ROCOCO DISCO / SOL Y MOTION
2023-09-16 19:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Austin funk masters (formerly of College Station) ROCOCO DISCO returns for their only headlining performance at Grand Stafford of 2024 with support from SOL Y MOTION.

SCHOOL OF ROCK
2023-09-17 00:00 | TX
Grand Stafford will host School of Rock’s End of Season concert showcase! Tickets are available on School of Rock’s website.

Software Developers Cartel
2023-09-19 18:00 | Grand Stafford Theater, 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, United States
The Cartel aims to gather passionate developers from Central Texas to share their personal and professional experiences. By creating a space where hackers can interact, the Cartel hopes to grow and maintain a community of curious and passionate developers while fostering and promoting best practices.
This month we will be joined by Madeline Tesch :: Sophomore Engineering Honors student majoring in Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M and as of last year, a national finalist in Nasa’s Gateway to Blue Skies competition.
Madeline is the TAMU NASA team lead and helped propel the group to be one of the only 8 teams to have the prestigious opportunity to compete at the finalist forum at Glenn Research Center Summer 2023. The project title is Nuclear Aviation. Madeline will be presenting NASA’s Clean Energy Aviation competition.
For more information about September 2023 meet up: https://softwaredeveloperscartel.com/events/september-2023-meet-up/

LVVRS w/ MVVN
2023-09-22 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States

JON COUCH / GRAY FALLS / EAST OF EADO / THE WORKING HOURS
2023-09-23 19:00 | TX
This is a star-studded lineup of rock n roll you will not want to miss, curated by our local talent scout Zayno Rayne. JON COUCH, GRAY FALLS, EAST OF EADO and THE WORKING HOURS will be rocking long into the night at Grand Stafford Theater.

WHILE SPIRITS SLEEP / BLUE COUCH / COAXIAL WAKE
2023-09-28 19:00 | TX
Our “Rock the Stafford” series showcasing the best local emerging talent returns! For this edition, we welcome WHILE SPIRITS SLEEP, BLUE COUCH, and COAXIAL WAKE to our stage.

THE STAFFORD SONGWRITER SERIES (Acoustic Show)
2023-09-29 19:00 | TX
The Stafford Songwriter Series, hosted by Keeton Coffman, is a fun new “speakeasy” style concept with intimate seating, drink specials, and great local songwriters and players! For this edition, in addition to our host we are proud to hear the stylings of special guests Josh Langston and Nina Alvarez.

The Dirty Reckless
2023-09-30 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States

JOSH LANGSTON
2023-10-06 19:00 | TX
First Friday at Grand Stafford, presented by Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts, proudly presents Josh Langston – national recording artist, Americana crooner, and downright gritty son of a gun. Based right here in College Station, Josh’s career hit its first ascent with the single “She Goes Crazy” and is rising steadily with the hotly anticipated release of his new full-length album “Tastes Like Sin”, due in Spring 2024 with a world tour to follow. Josh will be performing exclusive unheard cuts of the new album both on the stage and in the classroom experience at Texas A&M as part of Grand Stafford Theater’s ongoing partnership with the university to enrich education and the arts in Bryan/College Station.

B/CS BAND WORKSHOP
2023-10-12 19:00 | TX
CALLING ALL LOCAL BANDS
Do you want to make $1,000+ the next time you play Grand Stafford?
Do you want to play in front of more people at every show?
Do you want to get booked on shows with famous bands?
Grand Stafford will be hosting the B/CS Band Workshop on Thursday October 12th at 7 PM. This is your opportunity to learn tools of the trade to grow your band rapidly, make money at your shows, and play in front of lots of people here. We want you to succeed and we want you to be there.
In fact, we feel it is so important that you learn this information that we will give one complimentary drink ticket for every band that is represented at this event (must be 21+ – limit one ticket per band).

JACKSON RANDOLPH BAND W/ZACHARY BURNETT AND THE WASHED UP KIDS
2023-10-14 19:00 | TX
The Jackson Randolph band makes their Grand Stafford Theater debut with support from Zachary Burnett and the Washed Up Kids. Tickets are available on our website.

ZAYNO’S SPOOKY SERIES: TRANSCENDENCE
2023-10-20 19:00 | TX
Grand Stafford Talent Scout Zayno Rayne Presents: Transcendence, a Hip Hop Halloween Concert featuring performances by Daniel San, Zayno Rane, The Soulestial, Newboy, and Kid Keith, with a House/EDM set by DJ Bahceo.

SPIRITUS (GHOST TRIBUTE)
2023-10-21 19:00 | TX
Spiritus – A Tribute to Ghost, returns to rock the stage at Grand Stafford Theater with special guests Fake It – a Tribute to Seether!

ROCK THE STAFFORD
2023-10-26 19:00 | TX
Zayno Presents: Rock the Stafford returns with performances by 80-HD, Blood Price, Dempsey, and Sweetie — each making their Grand Stafford Debut! Tickets are available on our website.

WEATHERED (CREED TRIBUTE) W/POST GRUNGE DISORDER
2023-10-27 19:00 | TX
Local rockers While Spirits Sleep will be providing support for Weathered (The Music of Creed) and Post Grunge Disorder at Grand Stafford!

KEOS LONE STAR MUSIC SERIES
2023-11-02 18:00 | TX
KEOS 89.1 welcomes Max and Heather Stalling to the eighth annual Lone Star Music Series concert at the Grand Stafford Theater in downtown Bryan on Thursday, November 2. Special guests for the evening will be Mary-Charlotte Young, Ben Morris, and Joey McGee at 7 pm, and Keegan and Kyle Reed at 8 pm. Doors open at 6 pm, and Max and Heather Stalling will take the stage at 9 pm. This program is made possible in part through a grant
from the City of Bryan and support from Destination Bryan.

SIMONE GUNDY
2023-11-03 19:00 | TX
First Friday at Grand Stafford, presented by Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts, proudly presents Simone Gundy – a diverse talent of theater and soul performing an exclusive headlining full-band performance in Bryan/College Station. Simone is best known nationally for her run as a final contestant on ABC’s The Voice, but has also received great acclaim for lead performances in Sister Act and Rent with Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars. In fact, if you lived in Houston anytime the past few years, you’ve probably driven under a billboard advertising Simone in a lead role with TUTS. Simone will be performing select cuts from her career both on the stage and in the classroom experience at Texas A&M as part of Grand Stafford Theater’s ongoing partnership with the university to enrich education and the arts in Bryan/College Station.

DALLAS COOPER (ALICE COOPER) AND MOBSCENE (MARILYN MANSON) TRIBUTES
2023-11-04 20:00 | TX
Grand Stafford Theater will be hosting the ultimate Halloween After Party – with tributes to Alice Cooper (Dallas Cooper) and Marilyn Manson (Mobscene) rocking our stage.

HINDSIGHT
2023-11-10 18:00 | TX
Local legends Hindsight return to the stage at Grand Stafford Theater with support from Dead Set Red, Anova Skyway, Chasing Yesterday, and Justin Gilbert.

SEDATED / AS IF / COAXIAL WAKE
2023-11-11 19:00 | TX
Sedated (Ramones Tribute) rocks the Stafford with support from As If and Coaxial Wake.

POWERSLAVE (Iron Maiden Tribute) w/THE XEBELLIAN TRIANGLE
2023-11-17 19:00 | TX
Powerslave – A Tribute to Iron Maiden – is back by popular demand at Grand Stafford, with support from Austin metalheads The Xebellian Triangle!

HOLY DIVER (DIO TRIBUTE) W/ AAERIAL
2023-11-18 19:00 | TX
The Grand Stafford proudly hosts the B/CS debut of Holy Diver – A Tribute to Dio, with special guests AAERIAL!

Bourbon Conversations: Barrel Proof Bourbon - Blind Tasting Edition
2023-11-28 17:30 | TX
Tue. Nov 28, 2023 at 5:30pm CDT :: Price: $87.00 :: 21 and Over :: Tickets at https://bit.ly/BC-BarrelProof
Join us for Bourbon Conversations, a remarkable whiskey tasting experience, where we explore whiskey and enjoy fellowship in support of community and economic development. Our special guest is Brigadier General Patrick R. Michaelis, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Commandant.

In this installment, our whiskey sommelier will guide guests through a blind tasting of three carefully-selected Barrel Proof Bourbons, unraveling unique flavors and aromas. Indulge in small bites curated to complement the bold flavors, and enjoy our event-only cocktails crafted with each of these exceptional bourbons.

Immerse yourself in a guided blind tasting, paired with food (included in your ticket) and inventive cocktails (not included in your ticket). This limited engagement will elevate your appreciation for the artistry behind each pour.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening – secure your tickets now and join us on a journey that is sure to change your perception of bourbon whiskey.

:: Brigadier General, USA (ret) Patrick R. Michaelis ::
Texas A&M University Commandant of the Corps of Cadets, Brigadier General Patrick R. Michaelis, is an Aggie graduate. He took his new position after retiring as Commanding General, U.S. Army Training Center & Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
General Michaelis is a Distinguished Military Graduate of Texas A&M who earned his bachelor’s degree in history in 1993 and commissioned into the Army as a Second Lieutenant of Armor.
Throughout his distinguished and decorated military career, Michaelis previously served in command roles at Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Lewis, Wash.; and Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Among his many posts, he was the Deputy Commanding General (Operations) for the U.S. Army Recruiting command at Fort Knox; Deputy Commanding Officer (Maneuver) for the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley; the Executive Officer to the Under Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff to the Commander of the Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command in Iraq for Operation Inherent Resolve. He also commanded operations in Kandahar City, Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, and served in leadership roles in Operations Iraqi Freedom II and Iraqi Freedom 06-08.

ULTRAVIOLET
2023-12-01 19:00 | TX
First Friday at Grand Stafford, presented by Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts, proudly presents Ultraviolet – The Live Band/DJ Experience in a high-energy electronica night with a fully immersive lights and sound experience that must be seen to be believed. Ultraviolet is the brainchild of Rob Hitchcock, who not only runs Grand Stafford but has made his name as a touring keyboardist, audio engineer, and production designer. UV creates the opportunity for delighted audiences to enjoy a club experience with a live band in ANY room, with fully contained lights, audio, and an exciting live band playing tracks you might think could only be performed by DJ’s. Ultraviolet will be performing select cuts from her career both on the stage and in the classroom experience at Texas A&M as part of Grand Stafford Theater’s ongoing partnership with the university to enrich education and the arts in Bryan/College Station.

EMO REVIVAL NIGHT
2023-12-02 19:00 | TX
Grand Stafford Theater hosts Emo Revival Night, presented by The Final Five Agency.
RSVP at: https://fb.me/e/4mBMtI7pf

CHORO DAS 3
2023-12-10 19:00 | TX
Grand Stafford Theater is proud to continue our International Concert Series with the mutli-talented group Choro Das 3 coming to perform from Brazil! This instrumental trio has met acclaim the world over with their music and we are delighted to have them come to Bryan to perform for us for our Fall Concert Season finale! Tickets and table reservations are limited – do not miss this one!
https://www.showclix.com/event/gst121023

Tacky Christmas Caroloke
2023-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | TX
Join us for Tacky Christmas Caroloke! Bring your best voice and tackiest sweater! Entry is donation based.

FIRST FRIDAY: LATE NITE KARAOKE!
2024-01-05 20:00 | TX
Grand Stafford Theater presents – First Friday: Late Nite Karaoke!
Come enjoy drink specials and sing your favorite songs with full production on our amazing stage beginning at 8 PM. Table reservations are available and come with a Karaoke fast pass for preferred placement in our rotation!
https://www.showclix.com/event/gst010524

Software Developer's Cartel
2024-01-16 18:00 | TX
This month we have our Dave Jones presenting “Why is Google Killing Cookies, and what to do about it…”.
Presentation description: Google is in the process of removing certain cookie capabilities from the Chrome browser. We’ll discuss: What exactly are cookies and where did they come? Why privacy advocates have been pushing for this for some time. Why marketing companies are not happy. Why the UK Competition Commission is getting involved. We’ll also discuss what to do if a web site stops work for you and Google’s timeline.
Here is a recent Wall Street Journal article addressing some of the deployment and adoption pressing issues: https://www.wsj.com/tech/google-is-finally-killing-cookies-advertisers-still-arent-ready-7582fcac
About Dave Jones: A highly regarded computational scientist, Dave has thirty years of professional experience in software design, project management, research and consulting. He lives in College Station, where he works for a local consulting firm.

CHANGES
2024-01-26 19:30 | TX
“Changes” is a Chicago Tribute to one of the best bands in the last 50 years. The Band is loaded with talented Musicians that have played together for 20+ years.
The Band was established to perform the dynamic music of Chicago live throughout Texas and surrounding states.
This group of Musicians along with their bright and powerful horn section enjoys recreating the classic era of Chicago.
Additionally, the same group of musicians will cover your favorite classic rock hits with a set as Midnight Express.
