Grand Stafford Theater

SOLD OUT: An Evening With Bob Schneider
2014-07-12 21:00 - 23:55 (America/Chicago) | TX
This concert is now SOLD OUT. No more tickets will be sold online or at the door.
Grand Stafford Theater presents… An Evening With Bob Schneider: An up-close and intimate concert experience with one of Texas best singer/songwriters. Do not miss this rare opportunity to listen to and interact with a legend like Bob Schneider. Tickets will go fast and sell out, purchasing online before the event is strongly encouraged.

BOB SCHNEIDERWith the release of his latest album Burden of Proof, Bob Schneider breaks new ground. Exploring loss, lust, love, dark desires and skeptical optimism, Schneider has crafted lyrically and musically, his most ambitious and sophisticated album to date.
Born in Michigan and raised in Germany, Schneider was playing music and creating art from the time he was four years old. “I was left-handed, but the nuns at my Catholic school forced me to write with my right hand,” Schneider reflects. “But I still like to think of myself as left-handed. I’ve always thought of myself as a round peg in a square hole sort of person. Like I just didn’t quite fit in. I was socially awkward and I think that led me to finding solace in imaginary worlds that I would create in my art and music.”
At age ten, Schneider’s father, an opera singer by trade, dressed him in a leisure suit and took him along to gigs where they’d perform jazz standards and other hits from the 1940s-70s.
Schneider spent his college years as a fine arts major, but dropped out to move to Austin and pursue a music career after taking to heart the words of singer-songwriter Terry Allen. “I remember him saying ‘If you’re going to do art, drop out of school and start doing your art and living your life ‘cause your degree’s not going to make a difference.”
So Bob Schneider blazed into Austin and has been packing houses and winning over audiences ever since, firmly claiming his place as one of the most sought-after entertainers in the live music capital. Schneider sells out venues coast to coast from New York, Chicago Minneapolis and Baltimore to LA, Seattle, Portland and San Francisco. His live shows are playful and raw, while on stage Schneider commands the room. He’s charismatic and friendly, bantering with his bandmates and heckling the audience. As he launches into each song with his whole being, the audience is instantly transported, tumbling through the dark recesses of his imagination.
Much like Jack White and Ryan Adams, Bob Schneider has mastered the art of keeping his audience on their toes, never knowing what will come next. Schneider dances to the tune of his own drum and the beat changes from album to album. With Burden of Proof, he has elevated his game once again, creating a brilliant and elegant album. “Some folks might think that I’m taking a big risk musically by getting away from the more easily accessible pop songs of the earlier records,” said Schneider. “But to me it seems like a natural progression that is more subconscious than conscious really.”
Schneider’s songs and albums thrive on the element of surprise, and the tracks on Burden of Proof are no exception, sure to be a crowd favorite, “Unpromised Land”—the first single off the album—packs all the energy of a Schneider performance into one fierce, rocking anthem. An instant stand out, “Swimming In The Sea,” captures the out-of-body, spine tingling magic of falling in love. Schneider adds, “I love love songs that go against the grain of what it means to be in love and how that’s supposed to feel. It’s rarely a walk in the parkfor me and ‘Swimming in the Sea’ (which is something that I’m deathly afraid of) sort of captures the wonder and terror of being in love and not having any control over it all.”
Other highlights include the Leonard Cohen-esque “Digging for Icicles” highlights Schneider’s vast vocal range, his voice dropping as the song descends into mournful meditations. “The Effect,” gospel-inflected and danceable, evokes Graceland-era Paul Simon. With the deceptively simple “Tomorrow,” the album’s only cover, Schneider offers a stunning re-vision of the classic showtune, raw and unguarded. Amidst the hopetinged despair of “Wish the Wind Would Blow Me” Schneider tosses out what amounts to a playground insult, “I wish your mom was ugly/ And your dad was ugly too,” but then deftly twirls it into a disarmingly charming love note, “Then they couldn’t have had a girl/ To be as beautiful as you.”
Nearly every track on Burden of Proof features string arrangements composed by Schneider himself. The album also showcases Schneider’s decades-long creative relationship with the Tosca String Quartet. Schneider first paired with the quartet on “Love is Everywhere,” the hidden track off of his award-winning album I’m Good Now. At the time, Schneider wrote a string arrangement for the beautifully devastating “Weed Out the Weak.” That fan favorite has finally found a home on Burden of Proof, positioned amongst sensual charmers, danceable bursts of fire and bounce, and contemplative sojourns.
Longtime fans will recognize Schneider’s trademark fusion of eclectic musical styles, innovative compositions, and intricate, emotion-filled lyrics. Schneider croons, drawing listeners in with the promise of romance. Then the energy shifts, the strings swell, and the songs turn seductively tangy, twisted.
Veering away from the traditional music video model, Schneider is instead honoring the cinematic feel of Burden of Proof by engaging the talents and artistic vision of twelve film directors. Directorsinclude internationally renowned filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, who shot the video for Schneider’s AAA Radio hit “40 Dogs (Like Romeo and Juliet)” from his 2009 album Lovely Creatures, and award-winning photographer and director Dan Winters, whose photograph and drawings grace Burden of Proof’s cover and liner notes.
Schneider’s artistic exploration is not limited to the stage or the studio. He is also a celebrated sculptor, painter, and poet with two published books of poetry and art and another one forthcoming.
With Burden of Proof, Bob Schneider delivers a much-heralded explosive addition to his already expansive artistic canon, a work of sophisticated craftsmanship and a wild ride to boot.Bob Schneider on Facebook | Bob Schneider on Facebook | Official Website

The Feeble Contenders EP Release Show w/ Kingfishers, Adults & Rome Hero Foxes
2014-07-11 21:00 - 23:55
THE FEEBLE CONTENDERSThe Feeble Contenders are a loud rock n roll band from Texas.The Feeble Contenders on Facebook
KINGFISHERSKingfishers (formerly Mr. Fisher and the Hospitality) are an indie-rock band from Albuquerque, New Mexico.Kingfishers on Facebook | Official Website
AdultsAdults is an alt-rock band from College Station.Adults on Facebook | Official Website
Rome Hero FoxesWe are a 5 piece Post-Rock band from Houston, Texas. This band was formed in the early summer of 2012. Originally formed as a side-project band, we decided to carry on our music in memory of our recently lost bass player/friend Travis Aaron Anthony McPhail. We are simply here to help others heal from what was lost. We all have our demons, and we’re here to take them from you. That is what makes our band, Rome Hero Foxes.Rome Hero Foxes on Facebook | Rome Hero Foxes on Twitter

Choro Das 3
2014-07-09 19:30 - 21:00
Choro das 3 is a Brazilian instrumental group of three sisters and their father that have played for millions of people, including Brazil’s Presidents, Governors and Ministers, TV and Radio Shows, Soccer Stadiums, plus concerts in Europe and the United States.
Corina plays flute and piccolo. Lia plays 7-string guitar. Elisa plays mandolin, banjo, clarinet and piano. Their father, Eduardo, plays pandeiro (the Brazilian tambourine). The music they play is called Choro which is a form of urban jazz native to Brazil that shares a similar feel with New Orleans jazz or ragtime or bluegrass. Choro das 3’s mission is to revive the Choro tradition in Brazil, where they join several other young people in rediscovering this music, and to spread Choro around the world.

Brazos Valley Hardcore & Metal Festival 3
2014-07-05 17:30 - 23:55
F13 Music & Come & Take It Productions present: Brazos Valley Hardcore & Metal Festival 3
Doors at 5:00pm, show at 5:30pm. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at the door.
5:30 – APHOTIC CONTRIVANCE
6:10 – A CHANCE AT REVENGE
6:50 – ALL THINGS WILL END
7:30 – SOLOMON
8:10 – INSIDE FALLING SKIES
8:50 – HEROINME
9:30 – ADAMANTIUM
10:15 – INSURGENCE
11:00 – MYRA MAYBELLE
11:45 – IN THE TRENCH

Free First Friday Concert Feat. Hazy Ray & Daniel Gonzales Band
2014-07-04 20:00 - 23:55
HAZY RAYThe story of Hazy Ray started with the half jazz-half soul, alternative compositions of singer/songwriter Joshua Ray. Adding trombone phenom, Mike Hayes, to the mix not only yielded a name for the project, but also injected a strong blues element that was previously a rare occurrence in Ray’s music. The blues was a surprise to Ray much like Mike’s energetic and addictive stage presence. In April of 2011, Hayes and Ray were joined by adding “Flecktone”-inspired double-bassist, Mitch Curtis. This influence is undoubtedly the source of the unison line transitions and runs found in the band’s new tunes “Stay and Fight” and “My Song”. After adding Curtis, Hazy Ray began a rampage of 30 live performances in 40 days, which started in New Orleans, Louisiana and concluded by recording their first album, “Deep and Shallow”, at Wire Roads Studios in Houston, Texas. During that process, guitarist Ryan Noormohamed came in to the mix; laying down shredding solos on “Deep and Shallow” and “Rainy Day”. “It is rare that you meet a musician who wants to be part of a group project AND has no limits.” said Josh Ray of Ryan. At the conclusion of the recording process, drummer Saint John Wesley took a leave of absence and Houston native Willie McCullen would take his place. McCullen brings the perfect percussive match to Ray’s writing style with a seemingly unlimited bag of chops that will turn any drummer’s head. At the end of 2011, the band relocated to New Orleans and with them took Willie McCullen. Hazy Ray has begun its viral spread through Louisiana by landing on bills with singer/song-writer John Lefler of Dashboard Confessional, Everclear, and Grammy award winning Rapper/Actor Ludacris. After releasing “Deep and Shallow” in the spring of 2012, Hazy Ray continued to play regular live shows in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houston, and College Station. The 2012 summer revealed a need for expansion of the group’s operation, Alabama and Tennessee answered that call. Hazy Ray has now added Nashville to its list of regular cities and with two tours in line for 2013, Hazy Ray is excited to get out and play music to the masses.Hazy Ray on Facebook | Hazy Ray on Twitter | Official Website
DANIEL GONZALESDaniel Gonzales is a singer/songwriter out of Dallas, TX currently living in College Station performing with his full band this night.Daniel Gonzales on Facebook

The Bridge: Brazos Valley's Healthcare Professionals After Hours Event with Live Music by Nick & Paige, Food by Pik Pak Push and Cocktail Drinks at the bar!
2014-07-01 17:30 - 20:30
Nick & Paige

Nick Boettcher & Paige DeChausse met in 2011 in Chicago. The two instantly connected over old soul songs and joined forces to develop their blues, roots-rock band, Paige & The Reverent Few. After 2 1/2 years of touring the Midwest with their full band, the two moved to Austin to be closer to Nick’s ailing father and immediately immersed themselves into the Austin music scene.
DeChausse’s sweet sultry vocals, Boettchers bluesy guitar styling’s, paired with collective intricate harmonies and arrangements, the two naturally approach music with an honest and soulful sound. Their influences span from John Prine & Dylan to the sounds of Chess Records, Little Milton, The Band, & Gillian Welch and David Rawlings.
Nick & Paige independently released their first self-titled EP in the winter of 2013.
Nick And Paige on Facebook

Midnight Express
2014-06-28 21:00 - 23:55
MIDNIGHT EXPRESSMidnight Express was formed in 2002 and is based in Bryan-College Station; The Band performs live Classic Rock & ROLL music covering hit songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, AND more!
Midnight Express consists of 9 professional musicians that include a 4-piece horn section along with a great sound 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.
Midnight Express on Facebook | Official Website

Sol Cat w/ The Docs, Featherface & Electric Astronaut
2014-06-27 21:00 - 23:55
SOL CATThere is no such thing as a landlocked island, except the one where Sol Cat seems to live. It’s like a place where the mind isn’t fully aware of its surroundings, and confusion welcomes the creativity it inspires. Sol Cat’s eponymous self-released debut album doesn’t necessarily transport you to South Florida from Nashville, TN, but that is an appropriate enough concept. If Music City defines firm lines between genres, Sol Cat’s album champions redistricting, creating challenging new sounds in this arena of the traditional.
Think of a midnight drive somewhere warm, certainly the top is down, and yes, a beauty is in the passenger seat. The six-piece band suggests you can take this foggy, dreamlike scenario with you wherever you go. However, Sol Cat finds its own contentment and happiness in the valleys of Middle TN, grateful for the opportunity to tap into the mystical and spiritual musical foundation on which the land is built. The Athens of the South has an appeal any artist can feel — an enticing, drawing temptation.
Before relocating, Sol Cat’s members spent their time across the country, Miami to Los Angeles, New York City to The Gulf of Mexico. Musical influences span just as wide, yet an eclectic and oceanic resonance remains prevalent in their sound. Smooth grooves along the lines of George McCrae mix with semi-psych synth layers, while the likes of The Talking Heads and Laid Back inspire bouncy bass and slick guitar riffs.
With such a range of cultural and artistic influence, the creative process is equally interesting. Vocalist and writer Brett Hammann steers the musical direction of the band while guitarist Johnny Fisher leads the group into new and uncharted territory. Drummer Ryan Usher provides the rhythmic backbone for bassist Aaron Martin, who also acts as Sol Cat’s Art Director. Lead guitarist Jaan Cohan brings catchy licks and skills to melt any face, leaving keyboardist and studio engineer Jeremy Clark to play intuitively as the music essentially produces itself.
The group is now prepared and eager for the road, with its groundwork set for the message to spread. The Sol Cat sound is not as unfamiliar as it is forgotten; and those feelings and emotions poured into music past are ready to gracefully wash over a new generation.
-Pedro Sanchez IIISol Cat on Facebook | Sol Cat on Twitter | Official Website
THE DOCSWhen the Docs are playing, the sheer energy coming from the stage will pull you in, and the aura they create in the room will keep you riveted. Pulling from a wide range of influences and diverse backgrounds, they evoke the full range of emotion in their audiences with a raw, passionate sound that fuses the soft, harmonious tones of traditional Southern music and the aggressive energy of progressive rock. This is a tight-but-loose four-piece band that stretches and pushes the boundaries of current rock and roll. But The Docs didn’t start out as a high energy, in-your-face modern rock band. Each member brought his musical influences and professional background to the mix.The Docs on Facebook | The Docs on Twitter | Official Website
FEATHERFACEFeatherface is a psych pop band from Houston, Texas, formed in late 2009. The band has released two EP’s, both written, recorded, and produced entirely by the band. Featherface is working to promote their first full-length album, “Actual Magic”, which was released on September 1st, 2012. The new album can be downloaded for free at www.featherface.com.Featherface on Facebook | Featherface on Twitter | Official Website
ELECTRIC ASTRONAUT
Electric Astronaut is a rock band from College Station formed from the ashes of well-known locals, BonnieBlue and Legacy Fails.
Electric Astronaut on Facebook

Draught Beer Celebration
2014-06-24 16:30 - 22:30
We finally have a beer cooler, kegs tapped and beer on draught! Come out and celebrate with us.
Beers on tap include:
– Southern Star Pine Belt Pale Ale
– Leprechaun Dry Cider
– Deep Ellum IPA
– Fat Tire
– Dos Equis
– New Republic Kadigan
– Independence Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout
– Rahr’s Blonde

Craft Cocktails as usual, great beer specials & Grand Stafford Theater pint glasses & ticket give aways! Come early and stay late!

Andrew Duhon & Tahoma w/ Daniel Gonzales Band
2014-06-20 21:00 - 23:55
ANDREW DUHONAndrew Duhon began writing in high school spurred on by a fascination with the literary works of Emerson and Thoreau as well as poets Walt Whitman and Robert Frost. During the summer of ’04 Andrew worked and lived at an old retreat house on the outskirts of the French Quarter. It was then that he fell in love with the character of New Orleans. A year later hurricane Katrina left the city and his former French Quarter home crippled. The blues that he had found in the French Quarter rang true as he continued to write.
The honesty in Andrew Duhon’s songwriting is a result of the self-realization that he has found through his writing. His music and performances reflect his personal perspective in a very real way, and his voice leaves no gaps in the experience as he sings with a conviction all too befitting of his raw, personal writings.Andrew Duhon on Facebook | Andrew Duhon on Twitter | Official Website
TAHOMATahoma is the latest creative manifestation of Texas born & raised artist, Brandon Aguilar. It is neither a side-project, nor a band, but a liberating pursuit of captivating melodies & stories. After playing extensively with various bands for over 8 years, Aguilar began writing & performing solo under the moniker in the fall/winter of 2013. Tahoma features acoustic instrumentation, folk songwriting, & dynamic vocals with the occasional harmony. The likes of Gregory Alan Isakov, Ryan Adams, & Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes can be distinguished as influential, from pleasant picking to spirited strumming & an effortlessly full soaring voice. Tahoma will be booking shows across Texas throughout spring & summer of 2014…as well as anticipating the release of a debut EP in May 2014.Tahoma on Facebook | Tahoma on Twitter | Official Website
DANIEL GONZALESDaniel Gonzales is a singer/songwriter out of Dallas, TX currently living in College Station performing with his full band this night.Daniel Gonzales on Facebook

Software Developers Cartel
2014-06-17 18:30 - 22:00
Craft Cocktails will begin at 4:30pm as usual on Tuesdays and continue through the night.
Software Developers Cartel – Bright Minds From Central Texas
The first in a new 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.
Official Website

Leopold & His Fiction w/ Should've Been Cowboys & Sarah Wise
2014-06-14 21:00 - 23:55
LEOPOLD AND HIS FICTIONNaked, stripped down and aching with adrenaline is the rawness of Leopold and his Fiction. A revolving group of friends led by Detroit native Daniel James (lead vocal/guitar), their essential make up sprouted from collaborations made on the road in the whirlwind cycle of touring. From San Francisco to LA to Austin various musical adventures had come and gone, until James found a common vision in the musicians he’d met along the way. Their seminal force is the catalyst for soul-drenched, bare-bone rock ‘n’ roll that shakes with the power of ’73-era Stooges while seducing with the rhythm and blues of Motown. Originally formed as an outlet for Daniel James to exercise his virtues gained from years in Detroit, Leopold and his Fiction absorbed pieces of the Motown catalog along with the protopunk resonance of Iggy’s Stooges and molded them into a personal version of the rock ‘n’ roll dream. “I lived a heavily drug-induced, alcohol-crazed lifestyle that I thought you needed to live to get to the top of an industry whose facade is fueled by such,” says James. “It wasn’t until I moved far away and met this family of musicians, that I found who I really am, it’s where I need to be.” James balanced his raw, naïve energy and became a founding member of country folk rock act Cowboy and Indian, enjoying a successful run playing festivals including Austin City Limits and recording a full length album. “Vocal harmony and traditional folk is one side of me,” says James, “but I need to release this direct surge of energy.” Composed and redefined on and off stage, Leopold and his Fiction is a beast in all its glory when plugged into their amplifiers and fully cranked. It’s as if they, themselves, are connected directly into an electric socket. “The band elicits a power when it’s time to perform that is unable to be harnessed in any other medium short of a fist fight,” says James. “Whether that’s on stage or in a recording studio it’s almost hard to contain it. It’s more life than I’ve ever felt before.” It was that sonic fever that landed the group recent support slots for The Cult and ZZ Top. When James was younger he wrote songs about escaping, and long trips through a desert, never really looking back, always pushing forward. With Leopold and his Fiction the songs have naturally matured. “Leopold is a fictional entity that gives me a vehicle to discover these characters,” says James. “For me, it is similar to writing a novel by cultivating very specified personalities in various and often ominous situations with different outcomes.” The songwriter claims to have gone through a rebirth since coming to Austin. It’s where he fell in love, quit drinking and had a daughter. “With nothing blanketing my receptors I can let down my guard,” he says. “I’ve never been more vulnerable and, in a way, never more fearless. It’s very honest and liberating.” For the past year Leopold and his Fiction have been working with Grammy-nominated producer Chris “Frenchie” Smith (The Datsuns, Slayer, Jet, The Dandy Warhols, etc…) in recording and capturing a captivating musical journey that is as relentless as it is inspiring. “Frenchie saw our show and listened to our records,” says James. “He was very blunt and said, ‘I’m confident I can make you guys shine!’ He brought a lot out of me and the band. The energy was very positive and the songs are confident, edgy and packed with emotion.” Amidst the band’s hook-filled party rock James was also able to refine his more melodic Neil Young / Jackson Browne side. “When I was really young and spent all my time listening to records, I would dedicate my attention to songs that facilitated my emotions,” says James. “Sometimes ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,’ other times “Going to California’. The best music for me explores a demographic of both introversion and extroversion. It’s a craft just like any other. I have to work at it rigorously over and over until I find the combination that works best for the song.” The next Leopold and his Fiction album promises a full pallet of artistry from America’s deep, dark underbelly and rootsy fabric to a revival of an Rn’B-tinged, backwoods charm. It goes back to the days when Motown and Stax loaded singles with a hip-shaking groove on the A-side and a ballad in 6/8 on the B-side that could be crooned under the moonlight.Leopold & His Fiction on Facebook | Leopold & His Fiction on Twitter | Official Website
Should’ve Been Cowboys

Should’ve Been Cowboys is a four-man Indie Rock band from College Station, TX. They formed a year ago and have performed throughout the Brazos County. Over the course of 2012, they performed thirty-eight shows. Front-man Clayton Tumlinson’s beautiful vocal melodies, Taylor Maddox’s attention-grabbing lead, Nathan Garcia’s dynamic drum style, and Brenton Kim’s solid foundation, compose Should’ve Been Cowboys. This fun and high-energy band will leave audiences floored for more.
Taylor Maddox comes from a family with absolutely no musical background or talent. He started playing guitar in 7th grade[2003]when his mother bought him an electric guitar for his birthday. In all honestly he started playing to catch the attention of a girl at church, but thanks to that, his dream of being a life-long musician was born. He met 2 of his best friends, Nathan and Clayton, at the same church in 2005 when we were all raw musicians. Barely knowing anything, Taylor climbed on stage and fell in love with it. Letting David Gilmore and Jimmy Page be his major influences as a young musician, he fell in love with multiple genres and allowed music to take over his world.
Clayton Tumlinson grew up playing music with his older brother, Bobby, who is 6 years older than him and played the piano. Clayton got his first acoustic guitar for Christmas from his aunt and uncle when he was 11 and they’ve been jamming together ever since. Right off the bat Clayton was writing songs and playing guitar without any prior knowledge how to do so. He played at the First Assembly of God in Marble Falls, Tx every Sunday with his brother and it was then that he realized he knew he wanted to be a musician. Since then he has put everything he has had into music. Leading with passion and ending with his own blood, sweat, and tears.
Nathan Garcia was surrounded by music from a young age. With a drummer and DJ for a father, music was always there. He learned to play the drums at a young age, performing in his first talent show at the age of 9. Ever since then, drumming, and music in general, have become his passion. At the age of 17 he started learning to play the guitar and his love for music grew exponentially ever since. After moving to College Station, Texas in 2010, he began forming relationships with other musicians he had met years before. This would eventually lead to the group Should’ve Been Cowboys being formed. Since then Nathan has been teaching guitar at a studio in College Station and hopes that through this he can share his love of music with a younger generation.
Brenton Kim began playing bass in Dallas, TX. Starting at the age fourteen, his musicality has developed throughout the years. Absorbing influences from multiple genres, Brenton approaches the bass with a peculiar and distinct feel.Should’ve Been Cowboys on Facebook | Should’ve Been Cowboys on Twitter | Official Website

F13 Music Showcase
2014-06-13 19:00 - 23:55
Tickets $10 at the door.
F13 Music Showcase presents:
DISTANCE, HERE
Distance, Here is a band from Bryan, Texas. The band consists of Andy Jenkins, Ethan Alphord, Jordan Watson and Tyler Mallett.
Distance, Here on Facebook
EVER SINCE THE FIREComing from the small Military Town of Killeen, Texas, Ever Since The Fire has been creating a spark in the scene. With the positive inspiring lyrics and sing along choruses to the heavy brutal breakdowns, these 5 individuals have come from personal experiences that has brought them from failure to new beginnings with this fresh new band, EVER SINCE THE FIRE. The beginnings lay in the brain child of Shane Baggerly (Death To Her, Autumn Stay, All Things Will End), and Justin Palmer (My Fair Lady) Who started this as a side project to promote positive influences. In 2013, ESTF released a lyric video to the single “Phoenix” from their Debut EP, Keep.Hope.Alive and have been playing shows and hit the scene with unstoppable force.Ever Since The Fire on Facebook
INSIDE FALLING SKIES
Inside Falling Skies is a rock band from Brenham, TX.
Inside Falling Skies on Facebook
NADE OF FAITH
Nade of Faith is a rock band from Caldwell, TX.
ISONOMIST
Isonomist is a metal band from Temple, TX.
Isonomist on Facebook
HEADCRUSHERFormed in early 2001 in Pereira, Colombia, South America. HEADCRUSHER’s blend of thrash, death metal and hardcore climbed them to the top of the growing Colombian and South American metal scene.
HEADCRUSHER has played many successful shows in their homeland including the prestigious Rock Al Parque festival in front of over 50,000 people and over 6,000 people at the always anticipated FFF festival in Ambato, Ecuador.
HEADCRUSHER arrived in New York in 2007 and toured the East Coast. The Band relocated to Austin, Texas in the summer of 2008 and recorded their self-titled EP in 2009. The tracks were mastered by Juan Urteaga (Exodus, Testament, Machine Head) at Trident Studios in Northern California, with the artwork designed by Alex Eckman-Lawn (Architects, Syopus, Hacride).
With the release of the self-titled EP in 2010 and a steady stream of gigs throughout Texas, HEADCRUSHER has gained a larger following and has been presented with many opportunities.
In March of 2011, they won the Road to Full Metal Texas contest held by RoadRunner Records and played at the SXSW showcase, sharing the stage with such bands as: The Red Chord, Upon a Burning Body, Kvelertak, Trap Them. In May and October 2011 they opened for Cavalera Conspiracy in Austin, TX.
In January of 2012 they released “Let The Blood Run” this is their first full length album released on American soil. It was recorded in Austin, TX at Lucid Audio, and was mixed and mastered by Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Behemoth, Dark Tranquility, to name a few).
HEADCRUSHER has been featured in local radio shows, Liquid Metal Sirius satellite radio, Colombian national TV and various music compilations.
In March of 2012 the prestigious and groundbreaking guitar company S7G welcomed guitar players: Carlos Ramirez and David Coloma to be part of the S7G artist roast.
During the month of June HEADCRUSHER toured the east coast of the US and in July they were invited to this year edition of Rock al Parque. This was a great show for HEADCRUSHER, giving them the opportunity to comeback home after 7 years to share their music and hard work with everyone. The reception of the band at the festival was greater than expected, opening new opportunities for the band in the future.
Throughout the whole summer HEADCRUSHER’S new single “Prisoner Machine”, streamed daily on Liquid Metal Sirius Satellite Radio. Upon demand on two different occasions, this song made it to the top 12 “The Devils Dozen”.
HEADCRUSHER’S hard work is about to pay off.
On December of 2012 they get invited to play Barge to Hell, the world’s first Extreme Metal Cruise. The festival counts with an impressive lineup: At the Gates, Behemoth, Brujeria, Exodus, Sepultura, Sodom, to name a few.
HEADCRUSHER’S songs, energy and execution made more than one head turn. Getting a great response among the audience and fellow artists.
In January of 2013 Randall amplifiers welcomes HEADCRUSHER to their artists roast.
Currently the band is working with Tue Madsen on their new production to be released in 2013. Stay tuned for more.
HEADCRUSHER has also shared stage with acts like: Apocalyptica, Suicidal Tendencies, Dillinger Escape Plan, Krisiun, Wretched, Thy Will Be Done, Ill Nino, God Forbid, Shadows Fall, Mushroom Head, Lazarus A.D, Allegaeon, Motograter, Silent Civilian, Animal (Argentina), Confronto (Brazil), Koyi K Utho (Colombia), Souledge (Colombia).Headcrusher on Facebook | Official Website
MYRA MAYBELLEWe all come from a long line of musicianship. Will and Camo were formerly members of Behold the Great Throne. After BTGT departed ways Will,cam, and former guitar play of sea of wolves luca, decided to launch a new project with no limits. Night after night the booze clanked the walls shaked and and music littered the air. We had minor set backs, but we shook them off and rose out of the ashes and found the Norwegian pancake-c lo green, and former Transcend before Azalia bassist Michael Brammer, to form what you would call powerhouse band “Myra Maybelle”. Music is love. Friendship is key. And family is everything.Myra Maybelle on Facebook

World Cup Watching Parties
2014-06-12 15:00 - 2014-07-03 23:55
Grand Stafford Theater brings to the big screen on stage watching parties for the FIFA Wold Cup 2014:
We will be open for most games for the next month during the length of the World Cup, with daily drink specials for each game and with many more prizes for guessing the correct score of the game, free concert tickets and more! Beer on tap, large screen & projector and huge sound from our house system. More information about the drink specials, beer on tap and contests will be posted on our Facebook event.
Come kick off the World Cup opening game this Thursday at 3:00pm (kickoff time) with us, wether you wear the colors or simply come for the entertainment. Join us for a great night of big screen, big sound, big game and big prizes!
Games we will be showing and open for:
Thursday June 12 @ 3:00 PM – Brazil vs. Croatia
Friday June 13 @ 11:00 AM – Mexico vs. Cameroon
Friday June 13 @ 2:00 PM – Spain vs. Netherlands
Saturday June 14 @ 5:00 PM – England vs. Italy
Sunday June 15 @ 2:00 PM – France vs. Honduras
Sunday June 15 @ 5:00 PM – Argentina vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Monday June 16 @ 5:00 PM – Ghana vs. USA
Tuesday June 17 @ 2:00 PM – Brazil vs. Mexico
Tuesday June 17 @ 5:00 PM – Russia vs. Korea Republic
Wednesday June 18 @ 2:00 PM – Spain vs. Chile
Wednesday June 18 @ 5:00 PM – Cameroon vs. Croatia
Thursday June 19 @ 2:00 PM – Uruguay vs. England
Thursday June 19 @ 5:00 PM – Japan vs. Greece
Friday June 20 @ 11:00 AM – Italy vs. Costa Rica
Friday June 20 @ 2:00 PM – Switzerland vs. France
Saturday June 21 @ 11:00 AM – Argentina vs. Iran
Saturday June 21 @ 2:00 PM – Germany vs. Ghana
Sunday June 22 @ 5:00 PM – USA vs. Portugal
Monday June 23 @ 11:00 AM – Australia vs. Spain
Monday June 23 @ 3:00 PM – Croatia vs. Mexico
Tuesday June 24 @ 11:00 AM – Costa Rica vs. England
Tuesday June 24 @ 3:00 PM – Japan vs. Colombia
Wednesday June 25 @ 11:00 AM – Nigeria vs. Argentina
Wednesday June 25 @ 3:00 PM – Ecuador vs. France
Thursday June 25 @ 11:00 AM – USA vs. Germany
Thursday June 25 @ 3:00 PM – Korea Republic vs. Belgium

Summer Foreign Film Series Presents: Chocolat
2014-06-08 15:30 - 19:00
A Chocolat Experience

Grand Stafford Theater is proud to announce our Summer Foreign Film Series. Every second Sunday throughout the summer, Grand Stafford will feature an immersive film experience, complete with insightful commentary, culinary delights suited to the film and music to top off an afternoon of summer entertainment. We will be kicking off the series with the showing of Chocolat on June 8th from 3 pm – 7 pm. Chef Ken Wilkinson of Cocoamoda Chocolate Boutique in Calvert, TX will be joining the event, providing a sweet culinary selection that is certain to delight the senses.
Cocoamoda is a chocolate boutique and gourmet restaurant owned by Chef Ken Wilkinson, an England native. Wilkinson moved to Houston, Texas in the 1980’s to host “Cable Cookery”, a television program dedicated to the French Cuisine. After his time in Houston, he moved to the small town of Calvert, Texas to pursue his dream of opening a chocolate factory. The chocolates created by Chef Ken are not your ordinary Hershey’s chocolate, but a divine truffle crafted with only the world’s finest chocolate.
Join Grand Stafford Theater and Cocoamoda as we enter into a quaint French village whose quiet conservative ways are challenged by Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche) and her young daughter when they open a chocolate shop just as lent begins. Come see, hear, smell, and taste the sweet experience June 8th. Get your tickets now at Grand Stafford Theater’s website or purchase them at SEAD Gallery today. Not familiar with Cocoamoda’s fine chocolate truffles? Stop by SEAD Gallery to try a decadent treat.

Berkshire Hounds
2014-06-07 21:00 - 23:55
BERKSHIRE HOUNDSSelf-proclaimed “slacker rock” band Berkshire Hounds hinges on the prolific, off-the-wall songs of Jim Campo and Spencer Garland. The Texans have developed a boundless catalogue, comparable to the stylistic diversity of Ween. Humor, wit, and sharp hooks burst the seams of grunge, pop, rock, jazz, old school R&B, and punk. Traveling as a full band with horns, Berkshire Hounds bring the capital city’s “gutsiest young songwriting” (Austin Chronicle) to the Grand Stafford June 7.Berkshire Hounds on Facebook | Official Website

Free First Friday Concert feat. Hazy Ray, The Scorseses, Electric Attitude & Daniel Gonzales Band
2014-06-06 20:00 - 23:55
HAZY RAYThe story of Hazy Ray started with the half jazz-half soul, alternative compositions of singer/songwriter Joshua Ray. Adding trombone phenom, Mike Hayes, to the mix not only yielded a name for the project, but also injected a strong blues element that was previously a rare occurrence in Ray’s music. The blues was a surprise to Ray much like Mike’s energetic and addictive stage presence. In April of 2011, Hayes and Ray were joined by adding “Flecktone”-inspired double-bassist, Mitch Curtis. This influence is undoubtedly the source of the unison line transitions and runs found in the band’s new tunes “Stay and Fight” and “My Song”. After adding Curtis, Hazy Ray began a rampage of 30 live performances in 40 days, which started in New Orleans, Louisiana and concluded by recording their first album, “Deep and Shallow”, at Wire Roads Studios in Houston, Texas. During that process, guitarist Ryan Noormohamed came in to the mix; laying down shredding solos on “Deep and Shallow” and “Rainy Day”. “It is rare that you meet a musician who wants to be part of a group project AND has no limits.” said Josh Ray of Ryan. At the conclusion of the recording process, drummer Saint John Wesley took a leave of absence and Houston native Willie McCullen would take his place. McCullen brings the perfect percussive match to Ray’s writing style with a seemingly unlimited bag of chops that will turn any drummer’s head. At the end of 2011, the band relocated to New Orleans and with them took Willie McCullen. Hazy Ray has begun its viral spread through Louisiana by landing on bills with singer/song-writer John Lefler of Dashboard Confessional, Everclear, and Grammy award winning Rapper/Actor Ludacris. After releasing “Deep and Shallow” in the spring of 2012, Hazy Ray continued to play regular live shows in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houston, and College Station. The 2012 summer revealed a need for expansion of the group’s operation, Alabama and Tennessee answered that call. Hazy Ray has now added Nashville to its list of regular cities and with two tours in line for 2013, Hazy Ray is excited to get out and play music to the masses.Hazy Ray on Facebook | Hazy Ray on Twitter | Official Website
THE SCORSESESHailing from New Orleans, LA, The Scorseses is an eight piece high-energy, horn driven progressive rock band with a subtle punk/ska twist and New Orleans funk undertone. After releasing their first full-length album “Magnumopus” in September 2013 on the main stage at House of Blues New Orleans to 550 people, they also performed at Voodoo Experience for the first time in November 2013.

In 2011, The Scorseses were recognized as the “Best Band Reinventing Their Game” by the Best of the Big Easy Awards for Where Y’at Magazine. Over the past four years, The Scorseses have toured the Southeast United States extensively performing festivals both large and small, along with a wide variety of venues from Florida to Texas and have performed with many great local and touring bands including Fishbone, The Expendables, Brownout, Rebirth Brass Band, Fortunate Youth, RX Bandits and The Revivalists. In 2014, The Scorseses are currently planning tour dates with The Expendables, The Bastard Suns and with H.R. (Bad Brains) on the DIA Global Rock Showcase Tour. They were selected to perform at the French Quarter Festival, Gulfport Music Festival and Houston Beer Festival this year, and will also be part of the HumidCity Artist’s POV Series in conjunction with Google Glass.The Scorseses on Facebook | The Scorseses on Twitter | Official Website
ELECTRIC ATTITUDEOnly a city as eclectic as Houston, Texas, could generate a band as unique as Electric Attitude, 2011, 2012, and 2013 Houston Press Music Award winners for “Best Soul/Funk/R&B” act. Blake Shepard, Kwesi Sackey, and Jordan Bell formed the nucleus of the band in the summer of 2008, and as the thousands who have seen them perform since that time can testify, EA have the power to liven up any audience and turn any room into a dance-floor. Newcomers often walk away from EA shows as fans, and are left with the feeling that they’ve attended a great party. As Kwesi says, “Our goal is to make music that makes you feel good and sexy, and also makes you shake what you got!”
Unwilling to limit themselves creatively or be musically stereotyped, the members of Electric Attitude draw upon diverse influences including rock, blues, funk, soul, and disco, and fuse them into a new and exciting sonic mix. Jordan’s rhythmic, rocking guitar riffs spiral around Kwesi’s thick, danceable bass lines, while front-man Blake’s soulful and sultry vocals find the happy medium between Mick Jagger and Jack White.
With drummer Michael Hatter and James Murphy on saxophone, the energetic group maintains a schedule as relentless as their beats, and their commitment to putting everything they have into their performances has solidified their reputation as one of the tightest, most accomplished live acts in the city. In 2010, Electric Attitude garnered a lot of attention and strong reviews as they branched out to the Midwest on a 12-date “Breakdown and Shake Tour” in support of their popular 2009 EP, Laser Laser Laser Beams.
Electric Attitude have consistently added to their experience via double-bills with such high-caliber national and international acts as Bonobo, Dengue Fever, The Pharcyde, The Bright Light Social Hour, Galactic, Octopus Project, and Semi Precious Weapons (fresh off a sold-out tour with Lady Gaga). 2011 found the band winning their first Houston Press Music Award and playing to a packed house as the opener for 100 Monkeys on the Main Stage of House of Blues – Houston. EA kept the momentum rolling into 2012, further expanding their sound with the addition of Matthew Hartnett on trombone and Stephen Forse on trumpet, and taking home another trophy for “Best Soul/Funk/R&B” act.
Inspired by experiments with bass effects pedals and electronic instruments, specifically the EWI (Electronic Woodwind Instrument), Electric Attitude took to The Womb in Austin, Texas, to create new studio sounds for 2013. Fans who have been awaiting new recorded material are now being rewarded with the release of EA’s first full-length album, Skintight & Solid Gold, on the new Houston label, GR8-Heights Records. “With this album,” Blake says, “we are pushing beyond Laser Laser Laser Beams, adding horns and taking our music to the next level.”
Where will the days ahead lead Electric Attitude? For a group that thrives on the positive vibes of enthusiastic crowds and finds equal excitement in the recording studio, the future holds a million golden possibilities. For now, pick up Skintight & Solid Gold at your favorite record shop—or catch EA live—and get in on one of the best parties Houston has to offer.Electric Attitude on Facebook | Electric Attitude on Twitter | Official Website
DANIEL GONZALESDaniel Gonzales is a singer/songwriter out of Dallas, TX currently living in College Station performing with his full band this night.Daniel Gonzales on Facebook

Morgan Jenks w/ GQ Marley, Doc Strange, dot.darkness & James Storey
2014-05-31 21:00 - 23:55
Morgan JenksMorgan Jenks is a native of Bryan, multi-instrumentalist, and multimedia artist. He makes live electronic music and visuals with customized software: deep sonorities and beats that alternately make you move your feet and scratch your chin.
GQ Marley
gQ Marley is a self driven artist born and raised from the city of San Antonio, Texas. Known for his witty metaphors, clever wordplay, and sarcastic humor, this artist plans to leave a mark on the music industry by becoming one of the first headlining artist to come from his hometown. Now residing in College Station, Texas, gQ has rapidly grown in the underground hip hop society and will not stop until he takes over the world.
GQ Marley on Facebook | GQ Marley on Twitter | Official Website

The Feeble Contenders w/ King & Nation, Adults & Tall Talk
2014-05-30 21:00 - 23:55
THE FEEBLE CONTENDERSThe Feeble Contenders are a loud rock n roll band from Texas.The Feeble Contenders on Facebook
King and Nation

King and Nation is an eclectic indie-garage rock band formed in 2013 and is moving quickly. With recent lineup additions, their sound has gotten stronger and they have been noted for their electric live performances. They consist of Frank Miller, Sam Brinkman, Austin Davis, Aaron Gonzalez and Travis Knight. Finally having found their unique sound, King and Nation have planned to record an EP to be released mid-2014.King and Nation on Facebook | King and Nation on Twitter
AdultsAdults is an alt-rock band from College Station.Adults on Facebook | Official Website
Tall TalkTall Talk is a 3-piece rock band from College Station.Tall Talk on Facebook | Official Website

A Chance At Revenge w/ Against The Archaic & Taking On Poseidon
2014-05-29 21:00 - 23:55
F13 Music Presents:
$5 at the door.
A Chance At RevengeA Chance At Revenge is a metal band from Round Top, TX.A Chance At Revenge on Facebook
Against The ArchaicAgainst The Archaic is a hardcore / metal band from Austin, TX.Against The Archaic on Facebook
Taking On PoseidonTaking On Poseidon is an upcoming 5-piece metal band from Austin, TX.Taking On Poseidon on Facebook

Page 9 w/ Midnight on Main & Should've Been Cowboys
2014-05-23 21:00 - 23:55
PAGE 9Page 9 is a Dallas, TX based quintet that is turning heads, worldwide. Armed with a unique hybrid sound of Powerpop and Alternative Rock, it’s no wonder why singer- Josh Roa-Martinez, bassist- Lindan Scott, drummer- Anthony Goodman, and guitarist- Nathan Northcutt have a constantly broadening fanbase. The band has been consistently touring since 2008 when they released their debut full length, “Addiction In Recovery”. Their first release helped them gain a nationwide audience through constant online promotion and a receptive audience who were yearning for a new sound.
So, when Page 9 entered the studio in late 2009/early 2010 with arising engineer Bryan David, their fans knew to expect something great. The band also enlisted the help of legendary producer John Naclerio (Brand New, Senses Fail, My Chemical Romance) to mix and master “Heartbeats & Citystreets” which the band says was “the perfect last piece of the puzzle” in what is an audibly stunning EP. Since the April 2010 release of “Hearbeats & Citystreets EP”, Page 9 has seen an immense amount of success; scoring the band atop the Purevolume.com & Smartpunk.com music charts and putting the single “Crawl” among Purevolume.com’s most downloaded tracks. The band has also been fortunate enough to share the stage and enjoy small runs with bands such as Jonny Craig (Rise Records), Cady Groves (Columbia Records), We Are The In Crowd (Hopeless Records), The Downtown Fiction (Photo Finish Records) and countless other national acts.
Page 9’s continuous drive and their infamous devotion to their fans are merely the backbone in what make them one of the most promising up and coming acts.Page 9 on Facebook | Page 9 on Twitter | Official Website
Should’ve Been Cowboys

Should’ve Been Cowboys is a four-man Indie Rock band from College Station, TX. They formed a year ago and have performed throughout the Brazos County. Over the course of 2012, they performed thirty-eight shows. Front-man Clayton Tumlinson’s beautiful vocal melodies, Taylor Maddox’s attention-grabbing lead, Nathan Garcia’s dynamic drum style, and Brenton Kim’s solid foundation, compose Should’ve Been Cowboys. This fun and high-energy band will leave audiences floored for more.
Taylor Maddox comes from a family with absolutely no musical background or talent. He started playing guitar in 7th grade[2003]when his mother bought him an electric guitar for his birthday. In all honestly he started playing to catch the attention of a girl at church, but thanks to that, his dream of being a life-long musician was born. He met 2 of his best friends, Nathan and Clayton, at the same church in 2005 when we were all raw musicians. Barely knowing anything, Taylor climbed on stage and fell in love with it. Letting David Gilmore and Jimmy Page be his major influences as a young musician, he fell in love with multiple genres and allowed music to take over his world.
Clayton Tumlinson grew up playing music with his older brother, Bobby, who is 6 years older than him and played the piano. Clayton got his first acoustic guitar for Christmas from his aunt and uncle when he was 11 and they’ve been jamming together ever since. Right off the bat Clayton was writing songs and playing guitar without any prior knowledge how to do so. He played at the First Assembly of God in Marble Falls, Tx every Sunday with his brother and it was then that he realized he knew he wanted to be a musician. Since then he has put everything he has had into music. Leading with passion and ending with his own blood, sweat, and tears.
Nathan Garcia was surrounded by music from a young age. With a drummer and DJ for a father, music was always there. He learned to play the drums at a young age, performing in his first talent show at the age of 9. Ever since then, drumming, and music in general, have become his passion. At the age of 17 he started learning to play the guitar and his love for music grew exponentially ever since. After moving to College Station, Texas in 2010, he began forming relationships with other musicians he had met years before. This would eventually lead to the group Should’ve Been Cowboys being formed. Since then Nathan has been teaching guitar at a studio in College Station and hopes that through this he can share his love of music with a younger generation.
Brenton Kim began playing bass in Dallas, TX. Starting at the age fourteen, his musicality has developed throughout the years. Absorbing influences from multiple genres, Brenton approaches the bass with a peculiar and distinct feel.Should’ve Been Cowboys on Facebook | Should’ve Been Cowboys on Twitter | Official Website
PAGE 9Midnight On Main is an Alternative/Rock band that originated in College Station, Texas.Midnight on Main on Facebook

B/CS Loud!Fest 2014
2014-05-15 20:00 - 2014-05-17 23:55
B/CS LOUD!FEST 2014B/CS LOUD!FEST exists because Matt, Niki, Kelly and Michael hate The Toadies. Seriously. That’s the short of it. The long of it is that we got tired of local B/CS bands getting screwed over at supposed “local” music festivals, so we decided to start our own. We are all in bands, we know how we’d like to be treated when we roll into a club out of town, so that’s how we run Loudfest. Do unto otters as you’d have otters do unto you. LOUD!FEST 2013 is May 16+17+18, 2013 @ Revolution & Grand Stafford Theater in Downtown Bryan, Texas. Yup, that’s right. THREE whole days of LOUD. 30+ awesome local, regional and national bands! Wristbands are only $5 and good for all three nights. That’s like 15 cents a band. You can’t even buy a piece of bubblegum anymore for 15 cents! Mark your calendars and ready your earplugs! Lineup Coming Soon!
Tickets will be sold through Loud!Fest’s website below and at the door.Loud!Fest on Facebook | Official Website

Software Developers Cartel
2014-05-13 18:30 - 22:00
Software Developers Cartel – Bright Minds From Central Texas
The first in a new 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.
Official Website

Homebrew Live Featuring Signal Rising w/ Dimitri's Rail & Fighting Gemini ***FREE CONCERT***
2014-05-10 21:00 - 23:55
This is a FREE concert.

SIGNAL RISINGRock that will snatch you up….draw you in! Signal Rising (formerly Linus) came together to create music that our fans connect with. We are a regional touring rock band based out of College Station, TX. Signal Rising has exploded on the scene over the last three years playing dates with national touring acts Ten Years, Fair to Midland, Earshot, The Hectic, Flyleaf, Static X, Pat Travers, Skidrow, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, The Last Place You Look, Deuce,New Medicine and Saturate. Using monstrous guitar riffs, explosive drums, enthralling bass lines and soaring Vocals to draw in new fans at every concert, club gig, and acoustic show!Signal Rising on Facebook | Official Website
DIMITRI’S RAILDimitri’s Rail is a 4 piece national rock act from Texas. The band was formed by lead singer/songwriter, Paul Ehmer. The EP, “Wake Up”, released in September 2010 received airplay on 94.5 The Buzz in Houston a major market Clear Channel radio station. Off of there up coming full length release, “Will Never Break” the single hit Clear Channel rock stations nation wide February 9,2011. In April 2011 “Will Never Break” was also placed in rotation on Rock 103.9 in Bryan College Station Texas. In 2011 “Will Never Break” was also up for a Grammy for “Best Rock Song” making the main voting ballot. After recording the full length album “Back to You” with producer Daryl Youngblood in late 2012, Dimitri’s Rail released its first national release on Tuesday June 25th, 2013 with PEM. The title track “Back to You” charted on the Billboard top 30 for Christian Rock in August of 2013 and continues to sustain itself in the top 30 national Billboard airplay chart. The song debuted at #12 on August 28th 2013 on the national top 20 radio countdown show the CR20. Playing shows with such national acts as Sick Puppies , Filter , Red Jumpsuit Apparatus ,Candle Box , Hurt , Days of the New , Saliva , Queens Ryche and many more. The band is Paul Ehmer ( LeadVocals / Guitar ) , Justin Pena ( Guitar ) , Mike Maloney ( Drums ) and Eric Dockery ( Bass). Dimitri’s Rail on Facebook | Official Website
FIGHTING GEMINIFormed in 2010 by the first two members, Mike and Nick, the two wrote over half the album before ever becoming a full four piece band. After many auditions, Mike and Nick finally found Zach and Adrian to complete the band. The album was finished in only a few months after that. After only 8 short months of the cover gig grind, and the luck of a few investors, FG has finally recorded their self-titled album at Satellite Studios. Performing shows such as live on KPRC channel 2, and the Harley Davidson wounded warrior fundraiser, FG is quickly making their way to the top. Some call their sound a mix between Theory of a dead man / Nickelback, but more unique than both. Thriving on their passion for modern rock, FG shows creativity like no other. Their new album consist of “groovy melodic” music, as well as that “Floor it down the interstate” sound. Currently, FG is already a few songs in on their 2nd album. Committed like no other, Mike, Nick, Zach, and Adrian dedicate every moment towards working together to become the serenity you would hear standing in the eye of a hurricane.Fighting Gemini on Facebook | Official Website

Quaker City Night Hawks w/ Austin English Band
2014-05-09 21:00 - 23:55
QUAKER CITY NIGHT HAWKSQuaker City Night Hawks’ brand of hard rock n’ roll is bred from Texas boogie, Memphis soul and heavy blues. Their music is southern rock right out of ’75, played with the fervor of a sermon crackling out of the radio in a ’68 Lincoln. They’re the whiskey bottle you finished Saturday night and the prayer you said the next morning. Like a country gunshot on a humid night and your first illicit beer, Quaker City Night Hawks are the spirit of rock n’ roll. Come shake your hips. -Steve StewardQuaker City Night Hawks on Facebook | Quaker City Night Hawks on Twitter | Official Website
AUSTIN ENGLISH BANDAustin English played with many musicians over the years before finding the solidarity and talent of Seth Foster (Bass/Vocals) and Austin Meade (Drums/Vocals). Growing up around Austin, TX, there was always music around. It may have helped that Austin was raised on bands like Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and The Eagles. He learned to play guitar at 13 and started a band at 16, but it wasn’t until he moved to College Station that his goal of becoming a full time musician came to be. Seth Foster also played in bands in high school and joined the band after his previous group broke up. Austin Meade happened to be a chance meeting at a local open mic. Together, the three have formed a tight, heavy hitting sound that catches you from the first note.Austin English Band on Facebook | Official Website

Jess And The Echoes w/ Katye Hamlin & Votary
2014-05-08 21:00 - 23:55
JESS & THE ECHOES

Jess and the Echoes is a fresh dynamic to the world of modern pop music. Formed in Austin, Texas the band naturally absorbs the energy of a music scene that thrives on bold and unique artists. They are led by the powerful and stirring vocals of Jess Kellner. Her expansive vocal depth reaches deep into an audience with a captivating emotional connection.
The stage presence of Jess is supported by the solid musical foundation known as The Echoes. Cole Gramling is the electrifying keyboardist and backup vocalist that Sparks the band’s dominant impact. Casey Savage is the lead guitarist that gives a careful edge to addictive arrangements. Casey Kuznieski is the bassist providing the band with a wall of undeniable backbone and Ryan Parker is the drummer creating a rhythmic pocket for this standout ensemble.
This remarkable young band has a broad and enthusiastic take on music that will certainly connect with any audience. They are the epitome of what happens when performing becomes less about style and technique and more about the quality of the moment.
Jess & The Echoes on Facebook | Jess & The Echoes on Twitter | Official Website
KATYE HAMLINSeven surgeries, a college softball scholarship, and a full-time job all laid the foundation for Katye Hamlin’s journey as an artist and drove her to keep pursuing her true passion: music. Born and raised in Bryan/College Station, Texas, Katye began playing the piano and singing from the age of four.
As her love for music grew, so did her love for sports. As a teenager, Katye suffered two ACL tears and underwent subsequent knee surgeries. She overcame these setbacks and went on to earn a softball scholarship to pitch for Rutgers University. This time, career-ending back injuries brought her back to Texas to finish her education in Austin. One morning of her senior year, Katye blacked-out and woke up to deep cuts on her face and a severe broken nose. This terrible accident was a result from a rare heart condition. Two nose surgeries later, and unable to sing for over twelve weeks, Katye’s deep yearning to sing and perform again was too strong to overlook.
After graduation, Katye worked for a couple TV stations, Fox 7 Austin and the CW TV station in Dallas. While in Dallas, she learned to play the guitar, which really propelled her songwriting. From that point on, she knew music would be her life. After what she calls her “quarter-life” crisis, Katye left her great job to pursue music full-time. Committing 100 percent was the way to make her dreams become reality.
While at the CW, Katye met incredible people who truly believe in her and connected her with industry leaders. With the help of CW33 GM, Joe Young, and VP Cumulus Dallas, Dan Bennett, she found herself in contact with Brian Philips, CMT President, and his incredible VP, Leslie Fram. After hearing her music, Ms. Fram asked her to play a showcase for the CMT talent team. In response to Katye’s performance, she said, “I was impressed by your voice and overall confidence.” She was confident Katye could survive the infamous radio boot-camp all artists go through. They both believe she has the endurance and drive that it takes to make it.
While Katye is a fan of all types of music, she has found her home in country. Katye’s diverse taste in genres influenced her sound and songwriting, creating a unique, soulful/bluesy texture and tone. Katye grew up covering phenomenal greats like Patsy Cline and Bonnie Raitt, which influences can be heard in her music.
With every new song, she is growing as an artist, musician and songwriter. Looking back, she now realizes God put obstacles in front of her because she wasn’t truly ready as an artist. But the time is now; she’s here to seize the opportunity.Katye Hamlin on Facebook | Katye Hamlin on Twitter | Official Website
VOTARYVotary is a contemporary pop band hailing from College Station, TX. Soon after becoming a full band, Votary won the Texas A&M Battle of the Bands competition and quickly began gaining popularity in the Bryan/College Station area. In the Spring of 2013 Votary released their debut album “Ground Beneath Us” which included the popular single “Hey Teresa” . Votary is currently focused on writing and recording new material for their next EP set to release in the Spring of 2014. Recently Votary has had an extensive live performance schedule including opening for David Ramirez, Tim Halperin, and Green River Ordinance! Votary’s sound has been compared to Ben Rector, Parachute, Matt Nathanson, and Ben Folds. The band includes: Jack Thweatt – Vocals/Guitar, Travis Thompson – Keyboard, Michael Burgess – Bass, Conner Wright – Drums.Votary on Facebook | Votary on Twitter | Official Website

The Bridge: Brazos Valley's Healthcare Professionals After Hours Event with Live Music by Christopher Crowe, Food by Mickey's Sliders and Cocktail Drinks at the bar!
2014-05-06 17:30 - 20:00

Free First Friday Concert feat. The Tontons w/ Chambers & Taz and Co.
2014-05-02 20:00 - 23:55
Grand Stafford Theater presents FREE First Friday Concert Series featuring The Tontons!
THE TONTONS

When a band’s name is inspired by Star Wars you just don’t expect the group behind it to be The Tontons – they’re far too ‘cool’ for that. The Houston, TX rising kings (and queen) of indie rock are out to prove they can be both – creators of music that both pop fans and hipsters adore, and also loyal friends who truly love making music together and never shy away from experiences and vulnerabilities that shaped their beginnings. A culmination of years on the road, The Tontons are proud to release their forthcoming LP, Make Out King and Other Stories of Love on February 18th. The new album was produced and mixed by Dave Boyle (Black Joe Lewis, Okkervil River, Robert Plant) at Austin’s ChurchHouse Studios and features 11-tracks of Asli Omar’s old-soul vocals that heave the band’s lyrics forward with empowering, sultry and emotional force. Flanking her is bassist Tom Nguyen, armed with a nimble rumble that forms the sturdy dermis of the band. Brothers Adam and Justin Martinez’s titanic guitar-and-drum attack are the dance-ready glue. Omar’s voice seems to melt like butter into the cracks of the Earth that the foursome create.
The Tontons on Facebook | The Tontons on Twitter | Official Website
CHAMBERSChambers is a 4 piece Mood Rock band based out of Denton, Texas. When Judson Valdez and Chase Johnson started working together in October of 2012, they were playing as backing musicians for a mutual friend’s project. After only a couple of months playing together, they quickly realized that they shared creative similarities and decided to try writing music together. Along the way of writing the songs that would eventually become Chambers first album, they recruited Johnson’s sister Piper, stole their sound engineer, Daniel Pelletier, away to play bass to round out the band and became Chambers. Early on they realized that they all had strong but very different voices and instead of trying to conform their different styles to each other, made it into their strength. What has come out of this process is a collection of songs that features 3 different lead singers, complex arrangements of harmonies, and a variety of instruments and styles.Chambers on Facebook | Chambers on Twitter | Official Website
TAZ & COMPANYTaz is no newcomer to the Bryan/College Station music culture as he’s performed shows and open mics since he began his college career at A&M. As a multi-instrumentalist, Taz’s lush harmonies and unique instrumentation have, over time, created a signature sound; a concoction of suave jazz, r&b, and almost anything else that can be played on six strings. His music can be described as electric and innovative, a blue fire pirouetting to be witnessed. This Friday he will be joined by fellow musicians Amy Westwick, David Johnson, and Brenton Kim to reinvent the craft of the acoustic experience. Using a wide variety of songs and instruments, this group will have you singing along to the classics.Official Website

Cherub w/ Carousel & ProbCause
2014-04-30 21:00 - 23:55
CHERUBJordan Kelley and Jason Huber take their fun very, very seriously. The pair behind the ambitious and emphatic Nashville duo Cherub craft hooky electro-pop that lyrically captures the risque, pleasure-seeking impulses of their youth, while their studio expertise results in grooves so alluring, even your parents can dance to them. Which is their exact goal on Antipasto EP, the precursor to their highly anticipated Year of the Caprese debut LP.
Kelley explains, “it’s just the coolest thing if you can have different generations dancing to the same song.” Cherub doesn’t just commingle age groups. Huber and Kelley’s musicianship and imagination allows them to create their own ideas about style and music rather than abiding to genre. Featuring the viral hit “Doses and Mimosas,” two new songs and a Knocks remix, the four-track set serves as the boldest alignment of their diverse musical interests yet, ranging from brash rock to playful pop to seductive R&B.
The duo met while pursuing music business degrees at Middle Tennessee State, a large public university just outside of Nashville. Prior to meeting up at a dorm party, the two were figuring out how to become their own local legends. Huber was fronting a psychedelic folk-rock band, whereas Kelley was something of a mainstay in the Nashville hip-hop scene. Well, sort of. “I was making beats for this hip-hop duo and we got to open for GZA, but I didn’t know how to DJ my own stuff.” After meeting Huber, “I just asked ‘can you turn my beats into a live show?’” Soon thereafter, Kelley sent Huber his self-composed Man of the Hour EP and the two realized the potential in their partnership. Cherub began in earnest, with Huber’s live production embellishing Kelley’s clever songcraft.
Kelley’s lyrics of relatable hedonism come from everyday experiences – “nonsense on my iPhone notepad,” zoning out during long plane rides or meeting a local yahoo who got an unintentional writing credit on “Doses and Mimosas.”
“We were buying champagne in the Beachside Liquor Store in Gulf Shores, Alabama and there was this dude in his mid-40’s behind the counter. I’ll never forget what he said, ‘I remember the days of ‘pagne and caine!’” It became the indelible, call-and-response hook from “Doses and Mimosas,” their breakthrough smash from the self-released MoM & DaD which was #1 on HypeMachine’s “most talked about” chart in August of 2012.
The release of MoM & DaD was a part of a huge year for Cherub, as they were named one of “12 Tennessee Bands You Should Listen To Now” by Paste and landed spots at Bonnaroo, SXSW, Electric Forest and the Snowball Music Fest. These experiences have allowed Cherub to learn on the job and tailor their songwriting for the benefit of their sweaty, packed crowds. Taking inspiration from formative live experiences ranging from Incubus to Sigur Ros, Kelley ensures that “we have theatrical elements that don’t detract from the music. When we see the crowd respond to an uptempo song, that gets us going.” Their momentum continued into 2013 with the self-release of the 100 Bottles EP and its infectious lead single “Jazzercise ‘95.” The duo continued to book more ambitious gigs, including Lollapalooza, Governor’s Ball, Austin City Limits and their first tour throughout Europe and the UK.
Cherub aren’t much for tags, but if you want to get an idea of what Antipasto brings to the party, just ask them who they’d like to collaborate with. Kelley’s dream would be a duet with “Roger Troutman [R.I.P.], super funky but with no vocals, just talkbox. We’d also want to do an epic, super crazy R&B joint with The-Dream.” Therein lies the alchemy of “Lifesaver” and “Tonight,” where playful guitar licks meld with deep bass and lush synthesizers. But they also grew up idolizing rock auteurs such as David Bowie and Trent Reznor, and you sense their influence in Cherub’s knack for dynamics and solid, singalong melodies. Cherub always remain curious and ambitious – “I want to do a duet with Mariah Carey, but then pitch down her vocals. No one’s ever done that before!”
But above all else, Cherub are men of the people, dudes of the dancefloor, aficionados of the after hours. From the countless house parties they’ve played in Tennessee to their Age of Reason tour with Gramatik to their prestigious Red Rocks Amphitheater gig with STS9, they’ve always made it a point to engage with their fans. “People always think it’s weird when we ask during the show if there’s an after party,” Kelley says with a laugh. Antipasto starts the party, what happens from there on out is anyone’s guess.
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CAROUSELThe members of Carousel began writing and producing music together in late 2011. Since finishing Berklee College of Music in the Spring of 2012, the group has moved from Boston to Los Angeles, where they continue to write, produce, and perform their music.
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PROBCAUSEWith a polished sound that spans far outside the boundaries of hip-hop- ProbCause seamlessly jumps from dubstep – to glitch-hop- to R&B than back to a classic boom-bap gritty rap sound. With stories that make you reminisce and a percussive delivery that highlights his unique production ProbCause is one of the most exciting and versatile touring acts.
In August (10′) ProbCause was named “Toast of the Coast” and voted into the North Coast Music festival lineup- a prime example of his online support system. Through the viral success of his most recent Mixtape “Stir Fry” ProbCause has toured as lead support for Big Sean, Twista, Steve Aoki, Machine Gun Kelly, Kreayshawn and Neon Indian, he has also done spot dates with Raekwon and Chip Tha Ripper- and recently performed for the second consecutive year at the North Coast Music Festival.
This year alone, ProbCause has been on tour as lead support for Big Sean, Twista, Machine Gun Kelly, Steve Aoki, Kreayshawn and Neon Indian. He has also performed spot dates with Raekwon and Chip tha Ripper- and performed for the second consecutive year at the North Coast Music Festival.
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2014-04-29 21:00 - 23:55
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