap at you heart until you let them in.Larynx on Facebook | Larynx on Twitter | Official Website

Two Tons of Steel w/ Scooter Brown Band
2013-02-15 20:00 - 2013-02-16 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
TWO TONS OF STEELIf there’s one thing Texans love, it’s a good party. But if you ask self-respecting Lone Star carousers what turns a bash into a blast, they won’t say beer or barbecue. They know it all comes down to the music. And there’s one band that can rouse revelers like no other: Two Tons of Steel. Two Tons’ rambunctious brand of country-rooted rock has been inspiring listeners in the great republic — and far beyond — for more than two decades, and with its 10th album, NOT THAT LUCKY, the band is ready to throw its weight around even more. NOT THAT LUCKY, the band’s first studio album since 2005’s VEGAS (which ranked among the top 20 Americana albums for 2006) is its fourth helmed by Lloyd Maines, Texas’ most in-demand producer (the Flatlanders, Dixie Chicks, Pat Green, James McMurtry). Explaining why he always clears his schedule for Two Tons of Steel, Maines simply declares, “They’re one of the best bands in Texas.” And beyond. Already familiar to fans of the Grand Ole Opry, where Two Tons has performed some eight times, and to visitors at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame, where it appears in a documentary about country music, Two Tons tours Europe regularly and in 1997, became the first U.S. act in 37 years to perform in the national theater of Havana, Cuba. It’s so beloved in its home state that Two Tons of Steel is featured in the IMAX film, “Texas: The Big Picture,” and is considered an institution at the state’s oldest, most revered dance hall, Gruene Hall, where its annual Two Ton Tuesdays summer series has been selling out for 14 years (and can be witnessed via the 2006 CD/DVD release, TWO TON TUESDAY LIVE!). Lead singer-acoustic guitarist Kevin Geil does the heavy lifting when it comes to describing the San Antonio-based band’s sound. “Two Tons is two tons of steel,” he says. “We’re kind of in your face, almost punk rock at times.” It’s high-energy, that’s for sure. Inspired equally by Elvis Presley and the Ramones, Two Tons combines the talents of the kinetic Geil with Dennis Fallon on electric guitar, Chris Dodds on drums and harmony vocals, and Chris Rhoades on upright and electric bass, joined in the studio by regular contributor Danny Mathis on pedal and straight steel. B3 player Riley Osborne, fiddler Brian Beken, acoustic guitarist/vocalist Tom Gillam and vocalist Drew Womack also played on NOT THAT LUCKY along with producer Maines, who added some acoustic guitar. Gillam, in fact, wrote the closing track, “Bottom of the Bottle,” and sings the second verse. The album was recorded over the course of a month at The Zone in Dripping Springs, outside of Austin. “It was really nice, because VEGAS was done in six days straight, including mixing, so there wasn’t a lot of chance to sit back and listen,” Geil says. Recording a few days at a time gave the band the luxury to change a line here and there, or try new approaches — often based on Maines’ suggestions. “Lloyd is a master at taking what you have and making it better, but it’s still the same,” says Geil with a laugh, “like on ‘Alcohol and Pills,’ which is a Fred Eaglesmith song. When we went in, we were doing it as almost a train beat, and when Lloyd listened to it, he said, ‘Try this. Boom-chi-chi-dom.’ So that right there changed the whole feel of the song. The train beat was just too busy. It would have been a good song, but when you listen to it — when we listen to it — it’s like, that’s right. It’s all about the feel. “We push the envelope of our abilities every album,” says Geil, “and this album, Lloyd just really did a great job pushing us even further.” The new disc also contains the debut recording of “Without Your Love,” a song by hit-making tunesmith Monte Warden (co-writer of George Strait’s “Desperately”) penned with Two Tons of Steel in mind. Geil, who wrote the other cuts on NOT THAT LUCKY, until recently had a second career as the San Antonio Express-News’ award-winning senior photographer. A massive round of layoffs gave him the opportunity to concentrate on the band fulltime. With the kind of work ethic that already has the band performing 200 dates a year, consistently earning top honors in San Antonio music polls and backing by its new label, Smith Entertainment Records, Two Tons is chomping at the bit. The band is itching to get out and pump up new audiences with its Two Tons cheer and its now-classic countrified version of the Ramones'”I Wanna Be Sedated” (a take so popular, other bands have covered it), not to mention its new tunes. “We’re primed right now,” says Geil. “We’re ready to go.” Ready to ladle out some hot molten steel, that is.Two Tons of Steel on Facebook | Two Tons of Steel on Twitter | Official WebsiteSCOOTER BROWN BANDScott Brown knows a thing or two about stressful situations. The young frontman of country act Scooter Brown is an Iraq war veteran–having completed one tour of combat duty as a U.S. Marine. When faced with the daunting decision to either reenlist or pursue music, Brown chose to trade in his rifle for a guitar and put together a band with some of the best musicians Texas has to offer. The band insists that its brand, songwriting and business decision making are all a democracy, not a dictatorship. Each of the four members—Scott, drummer Matt Bledsoe, lead guitarist Chris Loring, and bassist Craig Charles act as a pillar, shouldering an equal amount of responsibility and creativity. “We all collaborate and add our own flavor,” says Bledsoe. “We’re already living our dream,” says the band. We’ll drink to that!Scooter Brown Band on Facebook | Scooter Brown Band on Twitter | Official Website

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
2013-02-14 22:00 - 2013-02-15 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
THE FILM: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOWThe Rocky Horror Picture Show is the 1975 film adaptation of the British rock musical stageplay, The Rocky Horror Show, written by Richard O’Brien. The film is a parody of B-movie, science fiction and horror films of the late 1940s through early 1970s. Director Jim Sharman collaborated on the screenplay with O’Brien, who wrote both the book and lyrics for the stage. The film introduces Tim Curry and features Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick along with cast members from the original Kings Road production presented at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 1973. Still in limited release nearly 37 years after its premiere, it has the longest-running theatrical release in film history. It gained notoriety as a midnight movie in 1977 when audiences began participating with the film in theatres. Rocky Horror is the first film from a major Hollywood studio to be in the midnight movie market. The motion picture has a large international cult following and is one of the most well known and financially successful midnight movies of all time. In 2005, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.For more information, faq’s, a guide for first-timers check the Official Fansite. For more info on the film and it’s history see their Wikipedia Article.THE CAST: CEPHEID VARIABLECe· phe· id var· i· a· ble (1) Function: noun Date: circa 1903 any of a class of pulsating stars whose very regular light variations are related directly to their intrinsic luminosities and whose apparent luminosities are used to estimate distances in astronomy. Ce· phe· id var· i· a· ble (2) Function: programming Date: circa 1969 any of a group of Texas A&M students whose very irregular activities are related directly to their love of science fiction, fantasy, or horror and whose luminous abilities are used to coordinate outlandish programs. Cepheid Variable stands as a Texas A&M Student Organization devoted to the support and promotion of all things science fiction, fantasy, horror, science, and technology, and the support of the community that grows around them through an atmosphere of acceptance and kinship. Cepheid Variable seeks to promote creativity, enrich imagination, and build active learning opportunities through a variety of educational programs, demonstrations, and presentations.Cepheid Variable on Facebook | Cepheid Variable on Twitter | Official Website

Big Texas Nights feat. The Britt Lloyd Band w/ Joe Teichman
2013-02-10 18:00 - 23:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
THE BRITT LLOYD BANDWhen The Britt Lloyd Band merged in 2003, the thirst for new, edgy, and intriguing music in Texas and the South was on the rise. Despite a market attraction to a mainstream sound across Texas, both rock and country music resided in the BLB’s bones, and the crossroad of the two served as a rendezvous point for the band’s gathering. Thus, the answer that so many looked for in a new and innovative sound found its home in the ears of a fast growing number of the BLB listeners. Today, The Britt Lloyd Band continues to maintain a harmonious tie between country and rock, and continues to attract droves of faithful fans through both touring and radio. With the release of the debut record “Unlabeled” in early 2006, the singles “Chokin’ On Air” and “Day In, Day Out” have made leaps up the Texas Music Charts, rising to within the top third of the charts. The record was also ranked in the top 100 Texas Music Albums of 2006. With the release of “The Ink” in late 2008, they have imprinted their name in the Texas Music scene and with the first single “That Kind” reaching the top of the Texas Music Charts and the Best in Texas number 61 most spun songs of 2008, it looks like the future is very bright for the BLB. Fans also have their opportunities to witness the BLB’s energy-packed shows at many major venues and events around Texas. New and returning listeners alike are amazed and wowed by the energetic sound that the group offers and they are quick to tell you that this group has just the right chemistry, and edge to entertain. Equipped with a commanding voice, catchy guitar hooks and riffs, and creative songwriting, Britt fronts an experienced ensemble composed of hard-driving, steady drums, technical and tasteful bass lines, and filling harmonies that will leave fans starving for the encore. Sharing the stage and working with artists such as Jack Ingram, Stoney Larue, Wade Bowen, Randy Rogers Band, Kevin Fowler, Charlie Robison, Phil Pritchett, Honeybrowne, Bleu Edmonson, Eli Young Band and Mickey And The Motorcars, the BLB continues to put skins on the wall and establish itself more and more as a household name. With sweeping momentum, new sponsorships, and enthusiastic backing, The Britt Lloyd Band is quickly gaining the reputation and clout that guarantees them not to disappoint or lose speed any time soon.The Britt Lloyd Band on Facebook | The Britt Lloyd Band on Twitter | Official WebsiteJOE TEICHMANJoe Teichman is a singer-songwriter based out of College Station, TX, a very pivotal view for the up and coming music scene in the state. Joe has been playing for the past four years and is nowhere near through. He has had many full band shows around College Station with the “Cool Arrows” but also many acoustic shows consisting of himself and mandolin player, John Terry, traveling the state to cities and towns such as, Dallas, Plano, Dripping Springs, Johnson City, Breckenridge, Austin, Georgetown and even Lampasas, TX. Dates are being added so come catch a show and let’s have a good time!Joe Teichman on Facebook | Official Website

MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR w / Golden Sombrero, Mike The Engineer & Bounce House
2013-02-09 21:00 - 2013-02-10 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR

MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR is a two piece garage pop band from Austin influenced by the energy and rawness of garage punk bands like Ty Segall and WAVVES with the poppy hooks of power pop bands such as Big Star. Frontman Adrian Sebastian and drummer Andrew Torrey have been playing music together for the past 2 years in Austin, TX. Although originally a 4 piece, Adrian and Andrew decided to take a new direction by arranging their previous sound to adapt to a raw in your face two piece set up. MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR frequents Austin venues such as The Parish, Mohawk and 29th Street Ballroom.MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR on FacebookGOLDEN SOMBREROGolden Sombrero is a newer member of the Bryan/College Station scene, having been in existence since July 2012. Comprised of musicians from other area bands such as The Ex-Optimists, Pearl Light Specials, and Bachelor Police, this group has a classic four-piece lineup and mixes the style of roots rock with the energy of garage. They have played in both of the twin cities at venues such as Revolution Café and Bar and Zapatos.Golden Sombrero on FacebookMIKE THE ENGINEERMike The Engineer was created in tribute to the Mike that is inside of all of us. Formed in the summer of 2011, Mike The Engineer is a band from Bryan by way of San Antonio and Midland who strive to create fun fuzz punk songs which incorporate everything from The Beach Boys to The Ramones to WAVVES. They can often be spotted making people dance in Bryan, have played at Loud!Fest in 2011 and 2012, and have also performed in Houston and Victoria.Mike The Engineer on FacebookBOUNCE HOUSEBounce House ia a band from Austin composed of Josh & Jessica.Bounce House on Facebook

DJ Dank w/ DJ Squared, DJ Falko & DJ Ill Money
2013-02-08 22:00 - 2013-02-09 02:00 | Grand Stafford Theater, 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
DJ DANK

The CEO and founder of Funky Element Records, U.S.A. has been hard at work. With countless top 10 charting productions in Electro House he is also a #1 overall best selling producer in Dubstep and Drum n bass. A DJ/ Producer/ Re-mixer/ & Label Owner for the past 12 years, Dank has been at the forefront of the heavy bass culture movement since its early inception years ago. This New York City native considered to be a pioneer of the underground sound currently coming out of the city that never sleeps, represents heavy bass culture from the school of the hard knox and is knee deep in it. It has been said he eats, sleeps, and breathes heavy bass culture. In addition, he is no stranger to demolishing dance floors throughout the United States and abroad. Fused with sexy bass and super funk, Dank has played along side some of the hottest talent on the planet. He has remixed for various labels around the world such as Armada Music, Big Fish, Play Me, Central Station and the list goes on. His own live performances have been considered thunderously captivating, crossing all genres of the heavy bass movement. With his signature style, of bass in your face “Don’t Talk About It… Be About It” Dank vows to continue on his path of moving dance floors till the early morning.
DJ Dank on Facebook | DJ Dank on Twitter | Official Website
#1 National Artist currently topping the beatport charts for the last 7 weeks and bringing the hottest in trap and dubstep all original compilations to the Bryan/College Station area. Dank lights up the stage on a national tour before carrying it across the world to maximize his charts. Be a part of the biggest scene in the nation and enjoy all New York’s hottest new talent has to offer. The cheapest tickets and bottle service in town starting at only $75 a bottle and $10 a VIP ticket to sit in a reserved area with tables, chairs, and a private VIP waitress. Get your tickets now while you still can for this amazing artist that I am sure you don’t want to miss out on. On top of this amazing DJ we have the local talents of 3 of the best DJs to hit the Bryan/College Station area that you don’t want to miss…

(Please note per TABC regulation you must have 2 people, with VIP tickets, present to purchase a bottle.)***DANK***https://soundcloud.com/dj-dank-musichttps://www.facebook.com/Dankofficialmusic?fref=tsDJ Squared – www.DJ-2.comDJ Falko – https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFalko?fref=tsDJ Ill Money- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Illan-Perez-aka-Dj-ill-money/118436318216700?fref=tsAll members that are top of their game and bringing you the best in talent to one of the best EDM shows that this town has to offer.Buy your tickets now while you still can before they sell out.VIP tickets have a private viewing area with tables and chairs as well as a private waitress…Must be 21+ to enter VIP area.Please contact 832-326-0560 about bottle service. Bottle service receives a free VIP ticket per bottle.TICKETS***http://dank.eventbrite.com/TICKETS***Location: Grand Stafford Theater106 S Main St. Bryan, Tx 77803Brought to you by:White Label Ent – http://www.WhiteLabelEnt.com/Adrenaline Ent – https://www.facebook.com/aDREnalinePromos?fref=tsElektrik Nights – https://www.facebook.com/BassMafiaLbk?fref=tsandNooze Ent. – https://www.facebook.com/NooZeEnt?fref=ts

Shinyribs (Kevin Russell from The Gourds) w/ Sam Riggs & The Night People
2013-02-07 20:00 - 2013-02-08 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
ShinyribsKevin “Shinyribs” Russell is front man for he Austin-based country band The Gourds. You already know & love him, Shinyribs is the solo project of Kevin Russell, the frontman of the Gourds.Shinyribs on Facebook | Official WebsiteSam Riggs and the Night PeopleWith the passion and devotion Sam Riggs and The Night People bring to the stage, it`s no wonder the Texas Country music scene is quickly making room for one of the best acts to ever sweep across the region. From Austin, Texas, Sam and his band have been working the stages and crowds since the fall of 2010, with the release of his debut EP Hairpin Trigger Heart, which garnered attention from Lonestar Music and radio stations everywhere. Equally skilled as a headlining and opening act, the band is now looking to step into the shoes of their predecessors, and the venues they perform in. With the release of his first fully promoted single in September of 2012, and his second EP Lighthouse following in August, Sam is working harder than ever to develop his ever-increasing fan base. Having shared the stage with the likes of Joe Diffie, Randy Rogers Band, Eli Young Band, Pat Green, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Aaron Watson, Cory Morrow, and Casey Donahew among others, Sam and his band have learned from the best and continue to build the their own original sound. With the momentum and determination that radiates from this band, combined with their hard-hitting live show and soul-searching lyrics, Sam Riggs and The Night People are steadily becoming a sound to be reckoned with in the Texas and national scene.Sam Riggs and the Night People on Facebook | Official Website

Superbowl XLVII Watching Party
2013-02-03 16:00 - 22:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Your biggest, greatest and loudest experience to watch The Superbowl XLVII in Bryan/College Station on a huge 12 feet by 9 feet screen on stage through a state of the art sound system! Add a full service bar to that and $2.50 wells all night and make it the perfect spot to catch the game in town!Don’t miss it! Doors open at 4pm, Pre-game show 5pm, Kickoff at 5:30pm! $2.50 wells all night long! No cover, completely free, chairs & tables available downstairs!Don’t miss the rest of our great concert lineup for the Spring! Tickets available now at https://grandstaffordtheater.com/

GOBI w/ Syne Wav
2013-02-02 21:00 - 2013-02-03 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
GOBIThe story of GOBI begins in west Texas, in the far border town of El Paso, where Justin Dillon and Phil Arciniega first met. The two would venture across the border every weekend spending countless nights dancing in the clubs and Discotecas on “The Strip” in Ciudad Juarez. There the thriving grooves and uptempo beats would take them on many sleepless nights and instill an unstoppable curiosity and desire to create electronic dance music. GOBI’s hybrid of EDM mixed with lyrically driven hooks, has been compared to “RATATAT fronted by Zack De la Rocha”, and has gained GOBI the reputation for turning any room into a dance party. The band’s highly anticipated debut LP is set to be released in the fall of 2012.GOBI on Facebook | GOBI on Twitter | Official WebsiteSYNE WAVTony Stewart a.k.a. Syne Wav comes from a very diverse musical background, which is apparent from both is work and his live performances. Raised on country legends and classic rock and role while being totally immersed in the electronic age of music is the result of such a diverse spectrum of musical styles and taste. Syne Wav first made his entrance into the B/CS music scene in the summer of 2011 after teaming up with the Drasco for his first show and since then has been performing on a regular basis in the area, as well as a handful of shows in Houston and Austin. His combination of live instrumentation alongside his critical mixing skills he blurs the lines between live musician and DJ, which is what truly separates him from the rest of the pack. Anyone that attends one of these performances is always in for a real treat, with addictive groove’s and melodies the whole way through it’s impossible not to get sucked into the music. Be sure to keep on the lookout for this rising star!Syne Wav on Facebook | Official Website

First Friday: Larynx w/ The Conglomerate, Hi Fi, Taz & Company
2013-02-01 19:00 - 2013-02-02 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Grand Stafford Theater presents as part of downtown Bryan’s First Friday Friday February 1st, 2013 Doors at 6:00 PM Tickets $5 presale / $8 at the doorLARYNXAfter humble beginnings in the small town of College Station, Texas the Band now known as “Larynx Music” began what they thought would be a slow and steady growing process. Playing their original music at various open mic nights, and other events in the college town home of Texas A&M University, Larynx’s music went viral and made it way across the map… On Monday August 20, 2012 Larynx Music recorded their first single “The One” along with “Circles” for their First EP ” Cosmic Love ” at ” New Fiction Studios” in Dallas, Texas with Producer Bryan David. This platform propelled their music off the ground like never before… Larynx Music seeks to inspire and to make the listener feel the pleading vocals, and thoughtful arrangements of every song. Their music will surely tap at you heart until you let them in.Larynx on Facebook | Larynx on Twitter | Official WebsiteTHE CONGLOMERATE“…It became clear that these guys were on a mission to funk. With one initial kick of the bass drum, the outdoor patio had been instantly transformed into a massive dance party that had every aggie out there grooving and moving…” – The Battalion. “The Conglomerate,” an explosive 6- piece Funk band from College Station, Texas has been dishing out invigorating, high-energy sets since May 2010. The group began as a collection of musicians who met through a common passion for jazz. After a period of experimentation, blending jazz principles with funk and rock influences, the members finally found the fresh, exciting sound they had been looking for and The Conglomerate was born. Complete with fat horn lines and vocals, captivating solos, and rock solid beats, The Conglomerate has a trademark sound that everyone can get into.The Conglomerate on FacebookHi FiHI FI is a five member ensemble with a love of and addiction to performing classic and original rock and blues and they call Bryan/College Station Home. As a newly formed band in the area and growing local talent, HI FI is dedicated to the development and prosperity of the arts and culture of the Bryan/College Station community. Each memeber has decades of experience with playing music and live performance. They have brought all of their talents together to form HI FI. Now they are playing shows to support the growing live music culture in Bryan/College Station.TAZ & COMPANYTaz is no newcomer to the Bryan/College Station music culture as he’s performed shows and open mics since he began his college career at A&M. As a multi-instrumentalist, Taz’s lush harmonies and unique instrumentation have, over time, created a signature sound; a concoction of suave jazz, r&b, and almost anything else that can be played on six strings. His music can be described as electric and innovative, a blue fire pirouetting to be witnessed. This Friday he will be joined by fellow musicians Amy Westwick, David Johnson, and Brenton Kim to reinvent the craft of the acoustic experience. Using a wide variety of songs and instruments, this group will have you singing along to the classics.Official Website

Big Texas Nights feat. Mark Jungers and the Whistlin' Mules w/ Geoff Spahr
2013-01-27 19:00 - 2013-01-28 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Grand Stafford Theater & Big Red Drum Ent. present
The Big Texas Nights Series
Sunday January 27th, 2013
Doors at 7:00 PM
Tickets $5 at the door
MARK JUNGERS AND THE WHISTLIN’ MULESIntelligent music with integrity is not a genre because not many songwriters would fit into that category. You can call it what you want, Americana, folk, roots rock, some that are not in touch even call it country rock. But if you haven’t heard him, you need to; because if you like the forementioned genres it’s all that and more. In Mark Jungers’ world, country, roots rock, folk, blues and bluegrass music are not mutually exclusive. Gutsy, unpretentious music filled with spirit and spontaneity is what you’ll find whether Mark is playing solo, duo, or with a full band.Mark Jungers on Twitter | Official Website
GEOFF SPAHRSo what do you write in a section like this that hasn’t been written before. Same ol’ story, just a little further down the line. In short, Geoff is originally from is Houston, went to college at Texas A&M, continues to reside in Bryan/College Station, has a wonderful wife, 2 daughters, and a son, that mean the world to him. While in college, Geoff started playing the guitar and that was the “turn at Alberquque”, as he continues to do so.
The years since have included full band touring shows, booking agents, many roach motel nights, empty houses, full houses, shows that suck, shows that rock, acoustic shows, 3 peice shows, 2 full length albums, some decent regional radio play, a new (used) van, a broken van, a fixed van, then again broken van. Great friends, brothers, experiences, passion, tears, fights, and fun. What else can you say about music?
Now the majority of shows have evolved to a more laid back acoustic style with a smooth delivery. The years and shows of experience are evident and hopefully a new album will soon be available. Come on out and listen, grab a beer, and keep the party goin.Geoff Spahr on Facebook

Featherface, Young Mammals, Sunrise and Ammunition & Cleanup
2013-01-26 20:00 - 2013-01-27 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Grand Stafford Theater presents
Saturday January 26th, 2013
Doors at 8:00 PM
Tickets $8 presale / $10 at the door
FEATHERFACEFeatherface is a psych pop band from Houston, Texas, formed in late 2009. The band has released two EP’s, both written, recorded, and produced entirely by the band. Featherface is working to promote their first full-length album, “Actual Magic”, which was released on September 1st, 2012. The new album can be downloaded for free at www.featherface.com.Featherface on Facebook | Featherface on Twitter | Official WebsiteYOUNG MAMMALSYoung Mammals is an indie/rock band from Houston, TX.Young Mammals on Facebook | Young Mammals on Twitter | Official WebsiteSUNRISE AND AMMUNITIONSunrise and Ammunition is a progressive rock trio from Houston, TX with members Tyler Saucier (Guitar/Vocals), Chris Branton (Drums/Vocals), and Chris Richardson (Bass/Vocals). In the past year they opened for highly acclaimed bands Maps & Atlases and White Denim for Bonaroo’s 360 tour, and released their latest album “Tesseract” in December of 2012.Sunrise & Ammunition on Facebook | Official WebsiteCLEANUPCleanup is an experimental/math rock band from Fort Worth, TX. It’s hard to classify their sound into one genre, having clear influence from a variety of rock styles including experimental, progressive, math, and even a little jazz. The band has evolved over the past two years, experimenting with numerous members and finally solidifying in the spring of 2011. The band has recently become a three piece, with members Landon Cabarubio (Guitar/Vocals/Keyboard), Kyle Harding (Bass/Vocals/Keyboard) and Riley Pennock (Drums). Steve Watkins of DFW.com writes, “Some bands I have to warm up to, but these guys won me over right off the bat with killer jazz/prog rock instrumental sound that woke up the room. Harding’s bass work is phenomenal; and while I am most familiar with Landon’s keyboard work… his guitar leads were at once frantic, precise and tastefully done”, Watkins goes on to say, “There are a lot of musicians that can play fast, but it’s rare to find a band so unbelievably tight and intricate.”Cleanup on Facebook | Official Website

Homebrew Live feat. Signal Rising w/ Artificial, Eclipse & Time With Addy
2013-01-25 20:00 - 2013-01-26 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Grand Stafford Theater, Rock 103.9 & Lonestar Metal Magazine present
The Homebrew Live Series
Friday January 25th, 2013
Doors at 8:00 PM
Tickets $8 presale at Mobile Toys / $10 at the door
SIGNAL RISINGRock that will snatch you up….draw you in! Signal Rising (formerly Linus) came together to create music that our fans connect with. We are a regional touring rock band based out of College Station, TX. Signal Rising has exploded on the scene over the last three years playing dates with national touring acts Ten Years, Fair to Midland, Earshot, The Hectic, Flyleaf, Static X, Pat Travers, Skidrow, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, The Last Place You Look, Deuce,New Medicine and Saturate. Using monstrous guitar riffs, explosive drums, enthralling bass lines and soaring Vocals to draw in new fans at every concert, club gig, and acoustic show!Signal Rising on Facebook | Official WebsiteECLIPSEWe are musicians who reside in the Bryan/College Station area and began playing at an early age. Revitalized and chocked full of both passion and energy, we aim to compose songs that build you up, bring you down, and then build you up once more with a combination of raucous vocals and melodic guitar riffs that provide the basis of a unique sound.TIME WITH ADDYTime with Addy is a Post-Grunge band from College Station, Texas. Members, Tyler Wise (Lead Singer) and Bain Marze (Rhythm Guitar), formed the band in the summer of 2012 with the addition of Phil Bruxvoort (Drums/Percussion) and Nathan Ybarra (Lead Guitar/Bass). The band then recorded a 5-song EP, titled, “Haggard Season EP” at 5th Street Studios in Austin, Texas. “Haggard Season EP” was released on October 1st and a music video for Track 03 (Medicate Myself) off the album was released on YouTube the following day. Time with Addy, presently, promotes it’s album and performs live around the Bryan/College Station area alongside working on a full-length album.Time With Addy on Facebook | Time With Addy on Twitter

Gordy Quist & Ed Jurdi (from Band of Heathens) w/ Blue Bear, Second Lovers & Votary
2013-01-24 20:00 - 2013-01-25 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Grand Stafford Theater presents
Thursday January 24th, 2013
Doors at 8:00 PM
Tickets $8 presale / $10 at the door
GORDY QUIST & ED JURDI (FROM BAND OF HEATHENS)Gordy Quist & Ed Jurdi are two of the founding members of the Austin-based Band of Heathens.
The Band of Heathens has been honored as Best New Band at the Austin Music Awards, and has been nominated in various categories at the Americana Music Awards over the past few years. The Wall Street Journal’s Jim Fusilli called theirs the best set at South By Southwest 2009. And the rest of the press has been equally effusive: The Dallas Morning News calls them ‘a must-see show.’ Maverick magazine says they’re ‘magnificent.’ For The Chicago Tribune, the band felt ‘refreshingly different,’ and The New York Times called their show at Brooklyn’s Union Hall ‘hungry, unflagging and lean.’
The Band of Heathens continues to be distinguished by creative collaboration and their epic live shows, which have earned them a strong fan base of folks who appreciate improvisation and a good jam, but crave a great song. And while songwriting and vocal duties are chiefly handled by the guys at the front of the stage, they are decidedly a five man band, benefitting from the equal input of all. It is truly a band that needs to evolve to survive, and the fans have rewarded that growth at every turn.Band of Heathens on Facebook | Band of Heathens on Twitter | Official Website
BLUE BEARBlue Bear is a 5-piece indie/folk band based in Austin, Texas. Following in the footsteps of their biggest influences, Fleet Foxes and Grizzly Bear, Blue Bear has quickly gained a reputation for their infectious melodies and impeccable four-part harmonies.
Band founders, and former high school classmates, Brandon Aguilar and Jeremy Holmsley started the band in the Summer of 2011, quickly recruited another former classmate, Casey Arthur, and played as an acoustic trio for several months, performing at open mic venues in Austin. The three recorded the first EP in January and by February of 2012, the full band performed for the first time (with yet another former classmate, Jeremy Wilkinson, on drums and Holmsley on bass). They quickly recruited bass player and vocalist Khoury Moore, not only to hold down the bass, but to add a fourth harmony.
In May of 2012, Blue Bear won The Recording Conservatory of Austin’s 6th Annual “Unsigned Artist Competition,” after competing against bands from across the country in an online vote-getting contest, as well as a final 4 showcase in front of industry reps. In June, they were handpicked to be the featured band at The Art Institute of Austin’s “Summer Studio 2012,” a week of master classes and workshops for high school students interested in pursuing audio engineering, photography, graphic design, and more.
Blue Bear has mesmerized crowds all over the central Texas area with their unique sound and intricate harmonies. They are quickly building a dedicated fan base in the Austin area and are currently working on their second EP.Blue Bear on Facebook | Blue Bear Band on Twitter | Official Website
SECOND LOVERSSecond lovers is a 6 piece Indie Folk band from Houston, TX. The band was formed in 2010 after the splitting of Lunara. Second Lovers started as a series of recordings done by Nic Morales with Santiago Perez. Upon completing an EP, Nic asked Kathy Garza, Henry Largo, and Ashley Parker to assist in performing the tracks locally. In the summer of 2012 the band released their debut album “Wishers, Dreamers, & Liars” and has received outstanding reviews. Currently the band is touring, writing, and excited about playing a show near you! The band has played several festivals including the Main Street Block Party, Spring Forward Festival, The Houston Wine Festival, Free Press Summer Fest, The Big Spill, and Montrose Winter Social.Second Lovers on Facebook | Second Lovers on Twitter | Official Website
VOTARYVotary is a four-piece pop band hailing from College Station, TX. Votary began as an acoustic trio in a dorm at Texas A&M University. After performing at coffee houses and open mic venues for a year, Votary introduced two new members and became the full band that performs today. Soon after becoming a full band, Votary won the Texas A&M Battle of the Bands competition and quickly began gaining popularity in the College Station area. Votary is currently recording their first album which is set to be released in the Spring of 2013. Votary’s sound has been compared to Ben Rector, Parachute, and Ben Folds. The bands current lineup is: Jack Thweatt-Vocals/Guitar, Travis Thompson-Keyboards, Michael Burgess-Bass, Conner Wright-Drums. Some of Votary’s past shows include: Tri-Delta Gameday at Wolf Pen Creek, Theta Fiesta, Elephant Walk at TAMU, and Relay for Life.Votary on Facebook | Official Website

Big Texas Nights feat. Chris King
2013-01-20 19:00 - 2013-01-21 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Grand Stafford Theater & Big Red Drum Ent. presents
The Big Texas Nights Series
as part of the BACK TO SCHOOL WEEKEND BASH!
Sunday January 20, 2013
Doors at 7:00 PM
Tickets $5 at the door
CHRIS KINGBorn in East Texas then transplanted & raised in a tiny South Texas town, Chris King is an honest songwriter who places the subjects of his songs in the middle of heartbreak, moonlight, alcohol, Cadillacs, hope, dance halls, & thunderstorms… all with as much gallop or yawn as he can muster. With a new voice in Texas music, Chris King’s first full-length record, “1983”, will be released January 15, 2013.Chris King on Facebook | Chris King on Twitter | Official Website

Wellborn Road w/ Broken Teeth & Saint Carmen
2013-01-19 20:00 - 2013-01-20 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Grand Stafford Theater and Lonestar Metal Magazine present
as part of the BACK TO SCHOOL WEEKEND BASH!
Saturday January 19, 2013
Doors at 8:00 PM
Tickets $8 presale / $10 at the door
WELLBORN ROADEstablished 2005, Wellborn Road has carved its name as one of the heavy weights in the Texas hard rock and metal scene. The band was formed in College Station, Texas. Their debut album “Home” proved to be an uncompromised, raw, and unique record. The band is currently jamming everywhere possible and working on their sophomore album.Wellborn Road on Facebook | Official WebsiteBROKEN TEETHBroken Teeth formed in Austin, Texas, in 1999 when McMaster (Watchtower and Dangerous Toys) recruited former members of Dangerous Toys, Dirty Looks and Pariah for a side project that allowed band members to have some fun indulging their dirty rock influences including AC/DC, Rose Tattoo, Circus of Power and The Four Horsemen. More than a decade later, Broken Teeth has firmly established its own tattered and frayed identity with a discography that includes the self-titled debut, “Guilty Pleasure,” “Blood on the Radio” and “Electric.”Broken Teeth on Facebook | Official WebsiteSAINT CARMENSaint Carmen is a hard rock band with a modern sound and face-melting intensity; A new breed of ‘mainstream’ rock that knows no limits. Things started kicking off when the band found it’s current line-up in September 2012. With Avery Krueger on lead vocals/guitar, Dylan Cash shredding out the lead guitar, Buck Blackerby on bass, and Jake Bellamy smashing the skins and singing the back-up, Saint Carmen was built on a recipe for a hellacious wall of rockin’ sound.Saint Carmen on Facebook | Official Website

Quiet Company & Driver Friendly w/ The Docs
2013-01-18 20:00 - 2013-01-19 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Grand Stafford Theater presents
as part of the BACK TO SCHOOL WEEKEND BASH!
Friday January 18th, 2013
Doors at 8:00 PM
Tickets $8 presale / $10 at the door
QUIET COMPANYTaylor Muse sang those words in 2011 and the time has certainly come for his anthemic Austin pop-rock band. Formed in 2005 Muse (guitar/vocals) and his bandmates have spent much of the last year in increasingly rarefied air; playing late night talk shows (Carson Daly), performing at the Austin City Limits Festival, setting a record crowd for radio station KGSR’s Blues On The Green outdoor concert series, recording a session in the original studio of the iconic “Austin City Limits” television show, winning a record- shattering 10 Austin Music Awards and receiving glowing reviews for the late-2011 release We Are All Where We Belong. Mixed by legendary engineer Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam, U2, The Cure), We Are All Where We Belong is a startlingly personal album that finds Muse – backed by Tommy Blank (Guitar), Matt Parmenter (Bass), Jeff Weathers (Drums) and Cody Ackors (Trombone) – growing up and questioning the religious beliefs that underpinned the band’s early work. The album’s gut-punch honesty is presented on a foundation of expansive arrangements that build to anthemic choruses; songs that shift from moments of hushed intimacy to full-on explosions. “It is easily the most personal thing I’ve ever written,” Muse said. “It is, essentially, a break up record, only the romance that’s ending was between myself and religion.” That thematic break from past releases – 2009’s “Everyone You Love Will Be Happy Soon” and 2010’s “Songs For Staying In” – is bridged by the band’s songwriting ear for ambitious melodies like Death Cab For Cutie or Arcade Fire, with Pedro The Lion’s soulful honesty mixed in. Quiet Company’s explosive live show is notable both for the sheer energy of the band and the fact that each member is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, making it a much simpler task to bring their complex studio arrangements to the stage in a fresh, exciting way. Ever prolific, while the band works its way into a heavier touring schedule, they’re also in the process of writing and recording an EP of songs written for Muse’s daughter, as well as their next full length record.Quiet Company on Facebook | Quiet Company on Twitter | Official Website
DRIVER FRIENDLY

Driver Friendly is a high energy indie rock band with a distinct hornline and a touch of synth which combines to create a sound that grabs the attention of listeners and refuses to let go. Intense, energetic performances that produce an unmatched live music experience. What rock and roll should be.
Driver Friendly on Facebook | Driver Friendly on Twitter | Official Website
THE DOCS

When the Docs are playing, the sheer energy coming from the stage will pull you in, and the aura they create in the room will keep you riveted. Pulling from a wide range of influences and diverse backgrounds, they evoke the full range of emotion in their audiences with a raw, passionate sound that fuses the soft, harmonious tones of traditional Southern music and the aggressive energy of progressive rock. This is a tight-but-loose four-piece band that stretches and pushes the boundaries of current rock and roll. But The Docs didn’t start out as a high energy, in-your-face modern rock band. Each member brought his musical influences and professional background to the mix.
The Docs on Facebook | The Docs on Twitter | Official Website

The Eastern Sea & Kopecky Family Band w/ Buxton
2013-01-17 20:00 - 2013-01-18 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Grand Stafford Theater presents
as part of the BACK TO SCHOOL WEEKEND BASH!
Thursday January 17th, 2013
Doors at 8:00 PM
Tickets $8 presale / $10 at the door
THE EASTERN SEAAt times, it’s easy for The Eastern Sea to forget that Austin, Texas is home. While the band’s roots are firmly planted in the Texas Hill Country, their dynamic prose-pop travels from location to location, effortlessly moving between distant settings and their own, still somehow foreign, neighborhoods. Created in 2005 as the bedroom project of songwriter/vocalist Matthew Hines, The Eastern Sea quickly developed into a live band and released The Eastern Sea, a collection of two eponymous EPs, in 2008 and 2009 respectively. Songs such as “The Snow” and “The Name” attracted the band’s first national press and led to several festival appearances (SXSW, CMJ, FPH Summerfest) and a pair of national tours. Starting in 2010, The Eastern Sea began work on their first official LP, Plague (WhiteLabBlackLab), which was recorded to tape by Matt Smith (Ola Podrida, Golden Bear) at HOTTRACKS!!! in Austin. The completed Plague, mastered by Jeff Lipton at Peerless Mastering (Bon Iver, Andrew Bird), represents The Eastern Sea’s most cohesive collection of songs to date. Musically, it combines the hypnotic rhythm of post-rock, the playful melodies of traditional American folk, and the dynamics of contemporary progressive indie-rock. While ornate percussion lies at the heart of Plague, the signature slow builds of poly-rhythm in songs such as “Wasn’t for Love” and “The Match” serve as a launch pad for melodic bass, shimmering keys, finger-picked electric guitar, and expressive trumpet. Lyrically, Hines’ boldly present vocals weave a revealing autobiographical narrative, developing themes of change, transition, and powerlessness over the course of twelve songs.The Eastern Sea on Facebook | The Eastern Sea on Twitter | Official WebsiteKOPECKY FAMILY BANDLike all families, Kopecky Family Band beats with the same heart and writes in the same blood. ‘The Family’ began creating music together in Nashville, Tennessee in the Fall of 2007. What began as late night talks about life and dreams gradually flowed into eccentric and beautiful music that has led to numerous tours, including adventures to CMJ, SXSW and Bonnaroo, three EP releases and friendships across the country. Leading the family are singers Gabe and Kelsey, along with Steven (lead guitar), Corey (bass), Markus (cello), and David (drums). The music is emotive, and evokes raw honesty and vulnerability, whilst capturing your attention through its unmistakable power and presence. The sounds created by the booming and orchestral-like 6-piece challenge the listener’s ear while still offering sweet melodies to sing along with. Early 2012 finally meant a break in the band’s relentless touring schedule, and the chance to get away to work on their debut full-length album, which had already begun with ideas and songs being hatched whilst on the road. After a co-headlining tour with The Lumineers in April, the family once again bunkered down to put the finishing touches on the album. The result is Kids Raising Kids, a culmination of 5 years of hard work shared amongst friends, family, and fans. The album is due out later this year. Never the types to sit still, Camp Kopecky play their first Lollapalooza in August and will then head to Austin for ACL in October. There’s indeed a lot on the horizon for this party of 6. There’s never a dull moment when you’re #PartoftheFamily.Kopecky Family Band on Facebook | Kopecky Family Band on Twitter | Official Website
BUXTONBuxton, a five piece folk-rock ensemble from Houston, TX. Buxton’s music is a study in contrasts: rock and folk, subtle yet eccentric, lush harmonies over prickly guitar. The band toured extensively in support of 2012’s release of “Nothing Here Seems Strange”. The band’s debut LP on New West Records was critically well received and continues to grow. Buxton’s fusion of lovely harmonies, jarring explosions of energy and meticulously applied instrumentation is led by Sergio Trevino on Vocals/Guitar with Jason Willis on lead Guitar/Mandolin, Chris Wise on Bass Guitar, Justin Terrell on Drums and Austin Sepulvado on Guitar/Vocals. The band, with two self-released albums, is already garnering critical praise with the Houston Press declaring “Simply put, these guys are getting ridiculously good.”Buxton on Facebook | Buxton on Twitter | Official Website

First Friday Part 2 feat. Hi Fi
2013-01-11 19:00 - 2013-01-12 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Grand Stafford Theater presents as part of First Friday Part II and a primer for the spring season Friday January 11th, 2013 Doors at 7:00 PM Tickets $6 at the doorHi FiHI FI is a five member ensemble with a love of and addiction to performing classic and original rock and blues and they call Bryan/College Station Home. As a newly formed band in the area and growing local talent, HI FI is dedicated to the development and prosperity of the arts and culture of the Bryan/College Station community. Each memeber has decades of experience with playing music and live performance. They have brought all of their talents together to form HI FI. Now they are playing shows to support the growing live music culture in Bryan/College Station.

First Friday Cotton Bowl Watching Party - FREE
2013-01-04 17:00 - 2013-01-05 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Your biggest, greatest and loudest experience to watch The Cotton Bowl in Bryan/College Station and seeing the Fightin’ Texas Aggies beat the hell outta OU in a huge 12 feet by 9 feet screen on stage through a state of the art sound system! Add a full service bar to that and $2.50 wells all night and make it the perfect spot to catch the game in town!Don’t miss it! Doors open at 5pm, Pre-game show 6:30pm, Kickoff 7pm! $2.50 wells all night long! No cover, chairs & tables available downstairs!Shirts available for sale for $15 along with Spring 2013 Season Passes available for $250. That’s an average of $5 for each of our roughly 45 concerts we’ll have this season.Don’t miss the rest of our great concert lineup for the Spring! Tickets available now at https://grandstaffordtheater.com/
