Grand Stafford Theater

Free First Friday feat. Northern National and Night Traveler
2019-02-01 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
NORTHERN NATIONAL
Alternative Band Northern National released their debut EP, The New Age, in the fall of 2016 and have never looked back. The Dallas, TX based 4 piece has toured with acts such as Blue October, The Unlikely Candidates and The Band Camino and shared the stage with more. The New Age features 5 indie-rock gems, including their debut single, Love is Fire, and their heartfelt love song Dallas which caught the attention of Spotify.
Love is Fire was featured on Spotify’s Discover Weekly playlist and charted on Spotify’s Viral 50 worldwide. Music curators such as Topsify, Filtr, and even Coca-Cola, have also featured the song on their playlists. Since the release of The New Age, Northern National’s songs have been streamed over 1.8 million times and counting. You might have even heard them while watching TBS or MTV.
Fresh off of their tour with Blue October, Northern National partnered with producer Dwight Baker (Missio) in Austin, TX. Together they crafted their second EP titled D.A.R.K. which released in June of 2018.
Their single Slow Down might be their most radio friendly song to date. It’s been featured on New Noise & Alternative Generation and is climbing in streams daily. Opening with a chorus of “Woahs” and a foot stomping beat that’s sure to get stuck in your head, you will be singing along before the first verse even starts. If there is a band to watch in 2018, Northern National is at the top of that list.

NIGHT TRAVELER
WHILE RETURNING FROM KANSAS CITY, ADAM AND HUNTER BEGAN TALKING ABOUT CREATING A NEW SOUND WITH “TIMELESS” ELEMENTS. LISTENING TO MUSIC OF INSPIRATION, THEY DISCUSSED WHAT IT WOULD LOOK LIKE TO RE-BRAND THEMSELVES. AT THE TIME, BOTH SINGERS HAD THEIR OWN BAND AND WERE HELPING EACH OTHER OUT BY TRAVELING TOGETHER ON RADIO TOURS. EFFORTLESSLY, THEY CAME ACROSS THIS SOUND THEY DESCRIBE AS “GHOSTY”.
THE SOUND IS CHARGED BY A COMBINATION OF POCKET GROOVES, ELECTRONIC SYNTHS AND ELECTRIC GUITAR. (80’S/STRANGER THINGS) ACCOMPANIED BY HAUNTING VOCALS CONVEYING EMOTION. THE SOUND CONTINUED TO DEVELOP AS THEY BEGAN WRITING TOGETHER. AFTER COMPLETING 1984, THE TWO REALIZED THEY HAD SOMETHING SPECIAL AND DECIDED TO DROP WHAT THEY WERE DOING TO PURSUE IT.
FEBRUARY 1ST OF 2018, NIGHT TRAVELER WAS BORN.
“OUR VISION FOR NIGHT TRAVELER IS TO CREATE TIMELESS MUSIC THAT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS CAN COME TOGETHER AND ENJOY. WE WANT OUR REAL PERSONALITIES TO SHINE AS WE ENGAGE WITH THE AUDIENCES IN EACH SHOW WE PERFORM. WHO WE ARE IS IMPORTANT TO US. WE’RE GOOFY, WE’RE REAL, WE EXPRESS STRONG EMOTIONS AND FEELING THROUGH OUR MUSIC AND WE HOPE THAT OUR LISTENERS CAN RELATE TO OUR SOUND. WE WELCOME VULNERABILITY AND HOPE THAT OUR MUSIC CAN IMPACT EACH PERSON WHO LISTENS.
WE ARE NIGHT TRAVELER.”

Belgian Beer Class
2019-01-31 18:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States

Wellborn Road with KHAN, Iron Slut, and Snake Skin Prison
2019-01-26 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Wellborn Road returns to the Grand Stafford Theater with Kahn, Iron Slut, and Snake Skin Prison.
$10 cash only at the door. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm

Stafford Semester Kick-Off
2019-01-19 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Kick-Off your semester here at Grand Stafford Theater!
Featuring Calliope Musicals, brother sports, HIGHDIVE, and local opener The Manic Raze!
Tickets are $10 in advance and at the door!
Doors open at 7pm and music begins at 8pm!

MPACT Speaker Series
2019-01-17 18:30 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Please join us as Chris Field, founder of Mercy Project and author, presents “Disrupting for Good: Using Passion and Persistence to Create a Lasting Change”. Chris will share powerful stories about everyday people making a difference in our world. You, too, can become a disruptor for good – Chris will show you how.
Chris Field is the Founder of Mercy Project and Author of “Disrupting for Good”.
Born in Houston, Texas in 1982, he knew early on that he was different. In grade school he befriended a young man (also named Chris), and kept him from being bullied and harassed. On a trip to visit an uncle in El Paso, his grandmother pointed out that the children just across the border in Mexico had much more difficult lives than he. His response to that became a metaphor for all that he has done since: “What if I just tape money to a rock and throw it across to them? Would that help?”, he asked. He has been figuratively throwing stones of disruption ever since.
As a freshmen in college he ran for mayor of his hometown and finished third out of five candidates. He was encouraged to aim lower by the powers that be, but he aimed high anyway. There is something about stepping out like that. No matter the outcome, it emboldens us and tells us that we can.
He launched Mercy Project in 2010 to combat child trafficking in Ghana’s fishing industry. To date, Mercy Project has rescued, rehabilitated, and reintegrated more than one hundred children back into their families.
In addition to Mercy Project, speaking, and his book, Chris is an adjunct faculty member at Mays Business School.
Chris has broken multiple Guinness world records, run dozens of marathons, organized enormous fundraisers, created viral internet campaigns, taught himself to auctioneer, and brought down walls. He travels the country speaking on how each of us can be disruptors for good. “My hope is that my book and each of these talks will inspire people to find issues where they can roll up their shirtsleeves and do their own disruption, in spite of the difficulties and perhaps even dangers of doing so,” he says.
Chris lives in College Station, Texas with his wife, Stacey, and their four children.

Legacy Fails and Bonnie Blue Reunion Show feat LUCA and more!
2018-12-15 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Legacy Fails and Bonnie Blue are reuniting for one night only here at Grand Stafford Theater! Their first show since 2011 will be filled with all the songs you remember yelling along to with them as well as new songs from local band LUCA, Austin band Billy King and the Bad Bad Bad, and local opener Charm Bomb.
Only $5 in advance and at the door! Get tickets in advance before they run out.

Sinner Saint Sister
2018-12-11 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Come experience the live recording of Sinner Saint Sister’s Season 3 Finale! Here we will gather, have a drink, worship, and brainstorm with other believers how to live peacefully in this contentious world. Let us not just pray for revival but LIVE in REVIVAL.
“I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me” John 17:23

Jazz and Christmas Cheer
2018-12-09 18:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Start the Christmas season by joining us for an evening with our house band, featuring Bill Clark on guitar and bass and Greg Tivis on piano and trumpet, accompanied by special guests, playing your Jazz favorites and some Christmas standards as well.
Ticket prices include light Hors d’oeuvre. This is a seated event. Specialty cocktails will be featured.
Doors – 6:00 PM – Music 7:00 PM

Free First Friday feat. Marcy Grace and Michael Witt
2018-12-07 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Marcy Grace
Marcy Grace is an up and coming singer/songwriter from San Antonio, Texas bringing fresh and new ideas to the Country/Americana market. She is known for her big and unique voice. This Texas girl has been playing music for most of her life and is a multi-instrumentalist playing drums, guitar, keyboard, and banjo.
In 2018, Marcy Grace won New Female Vocalist of the Year from Big Star 97. Her first single to radio, “I Wanna” reached #37 on the Texas Regional Radio Charts and was featured Top 40 on the Texas Music Pickers Spotify chart & playlist. Marcy was also chosen to perform at the Texas Music Pickers Seminar Showcase for new and upcoming Texas artists. Her single Country Livin’ 101 also reached chart success, reaching #46. Marcy was also recently nominated by the Texas Radio Music Awards for Best New Female Artist.
Michael Witt
Armed with a stage presence as poignant and moving as his vocal delivery, Michael Witt is a singer/songwriter from Bryan, Texas that delivers unwavering sincerity and emotion in his music. Michael’s unapologetically honest songwriting and emotive live performances are indicative of a musical wisdom far beyond his years. After spending his teen years writing and learning various instruments, Michael has developed his signature sound into a unique blend of acoustic-driven folk and electric indie energy. These elements come together to create an ethereal atmosphere that perfectly accompanies his vivid storytelling. Michael’s debut EP “As A Brother” was released September 28th, 2018 and available across all major platforms.

Corusco with Sad Cops and John Marc Kohl
2018-11-30 20:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Corusco returns to the Grand Stafford Theater on November 30th!
Corusco
We all long to find a way out of darkness and reach toward hope. For Texas indie rockers Corusco, the search for balance is their driving force. Blending elements of indie rock and folk with an aggressive edge, their music brings a balance of ‘punch-you-in-the-gut’ rock and delicate moments of vulnerability. Literally meaning “I shine, I quiver, I flicker” in Latin, the name Corusco conveys the inner battle between happiness and sorrow, experiencing darkness and light at the same time – like light coruscating off water. What started as an acoustic project with vocalist/guitarist Aaron Gonzalez during Fall of 2015, would eventually form into a full band with the addition of bassist Philip Baugh and round out with drummer Carlos Garza. The collection of songs written on the band’s first tour together would become their debut EP, Don’t Give Up, released in 2016.
After a period of playing shows around the country, opening for bands like Valleyheart (Rise Records) and Get Dead (Fat Wreck) in addition to performing at festivals such as MR Fest and Loud!Fest, Corusco would return to the studio in 2017. With the help of producer Aaron Gillespie (Underoath/The Almost), the band tracked and recorded seven songs for their debut full-length album, Wake. Set for release on May 25th, 2018, Wake is inspired by the idea that each song on it’s own is a piece of a larger mosaic that come together to recreate a variety of memories encapsulated within the album.

Sad Cops

Suburban rock outfit, Sad Cops, has received praise from the likes of Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop and Minnesota-crazed indie rock band, Hippo Campus. Gracing the stages of house shows and clubs, the band has formed a cult following in their local music scene, located in Denton, Texas. Their latest EP, Transition Songs is available everywhere and has seen its lead single, Numb Hand, featured on Spotify’s Fresh Finds: Six Strings official playlist, as well as, Honey, getting airplay on KXT.

John Marc Kohl

John Marc is a singer songwriter based out of Bryan, TX. Music is a marriage of emotion and truth. John Marc aims to write songs that are an honest expression of both. It’s easier for an artist to hide behind vagueness; protecting themselves from the introspection of others. Vulnerability is rare. But John Marc seeks to sacrifice comfortability in exchange for making a real, authentic connection. His hope is that listeners will catch on to the heart behind his music, and seek to find the same truth that makes him sing.

MPACT Speaker Series
2018-11-29 18:30 - 21:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Please join us at Grand Stafford Theater on Thursday November 29th as our friends from the Center for Executive Development (CED) at the Mays Business School are launching the eighth session of the MPACT Speaker Series. Through this lecture series on Leadership and Entrepreneurship, their purpose is to provide leaders, entrepreneurs, and members of the Brazos Valley with inspiration and ideas to positively transform their professional lives.
This eighth MPACT event, entitled “The Calm Before the Crisis”, will be an interactive workshop to prepare leaders for crisis communications.
For more than 20 years, Jackson Spalding, a national full-service marketing communications agency, has helped clients prepare for and react to crisis. This session will explore practical steps to communicating when it matters most. Jackson Spalding partner Joanna Singleton and senior strategic counsel Becky Powell-Schwartz will share what they see in their industry, so you can start to prepare for a crisis. The agenda includes defining a crisis, exploring the crisis mindset and the steps in responding to a crisis. Brands have worked too hard to build their reputation, only to be unprepared for a crisis that will damage their reputation. The Calm Before the Crisis will provide clear action steps to make sure you and your company are prepared.
Door opens at 6.30pm. Admission is free but RSVP is required.

Pecha Kucha Night Vol. 17
2018-11-27 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Join us at Grand Stafford Theater at 7pm on Tuesday, November 27 for an evening of presentations ranging in topic from foraging to stand-up comedy. Here are the speakers and their presentations:
Louis Tassinary
“All who wander are not lost: Following the path of the 1928 ‘Bunion Derby'”
Beginning in Santa Monica, CA in early October of 2016, Lou and his wife (and their two dogs) began their attempt to walk across the USA, following to the degree possible the path of the first intercontinental foot race across the country, one that was organized to promote the opening of Route 66. This presentation will chronicle their journey.
Molly Hagan-Ward
“Wild at Heart”
Molly Hagan-Ward knows from experience, that once you start wondering about what all the wild plants around you have to offer, you never stop! Let her encourage you to learn about the abundance that the earth is constantly providing. Whether outside your own front door, at work, or at your local park, there is green magic around every corner!
Jorge Goyco
“Jorge and the Hidden Octopus”
Brief: Jorge sees himself as a “revealer” of relatable truths through his colorfully simple drawings. Pulling from life experiences, deep thoughts, movie and music quotes, and unknowing remarks from friends and strangers, Jorge’s art taps into the confusion, devastation and inspiration that is life at this moment. In this talk, he presents a little bit of his own history, and then goes in to the back stories of some of his favorite drawings.
Olly IConic
“Olly for Mayor of Spain”
Olly IConic, owner of Olly iConix Comedy Club, will talk about what led him to become a comedian.
Jammit Janet Vincent
“Jammit Janet’s Superfantastical Adventures with the Roller Derby World Cup”
One of our most popular past presenters will return to talk about creating the Costa Rican Roller Derby team and the experience they had at the world cup.
Admission is free with a suggested donation of $10, and is open to the general public.

JC Juice with Dominik Valdez and Chris Bohanon
2018-11-16 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Join us at Grand Stafford Theater for an evening of local music featuring JC Juice, Dominik Valdez, and Chris Bohanon.
Doors at 8pm and music at 9pm $5 at the door!
JC Juice
JC is an upcoming Hip-hop artist, currently at Texas A&M University. His sound centers on lyrics that impact the mind and touch the soul.
Dominik Valdez
Dominik is a local artist currently attending Texas A&M. He has a smooth sound aiming strictly towards producing vibes.
Chris Bohanon
Chris Bohanon is a local musician currently attending Texas A&M.

Thomas Csorba with Michael Witt and Kayla French
2018-11-15 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Thomas Csorba
Thomas Csorba put his nose to the grindstone as a songwriter and performer at a young age, but these releases don’t show his youth. In the same tradition as Townes Van Zandt, Woodie Guthrie, and other lyrical greats, Csorba’s songs were written for old souls. His work is mournful, sweet, and beautifully honest. He’s a link in a chain of a long tradition of powerful writers, and he’s proud to bear that responsibility.

Michael Witt
Armed with a stage presence as poignant and moving as his vocal delivery, Michael Witt is a singer/songwriter from Bryan, Texas that delivers unwavering sincerity and emotion in his music. Michael’s unapologetically honest songwriting and emotive live performances are indicative of a musical wisdom far beyond his years. After spending his teen years writing and learning various instruments, Michael has developed his signature sound into a unique blend of acoustic-driven folk and electric indie energy. These elements come together to create an ethereal atmosphere that perfectly accompanies his vivid storytelling. Michael’s debut single Late Rose is available on all major platforms. His debut EP “As A Brother” will be available everywhere on September 28th, 2018.
Kayla French
“I’m a Texas-based musician living in DC. I’ve been playing guitar since I was a young girl and I’ve been singing since I could talk. I released my first album last year, which is available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and Google Play. It has three songs, all of which I wrote. Music is one of my biggest passions. I love to use words to express myself, and having the ability to put chords and rhythm behind it makes it all the better.”

Infinity Wubs DJ Night
2018-11-09 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
EDM DJ’s from Houston, San Antonio, and Brenham playing awesome music for your ears! Alcohol will be served! $10 cover charge.
Artists (alphabetical):
– DJ Cosmic B2B 4Kast
– JHUNTER
– Miko
– Normul
– Variance Within
*Cash only at door for tickets. ATM is across the street. Cards and cash accepted at the bar.

The Wells Project 2018 Kick-Off Concert feat. Duncan Fellows
2018-11-04 18:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
The 10 Days was started in 2007 by three college students who wanted their friends to see that together they could change the world.
Now, participants from across the country come together every year to give up every beverage but water for 10 days and donate what they save to provide Rwandans with clean water. 10 Days is all it takes to make a lasting impact. Last year, the Wells Project at Texas A&M raised $26,685 toward ending the water crisis, but the best is yet to come. This year our goal is to raise $47,551 — one dollar for every undergraduate student at A&M.
Our hope is that you are as inspired as we are after hearing about the water crisis and join in the 10 Days with us.
Hope to see you on November 4th for our 10 Days Kick-Off Concert at the Grand Stafford Theater!

First Friday Feat. The Cover Letter with Alone Stars
2018-11-02 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
The Cover Letter
Hailed as “the most reinvented version of Americana you’ve ever heard… like if the rock of Meatloaf was thrown into the folk world” by Free Press Houston, Austin-based band The Cover Letter is on the rise in independent music.
Following the 2017 release of their sophomore EP, Cities Made of Sand, The Cover Letter remains hard at work on new material as they continue their string of high-intensity shows across Texas and beyond. The band will be releasing the second single from their upcoming album in August, 2018, with a regional tour in sight. The Cover Letter can be found on Spotify and all major music outlets, as well as across all social media platforms.
Alone Stars
The Alone Stars are one Bryan/College Station’s newest music groups featuring members of multiple other bands! They’ve come together to bring great Americana alternative rock to the stage!

Callplay
2018-10-27 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Callplay is more than a Coldplay tribute band, it’s a family affair! Bring the whole family and join us at The Stafford on Saturday, October 27th to experience A Rush of Blood to the Head Full of Dreams! Interested in learning more about the Call family’s journey as a band or hearing their rendition of the Coldplay classic “Fix You”? Visit their website https://rushofbloodheadful.wixsite.com/website

Zack Walther Band
2018-10-25 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Zack Walther Band
The Zack Walther Band is an Americana roots rock power band based in New Braunfels, Texas. As versatile as the Texas landscape, the Zack Walther Band can rock the house with high energy, or slow it down with story songs from their life experiences. With Zack Walther on lead guitar, harmonica, and strong vocals, combined with Matthew Briggs’ unique stand-up performance on drums and piano, and Shawn Hart on bass and vocals, they can entertain any crowd. Three part harmonies rarely go unnoticed by their listeners. Recently they’ve been collaborating with singer-songwriter Mike Atkins on the keys, who often joins in for live shows.
Zack and Matthew have been friends since the third grade, and making music together since junior high. Zack and Matthew, along with other collaborators have recorded nearly a dozen studio and live records over the last 15 years and their music is currently being used on two cable television outdoor shows. They tour around Texas where their fans never seem to get enough.

Wes Nickson Band

Born and raised in West Texas, Wes found his love for country music at an early age. After high school Wes joined the United States Marine Corps. When his stintin the service ended Wes came home to Lubbock to pursue his first love… Music!
Wes attended the highly respected commercial music program at South Plains College where such stars as Leanne Womack, Natalie Mains of the Dixie Chicks, Heath Wright of Ricochet, and many more great musicians honed their craft. After college Wes formed the early version of what is now the Wes Nickson Band.
Their debut album “Tired of Waitin'” did well on Texas radio and very well in Europe. Topping no less than 5 Top 20 music charts and the title track landed Wes a top 10 hit in France.
Wes and the boys have run the Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico dance hall circuit with great success. In 2016 the band had to take a short break due to Wes going on a 3 month tour playing backup acoustic for another Texas artist, Cody Johnson.
With the release of the new EP, “Good and Ready”, the Wes Nickson Band is excited to hit the road again to promote the album. They are fantastically talented and hungry to share their music with the world.

LUCA with Billy King and the Bad Bad Bad, Calmer Seas, and Wartime Afternoon
2018-10-20 20:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Doors at 8pm and music at 9pm.
$5 in advance or at the door! Anybody with a Zombie Pub Crawl wrist band will get in for free.

Screaming Females with Kitten Forever and Charm Bomb
2018-10-19 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, 77803, United States
Screaming Females is an American indie rock band, from New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. They have released seven full-length albums. The band comprises Marissa Paternoster on guitar and vocals, Jarrett Dougherty on drums, and King Mike on bass. Mike and Marissa formed a band in high school under the name Surgery On TV. After several lineup changes they finally decided on the trio and a name change to Screaming Females. The Screaming Females got their start in the basement show scene of New Brunswick, NJ. The band has gone on to achieve success with a wider exposure, having been featured on NPR, Last Call with Carson Daly, and MTV.
Kitten Forever is a Minneapolis-based drums and bass trio. Corrie Harrigan, Laura Larson, and Liz Elton have been playing music together for over 10 years. The trio trades off duties on each instrument, giving equal time on drums, bass, and vocals to everyone. This democratic approach to performing and song writing gives the band a unified front, deconstructing traditional stage hierarchy, as well as a diverse set of perspectives, with unique sounds and styles for each performer.
Charm Bomb formed in early 2017 between three friends during a weekly dinner club. With a foundation of classic pop punk and ninties girl band vibes… Charm Bomb is sure to blow you away.

Colony House with The New Respects
2018-10-14 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, 77803, United States
Colony House
We are a four piece rock band from Franklin, Tennessee.
Colony House, a humble apartment complex on 11th Ave. in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, has at some point in each of our lives been our home. Now it is our namesake as we take Franklin, TN with us and travel around the world playing music for those who will listen!
The New Respects
The Fitzgerald siblings — Darius and twins Alexandria and Alexis — and their cousin Jasmine Mullen realized as teenagers that there was really no established template for the band they wanted to be: a coed quartet of Tennessee-bred, African-American kids initially playing a variation on folk-rock. Their response was to keep at it, experimenting with whatever styles struck their fancy at the moment and sifting through the influences they’d absorbed from their upbringings. (Mullen’s mom, Nicole C. Mullen, rose to contemporary Christian popularity in the early ’00s as a singer and songwriter of inspirational ballads and, as homeschooled preacher’s kids, the Fitzgeralds were steered toward modern gospel and Motown.) Now in their early 20s, they’re releasing their bright-eyed take on throwback rock ‘n’ roll, peppered with blues and soul references and calibrated for maximum pop effect, under the moniker The New Respects.

Folk Family Revival with American Boxcar Chorus
2018-10-12 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, 77803, United States
Folk Family Revival
Armed with a sound that mixes the rootsy stomp of the Southern states with the trippy swoon of the West Coast, Folk Family Revival make music for rock clubs and rodeos, dive bars and honky-tonks, or campfires and cantinas. A throwback to a time when Southern rock and psychedelic music dominated the airwaves, they may be best described as a psychedelic folk- country rock and roll band, but they’re not wild about labeling their sound. They’d rather let the music do the talking.
The Great American Boxcar Chorus
The Great American Boxcar Chorus have entrenched themselves in roots music; second only to a few in their ability to stitch together Country, Western, Rock, Bluegrass, and Gospel into a seam that leaves no chaff.
Led by patriarchs Ben Morris and Bucky Bachmeyer, the Boxcars is rounded out by the steady musical prodigiousness of Eric Fisher and Chris Nichols. Further flourish is added by perennial bloomers Coby Tate, Jeff Cooper, and Jon Dittfurth. When the El Niño effect is in its prime and the tide comes in high, the likes of Jayme Ivison, Britt Lloyd, and Claire Domingue have even been sighted.

The Gray Havens
2018-10-11 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
The Gray Havens
The Gray Havens centers around husband/wife Dave and Licia Radford. Since their beginning in 2013, their projects have been hailed as “an imaginative treatment of faith…[having] a visionary quality that’s both playful and enraptured.” They have a knack for creating a listening experience similar to paging through your favorite book, with richly textured compositions and multi-layered lyrics. Releasing their debut EP on NoiseTrade in 2013, and their first full-length album, Fire and Stone, in 2015, the duo has gained a steady following of listeners nationwide.
Their newest release, Ghost of a King, debuted at #3 on the iTunes singer- songwriter charts, rewarding listeners with immersive soundscapes and lyrical imagination. From poetic – almost Shakespearean – imagery to grand epics fit for a darkened concert halls, to pop music infused with loops and infectious beats, the album possess a remarkable range. In the context of that refreshing variety, the album stays cohesive thanks to its exploration of the human condition of longing.
Today, The Gray Havens are making the most well-cra ed music of their career. Their “Ghost of a King Tour” is a mixture of acoustic duo and full band performances that include string players from colleges across the country.

Colton Venner
Colton Venner is an Americana singer-songwriter from Dallas, Texas. Over the past 3 years, Colton has released 2 EPs and 2 stand alone singles. He began writing music his freshman year of college at Dallas Baptist University where he recorded his first EP with friends he met during his years studying. All the while he played shows at houses, venues, and coffee shops all around the DFW metroplex. Now, years later, Colton has started to embark on a musical journey in various venues and cities around the country.

Amidst the melodies and instrumentation, Colton has constantly been recognized and acknowledged for the thoughtfulness of the words in every song. His music seems familiar to the first time listener because often times he is telling the stories that all experienced at one point or another. In an age where people are constantly looking for things to distract them, his songs will push people to think about the things inside of them for better or for worse.

Drawing influence from Ryan Adams, David Ramirez, and many others in the genre, Colton Venner is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to captivating songwriting. His most recent releases, “The Cold Side” and “Before I Knew”, deal with heartbreak, loneliness, and the hope that lies under all the sadness.

First Friday feat. Wood & Wire with Buxton
2018-10-05 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, 77803, United States
Wood & Wire
It’s been 5 years since Wood & Wire sprouted out of the rich musical soil of Austin, TX. In that time, they’ve written music, recorded records, and performed at some of the most notable festivals and venues across the country. In the sometimes tightly defined genre of bluegrass music, Wood & Wire’s ‘band style’ ethos are not unheard of, but certainly atypical. As are the elements of song crafting, so often associated with their TX home. Tony Kamel – leader singer, guitarist, mover, shaker, and primary songwriter – brings his material to the group in a malleable form, and the results are undeniable. ”I think I’m most proud of how we’ve developed our sound together”, says Kamel. ”It feels great to step on stage feeling like we’ve really found our own style.” A culmination of very distinct musical personalities, there’s one ambition they all share, “Our goal is to show up and drive, so that the energy hits you, and it’s undeniable,” says Bassist Dom Fisher.
Buxton
On their third New West album Stay Out Late, Houston’s Buxton deliver another set of emotionally engaging songcraft, with an organic warmth that affirms the subtle musical chemistry that’s been honed over the years of the band’s existence. Buxton’s spacious sound is ideally suited to the vivid lyrical insights of singer/guitarist Sergio Trevino, whose restless romanticism is reflected in such indelible new tunes as “This Place Reminds Me of You,” “Jan,” “Haunt You” and “Hanging On the Coast.”

Pecha Kucha, Vol 16
2018-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
PechaKucha Nights are informal and fun gatherings where creative people get together and share their ideas, works, thoughts, holiday snaps — just about anything, really — in the PechaKucha 20×20 format.
PechaKucha 20×20 is a simple presentation format where you show 20 images, each for 20 seconds. The images advance automatically and you talk along to the images.
Doors open at 6pm; presentations start at 7pm. Don’t hesitate to invite your friends! Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of $10 to help us to continue bringing this great event in our community.
For more information, visit https://www.pechakucha.org/cities/bryan

Prairie Switch with Garrett Simon Band
2018-09-21 20:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Prairie Switch
We’re a Texas Country band from College Station, Texas with a folk twist. Some of our influences include Turnpike Troubadours, Wade Bowen, Randy Rogers Band, William Clark Green, Flatland Cavalry, and Ryan Bingham. Check out our first two singles, “Say Hello” and “Annalise” on iTunes, Spotify and more!
Garrett Simon Band
Based out of San Marcos, TX a group of likeminded guys with a passion for Texas music came together to chase their dream of sharing their stories through songs. Thus, the Garrett Simon Band was formed. When you dig into the lyrics of their song, “Ramblin’ Heart” you get a taste of what it’s like to be willing to do whatever it takes to pursue your dreams as a musician. The project set to be released in the next few months, titled “Broke Down” follows up “Ramblin’ Heart” and describes the harsh realities that this lifestyle entails. They hit the nail on the head when they talk about playing every bar down El Camino Real, yet nobody knows their name. They’re on a mission to change that, starting with the upcoming release of their new single recorded with Omar Vallejo of 512 Studios. Be on the lookout for shows near you to catch what is sure to be a rowdy time.

MPACT Speaker Series featuring Dr. David Flint
2018-09-13 18:30 - 20:30 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
The Center for Executive Development (CED) at the Mays Business School presents the seventh session of the MPACT Speaker Series. Through this series, our purpose is to provide leaders, entrepreneurs, and members of the Brazos Valley with inspiration and ideas to transform their professional lives.
Please join us as Dr. David Flint, author of Think Beyond Value: Building Strategy to Win, facilitates a conversation with local leaders in the entrepreneurial, nonprofit, and for-profit spaces. The event will be audio recorded and released as a special episode of Dr. Flint’s podcast Thinking Beyond: Conversations with Strategic Thinkers. Dr. Flint will be joined by AJ Renold, Executive Director of Voices for Children, Mark Douglass, Director of Operations of Fidelis Creative Agency, and Joan Quintana, representing the Innovation Underground, a local technology and business incubator. These leaders will share how they have applied Dr. Flint’s V-REEL® Framework to enhance strategic thinking in their organizations.
David Flint is a professor, mentor, musician, world traveler, dog walker and, as an entrepreneur, a habitual risk taker. He has been engaged in entrepreneurial activities since the early 1980s across multiple industries and is presently involved in board or leadership positions across business endeavors in software applications, real estate, and insurance. David serves on the board of several not-for-profit organizations with both domestic and international activities and is passionate about helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals succeed. Toward that end, David developed the V-REEL framework to help organizations and individuals think beyond value and create sound strategy for business and for life.
Through MPACT, CED designs events and opportunities that positively “MPACT” communities by helping people and organizations build momentum, improve performance, renew attitudes, value collaboration and develop transformational leaders.

Doors open at 6:30 and keynote will begin at 7:00 pm with networking opportunities to follow.

Admission is free but RSVP is required.

First Friday Feat. Nathan Quick and Ruckus
2018-09-07 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Nathan Quick
Houston native Nathan Quick belts out his bluesy, raspy growl atop lush boogie/roadhouse guitar rhythms and soaring lead guitar. His sound draws from a vast pool of genres including classic rock and roll, blues and contemporary Americana. He is a multi Houston Press Music Awards winning singer/songwriter and looks forward to sharing his sound with you.
Ruckus
Ruckus was formed in 2014 in Houston, Texas.
They have been touring the Southeast and the West with a three song EP, which you can find here at https://ruckustx.bandcamp.com/releases. They are currently recording their first full length self-titled album and have opened for or played with Bob Schneider, Ian Moore, Rocco Deluca, Wilderado, Bros. Landreth, Booher, A. Sinclair, & the Get Down Boys.

Little Image with Honest Men and John Marc
2018-09-06 19:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Little Image
Little Image is an Indie Rock band based out of Dallas, Texas. The group was meshed together between close friends and siblings. The band’s debut album “MUSINGS” was released independently in 2017, making a mark in the scene with a very strong response nationwide, including receiving over one million streams on Spotify in the first few months of being released. Artists like Radiohead and Mutemath have made a very strong impact on Little Image as it pertains to the music they create. Clean guitar tones, big drums sounds, and emotional yet hopeful melodies attract the band’s audience in a unique and special way.
Honest Men
Formed in 2015 in Waco, Texas, Honest Men crafted their bright indie rock sound on the heels of winning the battle of the bands at their college alma mater, Baylor University. Singer Seth Findley, guitarist Brooks Whitehurst, and drummer Zach Solomon spent the next six months honing their sound and playing shows in their home state before adding bassist Nathan Wallace to the lineup the same winter.
With a collection of songs mixing 80’s tinged synth-pop with guitar-forward indie rock, Honest Men headed to Nashville in the summer of 2016 to record their debut EP, “Okay Dreamer”, which self-released the following January. Hallmarked by the lead single “Colors” and reminiscent of such bands as The Killers, Young the Giant, and WALK THE MOON, the band headlined “Okay Dreamer” and their energetic live show all over Texas for the next year as well as supporting acts such as Smash Mouth, COIN, Colony House, Kings Kaleidoscope, Elephante and more.
2018 saw the band relocate to Austin, Texas and record a follow up to 2017’s debut. “Honest Men”, the self-titled EP, now available everywhere, showcases a much more polished and versatile sound for the band, anchored by vibrant singles such as “Mad Love”, “I’m Okay”, and “Rose”. The men chose to self-title this EP because they truly felt as if they had come into their sound with these new songs.
John Marc Music
John Marc is a singer songwriter based out of Bryan, TX. Music is a marriage of emotion and truth. John Marc aims to write songs that are an honest expression of both. It’s easier for an artist to hide behind vagueness; protecting themselves from the introspection of others. Vulnerability is rare. But John Marc seeks to sacrifice comfortability in exchange for making a real, authentic connection. His hope is that listeners will catch on to the heart behind his music, and seek to find the same truth that makes him sing.
