Memorial City Hall Performance Center presents Girls Raised in Texas on May 8, followed by Gene Watson on June 13 and The Haggard Brothers on June 14. On July 26 is Shirley Carter’s Royal Women of Country. Texas born, Nashville raised Shirley Carter features the songs of Loretta, Tammy, Patsy, Dolly and Linda Ronstadt. Carter inherited a rich tapestry of music from her gospel singing dad, Roy Carter, with whom she used to sing, and the Chuck Wagon Gang, having performed at such venues as several times at the Grand Ole Opry, Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl and many Nashville TV shows. Royal Women of Country is 90 minutes of nonstop entertainment, sharing the lives and legacies of these iconic women.
At Stanley’s Famous Pit Barbecue find The Steeldrivers and Troubadour Blue on May 8, Shinyribs on May 16, The Lone Bellow on May 17, Whie Denim on May 23, Rhett Miller of The Old 97s on June 7, Cameron Sacky Band on June 27, Ian Moore on July 11, and Reverend Horton Heat on August 29.
Wiggy Thump Festival is May 10 at the Anderson County Youth Livestock Arena in Palestine. It features live concerts with Whiskey Myers, Blackberry Smoke, Reid Haughton, and Kenny McCann & The Painted Desert Band. Go to http://whiskeymyers.com to get tickets.
The Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival takes place on May 10 at The Park of East Texas, 204 Patton Lane, in Tyler. Music line up is Treaty Oak Revival, Braxton Keith, Ty Myers, Jason Poland & The Stragglers, and Cory Morrow. Barbecue joints include All Smoke No Mirrors, Paris, Texas; Bar B Que Bandidas, New Braunfels; BBQ and a Prayer, Canton; Brisket Love BBQ & Icehouse, Lindale; Casey’s BBQ, Athens; Chopp’d Beef Boys, Dallas; East TX Rust BBQ, Gilmer; Poppy’s Qu, Elgin; Q& Brew, Canton; Slaughter’s BBQ, Sulphur Springs; Smoak House No. 587, Palestine; Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ, Tyler, and Sunbird Barbecue, Longview.
Paris native Michael O’Neal plays on The Bowery in Winnsboro on May 10, opening for Max and Heather Stalling. Adam & Chris Carroll perform at the Winnsboro Center for the Arts on July 12.
Alison Krauss & Union Station perform on May 31 at the pavilion at Toyota music factory in Irving.
At Liberty Hall in Tyler this summer is June 5, The Bellamy Brothers; June 13, The Haggards; and August 2, Gene Watson.
Southern Junction in Royse City has Aaron Watson on May 30 and Neal McCoy on June 6.
Foster’s Fest takes place June 6-9 at Foster’s Place Restaurant & Pub in Pickton. On June 8, see Chris Rasco, Kevin Tinney, Meredith Crawford, Owen Tiner, and Chase Glover as they swap songs and stories during their set. Get the full line up on Foster’s social page or call (903) 866-0606.
Jenn Ford & The Wide Eyed Devils do an acoustic show on May 10 at Texas Music City Grill in Lindale. Kid Icarus Project is there May 17.
Every Friday & Saturday from May through September guests are invited to the San Jacinto Music Series in Rockwall to enjoy live music by regional talented singer-songwriters. Every Friday in May
Downtown Live. Longview. 5 to 8 p.m. Free live music, drinks, and food trucks on and around Heritage Plaza.
Red Brick Bluegrass Festival is May 3 in Nacogdoches. Formerly called the Blueberry Bluegrass concert, the event features top Bluegrass performers. Festival Park.
The Community Players present country music performer Evan Wade in an acoustic show at 7 p.m. May 17 at Main St Theatre, 225 Main St. in Sulphur Springs. Tickets are $15. For more information on the Main St. Theatre and Community Players visit www.CommunityPlayersInc.com.
Salmon Lake Park Gospel Bluegrass Festival is May 22-24 in Grapeland near Palestine. Spanning three full days, this year’s festival lineup showcases a dynamic blend of established gospel bluegrass favorites and fresh, rising talent in the genre. Chosen Road | The Little Roy & Lizzy Show | Daryl Mosley | Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers | The Purple Hulls | The Marksmen Quartet | The Grassburs | Thrift & Hallmark | Triple L Band | Mike Powell (Emcee) | Bluenass Audio (Sound). (936) 687-2594 slpbluegrass.com
Music at the Market Concert Series is happening in Greenville with free concerts at the Market Square on Friday evenings in June and July. Dates include June 13, 20, & 27, July 11, 18, and 25. www.travelgreenvilletx.com
The Dogwood Jamboree is a Branson-Style country music show filled with family fun, laughter and great classic country music in Palestine. The concert takes place 4 times a year with one coming up on June 28 at the Palestine High School Auditorium, (800) 659-3484. https://www.visitpalestine.com
Blacktop Mojo performers July 11 at Brisket Love in Lindale. Luke LaPrade plays on August 2. Get the venue’s full line up and dining menu on www.BrisketLoveTX.com.
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