St. Cloud (Shane Walker from the Gougers)St. Cloud is the name of the musical partnership of Brian Beken (Milkdrive, South Austin Jug Band) and Shane Walker (The Gougers). Coming off alternately as indie/alt country and modern experimental rock (sometimes within the same song), St. Cloud has parlayed big sonic ambitions and acute attention to lyrics …
Johnny's BodyJohnny’s Body is an American indie-rock band from Gatesville, Texas, formed in 2006. The band consists of Jordan Rhudy (lead vocals, guitar), Carrie Burt (keys, backing vocals), Taylor Branch (guitar, backing vocals), Jeremy Tillery (bass guitar), and Steven Calvillo (drums, percussion). Johnny’s Body was born in the summer of 2006 as a two-piece guitar …
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Grand Stafford Theater presents as part of downtown Bryan's First Fridays Friday April 5th, 2013 Doors at 6:30 PM, Music starts at 7:00 PM FREE SHOW ALL NIGHT LONG! NO COVER ALL NIGHT! PAT RYAN AND THE JADED KINDPat Ryan is a texas country artist from Lexington, TX. Playing nonstop since the age of 9, …
GOREFEST 2013 This is B/CS's heaviest day all year. Originally started in 2005, this event continues to bring some of the heaviest bands to the Brazos Valley. This is the 6th year in continuation since there was a 3 year hiatus for it. But its back and heavier than ever. With bands like In The …
HALLEYANNA AND THE TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERSHalleyAnna Finlay simply sings like her songs were stamped on her heart at birth. Evidence: The Country. HalleyAnna’s superb debut collection swaggers (“So Heavy”) and sways (“Fast Train”) with effortless elegance. The album, which deftly spotlights her meeting point between Patsy Cline and Emmylou Harris, serves as a shining introduction to …
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JAKE MILLER Jake Miller, born November 28, 1992, is an American rapper, singer, musician and songwriter from Weston, Florida. He is currently attending the University of Miami. In high school the multi-talented musician who taught himself to play the drums and guitar at a young age, put out a few homemade music videos on YouTube …
Witness the most diverse tribe of creative minds brought together in Bryan/College Station! April 11–13 • Texas A&M University & Grand Stafford Theater The International Poetics Symposium at Texas A&M University culminates at the Stafford on the 13th of April – this will, no doubt, be an unprecedented event, taking place in our beloved Downtown …
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THE CLARKESBrandi Belle Clarke began her fiddle career in a family bluegrass band when she was 16. Before long she was performing in Texas dance halls and attending McLennan Community College’s commercial music program. She spent a few years playing fiddle with numerous acts in Nashville and touring with alternative country bands. Brandi moved back …
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Hi FiHI FI is a five member ensemble with a love of and addiction to performing classic and original rock and blues and they call Bryan/College Station Home. As a newly formed band in the area and growing local talent, HI FI is dedicated to the development and prosperity of the arts and culture of …
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CODY CANADA & THE DEPARTEDCody Canada was 16 years old when he made his way from Yukon to Stillwater, Oklahoma. He had been searching for some inspiration; a place to call home musically. What he found was a creative nirvana of musicians who were generating the music that would stay with him for the rest …
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ANON MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTYANON | Magazine is a creation by Zach O'Neal and Becky Bacsik with an intended purpose of expanding the creative and unique aspects in all young adults. It is an online blog-style magazine that will inspire its readers to diverge from the traditional mindset of common style and normality, and strive for …
JAMIE TALBERT AND THE BAND OF DEMONSTexas Country Band From Beaumont, Tx bringing music to the masses one gig at a time!Jamie Talbert on Facebook | Official WebsiteNATHAN QUICKNathan Quick is a Singer/songwriter & guitar picker who is constantly writing,recording, & performing.Nathan Quick on Facebook | Official Website
JONATHAN TYLER & THE NORTHERN LIGHTSContrary to doomsayer rumor, rock music doesn’t need saving. But a wake-up call is long overdue, and this is it. Actually, not just a wake-up call, but a joyous reunion of rock with its oft-forgotten prodigal twin, the roll — with papa blues and mama soul along for the ride, …
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THIS WILL DESTROY YOUTHIS WILL DESTROY YOU began in earnest during the mid-00’s in San Marcos, TX. In many ways, the initial sound of the band was the logical destination point for four friends (Christopher Royal King, Jeremy Galindo, Raymond Brown, and Andrew Miller) that had been playing in a variety of bands together throughout …
Click here to buy tickets for this concert POWERMAN 5000Powerman 5000 is an American heavy metal band formed in 1991. Through the span of just over two decades, the group has released several albums and gained their highest commercial success with 1999's science fiction themed Tonight the Stars Revolt!. Frontman Spider One is the younger …
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WESLEY LUNSFORDUp and coming singer/songwriter Wesley Lunsford was born on July 21, 1982. Growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina, Wesley was first influenced by the sounds of his father strumming his '73 Alvarez, his mother's voice, and Michael Jackson playing on the radio. Now a seasoned guitarist, lyricist and vocalist, Wesley was first entranced by …
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QUIET COMPANYTaylor Muse sang those words in 2011 and the time has certainly come for his anthemic Austin pop-rock band. Formed in 2005 Muse (guitar/vocals) and his bandmates have spent much of the last year in increasingly rarefied air; playing late night talk shows (Carson Daly), performing at the Austin City Limits Festival, setting a …
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Grand Stafford Theater presents as part of downtown Bryan's First Fridays Friday May 3rd, 2013 Doors at 6:00 PM FREE show at 7:00 PM Cover starting at 8pmTickets $8 presale / $10 at the doorTWO TONS OF STEELIf there's one thing Texans love, it's a good party. But if you ask self-respecting Lone Star carousers …
Book your next private event, reception, corporate meeting, banquet, special event or party with us!The venue will be closed to the public on this night for a private event. Head our to our Special Events page to inquire about your next event with us.
Downtown Bryan Association & Big Red Drum Entertainment in partnership with The City of Bryan, the Bryan Police Department, the Bryan Fire Department present Fest for West Sunday, May 5th, 2013 from noon - 10:30 PM Downtown Bryan Association & Big Red Drum Entertainment in partnership with the City of Bryan, the Bryan Fire Department …
MADISON RISINGMadison Rising brings great rock music back to the forefront of popular culture. With songs ranging from the guitar heavy opening track "Right To Bear," to the hauntingly epic sounds of "Honk If You Want Peace," to the beautiful violins of "Hallowed Ground," it is clear that this band is on a mission to …
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BLUE BEARBlue Bear is a 5-piece indie/folk band based in Austin, Texas. Following in the footsteps of their biggest influences, Fleet Foxes and Grizzly Bear, Blue Bear has quickly gained a reputation for their infectious melodies and impeccable four-part harmonies. Band founders, and former high school classmates, Brandon Aguilar and Jeremy Holmsley started the band …
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Tribute To A FirefighterAlways There for Texas presents Tribute to a Firefighter: A Benefit Concert for Texas First Responders of the Bryan and West Fire Departments featuring the Coleman Brothers with Eric Myers In association with Advent GX, Grand Stafford Theater and sponsored by Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, Milligan Hill Technical Services LLC, Mariott Homes, Messina …
Saint CarmenSaint Carmen is a hard rock band with a modern sound and face-melting intensity; A new breed of 'mainstream' rock that knows no limits. Things started kicking off when the band found it's current line-up in September 2012. With Avery Krueger on lead vocals/guitar, Dylan Cash shredding out the lead guitar, Buck Blackerby on …
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B/CS LOUD!FEST 2013B/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 …
Leopold & 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 …
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LEAST OF THESELeast of These consists of 4 young men from the DFW area in Texas, who simply want to know Christ more deeply. Their goal as a band is to spread the gospel throughout the nations and love others in doing so. They are a band set on writing honest, passionate, and heartfelt lyrics …
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Tickets for this show can be purchased through this link HERE. Ancient WisdomNot unlike early death rock and neo-folkore sound, Ancient VVisdom incorporates electric guitar effects, synth sounds, vocal harmonies and abstract percussion to create a deeper, ethereal quality to their minimalist arranagements. Nathan’s powerfully honest voice is complimented by lyrics ranging from mysteries of …
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SECOND LOVERSSecond lovers is a 6 piece Indie Folk band from Houston, TX. The band was formed in 2010 after the splitting of Lunara. Second Lovers started as a series of recordings done by Nic Morales with Santiago Perez. Upon completing an EP, Nic asked Kathy Garza, Henry Largo, and Ashley Parker to assist in …
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Blues Country BandBlues Country Band is a blues, country & rock band from College Station, TX.Band's Name on Facebook
KOPECKY FAMILY BANDLike all families, Kopecky Family Band beats with the same heart and writes in the same blood. ‘The Family’ began creating music together in Nashville, Tennessee in the Fall of 2007. What began as late night talks about life and dreams gradually flowed into eccentric and beautiful music that has led to numerous …
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SAVANNAH BERRYThe Voice. Team Blake. Safe And Sound. That's how the world discovered Savannah Berry. But like most "overnight success" stories, there were years of dedication and commitment that came before. Savannah, 18, has been performing live since she was 8 years old. It all began when her grandmother first brought her on-stage to sing …
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WALKING BEARWalking Bear is the brainchild of Bryan, Tx musician Chad Petty. What began as a solo project has grown into a full band experience featuring Nicholas Bauer on organ, piano, and slide, Chad on lead guitar, vocals, and harmonica, Lyndsey Torres on bass, and Marty Chronister on drums. Walking Bear has grown from an …
THE BACKGROUNDThe Background are an American rock band who thrive from a well thought out DIY strategy. Based in the heart of Dallas, TX, the band is comprised of singer-songwriter Shaun Gunnels, guitarist Kris Trevino, guitarist James Gonzalez, bassist Sean Bottoms, and drummer Ray Baumgratz. The band spent time honing their craft in their local …
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THE LONELY HUNTERThe Lonely Hunter is a rock band originally from College Station, TX. Despite the town's profound country music background, The Lonely Hunter has developed an original sound that has drawn crowds all over Texas. Most of the guys hail from the Dallas area and have spent their younger years around the big city …
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Hi FiHi Fi is a classic rock band from College Station, TX.Hi Fi on Facebook
Race To The MoonRace to the Moon, based in Houston, TX, draws on its punk and indie rock influences to create driving, sophisticated music. Four recent transplants to the Houston area joined forces with a shared love of Wilco, Dinosaur Jr., and high energy live performance to create a charging rock and roll band. Race …
THE COUCHThe Couch is a 4-piece sweaty rock band based in Austin, TX. How they found each other involved many beers and various endeavors in the Austin music scene. The point is they are a group now and work very hard to make music people can sling whiskey to, get mad at, dance the night …
SERYNSeryn is a 5 piece band who calls Denton, Texas their home. When listening to the well layered textures of guitars, ukulele, accordion, bass, viola, banjo and various percussion, it's hard to imagine This Is Where We Are is the band's debut effort. The band's strength resides in their vast musical talent and understanding of …
ISHIhttp://www.youtube.com/v/LiPyAMoO59c?hl=en_US&version=3&rel=0Ishi formed in Dallas, Tx as a duo with JT Mudd & Brad Dale at the end of 2006. Their sound derived from their vision to unify the instrumentation of Folk music with the endless soundscapes of electronic production. They started the recording process early 2007 with the intent to take their listeners on a …
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OPPORTUNISTop·por·tun·ist - A person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by principles or plans.Opportunist on Facebook | Official Website!NO!!NO! is a dirtbag Texas rendition of a German kosmiche music band in the vein of Neu!, Can, Amon Duul II and Cluster.!NO! on Facebook
Tickets for this show can be purchased over HERE STRAIGHT LINE STITCHHeavy metal and hard rock fans are a fickle and discerning bunch. Bands that attempt to make a career for themselves by trend jumping with half-hearted devotion do not last. Straight Line Stitch has been steadily ascending the ranks of metal and hard rock …
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Tickets for this show can be purchased over HEREDIXIE WITCHOne of the true heavy-weight rock power trios! Ben running for ten + years and our first new record in 6 is coming up! To all the fans who have stayed with us we say CHEERS! Dixie Witch is about to stomp out our strongest record …
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BLUE BEAR Blue Bear is a 5-piece indie/folk band based in Austin, Texas. Following in the footsteps of their biggest influences, Fleet Foxes and Grizzly Bear, Blue Bear has quickly gained a reputation for their infectious melodies and impeccable four-part harmonies. Band founders, and former high school classmates, Brandon Aguilar and Jeremy Holmsley started the …
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Grand Stafford Theater presents: First Friday Free Concert Series: 5 PM - Doors open 5:30 PM - Daniel Gonzales 7 PM - Chris Taylor Band 8:30 PM - Hi Fi 10 PM - Wes Taylor & Friends Hi FiHI FI is a five member ensemble with a love of and addiction to performing classic and …
F13 MUSIC & LONESTAR METAL PRESENT: THE BRAZOS VALLEY METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL 2013TICKETS ONLY AT THE DOOR COVER: $5 BEFORE 7:00PM / $10 AFTER 7:00PM BANDS:- IN THE TRENCH - MYRA MAYBELLE - A THEORY ON CONQUEST - CLOSED HAND PROMISE - KLEOS - INSIDE FALLING SKIES - AGAINST THE ARCHAIC - ASS - …
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Tickets for this show will only be sold a the door the day of the concert for $10.RED LINE CHEMISTRYhttp://www.youtube.com/v/AGxGmEpEBcg?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0Rock quintet Red Line Chemistry has announced an April 30th release date for the band's upcoming album TUG OF WAR. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Stone Sour) the 12-track offering exhibits tremendous …
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JAY SATELLITEhttp://www.youtube.com/v/KW-Cu8UmXys?hl=en_US&version=3Jay Satellite is a trio from Hutto that unabashedly rings out early ‘90s big guitar power pop with catchy melodies and songs you swear you’ve heard before…but there’s a dark undercurrent to the lyrics and guitar chords and a quirkiness that shows their record collections go deep towards post-punk, goth, shoegaze and beyond.Jay Satellite …
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GOBIhttp://www.youtube.com/v/GqdFcUhuEIY?hl=en_US&version=3&rel=0The story of GOBI begins in west Texas, in the far border town of El Paso, where Justin Dillon and Phil Arciniega first met. The two would venture across the border every weekend spending countless nights dancing in the clubs and Discotecas on "The Strip" in Ciudad Juarez. There the thriving grooves and uptempo beats …
WE B3WE B3 -- Veteran jazz cats Richard Kent, Chris Hollar and Greg Tivis unleash their musical creativity in a powerhouse fashion with hard-hitting drums and blazing tenor sax lines centering around the sound of the most powerful and dynamic instrument in the world--the Hammond B3 organ. It's jazz, funk, and blues at its best! …
