Grand Stafford Theater

Trout Fishing In America benefiting Voices for Children
2016-04-23 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Trout Fishing in America is the long-standing and yet seemingly unlikely musical partnership of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet. As individuals, they are about as different as one can imagine. Together, they blend seamlessly in a way that has captured the imagination (and hearts) of audiences of all ages for over three decades. Ezra on guitar and banjo stands 6’8″ tall while Keith on bass stretches to 5’5 1/2″ on a humid day. Ezra is more playful and extroverted while Keith is more serious and reserved. Each of them bring out the best in the other and the joy that comes from this musical interaction is contagious and impossible to deny.
The duo has earned four Grammy Nominations and recently released “Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers”. Try saying that five times fast! The CD features tongue twisters, mind-benders, spooky situations and instantly identifiable slices of a kid’s life. In September 2010, they changed gears and released a folk/pop CD called “Lookin’ at Lucky”, the first full length CD for adults in 11 years. Included in their catalog is a children’s book/CD “Chicken Joe Forgets Something Important” published through Secret Mountain. The spoken-word tale is followed by 11 original songs relating to the story. Real people and animals in Keith and Ezra’s lives inspired the characters in the songs.

Craft Beer and Cocktail Tuesday
2016-04-26 16:30 - 18:30
Join us for craft beer and handcrafted cocktails – mixing starts at 4:30!

Choro Das Três
2016-04-27 20:00 - 23:00
Choro Das Três

Listening to Choro Das Três play is like being a part of history. The unique sounds of the Brazilian choro family band are reminiscent of days way-back-when and transport you to another continent. The perfection with which they play every note is something you see only in musicians who truly understand and love their craft with every piece of their heart. You can see the raw passion, the commitment to family, and the commitment to preserving a piece of history.
Choro Das Três is a Brazilian instrumental group of three sisters and their father that started in 2002. They play traditional Choro music, which is a form of urban jazz native to Brazil that shares a similar feel with New Orleans jazz or ragtime and bluegrass. Their mission is to revive the Choro tradition in Brazil and to spread it around the world.
Website-http://www.chorodas3.com.br/#!english/wmmln
Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/chorodas3

Reserved For A Private Event
2016-04-28 19:00 - 23:00

The Black And White Years With Tele Novella and Nic Armstrong & The Thieves
2016-04-29 20:00
The Black And White Years

2012 NPR Band to Watch and SXSW veterans, The Black And White Years, will be showcasing their latest release “Strange Figurines”. Discovered by Jerry Harrison of the Talking Heads, these Austin Natives have crafted their own blend of art rock.
Website-http://theblackandwhiteyears.bandcamp.com
Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/theblackandwhiteyears/
Tele Novella

Tele Novella is a fresh strain of sugar-crash dream-psych popsicle punch out of Austin, TX with members of Agent Ribbons and Voxtrot.
“…Influenced by equal parts Nancy Sinatra and The Virgin Suicides, combining classic ’60s rhythms with macabre undertones.” -SPIN
“If the Austin-based band Tele Novella isn’t on your radar yet, it should be.” -USA TODAY
“The group is pretty sensational, creating some of the best pop music to come out of city, and dare I say, the world as a whole.” Austin Town Hall
Website-https://telenovella.bandcamp.com
Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/telenovellamusic/?fref=ts
Nic Armstrong & The Thieves

“Jumping out of the speakers…Nic Armstrong brings the fuzz and bubblegum in spades…the songwriting is so strong…A welcome castaway”
– Paste Magazine
“Noel Gallagher became a fan and invited [on tours with] Oasis…toured Europe and the UK with Paul Weller…did several weeks with the Pretenders, catching the ear of Rolling Stone’s David Fricke.”
– Christopher Gray, Austin Chronicle
“Check him out: It’s no lie…
his debut album… is great”
– David Fricke, Rolling Stone
Website-http://nicarmstrongmusic.com
Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/NicArmstrongMusic/

Texas Music Pickers Presents Drew Womack and Walt Wilkins
2016-04-30 20:00 - 23:00
Drew Womack

Drew Womack, one of country music’s most notable singer-songwriters, returns from a prolonged hiatus with his first album in nearly ten years
Womack first hit the national recording scene with his band, Sons of the Desert out of Waco, TX. Signed to Epic Records in 1997, their debut album, Whatever Comes First, spawned several country radio hits including the title track, which charted in the Billboard Top 10.
During the time that he was performing and recording with Sons, Womack was also writing, and collaborating with several of Nashville’s top hit makers. Womack had written nine, top-10 hit songs including Kenny Chesney’s first #1 smash, “She’s Got It All” (co-written with Craig Wiseman). He also had collaborations with Peter Frampton, Jack Blades (Night Ranger, Damn Yankees) and Tim McGraw. As a songwriter, Womack earned five ASCAP awards and two BMI awards.
Website-http://thedrewwomack.com
Walt Wilkins

I am fortunate that I play my songs across a wide region that is filled with folks who find comfort, enjoyment & meaning in coming out to listen to folks like myself. I am fortunate that enough folks come out, generally, that I can come back to those places and play my songs again. I am lucky, I think, that I knew my calling at an early age, and at one point in my life, I took the necessary steps to follow that calling out into the world. I am still learning how to listen to, and stay true to the voice, and true to the work I am given. I try not to take myself too seriously, but I do try to take seriously this work; this calling. I play some nights just me and my guitar, and some nights with my talented and funny wife, Tina. And some nights with the The Mystiqueros, a living art collective, a hill country jukebox, one of the bands on the bill in honky-tonk heaven. I drive, I play, I sleep and dream. I have had a fair share of songs recorded by other folks, which was my dream all along, and I have played shows with heroes & real poets & the deepest of cats. But I live for the gig tonight, and tomorrow. I am fortunate… and I hope to see you down this road. -Walt Wilkins
Website-http://www.waltwilkins.com/home
Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/Walt-Wilkins-19913642824/

KANM Student Radio Presents Save The Music! Featuring Cheap Haircuts, Electric Astronaut, and more!
2016-05-04 20:00 - 23:00
KANM Student Radio is a fully student run radio housed in the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M campus. We provide a place for students to share and discover new music they may not have heard before. On our stream you can find anything from EDM to underground rap to indie rock and everything in between.
Recently KANM has run into a few financial/technical problems. Which is the reason for this fundraiser because our main goal is the music. Finding new music, sharing music, and providing entertainment for all who happen upon us.
Jackson Webb: Jackson Webb is from Melissa, Texas. He started playing guitar in 8th grade, learning the basics from his dad and then figuring the rest out on his own. He grew up listening to every genre of music, and being exposed to such a wide variety has helped him appreciate all types of music, but also helped his song writing abilities. He grew up around music, and it’s something he’s very passionate about.
HYAH!: HYAH! is a 4-man punkfunk group from College Station, TX. Founded by Sensei Evan, the immortal members of the band have trained their skills extensively in the OG Dynasty, pulling influences from R&B, Rock, and Punk. Their music is an invitation and exclamation to a good time, but this is no simulation. This is HYAH!
Cheap Haircut: Cheap Haircuts is a Folk Punk/Folk Pop band that began in Plano, Tx. They’re album ‘You Are The Dream Star’ is available on Spotify and bandcamp.
Electric Astronaut: Electric Astronaut is a four piece band out of College Station Tx. With rock roots and Game of Thrones influences Electric Astronaut shows are something to see. You can find their music on bandcamp as well.
Mutant Love: Mutant Love is the result of a cloud of gas way out in space colliding with another weird cloud of gas. Find their music on bandcamp and other places on the interwebs.

Free First Friday FT/Daniel Gonzales With Strange Fiction, Danny Malooly and Tyler Smith
2016-05-06 20:00 - 23:50
Daniel Gonzales

Daniel Gonzales is a singer/songwriter based out of College Station, Texas. Daniel and his group of experienced musicians create an upbeat and energetic show that provides a memorable experience for every type of listener. Since his start in 2012, Daniel has shared the stage with Gungor, Graham Colton, Jay Nash, Matthew Mayfield, Nick Verzosa, Josh Grider, and many other artists. Daniel released his debut EP, The First 20, in 2014 and is currently in the studio working on a full length album.
Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/DanielGonzalesMusic/
Strange Fiction

Strange Fiction is a synth-rock band from Austin, TX started on September 26, 2014, composed of members, Nathan Medina, Colin Campbell, James Blair, Chris Applegate, and Nathan Rabold. Their music oscillates between in your face edgy pop and atmospheric soundscapes.
Website-http://www.strangefictionmusic.com
Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/strangefictionmusic/
Danny Malooly

Danny Malooly is a singer/songwriter currently based in Bryan/College Station. A professional musician since the age of 17, Danny has played alongside many acts, in multiple cities, and on numerous stages. His blend of Pop, Rock, and Jazz sensibilities create a unique and powerful sound that is sure to entertain any kind of audience. Danny‘s band is composed of some of the best talent in the area and are making their debut with him for First Friday. Each member’s unique specialties combine to provide clean and tight sound that is sure to capture their audience in a musical moment.

Danny has shared the stage with many acts such as Daniel Gonzales, Hazy Ray, Gungor, David Ramirez, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and many more.

Facebook-facebook.com/dannymaloolymusic
Tyler Smith

In his own words, “I talk through my music. I believe everything beautiful is a creation made by God, so when I write, I make worship songs, love songs, upbeat songs, and anything that is divinely placed on my heart. Everything that I am able to do with my talent is all due to the continuous grace of my father in heaven, and when I sing, I bring a message based on what I have gone through in my life. All I ask for is a chance, and I promise you won’t regret it”.
Website-http://tylersmithmusic.org

Private Event
2016-05-07 20:00, 2016-06-19 20:00

Second Sunday Foreign Film Series presents "The Motorcycle Diaries"
2016-05-08 15:30 - 18:00
“The Motorcycle Diaries” is based on the journals of Che Guevara, leader of the Cuban Revolution. In his memoirs, Guevara recounts adventures he had with his best friend, Alberto Granado, while crossing South America by motorcycle in the early 1950s.
In 1952, twenty-three-year-old medical student Ernesto Guevara de la Serna – “Fuser” to his friends and later known as Che Guevara – is one semester away from graduation and decides to postpone his last semester to accompany his twenty-nine-year-old biochemist friend Alberto Granado – “Mial” to his friends – on his four month long motorcycle trip over 8,000 kilometers of South America, starting from their home in Buenos Aires. Their quest is to see things they’ve only read about in books about the continent on which they live and to finish their adventure on Alberto’s thirtieth birthday on the other side of the continent in the Guajira Peninsula in Venezuela. Not all on this trip goes according to plan – the pair suffers a broken down motorbike, a continual lack of money (often stretching the truth to gain the favor of strangers to help them), arguments, and Fuser’s chronic asthma. But a chance encounter with a couple of communists in the Chilean desert and an extended visit to the San Pablo Leper Colony in the Perúvian Amazon Basin, among other adventures, profoundly impact the men’s worldviews and life trajectories and strengthen the bond between these two friends.

DVDT presents "The TSat Awakens"
2016-05-09 19:30 - 20:00
This documentary screening is free and open to the public.
DVDT presents, “The TSat Awakens”, a short documentary following DVDT through their journey in developing a small satellite for commercializing space exploration. Experience the mystery of what it means to be an engineer as DVDT takes you through the ESET capstone design sequence of researching, designing, developing, testing, and delivering a product to a customer. DVDT was a capstone team in the Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program at Texas A&M University. They successfully delivered their product to a local space company named T STAR on April 14, 2016.

Learn more about T STAR-http://tstar.us

Craft Cocktails
2016-05-10 16:30 - 20:00

Rob Baird "Wrong Side Of The River" Album Release Show With Troy Cartwright
2016-05-13 20:00 - 23:00
Rob Baird

Rob Baird is done looking in the rearview. The Memphis-born musician had enough of being conceptualized, packed a bag and said no thanks. “I had no interest in competing with the country-pop stars and trying to dance around,” says Baird, who left Nashville in the dust, booked a one-way-ticket to Austin and rediscovered his passion for intimate, no-frills songwriting. Working alongside producer Brian Phillips (David Ramirez, Penny + Sparrow), he’s crafted his most accomplished work yet: Wrong Side of The River, a 10-track gut punch of blues-drenched, storyteller-crisp autobiography derived from chasing miles of dreams.
Read what Rolling Stone Magazine has to say-
“Memphis-born musician Rob Baird’s “Wrong Side of the River,” the title cut of his upcoming LP, crackles with gritty desperation. . . and with good reason.
Stepping outside his comfort zone by working with inexpensive mics and no mixing board, Baird cut the material, produced by Brian Douglas Phillips, in a garage, leaving behind a record deal and an entire state in the process.
“This is all about being in the wrong place and knowing that you need to figure out a way to get to the other side,” Baird tells Rolling Stone Country of the powerful title track. “I moved to Tennessee after living in Texas for eight years, and after about a year, I knew it was time to go back to Texas. These feelings became the basis for this song, but after putting pen to paper I think this song is about fighting through the darkness to find the light. Sometimes you got to fight tooth and nail.”
Walking away from a deal with Nashville’s Carnival Music, Baird bought a one-way ticket out of Tennessee and made his way back to Austin, assembling a tight group of musicians to make the record, and detailing that “tooth-and-nail” struggle within the songs that form the basis of Wrong Side of the River. The result is a bold, hungry statement that follows 2012’s I Swear It’s the Truth with soulful melodies and blues-battered lyrics that reflect the westward journey to rediscovering his music and redefining himself.
Rob Baird’s Wrong Side of the River will be released May 13th.”
Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/premieres/hear-rob-bairds-cathartic-wrong-side-of-the-river-20160325#ixzz44K9gHPwX
Follow us: @rollingstone on Twitter | RollingStone on Facebook
Website-http://robbairdmusic.com
Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/robbairdmusic
Twitter-https://twitter.com/robbairdmusic
Troy Cartwright

Troy Cartwright is a country singer and songwriter born and currently residing in Dallas, Texas. He was selected as the winner of the 25th annual B. W. Stevenson Songwriting Competition, and is the recipient of numerous awards and nominations, including the Rising Star Texas Music Award and a Dallas Observer Music Award nomination for “Best Country Act”.
2015 was a banner a year for Troy Cartwright. Picked up by Sunfire Entertainment, his debut single “Next Flight Home” reached #23 on the Texas Music Chart. Success on the chart was also met with success on the road, playing over 125 dates and securing support slots for some of Texas’ biggest artists including Randy Rogers, Charlie Robison, William Clark Green, and Zane Williams. Troy also released his debut full-length album. This self-titled effort (“Troy Cartwright”) was released via Sony RED Distribution and was recorded with Wes Sharon (John Fullbright, Turnpike Troubadours, Parker Milsap) at his studio in Norman, Oklahoma.
PRAISE FOR THE NEW RECORD:
“The record is packed with gems both rocking and of the quieter variety, all of which display a fine depth.. one of the very best of 2015.”
– Kelly Dearmore – The Dallas Observer
Website-http://troycartwright.com
Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/TroyCartwrightMusic

Come and Take It Productions Presents Tooloji with Smile Transylvania
2016-05-14 21:00 - 23:00
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Tooloji has been performing Tool tribute shows since 2005 under the name Toology. With original members Dave Ooi on vocals, Josh Guinn on guitar, and John Haddad on bass, the Tool tribute continues as “Tooloji” with world class drummer Perry MacAdams.

Craft Beer & Cocktails Tuesday
2016-05-17 16:30 - 17:00, 2016-05-31 16:30 - 17:00

Software Developers Cartel
2016-05-17 18:30
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS CARTEL – BRIGHT MINDS FROM CENTRAL TEXAS
An on-going series of Mini-conferences and meetups about current trends, methods and frameworks in software development – from new advanced hardware devices to a simple app, using an awesome framework to build a web app in no time or hacking an AR Drone in javascript. Developers having fun practicing their craft, and learning new stuff.
Our purpose is to create a space where developers form can come and share their professional and personal experiences with any technology available. By sharing this experience, we hope to create, maintain and grow a community of curious and passionate developers while fostering and promoting best practices in software development and dev frameworks/tools.
Presentations start at 6:30pm (doors open at 4:30pm.)
Official Website: http://softwaredeveloperscartel.com

Loudfest 2016!
2016-05-19 20:00 - 2016-05-21 23:00
40+ Bands, 3 Nights, Only $5

LOUD!FEST is May 19 – 21, 2016 @ Revolution and The Grand Stafford Theater in Downtown Bryan, Texas. 40+ awesomely LOUD local, regional and national bands over 3 nights and 3 stages! Wristbands are still only $5 and good for all three nights. Mark your calendars and ready your earplugs!

Performers include: A Deathbed Promise (BCS), A Sundae Drive (HTX), Aphotic Contrivance (BCS), ASS (BCS), Babylon Breakers (Japan), Boy Wonder (ATX), Cacodemon (DentonTX), Corusco (BCS), Destroyer Of Light (ATX), Dethtruck (BCS), Economy Island (ATX), Electric Astronaut (BCS), False Idol (ATX), First Thought Worst Thought (ATX), Forever Today (BCS), GirlBand (BCS), Golden Sombrero (HTX), Hiss (ATX), Inators (BCS), Inflatable Baptists (ATX), International Bitterness Unit (DTX), Jealous Creatures (HTX), Jimmy Legs (ATX), Killer Hearts (HTX), Kingdom Of Suicide Lovers (ATX), LUCA (BCS), Modern Convenience (NashvilleTN), Mothracide (BCS), Mutant Love (BCS), Myra Maybelle (BCS), Odd Folks (BCS), Pink Eye (HTX), Second Runner Up (ATX), So Unloved (SATX), StereoType (BCS), Street Pizza (BCS), Supergrave (HTX), Tenino (BCS), The Bulemics (ATX), The Damn Times (ATX), The Ex-Optimists (BCS), The Hangouts (BCS), The Shut-Ups (ATX), The Tron Sack (BCS), The Wheel Workers (HTX), TSS (VictoriaTX), Unicorn Dog (BCS), Voidslime (BCS), Wellborn Road (BCS), Whatever (SATX)
Website-http://www.bcsloudfest.com/index.html
Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/bcsloudfest/?fref=ts
Event Page-https://www.facebook.com/events/1795357257353794/

Craft Beer & Cocktail Tuesday Featuring Free Live Music From Literally On Fire
2016-05-24 16:30 - 17:00
Join us for craft beer and handcrafted cocktails – mixing starts at 4:30!
Live Music will be going from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

BCS to Broadway and Back Fundraiser Concert
2016-05-29 19:30 - 20:00
BCS to Broadway and Back Fundraiser Concert features performances by musically talented members of our community! The event will benefit a documentary film project on the life of Randy Wilson, artistic director of the Theatre Company in Bryan. Randy is a Bryan native who went on to star in the Broadway and national tour productions of Jesus Christ Superstar. He has since returned to Bryan and has served as the artistic director of the Theatre Company (http://www.theatrecompany.com/) for over twenty years.
Join us as members of the community entertain you with musical numbers from famous Broadway shows, and perhaps a piece or two written by Randy Wilson himself!

Come and Take It Productions Presents In The Trench With Distance/Here and More!
2016-06-02 19:00 - 23:00
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In The Trench has established a reputation for embracing iconoclastic ideals and never conforming to expectation. Members Stephen Harding, Jarrod Cook, Michael Giroux, Seneca Homeyer and Frankie Blaydes each bring years of experience, obtained from struggling with the daily grind, to the amalgamate that is IN THE TRENCH. Their self-titled debut album (2009) established ITT as an inured hardcore band. However, the growth 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.

Free First Friday Featuring Roxy Roca with Aaron Stephens and Lexi & The Pipitones
2016-06-03 19:30 - 23:00
Roxy Roca

“I think Roxy Roca is a hot band and the public and the music industry need to watch. These guys are on the rise!!!”
—Lee Fields
“A very nice mix of old and new. These guys are on the right track in keeping music real and alive. Soulful and entertaining.”
—Larry Braggs (vocalist, Tower of Power)
“My favorites!!! An explosive soul-n-roll, take-no-prisoners dance-off. This is the deal. The REAL deal. Mitch Ryder meets The MGs in the back alley of The Continental Club. It’s a high energy Detroit Texas rumble goin’ on!!!”
—Kevin Kinney (vocalist, Drivin N Cryin)
“I’m on a mission from God,” Taye Cannon deadpanned before breaking into laughter. “Well, maybe not exactly, but it kinda felt that way at first, and it still does sometimes.” Ok, so the Blues Brothers reference is a little cringe‐worthy, but it’s an apt description for the path Cannon traveled assembling Austin‐based ROXY ROCA, although the Blues Brothers story starts off in jail, and Taye’s starts in, well, Alabama. Close enough. “I grew up in the deep south immersed in my dad’s music — Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, James Brown. Basically, if it had a groove, my dad had it. When Motown 25 hit the TV it was all over — I knew this was what I wanted to do. I remember staying up all night with my cousins, emulating James Brown and Michael Jackson in our grandfather’s carport.”
Things didn’t work out the way he expected, at least not right away. Teenage years, rebellion, and punk rock created a detour for the fledgling belter. “I couldn’t really sing yet, but I made up for it with volume and conviction.” Cannon took what he learned about showmanship from James Brown and combined it with his raw aggression and parlayed it into a successful run fronting Austin darkwave pioneers Mocktigers. The thrill of performing was just what he imagined it would be, but something was missing. “I started telling people I wanted to be a soul singer and I got a lot of sideway looks, like, ‘Really? Where is this coming from?’ They all knew me as the crazy frontman from Mocktigers that screams himself hoarse night after night. They didn’t know this other side of me. So, things kind of stalled for a while.”
Then, a chance meeting changed everything. “I said, ‘Hey, do you want to start a soul band with me?’ and he said, ‘Yeah, let’s do it.’” Cannon is talking about veteran Austin guitar slinger Errol Siegel. “I thought, ‘Man, that was easy, who’s next? Well, Errol and I both knew Roger (Wuthrich) from previous bands and it turned out he was into it too — he just said, ‘Anything you want to do, I’m in.’ I knew these guys were great players, so I had no doubt they could do it. For whatever reason, they saw something that made them think I could too. So, we were on our way.”
One by one they recruited players for their “mission.” Tom Hays on trombone. Houston Rawls, former tenor saxman for T Bird and The Breaks. Royce Phillips Jr. on alto sax. Most recently, the band welcomed Christina Comley on drums. “We just started connecting the dots, figuring out who we knew that had a passion for soul music, the chops to play it right, and the desire to be poor,” explains Siegel. “We knew this was going to be a labor of love, which is really just another way of saying, ‘You better love this, because we sure as hell can’t pay you.’” After a year of recruiting, woodshedding, and writing, ROXY ROCA made their debut at an ACL Festival after-‐party. The wait was worth it. The band exploded out of the gate firing on all cylinders. “We felt like we had one chance to prove ourselves so we knew we had to leave it all on the stage that night.”
Since that night, the buzz has spread quickly, leading to more high-‐profile shows with B.B. King, Tom Jones, Lee Fields, Fitz and The Tantrums, Mayer Hawthorne, Fred Wesley, Vintage Trouble, Anthony Hamilton, Tamia, Ludacris, Bone Thugs-‐N-‐Harmony, Orgone, JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound, Robert Walter, Honey Island Swamp Band, Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds, Brownout, The Monophonics, Maneja Beto, T-‐Bird and The Breaks, Guy Forsyth, and others. The band was an official showcasing artist at SXSW 2012, 2013, and 2014.
The band continues to hone their chops and develop their sound. They recently wrapped up production on their new record, recorded at EAR Studio in Austin with producer Lars Goransson at the helm and are looking forward to its release later this fall. So, what’s on the horizon for ROXY ROCA? Cannon doesn’t even blink. “Straight to the top. I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t really believe I could. I told you man, I’m on a mission from God.”
Website-http://roxyroca.com/
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Aaron Stephens

Born in Illinois, raised in South Texas, Aaron Stephens stormed into the Austin music landscape while wrapping up college in nearby San Marcos. His debut full-length album released in June 2014 to critics’ delight (#9 on Lone Star Music Magazine’s ‘Top 10 Americana Albums of 2014’) and wowed crowds with a diverse, genre-bending act; Americana roots with a dash of blues, all while evoking a Stevie Wonder-esque soul.

Aaron Stephens has played in historic venues such as Gruene Hall, Continental Club, and an appearance at the Luckenbach Blues Festival at the infamous dancehall, and supported notable acts such as Leon Bridges, Cody Canada & the Departed, Uncle Lucius. He is currently working on an EP set for Winter ’15 release, tentatively titled ‘When The Morning Comes’.
Website-http://www.aaronstephensmusic.com
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Lexi and The Pipitones
These local MSC Town Hall Battle Of The Bands winners are ready to make their Grand Stafford Theater debut with their own brand of funk and blues.

Craft Beer & Cocktail Tuesday
2016-06-07 16:30 - 19:00, 2016-06-14 16:30 - 17:00

Pecha Kucha Night
2016-06-07 18:00
Craft Cocktail & Craft Beer Tuesday will have an exciting addition on Tuesday, June 7th!
We’re hosting the next quarterly event officially sponsored by Pecha Kucha, a global movement for informal discussions in casual settings. We’re doing this to learn about people and groups in our local community. Good Pecha Kucha presentations are the ones that uncover the unexpected — unexpected talent, unexpected ideas. The format is simple: 20 slides for 20 seconds each. It’s very informal and quite diverse. Come on out!
Admission is free with a suggested donation of $10.
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Midnight Express
2016-06-10 20:00 - 23:00
Classic Rock at its Best!
Based out of Bryan-College Station, MIDNIGHT EXPRESS specializes in classic rock from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and even some of the current hits. Big brassy and sassy, this big band will make you think you’re listening to the original artists. Now in their 14th year, MIDNIGHT EXPRESS is recognized as one of the Great Classic Rock & Roll cover bands of Texas!
MIDNIGHT EXPRESS consists of 9 professional musicians that include a 4-piece horn section along with a great sound/light engineer. The Band strives for perfection when delivering the great classic rock songs the way they were played back then.
MIDNIGHT EXPRESS has performed with Cowboy Mouth, Brave Combo, Foghat and Grammy award winner Joe Nichols.
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Second Sunday Foreign Film Series presents “The Great Beauty”
2016-06-12 15:30 - 18:00
Warning: this film is rated R. No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent.
“The Great Beauty,” an Italian film, tells the story of a journalist, Jep Gambardella, who has lived his life through the extravagant nightlife of Rome for decades. Just shortly after his 65th birthday, a shock from his past leads Jep to look past his nights at clubs and parties to find a timeless landscape of strange yet exquisite beauty.
Experience the incredible cinematography, beautiful scenery of Rome, and thrilling story Sunday, June 12th at the Grand Stafford Theater.
Rating: R

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Forever Today with Corusco, Daniel Gonzales, and A Deathbed Promise
2016-06-16 20:00 - 23:00
Forever Today

A group created in Bryan, Texas, Forever Today was formed from various other projects. With an alternative indie/rock sound, Evan Morrison (guitar), Jared Overton (drums) and Andrea Young (vocals) were Forever Today’s cofounders, with Kyle Honnerlaw (guitar) and Jamie Wilson (bass) rounding out their tone. After five years of struggling with the balance of school, work and music this band was finally able to make their passion it’s main focus. With their first ep soon to be available, be sure to take a listen and catch a show. Only good things are to come from this up and coming band.
Corusco

Corusco is an indie rock project with its roots spread across Texas and currently located in the Bryan-College Station area. In May 2015, Corusco released a four song acoustic demo entitled “Don’t Give Up” that is available on Bandcamp. They have toured through Texas and Oklahoma. With themes ranging from loss and hope to heartbreak and joy, “Don’t Give Up” encompasses the journey through grief and the darker moments in life while struggling to maintain hope. Look out for their upcoming EP release
Daniel Gonzales

Daniel Gonzales is a singer/songwriter based out of College Station, Texas. Daniel and his group of experienced musicians create an upbeat and energetic show that provides a memorable experience for every type of listener. Since his start in 2012, Daniel has shared the stage with Gungor, Graham Colton, Jay Nash, Matthew Mayfield, Nick Verzosa, Josh Grider, and many other artists. Daniel released his debut EP, The First 20, in 2014 and is currently in the studio working on a full length album.
A Deathbed Promise
These B/CS Locals are influenced by Story of the Year, Incubus, Hawthorne Heights, The Used, A Day To Remember, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.

Hot Texas Swing Band
2016-06-18 20:00 - 23:00
Hot Texas Swing Band

With one boot in Cowboy music and the other in Swing, the Hot Texas Swing Band is continuing the trail previously led by artists such as Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. Backed by a passion for traditional Western Swing, the Hot Texas Swing Band pushes the genre forward with fresh Rockabilly and Latin beats against original material for a new sound and high-energy live shows that have critics and fans raving.
They have been nominated for a 2015 Ameripolitian award and named one of the Top Ten Jazz Bands by the Austin Chronicle for three years in a row.
“Here’s a bunch of guys and gals that sound like they’re really enjoying themselves. It feels fast and loose, and I suspect was recorded ‘as live’, and that’s what makes it so darn enjoyable. They sure do swing on these 13 tunes including seven originals and Johnny Gimble’s tune Junior’s Shadow. The band’s originals are terrific. I think HTSB have yet to make the perfect record, and I’m sure that won’t be far off. In the meantime I’ll be enjoying this just fine”.
–Duncan Warwick, Country Music People Magazine, England
