The Central Texas Bluegrass Association, incorporated in 1978 as a Texas non-profit, tax-exempt corporation, invites all bluegrass friends, fans, and pickers to become active members.
Jams | Shows/~etc.. | Festivals
Events ~ Shows/~etc..
February 2010
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Blacktop Bend at Austin Farmer's Market, The Triangle, 46th and Lamar, 6 PM |
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Hill Country Winter Acoustic Jam Camp, Mt. Wesley Conference Center, Kerrville |
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Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 
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Billy Bright & Chojo Jacques Duet at Fiddler's Green, |
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The Sieker Band at San Saba Civic Center, San Saba, |
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The Lost Pines at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000, |
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Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Patsy's Cowgirl Café, 5001 E. Ben White Blvd., 444-2020, |
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The Sieker Band at Hills Café, 4700 South Congress, 851-9300, |
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Two High String Band at Cheatham Street Warehouse, San Marcos, |
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Bluegrass open mike at New World Deli with Eddie Collins, 4101 Guadalupe, 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM |
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Monthly CTBA Board Meeting at ArtZ Rib House, 6:30 PM |
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House concert with Orrin Star ~ for reservations and directions, call (512) 476-3991 or E-mail ebpittman@austin.rr.com 
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Guitar workshop with Orrin Star (Intro to Norman Blake's Style) ~ for registration and directions, E-mail orhay@aol.com or call (301) 773-6149, 1-3:15 PM |
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Blacktop Bend at Patsy's Cowgirl Café, 5001 E. Ben White Blvd., 444-2020, 5 PM |
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The Lost Pines at Central Market Westgate, 4477 South Lamar, 6:30 PM |
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Mandolin workshops (noon & 3 PM) with Orrin Star at Fiddler's Green, mandolin jam, 2-3 PM. |
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The Sieker Band at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, |
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Austin Friends of Traditional Music (AFTM) Open Mike at Ruta Maya, 3601 South Congress,
Suite D-200, 707-9637, |
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The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar; 442-8283, |
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Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar; 442-8283, 6:30-8:30 PM |
Upcoming events to: kbrown@mail.utexas.edu
January 2010
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Piney Grove Ramblers at Iguana Grill, 2900 Ranch Road 620 N, 266-8439, 6:30 PM 
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The Sieker Band at Hill's Café, 4700 South Congress, 851-9300, |
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Green Mountain Grass at The Independent, 501 I-35, |
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The Lost Pines at Flipnotics, 1601 Barton Springs Road, 480-8646, |
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Bluegrass open mike at New World Deli with Eddie Collins, 101 Guadalupe, 6:30-8:30 PM |
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BABA monthly show at Johnny Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker, League City, with Steve Kaufman, the Durocher Family Band, and Justified, 7 PM |
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The Boxcar Preachers and The Lost Pines at Patsy's Cowgirl Café, 5001 E. Ben White Blvd., 444-2020, 5 & 7:30 PM |
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The Seiker Band at Artz Rib House, 2330 South Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30 PM |
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Monthly CTBA board meeting at Fiddler's Green, 6:30 PM |
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Two High String Band at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000, 6:30 PM |
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Austin Friends of Traditional Music Mid-Winter Festival
(flyer-pdf),
1110 Barton Springs Road, 451-7170, $15/$12 members, |
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AJ Downing and the Buick 6 and Geoff Union w/ Matt Downing and Karen Hein at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 5001 E. Ben White Blvd., 444-2020, 5 & 7:30 PM |
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Billy Bright and Chojo Jacques at Fiddler's Green, 1809 W.35th Street, 452-3900, 8 PM, $10 |
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The Travelin' McCourys at One World Threatre, 7701 Bee Cave Road, 330-9500, 7 & 9:30 PM 
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Upcoming events to: kbrown@mail.utexas.edu
December 2009
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Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM |
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The Siekers, New Baden Jamboree, New Baden, Texas, 6 PM 
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Two High String Band at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000, 6:30 PM |
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Lost Pines at Botticelli's, 1321 S. Congress, 916-1315, 8 PM |
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The Sieker Band, Hills Cafe Gospel Brunch, 4700 South Congress, 851-9300, 11 AM |
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Two High String Band at Cheatham Street Warehouse, San Marcos, $5, 6 PM, doors open at 4 PM |
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The Siekers at Yoakum Opry, Yoakum, 7 PM |
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Bluegrass Open Mike at New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe, 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM |
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Lost Pines at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000, 6:30 PM |
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The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30 PM |
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The Siekers at Cove Country Opry, Copperas Cove, 7 PM |
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Annual CTBA Membership Meeting at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 2:00-3:00 PM |
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Brian Byrne and Borrowed Time at Cherrywood Art Fair, Maplewood Elementary School, 3-4 PM |
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Dave Rawlings Machine w/ Sarah Jarosz and special guest Gillian Welch at The Parish, 214-C East 6th Street, 473-8381, $20, $25 day of show, all ages, doors 7PM |
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Dave Rawlings Machine w/ Sarah Jarosz and special guest Gillian Welch at The Parish, 214-C East 6th Street, 473-8381, $20, $25 day of show, all ages, doors 7PM |
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Lost Pines at Central Market South, 4477 S. Lamar, 6:30 PM 
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Ranch Road 12 at Pasty's Cowgirl Cafe, 5001 E. Ben White, 7:30 PM |
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NEW EVENT ~ Every 4th Saturday Austin Friends of Traditional Music Open Mic, Ruta Maya, 3601 South Congress Avenue, Suite D-200, 707-9637, 3-6 PM Highlights: Christy and (some of) the Plowboys: Don't You Cry(?) (mp3) Side Porch Boys: Icy Mountain (mp3), Santa Anna's Retreat (mp3) |
Upcoming events to: kbrown@mail.utexas.edu
November 2009
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Lost Pines at Shangri La, 1016 E 6th St., 7 PM |
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Two High String Band with Alan Munde at Cactus Café, Texas Union Building, UT campus, $8, 8:30 PM 
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Ranch Bluegrass Festival at Texas Rose Horse Park, 14078 Hwy 110N, Tyler, 15$ Friday, $20 Saturday, $30 weekend pass. With Monroe Crossing, Alaska String Band, Hickory Hill, Blue River, High Strung, Rod Moag, Texas Grass and others. Runs Friday 5 PM to Saturday 10 PM. Beth Walker (817) 714-4350. |
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Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM |
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Honi Deaton and Dream at Graham Memorial Auditorium, 628 3rd St., Graham, Texas, (940) 549-3266, $12.50, 7 PM |
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Hays Co. Burn Band and Lost Pines at Fiddler's Green, $15, 7 PM |
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Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM |
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Five-One-Two at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 6:30 PM |
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Bluegrass open mike at New World Deli with Eddie Collins and Randy Collier, 101 Guadalupe, 451-7170. This will also be a CD release party for Eddie's new CD, Out by Sundown, and he'll perform material from the new CD, 6:30-8:30 PM |
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Last jam of the year at Fayetteville! 6 PM |
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Back Up and Push with The Camptown Ladies at Buddy's Place, 8619 Burnet Rd., 8 PM |
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Bluegrass Brunch with Back Up and Push at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, 451-5440, 11 AM |
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Mandolin workshop with Billy Bright and Eddie Collins at Fiddler's Green, 1-4 PM |
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Blacktop Bend at Manchaca Firehall, Manchaca, 7:30 PM 
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Brian Byrne and Borrowed Time at Austin Farmers Market, Republic Square (4th and Guadalupe), 10-11:30 AM |
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The Bluegrass Special at Plaza Theater, 521 W. State St., Garland, featuring The Bluegrass Solution, the Sullivan Family, and the "Original" Stone Mountain Boys, $8 advance, $10 at door, (972) 278-0934, 6 PM |
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Back Up and Push at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 7:30 PM |
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The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30 PM |
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Pickin' in the Park ~ Traditional Music Gathering, Zilker Park Polo Picnic Tables, all styles of traditional music welcome, 2-6 PM |
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Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283. This will also be another CD release party for Eddie's new CD, Out by Sundown, and joining him will be Billy Bright (mandolin), Mike Montgomery (fiddle), and Tom Ellis (bass), 6-8:30 PM |
Upcoming events to: kbrown@mail.utexas.edu
October 2009
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Melody Ranch Bluegrass Festival, Melody Ranch, 1977 White Mound Rd., off Hwy 902, southeast of Sherman in Grayson County; for information: (903) 271-4260 or (903) 752-5223 |
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Austin City Limits Music Festival, Zilker Park, Austin |
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Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM |
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The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant Oktoberfest, Walburg, 7 PM |
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Grass Onions at Green Mesquite, 1400 Barton Springs Rd., 479-0485, 7 PM |
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Greencards at McGonigel's Mucky Duck, Houston, 7:30 & 9:30 PM, $20 
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The Siekers at Maria's Taco Xpress, 2529 S Lamar Blvd; 444-0261, 10:00 AM |
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Two High String Band at Cheatham Street Warehouse, 119 Cheatham St., San Marcos, 4-8 PM |
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The Grass Onions at Freddie's Place, 1703 S. 1st St., 6 PM |
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Bluegrass open mike at the New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe, 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM |
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The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant Oktoberfest, Walburg, 7 PM |
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Blacktop Bend at Green Mesquite, 1400 Barton Springs Rd., 479-0485, 7 PM |
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Two High String Band plus Charles Thibodeaux and the Cajun Aces at Jovita's, 1619 S. 1st St., 8 PM, $7 at the door |
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Robertson County Line at the Lumberyard Music Hall, 1109 Main St., Bastrop, (512) 321-PLAY, 8 PM |
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Two High String Band at Grand Re-opening Celebration, Wheatsville Co-op, 3101 Guadalupe, 7 PM |
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The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30 PM |
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Geoff Union w/ Matt Downing & Company at Threadgill's North for Bluegrass Brunch, 11 AM |
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Brian Byrne & Borrowed Time, Austin Farmers Market at Triangle, 6-7:30 PM |
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Austin String Band Festival at Camp Ben McCulloch, sponsored by Austin Friends of Traditional Music, with the Seiker Band, Lost Pines, Hays County Burn Band, others, starts at 6 PM Friday and 1 PM Saturday |
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Blacktop Bend at Manchaca Fire Hall, 7:30 PM |
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Cherryholmes at Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Post Office St., Galveston, 8 PM |
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Banjo workshop with Rolf Sieker at Austin String Band Festival, 10 AM |
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Tayhoss and Southern Style at BABA monthly show, Johnny Arolfo Civic Center, League City, jamming before the show, 7 PM |
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Cherryholmes at Centrum Hall, 6823 Cypresswoods Dr., Spring, Texas, 8 PM |
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The Siekers at Maria's Taco Xpress, 2529 S Lamar Blvd; 444-0261, 10 AM |
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Mitchell Resort and RV Park, Perrin, Texas; fall bluegrass festival with Alaska String Band, Triple L Band, Star Canyon, Lonesome Prairie, others |
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The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant Oktoberfest, Walburg, 7 PM |
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The Sieker Band at German-Texan Heritage Society Oktoberfest, German Free School, 507 E. 10th, flyer-pdf, 5 PM |
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Back Up and Push at Green Mesquite, 1400 Barton Springs Rd., 479-0485, 7 PM 
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Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar; 442-8283, 6-8:30 PM |
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Spring Creek Bluegrass Club's fall festival at Coushatte Ranch, Bellville, Alaska String Band, Bluegrass Brothers, Glen Bonham, Saltgrass, and more |
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The Siekers at Walburg Restaurant Oktoberfest, Walburg, 7 PM |
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Lost Pines at Central Market Westgate, 4477 S. Lamar, 899-4300, 6:30-9 PM |
Upcoming events to: kbrown@mail.utexas.edu
September 2009
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Piney Grove Ramblers at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar; 442-8283, 7:30 PM |
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Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM |
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Deadline for scholarship applications, Kaufman Flatpicking Workshop |
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Bluegrass workshops (vocals, instruments) sponsored by Randy's Rangers at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, intermediate, noon-1 PM; advanced, 1-2 PM. See http://jrfnet.net/rr, click "workshops" for pdf. |
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The Sieker Band at Kerrville Wine and Music Festival, 7 PM |
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Bluegrass open mike at New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe, 451-7170, contact: Eddie Collins, tuneman@austin.rr.com, 6:30-8:30 PM 
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Flatpicking guitar workshop with Steve Kaufman at Fiddler's Green (Friday, 7-9 PM; Saturday, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM), 1809 W. 35th St., 452-3900, fiddlersgreen@mac.com |
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The Sieker Band and Randy's Rangers at the Up the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive and Chuckwagon Cook-Off, San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, 9-11 AM |
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Piney Grove Ramblers at County Line on the Hill, Bee Cave Road near Loop 360, Austin, 327-1742, 6:30 PM |
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The Siekers at Maria's Taco Xpress, 2529 S Lamar Blvd, 444-0261, 10 AM |
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Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM |
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Bluegrass workshops (vocals, instruments) sponsored by Randy's Rangers at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, intermediate, noon-1 PM; advanced, 1-2 PM. See http://jrfnet.net/rr, click "workshops" for pdf. |
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The Siekers at Seguin Silver Center Country Music Show, Seguin, 7 PM |
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Ranch Road 12 at Café Susanna, RR 12 and CR 1492, 2 miles south of the Wimberley square, Wimberley, 7 PM |
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The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30 PM |
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Hays County Burn Band at Botticelli's, 1321 S. Congress, 916-1315, 8:00 PM |
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Bluegrass Heritage Festival, South Oaks Baptist Church, 5925 U.S. Highway 287, Arlington. Contact Alan Tompkins (214) 236-0783 or alan@bluegrassheritage.org |
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Jam Session & BBQ Dinner by the Brothers Anonymous of Rambo Lodge, San Marcos Masonic Lodge #342, Hwy 123 about 2.2 miles towards Seguin from intersection with I-35, next to 3D Welding, info: Chuck Pascoe, (512) 353-7410, $5/plate, pick 3:00-5:45 PM ('til 8?) |
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Piney Grove Ramblers at Iguana Grill, 2900 Ranch Road 620N, Austin, 266-8439, 6 PM |
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Bluegrass Brunch with the Piney Grove Ramblers at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM |
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Bluegrass workshops (vocals, instruments) sponsored by Randy's Rangers at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, intermediate, noon-1 PM; advanced, 1-2 PM. See http://jrfnet.net/rr, click "workshops" for pdf. |
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The Siekers at Thundercloud Subs, 1700 Grand Avenue Pkwy, Pflugerville, 990-8871, noon |
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The Toy Hearts with the Lost Pines at the Cactus Cafe, Texas Union Building, UT campus, 8 PM 
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The Toy Hearts at Flipnotics Coffeespace, 1601 Barton Springs Rd, 8 PM |
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Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30-9:30 PM |
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The Siekers at St. Ignatius Catholic Church Fall Fest, 1 PM |
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The Toy Hearts at Central Market Westgate, 4477 S. Lamar, 899-4300, 6 PM |
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The Sieker Band at Leander Bluegrass Festival, 7 PM |
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Back Up and Push w/ Doc Hamilton at Buddie's Place, 8619 Burnet Rd, 459-4677, 8 PM |
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The Siekers at Maria's Taco Xpress, 2529 S Lamar Blvd; 444-0261, 10 AM |
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Bluegrass workshops (vocals, instruments) sponsored by Randy's Rangers at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, intermediate, noon-1 PM; advanced, 1-2 PM. See http://jrfnet.net/rr, click "workshops" for pdf. |
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The Sieker Band at Wendish Fest, Serbin, 3 PM |
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Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 6-8:30 PM |
Upcoming events to: kbrown@mail.utexas.edu
August 2009
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Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 5001 E. Ben White Blvd, 444-2020, 7:30-9:30 PM |
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The Siekers at Maria's Taco Xpress, 2529 S Lamar Blvd, 444-0261, 10 AM |
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Bluegrass Brunch with the Lost Pines at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM |
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The Sieker Band at 'Bout Time, 9601 I-35 Service Rd N, Austin, 832-5339, 9 PM |
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Hays County Burn Band and Lost Pines at the Cactus Cafe, Texas Union Building, UT campus, $8 door, 8:30 PM 
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Acoustic Music Camp |
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Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM |
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Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM |
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Monthly CTBA board meeting at Phoenix Productions, 5555 N. Lamar, Suite C-113, 6:30 PM |
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Bluegrass Open Mike at New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe St., 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM |
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Ranch Road 12 at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 6:30 PM |
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Piney Grove Ramblers at County Line on the Hill, Bee Cave Road near Loop 360, Austin, 327-1742, 6:30 PM |
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Texas State Mandolin Championship, sponsored by BABA at Johnny Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker, League City, 7 PM |
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The Siekers at Maria's Taco Xpress, 2529 S Lamar Blvd, 444-0261, 10 AM |
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Lost Pines and Two High String Band at Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto; 751-5650, no cover charge, 7:30 PM |
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Lost Pines back up Bob Schneider's Texas Bluegrass Massacre at Antones, 213 W. 5th, 320-8424, 8 PM |
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Bluegrass mandolin workshop with David Long, Fiddler's Green, 1809 W.35th St., 452-3900, fiddlersgreen@mac.com, 7-9 PM 
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Piney Grove Ramblers at Manchaca Fire Hall, 7:30-9:30 PM |
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The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 7:30 PM |
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Hickory Hill's 30th Anniversary Celebration |
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Piney Grove Ramblers live on Strictly Bluegrass, KOOP, FM 91.7, 10 AM-Noon |
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Lost Pines at Central Market Westgate, Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000, 12:30 PM |
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Eddie Collins with Billy Bright, Mike Montgomery, and Tom Ellis at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, 6-8:30 PM |
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REHAB Dinner show with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Abilene Civic Center, Abilene, Texas, (325) 793-3508. Individual tickets $150-325, tables $1250 to $3000, 6 PM |
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Lost Pines with Christy and the Plowboys at Fiddler's Green, $10, 7 PM |
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Grass Onions at Freddie's Place, 1703 South 1st St, 445-9197, 6 PM |
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Piney Grove Ramblers at Dahlia Cafe, 2450 RR 1869, Liberty Hill, Texas, 515-7772, 7 PM |
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Two High String Band at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000, 6:30 PM |
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WST Bluegrass Band at Green Mesquite, 1400 Barton Springs Rd. 512-479-0485, 7:00 PM |
Upcoming events to: kbrown@mail.utexas.edu
July 2009
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Piney Grove Ramblers at County Line on the Hill, Bee Cave Road near Loop 360, Austin, 327-1742, 6 PM |
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Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM |
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CANCELLED due to illness// Doug and Rodney Dillard at the Cactus Café, Texas Union Building, UT campus, |
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The Sieker Band, Lost Creek Country Club, Fourth of July Parade, 9 AM |
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The Sieker Band at Fourth of July celebration, San Saba, 7 PM |
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14th Annual CTBA Band Scramble and Garage Sale at ArtZ Rib House, 1:30-6:30 PM 
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Lost Pines at Flipnotics Coffeespace, 1601 Barton Springs Rd., 8 PM |
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The Siekers at Country Music Monday, Giddings, 7:30 PM |
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Bluegrass Open Mike with Eddie Collins and Tom Duplissey at New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe St # 100, Austin, 451-7170, 6:30-8:30 PM |
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The Sieker Band at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Hill Country Bar, 3:30 PM |
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The Siekers at Cove Country Opry, Copperas Cove, 7 PM |
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Bluegrass Brunch with the Lost Pines at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM |
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Monthly CTBA board meeting at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar (NOTE: this is a departure from the usual first Saturday meeting time), 6:30 PM |
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Lost Pines at Austin Farmers Market, 4th and Guadalupe, 10:30 AM |
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Camp Bluegrass at South Plains College, Levelland |
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Bluegrass Brunch with Rod Moag and Texas Grass at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM 
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The Lost Pines at the Saxon Pub, 1320 S. Lamar Blvd, 448-2552, 6 PM |
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Piney Grove Ramblers at Green Mesquite, 1400 Barton Springs Rd, 479-0485, 7 PM |
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The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar; 512-442-8283, 7:30 PM |
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Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM |
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The Siekers at Thorndale Opry, Thorndale, 7 PM |
Upcoming events to: kbrown@mail.utexas.edu
June 2009
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Mon, 1st |
Monthly CTBA board meeting at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 6:30 PM (NOTE: this is a departure from the usual first Saturday meeting time) |
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Tues, 2nd |
The Siekers at Kerrville Folk Festival (ArtZ Stage), Quiet Valley Ranch, 7 PM |
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The Lost Pines at Odd Fellows Hall, 6809 Guadalupe St, Austin, 459-0864, 7 PM |
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3rd Annual Melody Ranch Bluegrass Festival |
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BLUEGRASS & OLD TYME MUSIC at NEW WORLD DELI The Siekers, 4101 Guadalupe St #100, 451-7170 |
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Texas Bluegrass Celebration |
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Fri, 5th |
Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd., 301-1007, 7 PM |
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Sun, 7th |
Bluegrass Brunch with The Sieker Band at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM |
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Red 7 with Howard Rains at Flipnotics, 1601 Barton Springs Rd, 7-10 PM |
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Wed, 10th |
Sarah Jarosz CD Release, Song Up in Her Head, at Cactus Cafe, UT campus, $10.00/ door, 8 PM 
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BLUEGRASS & OLD TYME MUSIC at NEW WORLD DELI Eddie Collins & Friends, Bluegrass, 4101 Guadalupe St #100, 451-7170 |
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Howard Rains at Cypress Grill, 4404 William Cannon #L, 6:30-8:30 PM |
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Fri-Sat, |
Overton Bluegrass Festival |
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Sat, 13th |
Piney Grove Ramblers at County Line on the Hill, Bee Cave Road near Loop 360, Austin, 327-1742, 6 PM |
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Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11 AM |
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Dear Henry at Central Market Westgate, 4477 S. Lamar, 899-4300, 6:30 PM |
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The Siekers at Brenham Bluebonnet Opry, Brenham, 6 PM |
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Two High String Band at Central Market Westgate, 4477 S. Lamar, 899-4300, 6:30 PM |
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BLUEGRASS & OLD TYME MUSIC at NEW WORLD DELI Howard Rains, Traditional, 4101 Guadalupe St #100, 451-7170 |
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The Sieker Band at Gonzales Summer Concert Series, Gonzales |
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Sat, 20th |
The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, Austin; 442-8283, 7:30 PM |
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Two High String Band with Brennen Leigh at Fiddler's Green, W. 35th St, Austin; 452-3900, 8-9 PM 
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Sun, 21st |
Christy and the Plowboys with Howard Rains at Flipnotics, 1601 Barton Springs Rd, 7-10 PM |
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Mon, 22nd |
The Sieker Band at 'Bout Time, 9601 I-35 Service Rd N, Austin, 832-5339, 9 PM |
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Thurs, 25th |
The Siekers at Leona Family Night, Leona, Texas, 7 PM |
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Thurs-Sat |
32nd Free State Bluegrass Music Festival |
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Fri, 26th |
The Greencards at Threadgill's South, Beer Garden Series, $15, 301 W. Riverside Dr., Austin, 472-9304, 9 PM |
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Sat, 27th |
The Grass Onions at Freddie's Place, 1703 S 1st St, 6 PM |
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Dear Henry at Real Ale Brewery/Bicycle Sport Shop, 231 San Saba Ct, Blanco, Texas; (830) 833-2534 |
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Sun, 28th |
Twangzilla at Threadgills North, 6416 North Lamar Blvd, 11 AM |
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Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 South Lamar Blvd, 6:30 PM |
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Howard Rains Fiddle & Banjo Circus at Flipnotics, 1601 Barton Springs Rd, 7-10 PM |
Upcoming events to: kbrown@mail.utexas.edu
May 2009
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Fri, 1st |
Blacktop Bend at Waterloo Ice House (Slaughter/Escarpment), 9600 Escarpment Blvd.; 301-1007, 7-9PM |
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Austin Lounge Lizards at the Cactus Cafe, 23rd and Guadalupe, 475-6515, 7 & 9:30PM |
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Bluegrass Jamming Weekend at Salmon Lake Park, Grapeland; (936) 687-2594 |
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Bluegrass Brunch with The Sieker Band at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11AM |
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The Lost Pines at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, Austin, 206-1000, 12:30-3PM 
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Thurs, 7th |
Green Mountain Grass at the Cactus Cafe, 23rd and Guadalupe, 475-6515, 8:30PM |
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Fri, 8th |
Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at ABIA main stage (ticketed passengers only), 3:30PM |
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The Lost Pines at Botticelli's, 1321 S. Congress, Austin; 916-1315 |
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Fri-Sat, |
Sandyland Bluegrass Reunion, Nacogdoches; (936) 569-1179 |
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Sat, 9th |
3:30-4:30PM: Annual CTBA Membership Meeting, ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, Austin; followed by the Grazmatics |
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The Siekers at National Train Weekend, Bluegrass By The Tracks, Houston, 5PM |
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Monthly jam at Fayetteville courthouse square, 6PM |
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Billy Bright and Chojo Jacques with Mark Rubin and Matt Downing at Fiddler's Green, 8PM, $12 |
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Hogeye, traditional music, 4101 Guadalupe |
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Fire on the Strings, Lake Conroe KOA Campgrounds, Conroe, TX. For information, contact Rick Kirkland, (582) 488-2244 or crk5820@msn.com, BABA |
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Fri, 15th |
Piney Grove Ramblers with the Borrowed Time Band at United Christian Church, 3500 W Parmer Lane, Austin; 218-8110, 7:30-8:00PM |
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Sat, 16th |
Blacktop Bend at Green Mesquite BBQ, 1400 Barton Springs Rd., Austin; 479-0485, 7-9PM |
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The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, Austin, 7:30PM |
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Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 5001 Ben White Blvd., 444-2020, 7:30PM |
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Dear Henry at The Trading Post, Bee Cave, 8PM |
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Sun, 17th |
Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at Threadgill's North, 6416 N. Lamar, Austin, 451-5440, 11AM |
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BLUEGRASS & OLD TYME MUSIC at NEW WORLD DELI Eddie Collins and Friends, 4101 Guadalupe |
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Sat, 23rd |
Piney Grove Ramblers at Dahlia Cafe, 2450 RR 1869, Liberty Hill, Texas; 515-7772, 7-9PM 
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Sun, 24th |
Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, Austin; 442-8283, 6 PM |
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Mon, 25th |
The Siekers at Lockhart Opry, Lockhart |
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Wed, 27th |
Electric Mountain Rotten Apple Gang at Central Mkt South, 4477 S. Lamar, Austin; 899-4300, 6:30 PM |
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Thurs, 28th |
Hogeye at Cypress Grill, 4404 W. William Cannon #L, 6:30-8:30 |
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Sat, 30th |
Piney Grove Ramblers with Cooper's Uncle at Real Ale Brewery/Bicycle Sport Shop, 231 San Saba Ct, Blanco, Texas; (830) 833-2534, 11AM-1PM |
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Danny Santos y los Bluegrass Vatos at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, Austin; 442-8283, 7:30 PM |
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Sun, 31st |
Piney Grove Ramblers at Iguana Grill, 2900 Ranch Road 620N, Austin, 266-8439, 6-9PM |
BLUEGRASS & OLD TYME MUSIC at NEW WORLD DELIUpcoming events to: kbrown@mail.utexas.edu
April 2009
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Wed, 1st |
Piney Grove Ramblers at Austin Farmer's Market at The Triangle, 46th and Lamar, Austin, 6 PM |
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Thurs, 2nd |
Two High String Band at Central Market Westgate, 4477 S. Lamar, Austin; 899-4300, 6:30-9 PM 
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The Siekers at New Baden Jamboree, New Baden, Texas, 6 PM |
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Sun, 5th |
Bluegrass Brunch with The Sieker Band at Threadgill's North, 6416 North Lamar, Austin; 451-5440, 11 AM |
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Mon, 6th |
The Sieker Band at 'Bout Time, 9601 I-35 Service Rd N, Austin, 832-5339, 9 PM 
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Thurs, 9th |
Grass Onions at New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe St #100, Austin, 451-7170, 6-8 PM |
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Fri, 10th |
Railroad Earth with Split Lip Rayfield at Antones, 213 W. 5th, Austin, 320-8424, 9 PM |
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Sat, 11th |
The Siekers at Bastrop Market Days, Bastrop, 11 AM |
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6 PM: monthly jam resumes at Fayetteville courthouse square |
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The Siekers at Cove Country Opry, Knights of Columbus Hall, Copperas Cove, 7 PM |
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Tues, 14th |
7 PM: bluegrass jam resumes at Fiddler's Green, 1809 W. 35th St., Austin; (512) 452-3900; |
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Wed, 15th |
Grass Onions at Farmer's Market (on the Triangle), 46th and Lamar, Austin, 6:00-7:30 PM |
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Old Settlers Music Festival |
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Sat, 18th |
11 AM-1 PM: Banjo workshop with Rolf Sieker at Ken'z Guitars, 1102 S. Austin Ave., Suite 101, Georgetown. (512) 869-8064 |
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The Sieker Band at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 South Lamar, Austin; 442-8283, 7:30 PM |
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Sun, 19th |
Bluegrass Brunch with Danny Santos y sus Bluegrass Vatos, Threadgill's North, 6416 North Lamar, Austin; 451-5440, 11 AM |
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Tues, 21st |
The Siekers at Flag City Opry, Jackson County Services Building Auditorium, Edna, Texas, 7 PM |
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Danny Santos y sus Bluegrass Vatos at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 South Lamar, Austin; 442-8283, 7:30 PM |
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Sat, 25th |
Wildflower Bluegrass Festival |
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Iris DeMent at the Cactus Cafe, UT Austin campus (not bluegrass, but plenty good!), 8:30 PM |
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Sun, 26th |
The Siekers at the Red Poppy Festival, Georgetown, 3:45-5 PM |
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Eddie Collins at ArtZ Rib House, 2330 South Lamar, Austin; 442-8283, 6 PM |
Upcoming events to: kbrown@mail.utexas.edu
March 2009
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Sun, 1st |
Bluegrass Brunch with the Sieker Band, 11am |
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Mon, 2nd |
The Sieker Band at Country Music Monday, 7:30pm, Giddings |
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Sun, 8th |
Bluegrass Brunch with Blacktop Bend, 11am |
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Bluegrass Brunch with the Piney Grove Ramblers, 11-1pm |
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Thurs, 12th |
The Sieker Band at San Saba Civic Center, 6pm, San Saba |
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Fri, 13th |
House concert with Steve Smith and Chris Sanders; $15. |
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Wed, 18th |
SXSW-The Travelin McCourys at Smokin' Music, 504 Trinity, Austin, 11pm 
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Thurs, 19th |
The Siekers at South Texas Opry, 7pm, Corpus Christi |
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Fri, 20th |
SXSW-Sarah Jarosz: 12:15pm, BMI brunch, Four Seasons: 2pm, Texas Music Magazine Party, Scholz Garten: 4pm, Paste/Vanguard/ Sugar Hill/Russell Carter Artist Management Party, The Belmont Austin: 6pm, Austin Music Magazine Party, Jovita's-- Press release Sarah Jarosz - Sugar Hill Records 
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Sat, 21st |
SXSW-Sarah Jarosz: 4pm, SW corner of the Texas Union Showcase, Cactus Cafe |
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Russ Barenberg workshop (2-4:30 PM, $15 advance) and house concert (7-9 PM, $50). 314 Post Oak Way, Shavano Park. Call (21) 842-2545 or E-mail Spikey.Boy@hotmail.com |
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Sat, 28th |
9 AM-5 PM: Banjo setup workshop, Sagemont Presbyterian Church, Houston; An-gie Sumpter, 1-877-450-4641 |
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The Sieker Band at the Walburg Restaurant, Walburg, 7pm |
Upcoming events to: kbrown@mail.utexas.edu