JUNIOR BROWNBrown was born in Kirksville, Indiana. He first learned to play piano from his father (Samuel Emmons Brown Jr) "before I could talk". His music career began in the 1960s, and he worked through that decade and the next singing and playing pedal steel and guitar for groups such as The Last Mile Ramblers, …
JASON CASTRO With his rich tenor voice, distinctive looks, and endearingly innocent charm, Jason Castro won over millions of viewers as a contestant on the seventh season of American Idol, parlaying his substantial singer-songwriter appeal into a third-place runner-up finish. He may not have won the competition, but the 22-year-old Texan earned himself a devoted …
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DIMITRI'S RAIL Dimitri’s Rail was formed by lead singer/songwriter Paul Ehmer. They released their first EP with Universal Music Group/Fontana “Wake Up” through Indie Extreme / Desert Highway Records in 2010. The title track, “Wake Up”, received airplay on major market radio stations KTBZ 94.5 The Buzz in February of 2010, reaching #51 on the …
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THE OCTOPUS PROJECTAfter releasing 2007's Hello, Avalanche, an engaging album that netted praise from Rolling Stone, The Village Voice, Wired, Pitchfork, Stereogum and a zillion blogs, The Octopus Project settled into a relentless touring schedule that took the band to nine countries and a handful of major music festivals. As the band members added thousands …
THE BAND OF HEATHENS Since emerging as a favorite new live band out of Austin TX in the late 2000s, the Band of Heathens has toured relentlessly, building a devoted following and landing on some of the finest stages in music. Over three studio albums and hundreds of shows each year, they’ve evolved as a …
THE BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR The Bright Light Social Hour is an American rock band from Austin, Texas. Born out of a university art-rock collective, the band first gained attention in Austin from their incendiary live performances and innovative vision of rock and roll. Melding southern rock, hard dance, psychedelic blues, and deep soul, their …
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RAY WYLIE HUBBARD Ray Wylie Hubbard is one of the most well-respected veterans of the Texas music community. Having explored songwriting, screenwriting, broadcasting, and performing, few artists can match his versatility and style. His love of music and storytelling led him to enroll in the University of North Texas in 1965, where he was an …
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DEREK WEBBLike Neil Young and Rich Mullins before him, Derek Webb has matured into a fearless artist who delights in betraying expectations, and making art that explores detours, departures and roads less traveled. Take his latest album, Ctrl, which features Webb picking up his acoustic guitar after a long layoff from the instrument. For Webb …
JONATHAN TYLER & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS Something magical happens when you combine the ferocity of youthful abandon with the serenity of an old soul. Enter Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights. A soul singing, fiercely hard rocking band, helmed by a triple threat with “IT” in spades. In just one listen, this brood will have …
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DAVID RAMIREZBy breaking through heartache, David Ramirez has gone on a search for understanding. The Austin resident and frequent traveler to clubs, theaters and listening rooms all over the country, has come to a phase in his creative life where the tears have dried and moving on looks like the best option. That change in …
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NEW YORK CITY QUEENSNew York City Queens is a Houston based Indie/Pop band formed in the spring of 2011 around their debut album, 'Somewhere Different, Something New.' Blending influences that range from early pop to contemporary modern rock, NYCQ has solidified a signature sound on their sophomore release, 'Burn Out Like Roman Candles.' The Queens …
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SPACE CAPONE There’s an open question as to whether it’s harder or easier for smooth white dudes to make inroads in R&B music. If you ask Robin Thicke, it’s not so easy. If you’re following the career of Nashville’s Space Capone, you might think it’s a breeze. The local press is smitten with Capone’s highly …
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TWO TONS OF STEEL If 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: …
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THE FLATLANDERSIn January 1972 a newly formed grassroots band The Flatlanders (comprised of the nucleus of Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock) travelled to Tommy Allsup’s Odessa, TX studio at the urging of a local radio DJ. The 14 songs recorded on reel-to-reel tape arguably marked the birth of alternative country music. In …
SLEEPERSTARAfter humble beginnings in Texas driving up and down I-35 (Dallas, Waco, Austin then repeat) the Dallas based band Sleeperstar began what they thought would be a slow and steady growing process. 200 clubs and 40 college shows later (22 states & 70,000 miles in just 18 months on the tour van affectionately named “The …
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THE APOCALYPTIC TAKEOVER TOUR FEATURING: THE SAMMUS THEORYToo many bands and musicians today have lost the ability to inspire or leave a lasting impression. In an age of fleeting interests and 'here today, gone tomorrow' bands, it would seem that most acts are lacking all the pieces of the puzzle required to formulate the modern day successful …
NO SUCH THING No Such Thing is an alternative rock band from Austin, TX. No Such Thing on Facebook | No Such Thing on Twitter | Official Website HINDSIGHT The riff and percussion driven hard rock band “Hindsight” formed in Sugar Land, Texas at around the turn of the millennium with a group of young …
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THIS WILL DESTROY YOU This Will Destroy You began in earnest during the mid-00's in San Marcos, TX. In many ways, the initial sound of the band was the logical destination point for four friends (Christopher Royal King, Jeremy Galindo, Raymond Brown, and Andrew Miller) that had been playing in a variety of bands together …
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THE DIRTY WORMZ Hailing from the live music capital of the nation, diRTy WoRMz are an F-5 tornado of violence, combining elements of rock and hip-hop with an undeniable street swagger. diRTy WoRMz were formulated, plotted and instigated in the year 2002. The band was the brainchild of Smackola and DJ Crash, hip hop artists …
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TRACII GUNSThe Tracii Guns League Of Gentlemen is a Rock And Roll band leaning heavy into 1970's British and American blues based hard rock. The members of this band are all veteran stage and studio performers. Scott Foster Harris is from Texas and brings a very soulful southern flavor while mixing Blues, Country and Classic …
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 …
FREE HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY TONIGHTATTENTION ATTENTION, REGARDING OUR CONCERT TONIGHT: Unfortunately, due to the damage the storm Sandy has caused in New York, Class Actress' flight has been cancelled and they won't be able to perform tonight. We will be issuing refunds for those that have bought tickets via Eventbrite, so look for an email …
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EL TEN ELEVEN“I really hope people don’t say that we are a math rock band!” doubleneck guitar/bass virtuoso Kristian Dunn exclaims while discussing his duo, El Ten Eleven’s, new album Transitions. Acoustic and electronic drummer Tim Fogarty adds, “We get labeled all kinds of things from post-rock to ambient to experimental... all of those make …
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DEL CASTILLO Del Castillo began as a CD project for family back in the winter of 2000 and has become a symbol of the cross-cultural power of music with their eclectic blend of Flamenco, Rock, Latin, Blues, and World music. Between the release of their first CD, Brothers of the Castle back in 2001, to …
SIGNAL RISING Signal Rising is an anthemic rock band from College Station, TX. Signal Rising on Facebook | Official Website
THE ROCKETBOYSOn their recent recordings “20,000 Ghosts” and “Wellwisher,” The Rocketboys perfectly married themes of unity and brotherhood with rich, soaring rock, lifting the band to national critical acclaim. The band supported its releases with lengthy tours and multiple festival appearances. Almost inevitably though the rigors of the road took their toll, eventually rupturing the …
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CORY MORROW It is fitting that a south of the border gamble nearly two decades ago would ultimately yield an acclaimed Texas troubadour. Cory Morrow's humble artistic beginnings read like the gritty lyric of an unwritten Townes Van Zandt song. This straight-shooting musician, who drops his ninth solo release Vagrants And Kings on May 20th …
SERYNSeryn is a 5 piece band who calls Denton, Texas their home. When listening to the well layered textures of guitars, ukulele, accordion, bass, viola, banjo and various percussion, it's hard to imagine This Is Where We Are is the band's debut effort. The band's strength resides in their vast musical talent and understanding of …
RODNEY CROWELL HAS CANCELLED HIS TEXAS PART OF HIS TOUR DUE TO A HEALTH SCARE. WE WILL BE PROCESSING REFUNDS TO ALL WHO HAVE BOUGHT TICKETS, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL TICKETING@GRANDSTAFFORDTHEATER.COM. BELOW IS HIS OFFICIAL STATEMENT:Nashville, TN --- Nov 6, 2012 --- In the last several days, Crowell had a heath scare …
CODY CANADA & THE DEPARTED Cody Canada was 16 years old when he made his way from Yukon to Stillwater, Oklahoma. He had been searching for some inspiration; a place to call home musically. What he found was a creative nirvana of musicians who were generating the music that would stay with him for the …
BILLY JOE SHAVER Throughout his 40-year career, Shaver has released 15 albums. Five-time Grammy award nominee. Songwriter Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Assoc. Member of Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. Songs have been recorded by Elvis, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty, among others. Producer John Carter Cash is the son of Johnny …
HELL'S CONSPIRACY We only use the finest ingredients in making our hard, fresh metal. Imported from America, the quality is guarunteed to satisfy and will have you going back for seconds. Our motto at Hell's Conspiracy is "If it doesn't smell good, it probably doesn't taste good." So instead of listening to the Jonas Brothers …
GRAHAM COLTONIt’s true - singer songwriter Graham Colton has an uncanny pop sensibility with deep roots in folk and rock music that has already earned him both critical and mainstream acclaim. His latest album, Pacific Coast Eyes, the follow up to 2008’s Here Right Now, hits right in the pocket of what Graham does best: …
SYNE 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 …
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL9-Time Grammy Winning Kings Of Western Swing Asleep at the Wheel has seen miles and miles of Texas. They got their kicks on Route 66. And, in 2010, the band clicked another milestone on the odometer – their 40th anniversary. Now in their 41st year, the band continues to introduce the western …
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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 …
BRANDON RHYDERRhyder released his first album in 2001 and since then has released six more in the coming years. His second album Behind The Pine Curtain was released in 2003. With his third album, Conviction which was produced by Walt Wilkins, that came out in August 2005 that Brandon’s stock continued to rise as a …
PAPER ROUTEHere’s the situation. In Nashville, there’s an old, decrepit plantation house where three bedraggled but refined, white gentlemen drop beats, craft wordplay, design artwork, and arrange orchestral maneuvers in the dark. The structure is called Joy Mansion, and the men who dwell there staring each other down and exercising their creative rivalry for all …
CALEB MAKAlthough Dallas hip-hop may currently be best known for the “D-Town Boogie”, there are a few artist in the area that are changing that perception. Well, here’s another: Dallas native Caleb Mak has been distinguished by various critics as an artist that is blurring the lines between musical genres. Caleb’s first mixtape, L.O.V.E. (Life …
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Marcia BallMarcia Ball is a woman with a reputation. The Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter is famed worldwide for igniting a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she strolls on stage. Ball's groove-laden New Orleans boogie and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music fans all over the world. But …
GUY FORSYTH Austin’s Guy Forsyth has long enjoyed praise for his dazzling live shows and rich Americana roots sound. Forsyth usually performs with his band, but has been known to perform as a solo artist. His songs incorporate a unique mixture of styles and his sound is at once polished, raw, compelling, and irresistible rump-shaking. …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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