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Something for everyone at North Texas Fair and Rodeo
Celebrating 90 years of tradition, the North Texas Fair & Rodeo opens Friday, Aug. 17, for nine days of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Entrenched in the values of giving back to the community, the North Texas Fair & Rodeo has contributed more than $6 million to provide scholarships, support the annual Youth Fair with livestock show and youth rodeo prize funds as well as support numerous community charities and organizations with their use of the North Texas Fairgrounds. “Supporting our communities is an important part of what we do,” said Executive Director Glenn Carlton. “By helping our communities and residents thrive, we can help make a difference today and for generations to come.” The North Texas Fair & Rodeo is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of western heritage. All revenue is reinvested into programs, scholarships and facilities. With their sister organization, the Denton County Livestock Association, the North Texas State Fair Association also contributes approximately $500,000 to area youth each and every year. With an annual economic impact of approximately $11 million within the county and $8.7 million to the city of Denton, the North Texas Fair & Rodeo brings many new faces from across the region and country. The nine-day entertainment extravaganza showcases Texas roots with panache. Nowhere else can you spend $15 to $20 per person for as much entertainment as you will find at the North Texas Fair & Rodeo. The event is packed with cowboys and rodeos, livestock shows, carnival rides, a kid zone, fair food and special attractions all in one place - the North Texas Fairgrounds – from Aug. 17 through Aug. 25. “Every year, we strive to bring new and exciting experiences for the whole family,” Carlton said. “The North Texas Fair & Rodeo is packed with fun and entertainment for all ages.” The annual North Texas Fair and Rodeo, which began nine decades ago, once again attracts top entertainers to Denton. The live music entertainment is included in the daily general admission price – a rarity in the
entertainment world. This year’s entertainment features top country western performers such as the Josh Abbott Band, Denton’s own Eli Young Band, Clay Walker and Pat Green, who returns to Denton County after headlining the Flower Mound Independence Fest in July. These and more will be featured on the Budweiser Stage. Local Yoakum, a Dwight Yoakum tribute band, will perform on the Bud Light Stage with local musicians including our own Thad Bonduris. And the list goes on and on … Jake Hooker and The Outsiders, Ben Haggard, Koe Wetzel, G.R.I.T. (Girls Raised in Texas) – to name a few. On Sunday, Aug. 19, La Alianza Norteña and Conjunto Nube will bring a lively Latin beat to the stage at 6 and 9:30 p.m. respectively. The North Texas Fair & Rodeo also showcases the talents of everyone from the cowboys and cowgirls in rodeo competitions to the creative artwork and photographs of area residents on the fairgrounds at 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. New this year is the No Limits Livestock Show, sponsored by RDO Equipment, which gives residents with special needs the opportunity to groom, learn about and show livestock ranging from sheep to mini horses. Young women will once again compete for top honors in pageants such as the Rodeo Queens contest and Miss North Texas Fair and Rodeo pageant sponsored by Comfort Dental. Both young and older area residents who have spent months training and feeding their goats, hogs, sheep and cattle will vie for champion awards in junior and open livestock shows in the First State Bank Livestock Pavilion In the Miller Lite Rodeo Arena, top flight
competitors in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will compete on bulls and broncs, women will vie for top times in barrel racing, and the young cowboys/girlsin-training will show their potential in the ever-popular mutton bustin’ rounds sponsored by the Weldon Burgoon family. Booths selling wares, providing information or seeking support for causes will be available in the Point Bank Commercial Exhibits Building where the blue ribbon winners in art work, needlework, clothing, home canned foods, antiques and more will be displayed. New this year is a cooking contest where young and old alike can compete for blue ribbons in breads and cakes. Low Voltage Solutions will also provide a charging station inside the exhibit hall. Photography exhibits will be in the DATCU Fair Hall. No fair and rodeo would be complete without a parade. This year’s parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Denton High School and winds its way around the downtown Square and back. Visitors can once again watch Swifty Swine Racing & Swimming Pigs presented by Hill & Hill Attorneys at Law. Also new this year will be the magical shows by Special Head, sponsored by CoServ, in the First United Bank Fun Zone. You might remember him from the “America’s Got Talent” competitions where Special Head made it to the quarterfinals. From the bounce house sponsored by Denton Municipal Electric to the trackless train sponsored by the Denton County Transit Authority, there’s plenty of activities for the little ones. They can also catch the daily Jagoe Public Kid’s Tractor Pull in the Peterbilt Kid Zone. Food and snacks also are available at the North Texas Fair and Rodeo in the concession area. And this year, with the new Magic Money wrist bands, everyone will have more time to enjoy all of the entertainment. One thing is for certain, a visit to the North Texas Fair & Rodeo is sure to have something the whole family can enjoy. And, while you enjoy the entertainment, you are also helping the North Texas Fair & Rodeo give back – a win-win for everyone. That’s what cowboys do!
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4 Book captures Fair’s colorful history
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Can you believe we’re celebrating 90 years of the North Texas Fair & Rodeo? It’s such a mainstay in our lives that time seems to, well, just fly by. Millions have passed through the gates at the North Texas Fairgrounds over the decades to be part of this annual rite of passage that pays tribute to a way of life as important today as it was in the 20th century. Cowboys and cowgirls have competed in rodeos, families have shown livestock from sheep to cattle, young women have vied for rodeo queen and many have demonstrated their skills in craft exhibits across the years. A book that captures the history of the North Texas Fair & Rodeo was written and published in 2016 by longtime historian and author Georgia Kemp Caraway and Nanci Monroe Kimmey, executive assistant of the North Texas State Fair Association. The book documents a storied past beginning in 1885 with horse races sponsored by the Denton County Fair and Blooded Stock Association to a time when the fair moved to Sanger. The Denton County Agricultural Fair Association was inaugurated in 1928, marking the first of 90 years of operation.
Today, the North Texas Fair & Rodeo draws more than 185,000 each year, making it among the largest in Texas. “It has been and continues to be a privilege to be part of this annual event that brings so many of our residents together to share a special time with friends and family,” Kimmey said. “Our fair and rodeo showcases everything from top level musicians to professional cowboys to grand champion livestock and so much more.” The book is filled with photos from the earliest roundups to Ranch Rodeo competitors, parades, pageant winners and much more. The following is just a smattering of historical facts about the North Texas Fair & Rodeo. The original building located on the current fairgrounds in the 1940s would one day become Fair Hall. It was used at Camp Howze, an infantry replacement training center and World War II-era prisoner-of-war camp. Denton began celebrating its 100th anniversary of the city’s founding on April 22, 1957, with a parade around the downtown Square – a parade that now marks with fanfare the start of the North Texas Fair &
Rodeo each August. Believe it or not, egg tossing was once a popular contest showing daring and dexterity during the annual fair and rodeo. The earliest car raffle at the fair occurred in 1936 when three lucky fair attendees won Ford V8 Tudor Sedans. In 1957, the Frank Wallace family from Justin won a new 1957 Chevrolet. Seven-year-old Laurence McClendon won a 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe in 1961 with ticket No. 1000, which his father purchased for him at a country store. Homer Melton “Doc” Pitner was among a group of Denton businesspeople who helped create and organize the Denton County Rodeo Association and served as a longtime member of the North Texas State Fair Association. He raised champion Pony of the Americas and also served as a rodeo announcer. These tidbits are just a few of the interesting historical revelations found in this special edition. You can buy the book, “Images of America: North Texas State Fair and Rodeo,” at the Visitors Center, Cracker Barrel, Drug Emporium and, of course, during the North Texas Fair & Rodeo!
New technology designed for fairgoers’ convenience There’s a new way to “pay and play” at this year’s North Texas Fair & Rodeo. First, go to the main ticket booth and purchase a wrist band or pre-paid card. Then select the number of credits you want. You can use the wrist band or prepaid card by having it scanned at any carnival ride, food vendors, fair games, the petting zoo, mechanical bull and pony rides. To check how many credits you have remaining, simply download the easy-to-use Magic Money app for Android and iPhone users. The only cash you’ll need will be for purchases at the Point Bank Commercial Exhibits Building. If you want to add more credits, simply visit one of the Magic Money kiosks, use the mobile app or pay at the main ticket counter. You can also buy a band or pre-paid card with a pre-select-
ed amount at one of the vending machines that will be located throughout the North Texas Fair & Rodeo. This system uses the same RFID technology you’ve seen other places – all designed specifically for your convenience. Want to check it out beforehand? Just watch the quick video at www. magicmoney.com. “It’s going to be such a better experience for our fairgoers,” said Nanci Monroe Kimmey, executive assistant with the North Texas Fair Association. “ You, your family and friends will have more time to enjoy the North Texas Fair & Rodeo and spend less time waiting in lines or digging for extra change. So come on down, grab your wrist band and have some fun!
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Plans created for $70 million expo and fairgrounds By Sarah Sarder The North Texas Fair and Rodeo is looking to change its location, but plans for the new fairgrounds encompass far more than just the signature event. Fair officials are creating long-term plans for a $70 million, 111-acre site with the potential to attract a variety of expositions. Budget numbers are not final, as the facility is still being designed. “If you’re familiar with the fair and rodeo, you know it outgrew this facility about 20 years ago,” Glenn Carlton, the fair’s executive director, said about the current location at 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. “I think the move to the new location will allow the event to grow — and even double or triple in size.” The current North Texas Fairgrounds occupy a 33-acre area behind Kroger off University Drive, hosting about 200,000 visitors for the nine-day fair each August. The new facility is planned to be called the North Texas Expo Center in order to attract more clients. It is being planned on land the North Texas State Fair Association purchased in 2014 west of Interstate 35 between Milam Road and Ganzer Road just northwest of Denton. The project will include a multipurpose arena, an entertainment pavilion,
an exhibition hall and a livestock building. The arena is being designed as a covered facility capable of seating 8,000 people. Carlton said the 130,000-squarefoot venue is expected to double the current rodeo attendance of 4,000 because there will be shade as well as airflow from fans. During the rest of the year, the association intends to rent out the arena for other events, especially those involving horses and livestock. “I believe Denton gets it and that we’re going to be supportive of having the expo center as an amenity,” said Kim Phillips, vice president of the Denton Convention & Visitors Bureau. The expo center’s exhibition hall is meant to be one of the main draws for clients looking to rent expo space. Its 94,000 square feet would hold three 15,000-squarefoot exhibition spaces that can be combined into a maximum 45,000-square-foot space. Carlton is optimistic about the facility’s ability to attract a variety of outdoor-related expos from the equine, boating, RV, home and garden, and heavy equipment industries. He estimates that outdoor events could host 20,000 to 25,000 people if using the full area. The project design
includes a covered entertainment pavilion of 46,750 square feet and a 90,000-square-foot livestock building. There will be 120 RV spots on the back side of the grounds, designed with horse trailers in mind. The North Texas State Fair Association is allowed to sell the current fairgrounds if the fair is relocated. The property is valued at just over $2 million by Denton County, though Carlton said that evaluation is lower than it should be due to the organization’s property tax-exempt status as a nonprofit.
As for the expo center’s $70 million price tag, Carlton said planners are confident about raising funds. Carlton said the project design is being approached with a “plan what you need and want first” philosophy under the assumption that the project will be well supported. It has no set budget constraints at present. Mandy McCutcheon, a pillar of the Denton-area equine community, is a firm supporter of the expo center. McCutcheon was inducted into the National Reining Horse Associ-
ation Hall of Fame in 2011. Her husband, Tom, has won gold medals at the World Equestrian Games, while 18-yearold son Cade recently became the youngest reining competitor to qualify for the games. “It’s a no-brainer in this area,” McCutcheon said, comparing Denton County’s equine community to that of Lexington, Kentucky. “It’s Horse Country, USA — there’s a reason signs around here say that.” Carlton said he expects the fair and rodeo to be able to move to the new grounds by 2023.
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8 No Limits Livestock Show debuts August 20
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Also new this year at the North Texas Fair & Rodeo will be the No Limits Livestock Show sponsored by RDO Equipment. Scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, individuals with special needs will have the opportunity to show livestock in the First State Bank Livestock Pavilion. A group of Denton County 4-H members recognized the demand for an event designed specifically for individuals with special needs and their mentors within the North Texas region. All participants and volunteers will receive a special “No Limits” t-shirt to wear as they interact and even groom the species of their choice before the show. They will be able to choose from among sheep, goats, swine, dogs, rabbits and mini horses – whichever is their favorite! Assigned volunteers will educate them about the animal they’ve chosen to show and assist them during the show.
Upon completing the show, each participant will receive a medal of honor and have their photos taken with the photography backdrop, just like the regular livestock show competitors get to experience. Additional “hot shot” photos will be taken and will be available for purchase through the photographer. Be sure to complete your participant
forms by Aug. 17. All participant and volunteer forms are located at www.ntfair.com under the No Limits Livestock Show tab. Also needed are youth and adult volunteers. Additional information is available by emailing morgan.wilson@ag.tamu.edu or office@ntfair.com. This is an opportunity you just can’t miss.
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Danny Wolverton, known as Special Head, will demonstrate his skills during the North Texas Fair & Rodeo. You might remember him from Season 8 of America’s Got Talent, when he surprised judges with a levitation act. He made it to the quarter finals of that season. Reviews and judges’ quotes in publications touted him as “incredible,” “fantastic” and providing a “memorable performance” during the competition. A musician, singer, magician, actor, comedian and storyteller, Wolverton combines art forms to create a unique experience for guests who attend his shows. He also has a YouTube follow-
ing of more than 112,000 where he posts an eclectic collection of videos he has created. On his YouTube site, Wolverton describes his act as “a place where magic, performance art and spirituality intersect” and that he aims to “inspire self-reflection, curiosity and vulnerability. “I hope that through my performances I bring the audience closer to understanding themselves.” He is currently touring the U.S. at county fairs, most recently performing in Michigan before his arrival in Denton for the nine-day event. From here, he goes to South Dakota, Washington and Ten-
Fair offers great deals There’s lots of great deals available if you’re heading to this year’s North Texas Fair & Rodeo. You can enjoy the fair, rodeo events, livestock shows, live concerts featuring top performers and more – all for the price of gate admission. Gate admission prices this year are: 2018 Fair Season price for $100, which is valid each day of the fair. And, it saves you $55. 2018 Fair 4-day Pass for $60, which can save you $20. 2018 Fair Monday through Wednesday Single-Day General Admission for $15 2018 Fair Thursday General Admission for $20 2018 Fair Friday Gen-
eral Admission for $20 2018 Fair Early Saturday General Admission for $15 (valid from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.) 2018 Fair Saturday General Admission for $20 (valid from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.) 2018 Fair Early Sunday General Admission for $15 (valid from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.) 2018 Fair Sunday General Admission for $20 (valid from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.) 2018 Fair Child (ages 7-12) General Admission for $5 (valid for any day of the fair) And remember, all children ages 6 and under can get in free! Visit www.ntfair. com/p/tickets to print your tickets at home and bring them to the gate.
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The annual North Texas Fair and Rodeo parade is a must see event every year in Denton. The much-anticipated parade features everything from floats and horses to wagons and classic cars in a route that circles Denton’s downtown Square. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, at Denton High School on Fulton Street, the parade route heads east on Crescent, south on Carroll Boulevard, and east on Parkway to Elm. It turns right or south on Elm and circles the downtown Square, heads north on Locust to Congress, west on Congress to Carroll, north on Carroll to Crescent and then west on Crescent to end again at Denton High School. Cash prizes of $100 for first place and $50 for second place are awarded in five categories including riding club, commercial, youth, western wagon and classic car. A $250 best overall prize will also be awarded.
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Anyone can enter a float, trailer, wagon or horse and there is no charge. Contestants interested in joining should arrive before 8:30 a.m. at Denton High School to fill out a participation form. The line-up begins at 8:30 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
Impressive music lineup scheduled for Fair 17 The line-up at North Texas Fair & Rodeo is like no other with legendary names like Pat Green, Clay Walker, G.R.I.T. (Girls Raised in Texas), Kody West, Sonny Burgess and many more performing on the Budweiser and Bud Light stages. With the cost of general admission, you will hear everything from top-Billboard tunes of the Josh Abbott Band to the high energy show from Local Yoakum, the Dwight Yoakum tribute band along with access to the rodeo, market hall, livestock shows and everything that makes this event one of a kind. Nowhere else can you hear the latest hits from top country music artists and the up-and-upcoming tunes of artists from across Texas, including several from Denton and neighboring towns. On Sunday, Aug. 19, enjoy the lively tunes from Conjunto Nube – a well-known band bringing the Latin beat to the North Texas Fair & Rodeo stage – as well as the popular songs from La Alianza Norteῆa. Interested in purchasing tickets online to see a particular band? Go to ntfair.com under events and check out the music schedule. Select the band you are interested in seeing and click the “buy now” button. Keep reading for dates and times of this year’s
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Budweiser Stage Friday, Aug. 17
9:30 p.m. – Josh Abbott Band: With five songs on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, this band’s honky-tonk sounds are well known. With “Front Row Seat (released November 2015),” the sounds are softer and more emotional with “If It Makes You Feel Good” and “Ghosts.” Their 2017 album, “Until My Voice Goes Out,” offers an optimistic look into the future with strings and a horn section for the first time. Songs include “Girl Down In Texas” and “Texas Women, Tennesse Whiskey,” among others. Look for a lot of new mixed in with the sounds you’ve come to know. www.joshabbottband. com
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9:30 p.m. – Pat Green: With over 2 million albums sold and three Grammy nominations from six albums in eight years, Green is now touring with tunes from his independent album, Home, released in 2015. He co-wrote seven with Chris Stapleton, Scooter Carusoe and Liz Rose and recorded other songs from notable A-listers. Songs like “While I was
Away,” and “Girls from Texas” to “May the Good Times Never End” and “Right Now” capture the breadth of his longknown abilities to capture a mood with music.
Sunday, Aug. 19
9:30 p.m. – Conjunto Nube: With eight albums and counting under their belt, this Latin American band is known for such songs as “Tu Amor Tu Veneno,” “Tu Forma de Ser,” “Olvidala,” and many more. A 2017 song, El Carnavalito, on YouTube has garnered more than 2.2 million views as it showcases the smooth and varied musical offerings of Conjunto Nube, complete with guitars, saxophone, accordion, drums and more.
Tuesday, Aug. 21
9:30 p.m. – G.R.I.T. (Girls Raised in Texas): Adrian Johnston of Dallas created the group to showcase female talent in Texas with a mix of group numbers, solo sets and storytelling guaranteed to keep you entertained. Johnston debuted at No. 165 on the Country Album Download Charts. Joining her onstage will be Kylie Rae Harris, 2014 Female Vocalist of the Year in the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards; Kaitlin Butts, the 2016 New Female Vocalist of the Year in the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards; and Charla Corn Barrett, a Texas singer/songwriter who is also CEO of Charla Corn Beauty.
9:30 p.m. – Ben Haggard: The youngest son of country music legend Merle Haggard, Ben has already accumulated a lifetime’s worth of experience playing lead guitar with his father’s band and performing on stage with him, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Blake Shelton, Vince Gill and Keith Urban. In “All the Soft Places to Fall,” the memorable sound of Merle Haggard shows that the son has indeed inherited his father’s musical legacy. www. benhaggardmusic.com
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9:30 p.m. – Jake Hooker & The Outsiders: Based in Paradise, Jake Hooker & The Outsiders is releasing a new single soon, “The American,” based on pride and patriotism. The group, performing since 1998, creates the solid country sounds Jake Hooker grew up hearing from his father’s country band along with the influence of such performers as Ray Price and Johnny Bush. Be on the lookout for a new single to be released soon. www. jakehookermusic.com
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Friday, Aug. 24
9:30 p.m. – Eli Young Band: A proud supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project, the Eli Young Band’s “Love Ain’t” is the first thing you see and hear on www.eligyoungband.com. Comprised of musicians who met at the University of North Texas campus in Denton, this band has actively performed across the country since 2000, topping country Billboard charts with such songs as “Crazy Girl” and “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.” The band includes Mike Eli, Chris Thompson, James Young and Jon Jones.
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6 p.m. – Cameron Hobbs: Cameron Hobbs, a Denton native musician, is new to the country music scene though music has been a lifelong passion. He recently released a self-titled debut album in January and has been touring the area. Find out more @ CameronHobbsofficial on Facebook.
Kathryn Stredwick: Listen to “Leavin’ Yesterday” and you’ll want to hear more from this counSaturday, Aug. 26 try artist. The soulful 9:30 p.m. – Clay Walker: sound of her voice is a Remember “What’s It to bit country and a little bit You” in 1993 or “Dream- rock and roll. A native ing with My Eyes Wide of Washington, KathOpen” or even “Rumor ryn Stredwick has made Has It?” They are among Texas her home. She the more than 30 titles started playing piano at Clay Walker has placed age 4, took violin lessons on Billboard’s singles and taught herself how chart. He has worked to play guitar. She lists with Giant Records, RCA Martina McBride, Carrie and Curb Records and Underwood and Miranis well known not only da Lambert as influences in Texas but across the to her musical style. nation on the same level
Joey James: Just the title of his songs – “She’s All That,” “Hard Lovin’ You,” “Pass It Round,” and more say Texas country. A U.S. Navy veteran, James was born in Oregon but now calls Dallas home. He works with musicians from the University of North Texas in his band and has opened for such performers as Diamond Rio and Lee Price, not to mention singing the national anthem in front of thousands at rodeos and baseball games. 11 p.m. – Tanner Fenoglio: A Nocona native, Tanner has taken his small town experiences and turned them into
songs, especially noted in his first CD, “This Town,” which includes not only the title track “This Town,” but also “Two Light Town” and “Cheap Gasoline.” Listen to the the top song on his website (www.tannerfmusic. com) titled “Interstate,” and you might feel like he’s driven around DFW. (He has.) His sound is distinctive and one that will catch you two-stepping and waiting for his next song.
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6 and 11 p.m. – Jonah Cook, Kaitlyn Jewett and Ricky Russell: This trio may be young but listen to their rendition of “Tennessee Whiskey,”
online and you’ll believe they’ve been around awhile. The blend of their voices adds depth and soul to a song that’s been around since George Jones released it in 1978. Individually and together, these three musicians are definitely on their way. An 18-year-old native of Weatherford, Jonah Cook is beginning to make his mark on the country music scene. At 15, Kaitlyn, who sang the national anthem in Denton before the July 4th fireworks show, has a vibrant sound that draws you in. The oldest, Ricky Russell, began opening for Chris Caudill and Chuck Wicks at age 19. Three years later, he was
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opening for such acts as Montgomery Gentry and even Kid Rock and continues to perform across the region. 11 p.m. – Josh Weathers: Based out of Fort Worth, Josh lists his genre as soul music. In a song titled “Mind, Body & Soul,” Josh demonstrates strong, clear vocals as he strums his guitar. He has played at and is booked for shows across the state, including at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth where he will share the stage with Austin Allsup, wellknown Denton performer Sarah Jaffe, among others. www.JoshWeathers.com
Sunday, Aug. 19
6 p.m. – La Alianza Norteῆa: Originally from Tutuaca, Mexico, this group of six have been busy performing all across Texas as well as in venues in Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and Kansas. Founded in February 2007, the group released their first album, “Sangre Nueva,” in 2014, which has been followed by several addition successful albums. Find out more about this crowd favorite at www. aztecamusicgroup.com/ talent/la-alianza-nortena/
Monday, Aug. 20
6 and 11 p.m. – Sonny Burgess: This Cleburne native has walked the red carpet at the American Country Music Awards, played for former Pres-
ident George W. Bush on the campaign trail and has won numerous awards. With four albums, Sonny Burgess has a wealth of hits with songs like “She Don’t Make It Easy” and “Dang Good Thing.” www.sonnyburgess.com Jolie Holliday: This native Dallasite is an internationally known, award-winning musician who was recently honored when asked by Chris Kyle’s family to sing “Soldier,” a song from her “Somebody Who Can” CD, during his 2013 memorial service. The CD is dedicated to Kyle and all Armed Forces in thanks for their service to the country. www.jolieholliday,com Brian Houser: Known as “BEERMAN,” this Texas country artist celebrates the working man – a nod to the original roots of country music. From “Never Look Back” in 1998 to his third CD, “Simple Lives,” the lyrics honor the everyday people who make an impact just being who they are – like his father to whom he pays tribute in the song (and CD), “Son of a Common Man.” www. brianhouser.com
Tuesday, Aug. 21
6 and 11 p.m. – Troy Murph: This Justin native is self-taught and has been playing music and singing since high school. With influences from such songwriters as Ryan Bingham and Ray
Wylie Hubbard, Troy brings a realness to his lyrics and sings with purpose. Active on the Texas music scene, he is known for “With You,” where you hear his gravelly voice and acoustic guitar accompanied by fiddle, along with a number of other tunes. Jarrod Morris: As both a solo/acoustic performer and with a band, Jarrod Morris is making the rounds across the region with his Americana and mainstream country sounds. In “Little Red Bandana” you get a taste of the potential for this up-and-coming artist. www.jarrodmorrismusic. com. Jared Thomas: Based in Denton, this singer/ songwriter is on the road to success with his single, “More Than A Broken Heart.” He has performed with such artists as Cody Canada, Stoney LaRue, Flatland Calvary and others. www.jaredthomasmusic.com
Wednesday, Aug. 22
6 and 11 p.m. – Kensie Coppin: Singing since the age of 6, Coppin began playing guitar and writing songs at age 14. Touring across Texas and beyond, she has found success in her first single, “You Still Need Me” with much more to come including “Lie To Me” and “Rain.” She cites George Strait as a strong influence. www.kensiecoppin. com
Clayton Landua: If you take a look at Clayton Landua’s Facebook page, you’ll note this country musician has quite the sense of humor. It’s a great combination for stage presence. He also was part of a hurricane relief effort last year that raised $3,273 to help those affected. This native of Temple, who received his first guitar at age 20, was part of Six Market Blvd. before striking out on his own. His captivating vocals will grab your attention and keep it. Zach Nytomt: A native of next door neighbor Argyle, Zach is already making a name for himself with a successful debut album, “Love Street Blues.” This artist has performing from coast to coast, evident in a 3-volume EP titled “NY to MT” – New York to Montana. He also has performed in several countries. http://www. zachnytomt.com
Thursday, Aug. 23
6 and 11 p.m. – Kody West: Performing since 2014, Kody became a tour manager for the Texas Country/Red Dirt band Dalton Domino and the Front Porch Family band, touring and performing with them across the state. He recorded his first full production EP “Higher Ground,” which was released in January 2016. A mix of Texas country and bluegrass, Kody released “Green” in 2017, which
includes such songs as “Shine Out,” “Love Me Too,” “For the Last Time” and “In the Morning.” In “The Prayer,” he sings “what I could do if I could soar” – something he’s finding out right now. www.kodywest.com
Friday, Aug. 24
6 p.m. – Aaron Einhouse: Described as a “true son of Texas, poetry and the open road,” Aaron captures the art of storytelling in his four studio albums including “Blue Collar Troubadour,” “Hello Road,” “Off the Edge” and the latest, “It Ain’t Pretty.” An avid songwriter, he captures the ups and downs of life in the lyrics of his songs. Take “Back Down to Earth,” which starts with the line “those cities lights are hurting my eyes” and “lately I’ve been searching for something new.” www. aaroneinhouse.com.
Saturday, Aug. 25
6 and 11 p.m. – Local Yoakum: A Dwight Yoakam tribute band based in Dallas, plays Yoakam favorites and tunes of other artists who influenced him. Rodney Smith, the band founder, has brought a group of top musicians together to bring high energy shows to the stage. Local guitar instructor and mentor to many, Thad Bonduris, will demonstrate his crazy skills on the guitar. This is a can’t-miss if you’re a Dwight Yoakum fan. www.localyoakam. com.
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