The Community Band Music Festival will take place next Saturday April 20, 2024. Photo: GSACBA
The Greater San Antonio Community Bands Association will hold its signature event, the third annual Community Band Music Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2023 from 10a.m. to 9p.m. The GSACBA is composed of ten community bands in the San Antonio area and more than 300 musicians will perform throughout the day. They have all teamed up to present some amazing wind band music for the public. Starting the day will be the oldest German Band outside of Germany, the Boerne Village Band, which was founded in 1860 and will present authentic German Music. The GSACBA has partnered with the Beethoven Männerchor to present this festival in their outdoor Biergarten in the King William district. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Entrance fee: Donations are appreciated. (Greater San Antonio Community Bands Association, 2024)
The Greater San Antonio Community Bands Association is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit as recognized by the IRS. It is the overall purpose of the GSACBA to serve community bands with the following specific purposes:
• Synergize the efforts of community bands in the greater San Antonio area • Establish and manage the community bands music festival • Harmonize efforts for musician recruitment among bands • Offer performance planning coordination among bands • Organize collaborative ventures with composers and arrangers • Spearhead innovative fundraising initiatives • Coordinate joint musical performance opportunities
Beethoven Männerchor 422 Pereida St. San Antonio, TX 78210
Culinaria’s second music festival to benefit those affected by the pandemic will be held on Sunday November 22, 2020. Photo: Culinaria, used with permission.
Culinaria continues to support all facets of the hospitality industry, including supporting musicians and crew members whose livelihood has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sunday, November 22 from 2p.m. to 8p.m., Culinaria will host its second music festival at Freiheit Country Store in New Braunfels, Texas to benefits those affected by the pandemic. (Culinaria, 2020)
Some familiar faces on the Texas music scene will perform at the Culinaria Music Festival including Wade Bowen, Americana Country; Cody Canada, rock/alternative country; Bri Bagwell, contemporary country; Jamie Lin Wilson, country/folk; William Beckmann, traditional country/Americana; Tony Taylor, country/folk/Americana; and Austin Gilliam, Americana rock. The outdoor event will also showcase a silent auction and guest bartenders.
Seating is limited. General admission and VIP tables range in price from $300 to $900, for parties of four to six people. To purchase tickets and view the complete artist lineup visit Culinaria online.
Freiheit Country Store is located at 2157 FM 1101 in New Braunfels, Texas. To meet safety protocols, the venue is limiting capacity and designated seating is socially distanced. Masks are required when not seated.
Cash donations to support the Culinaria Hospitality Fund can be made through PayPal, Venmo, or by check payable to Culinaria, 999 East Basse Road, Suite 180-448, San Antonio, TX, 78209. Donations are tax-exempt through Culinaria.
Willie Nelson’s annual 4th of July Picnic will air as epic hybrid concert film. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
This year, Luck Productions is bringing Willie Nelson’s annual 4th of July Picnic to the people: part Picnics past, part what is to come and all in the spirit of the Picnic’s storied history. On Saturday July 4 starting at 3:30pm Central, fans will be able to enjoy interviews with characters from the Picnic’s past and see new, live performances from their favorite Luck Family artists. (Luck Productions, 2020)
Luck Productions was set to host the 47th annual event, welcoming the Picnic back to its hill country home, and while friends and family will not be crowding into Willie’s Luck, TX, ranch this summer, the man himself will be performing alongside his band from his nearby recording facility, Pedernales Studios. In addition to Willie, performers will include the likes of Sheryl Crow, Ziggy Marley, Margo Price, Steve Earle and Kurt Vile. Tickets for digital admission are $35 ahead of the event and $45 day-of-show are available online.
This July 4th, the Picnic will kick off with a Prime Cuts episode with Chef Scott Roberts of Salt Lick BBQ and special guest Ray Benson, followed by live-streamed performances from Luck’s Saloon and Chapel stages before leading into a 90-minute concert film segment. The film will feature remote performances from Picnic artists, an all-star house band curated by The Texas Gentlemen’s Beau Bedford, featuring Charlie Sexton, John Michael Schoepf, and Josh Blue, and interviews and Picnic memories stitched in throughout. Additionally, SiriusXM’s Willie’s Roadhouse will broadcast the 90 minute stream to subscribers.
Tickets to the event grant access to highly curated food and beverage delivery packages from Assembly Kitchen, Austin Food and Wine Alliance grant recipients, and Sourced Craft Cocktails. One dollar from each ticket sold will support The Luck Reunion Fund, managed by the Austin Community Foundation, directly benefiting five designated organizations. Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, and Karbach Love Street will also be matching donations. Beneficiaries for this event include All Together ATX, Six Square, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, SIMS Foundation, and Central Texas Foodbank.
Performances will include Willie Nelson & Family , Asleep At The Wheel, Charley Crockett, Devon Gilfillian, John Doe, Johnny Bush, Kinky Friedman, Kurt Vile, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, Matthew Houck (Phosphorescent), The McCrary Sisters, Particle Kid, Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen, Shakey Graves, Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, The Peterson Brothers, Vincent Neil Emerson and Ziggy Marley.
“Our goal with the 2020 Picnic is to bring it back to what it was—in the only way we can during these times. We were set to host this year’s event at Luck, to welcome the Picnic back to its hill country home. The Picnic is really one of a kind, it has always been scrappy. Cars on fire. Mass arrests. You name it…it happened at the Picnic.” – Ellee Fletcher Durniak, co-founder of Luck Productions
EDGE: The Texas Monthly Festival is scheduled to take place this weekend starting Friday. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
The 3rd annual EDGE: The Texas Monthly Festival, presented by VisitDallas, is set to take place in Dallas this Friday November 8 through Sunday November 10. The Festival will shed light on Texas culture through unique discussions and performances taking place at some of the best venues in Dallas. The event will feature a Saturday evening concert by Grammy Award-winning recording artist and songwriter Leon Bridges, exclusive interviews with Grammy Award-winning musician and record producer Annie Clark, also known as St. Vincent, and fashion designer and television personality Brandon Maxwell. A special performance of Texas Monthly LIVE featuring Texas Monthly’s talented editors and special guests will also be a part of the festival. General Admission tickets are $50 and available online. (Texas Monthly Festival, 2019)
The festival will open on Friday with a special edition of Texas Monthly LIVE at the Bomb Factory, the state-of-the-art venue located in the heart of Deep Ellum in Downtown Dallas. During Texas Monthly LIVE, audience members will experience a live issue of the magazine, re-imagined for a theatre audience. The 90-minute presentation uses music, video, and narration to take guests on a storytelling journey showcasing the rich tapestry of Texas. The evening will be hosted by the magazine’s beloved columnist The Texanist (David Courtney).
On Saturday, EDGE will continue with an afternoon of engaging interviews in Canton Hall with Texans who are shaping the national conversation. Featured speakers include Grammy award-winning musician and record producer Annie Clark, also known as St. Vincent, discussing her directorial debut; fashion designer and television personality Brandon Maxwell, and cancer immunotherapy experts Dr. Jim Allison, Nobel Prize winner, and his wife, Dr. Padmanee Sharma. Leon Bridges will headline the evening’s concert with sets by Medicine Man Revival, Keite Young, Jason Robert Burt and DJ Sober. There will be additional performances by Derrius J Harmon (aka Bang) with Nemo and KB, Leap for Grace Dance Company and art created by Israel Vasquez of Studio Real.
Sunday is time for Sunday in the Park, a community-wide outdoor picnic featuring live music, food trucks and an assortment of interactive pop-ups. The picnic will be open to the public in Klyde Warren Park from noon to 3p.m., where EDGE invites all of Dallas to join the fun. The picnic will feature multiple food trucks with food options available for purchase, including Resident Taqueria, hand-picked by Texas Monthly’s Taco Editor José Ralat, who will be serving a limited, one-day-only menu. Guests will enjoy music by 3-piece jazz cover band Royal Dukes Band, a Bar in the Park with beer and wine for purchase, VisitDallas popsicle pushcart, giant games like Connect Four and soccer pool, TVs by Savor that will show the Sunday football games and more.
The Bomb Factory
2713 Canton Street
Dallas, TX 75266
Young Thug at last year’s Mala Luna Festival. Photo: Brandon Todd, used with permission.
Mala Luna Music Festival is a multi-day music festival held each year on Halloween weekend in San Antonio. The annual weekend event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27 at Nelson Wolff Stadium (parking lot) west of downtown. Two-day GA and various VIP ticket packages are on sale online along with single-day GA tickets, starting at only $89. Festival gates open daily at noon. Mala Luna ticket buyers looking for the ultimate festival experience should opt for one of the curated VIP ticket packages, which include Black Moon ($209), Harvest Moon ($229) and Fly Me to the Moon ($399). (Mala Luna Music Festival, 2019)
Mala Luna will be hosting an official pre-party featuring special guests on Friday, October 25 from 5p.m. to 10p.m. at Midnight Swim (2403 N St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78212), a new music and cocktail bar on the St. Mary’s Strip. The event is free to attend before 10p.m., although those interested must RSVP.
Saturday, October 26 will feature a variety of internationally-acclaimed artists, including headliners Russ and Miguel. Additional artists rounding out the Day 1 performances include YG, Summer Walker, Jessie Reyez and Rick Ross, as well as Smino, DaniLeigh, Melii and more. The complete schedule is available online.
Diplo and Juice WRLD are both set to headline and close out the festival on Sunday, October 27, with additional sets from Playboi Carti, Trippie Redd, DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, Ari Lennox, Lil Keed and more all slated for Day 2.
In an effort to emphasize the local culture and the San Antonio community’s annual Diá de los Muertos celebrations, the festival has worked to elevate the onsite experience for all patrons to now include several new offerings in addition to other interactive activities:
Movie lounge featuring massive tent with HDTV projector playing popular Halloween holiday-themed films while offering shade and a comfortable place for fans to relax during the festival
Outdoor games, including giant “beer” pong, corn hole, an oversized version of Twister and more
Roaming performers dressed up in traditional Diá de Los Muertos costumes and attire
Diá de los Muertos altar in honor of Mac Miller, Nipsey Hussle, and more iconic music artists
Live art installations throughout the grounds.
Cricket Wireless’ outdoor lounge featuring misting fans and fun swag
Univision’s gaming tent
Mala Luna will offer ticket buyers a variety of food vendors hailing from San Antonio and across Texas. The 2019 food vendor lineup, featuring tasty bites from tacos and pizza to traditional fair foods and more, including Big Daddy’s, Brooks BBQ, El Guajillos and Torchy’s Tacos.
Mala Luna continues its philanthropic partnership with Miracle League of San Antonio and will donate a portion of the 2019 festival proceeds to the San Antonio-based nonprofit organization. The Miracle League of San Antonio is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that provides children with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. Its four-acre complex includes a special-surfaced baseball field as well as three acres of custom-designed synthetic turf and asphalt, which allows individuals with wheelchairs and other walking assistance devices to participate in a variety of different sports in a safe, accessible environment.
Nelson Wolff Stadium
5757 W US Highway 90
San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 675-7275
Young Thug performing at Mala Luna Festival 2018. Photo: Brandon Todd, used with permission.
ScoreMore Show’s Mala Luna Music Festival, the premier festival destination in Texas on Halloween weekend, is proud to announce the full music lineup for the fourth annual weekend event taking place on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27 at Nelson Wolff Stadium (Parking Lot) located just west of downtown San Antonio. Single-day, two-day GA, and two-day VIP tickets are on sale online. (Mala Luna Festival, 2019)
Mala Luna Music Festival is a multi-day music festival held each year on Halloween weekend in San Antonio, Texas. Since its inception in 2016, Mala Luna has showcased national headlining music talent alongside some of today’s most exciting up-and-comers, while also paying tribute to San Antonio and larger South Texas region’s cultural celebration of Dia de los Muertos through a highly curated festival experience for all ages. Featuring multiple outdoor stages, local vendors and visual artists and a diverse music lineup with some of today’s most sought-after music acts, Mala Luna Music Festival has become Texas’ premier music festival each Halloween weekend.
This year’s festival will again offer festivalgoers a weekend celebration of music and culture featuring a curated lineup of some of today’s most sought after hip-hop, R&B and dance music artists. With a greater emphasis on showcasing the rising female talent in today’s music industry, the 2019 lineup will feature a number of talented female powerhouses from hip-hop and R&B. In a continued effort to support and shine a light on Texas’ growing music scene, several local artists will be performing, including FRITOGANG, Hoodlum, Jay Wile and Doeman.
Mala Luna Music Festival 2019 lineup: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
RUSS • MIGUEL
YG • DABABY • SUMMER WALKER
SMINO • MEGAN THEE STALLION • DANILEIGH • MELII
LALI • UMI • GUAPDAD 4000 • FRITOGANG • JAY WILE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
DIPLO • JUICE WRLD
PLAYBOI CARTI • TRIPPIE REDD • JESSIE REYEZ
ARI LENNOX • LIL KEED • CALBOY • 10K.CAASH
OMB PEEZY • ALAINA CASTILLO • HOODLUM • DOEMAN
Tickets are now available for purchase online. Single-day General Admission tickets are available for $79, Weekend General Admission tickets are available for $109, while two-day VIP begin at $159. Interested patrons are encouraged to purchase now as prices will continue to rise as the festival event date approaches. Mala Luna ticket buyers looking for the ultimate festival experience should opt for one of the curated VIP ticket packages. VIP Packages this year include Black Moon ($159), Harvest Moon ($179), and Fly Me to the Moon ($399), with perks including preferred viewing areas, expedited entry, dedicated bars and restroom facilities, festival merch and more.
As part of its continuing philanthropic efforts, Mala Luna will donate a portion of the 2019 festival proceeds to the Miracle League of San Antonio, a San Antonio-based nonprofit organization. The Miracle League of San Antonio is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that provides children with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. Its four-acre complex includes a special-surfaced baseball field as well as three acres of custom-designed synthetic turf and asphalt, which allows individuals with wheelchairs and other walking assistance devices to participate in a variety of different sports in a safe, accessible environment.
Nelson Wolff Stadium
5757 W US Highway 90
San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 675-7275
Float Fest 2019 has been cancelled. Courtesy photo: used with permission.
Float Fest 2019 was scheduled for July 20 and 21 in Gonzales, Tx but due to unforeseen circumstances, it has been cancelled. See official statement from Float Fest below: (Float Fest, 2019)
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM FLOAT FEST:
We are extremely saddened to announce today that Float Fest 2019 is being cancelled. This was a difficult decision to make, but due to several recent roadblocks outside of our control and in an effort to do right by our fans, the decision to cancel the event was the best option.
We have been working around the clock to prepare the new festival site in Gonzales, but at this time we don’t feel the grounds are ready to fully showcase everything Float Fest is about. With weather, Gonzales saw an extraordinary amount of rain in May and June. Although the site cleared, the rain created delays of construction. We want to provide a first-class experience to our fans, therefore we will be finishing out the site so that it is ready for the festival in 2020.
All ticket holders will be 100% refunded for the cost of their tickets. That refund process will be initiated through our ticketing partner, Eventbrite, for all attendees who purchased ticket(s) through their site. There is no action necessary on your end and you can expect to see the refund on your credit/debit card statement within the next 5-7 business days.
Float Fest 2019 will take place in Gonzales and tickets are now on sale. Photo: Chad Wadsworth, used with permission.
Float Fest, the only festival in the world to combine the Texas tradition of floating the river and live music, recently announced a new venue for its 2019 festival. It will take place on Saturday July 20 and Sunday July 21 and will be moving to Gonzales, TX, which is about an hour outside of Austin as well as about an hour outside of San Antonio. The new location provides a greater proximity for Houston fans since it is about two hours from Houston. (Float Fest, 2019)
The festival will have all the amenities of floating the river, camping and live music, with the property being three times larger than past festivals. With river access to float being on-site at this year’s festival, no more shuttles are needed, which means immediate access to the water upon arrival. The camp grounds are a pecan orchard, with beautiful 200+ year old trees that provide tons of shade right by the Guadalupe River as well as larger camping sites with 20×20 spaces available. The festival also includes Improved traffic flow with multiple exit points. The new venue is a private ranch located in Gonzales county, just a few miles away for convenience with amenities such as hotels, restaurants, retail, supermarkets, and more.
Weekend tickets, day tickets and a limited amount of VIP tickets are now available for purchase online. Attendees will be able to enjoy a highly curated mix of alternative, rap, indie rock and EDM performers with two main stages that will offer fans a chance to catch every moment of main stage action with non-overlapping sets.
The 2019 Float Fest headliners Major Lazer, Portugal. The Man, Gucci Mane, Kaskade, Zeds Dead, Ice Cube, Big Gigantic and The Flaming Lips will close out the festival each night, performing popular crowd favorites. Other artists include Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Grouplove, Big Boi, Jungle, St. Lucia, Houndmouth, G Love & Special Sauce, Missio, The Floozies, Goldfish, Sego and Cowboy Diplomacy.
Gates to float the river will open at 8a.m. and tubing tickets can be purchased separately online; everyone must have a concert ticket to float the river. Held on the sprawling Guadalupe River on a private ranch, the festival grounds are quintessential to Central Texas. The festival features ample on-site parking and immediate access to the Guadalupe River. Float Fest will also have over 35 local unique food vendors for attendees to enjoy.
Additional features at Float Fest 2019 include:
• VIP lounge with complimentary Wi-Fi
• VIP side-stage viewing decks on both stages
• Early camping load in, offering patrons the opportunity to arrive Friday, July 19, set up their campsite, float the river and kick-off the party a day early
• Early wristband pick up at off-site locations
• Showers on the campgrounds
• Shade & Arcade Lounge: All new shade and arcade lounge with 24-hour weekend access of 30 assorted arcade games along with chilly-cool AC and complimentary Wi-Fi ($35 day passes and $50 weekend passes to access this lounge)
• An expanded General Store with tubing accessories such as phone pouches, tubes, and more
• Lockers for storage.
Each year, Float Fest also organizes a river cleanup project, Keep the River Clean, through partnerships with local businesses. Float Fest cleanup efforts include mesh biodegradable trash bags available for free with tubes for floating, River Wranglers on canoes to help take trash bags, trash receptacles available after tubing at shuttle pick up stations, and the Float Fest crew cleaning up the river before, during, and after the festival with divers and boats to ensure a safe and clean zone.
Float Fest
2855 South US Highway 183
Gonzales, TX 78629
The Old Settler’s Music Festival takes place April 11 through April 14. Courtesy photo: used with permission.
The Old Settler’s Music Festival will take place Thursday April 11 through Sunday April 14 in Tilmon, TX, conveniently located less than an hour from Austin and San Antonio and approximately two hours from Houston. More than a music festival with a stellar lineup of established and up-and-comers in roots, Americana, and folk, Old Settler’s Music Festival is a completely unique experience built by a community of regular campers returning every year, an army of volunteers who put the festival on and newcomers who discover the vibe for the first time. The festival is an authentic celebration of the food, art, and heritage that constitute Texan culture in the setting of world-class live music entertainment. Ticket information, including details on VIP gold and platinum packages, is available online. (Old Settler’s Music Festival, 2019)
Old Settler’s Music Festival will once again feature a diverse representation of Texas’s culinary roots, including staples like Lockhart’s Black’s Barbecue and Austin’s Torchy’s Tacos and popular food trucks like Llano’s Oh My Pizza Pie and San Marcos’s Buddy’s Crepes. Vendors include: The Original Black’s Barbecue, Four Brothers’ Venezuelan Kitchen, Tamale Addiction and more.
Old Settler’s Music Festival welcomes artisans from around the region to showcase their works, including jewelry, clothing and a variety of crafts. As a festival open to fans of all ages, Old Settler’s will again have a petting zoo and pony rides by Down on the Farm and Joyful Bubbles will make human and car size bubbles, much to the delight of the festival’s younger attendees.
Headliners Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will perform their intimate acoustic set at 8:30p.m. on Friday, April 12 and Saturday’s headliner Brandi Carlile will take the stage the following night at 8:30p.m. Full schedule of performers is available online.
The festival has announced the finalists in its Old Settler’s Music Festival’s Youth Competition, presented by the Center for Texas Music History. The Center for Texas Music History at Texas State University works to document, preserve and celebrate the rich musical heritage of the Southwest through courses, publications, and events. The following finalists will compete on Saturday, April 13 at the festival, when a winner and two runners-up will be chosen:
• Claire Ashton, 13 (Austin, TX)
• Cristina Bolen, 17 (Lockhart, TX)
• Elijah Delgado, 16 (Austin, TX)
• Riley Edwards and Julia Blackmon, 17 and 16 (Austin, TX)
• Ethan Hanson, 18 (New Braunfels, TX)
• Mathias Lattin, 16 (Houston, TX)
• Madi Meeks, 17 (Austin, TX)
• Giri and Uma Peters, 14 and 11 (Nashville, TN)
• Jade Vondrew, 17 (Buda, TX)
• Kendale Walker, 12 (Cypress, TX)
Mala Luna Music Festival 2018 will be this Saturday October 27 and Sunday October 28 at the Nelson Wolff Stadium. Photo: Mala Luna, used with permission.
Tickets are now on sale online for the third annual Mala Luna Music Festival to be held on Halloween weekend October 27 and 28 at the Nelson Wolff Stadium, west of downtown San Antonio. It will feature high-profile musical performances, multiple live art installations and numerous local food vendors and merchandise. The Halloween theme, designs and costumes will help pay tribute to the local culture and the community’s annual Diá de los Muertos and Halloween celebrations. Last year’s event sold out with 50,000 fans in attendance for the weekend, easily doubling the attendance of the first year. (Mala Luna, 2018)
Single day General Admission tickets are $75 for Saturday and $50 for Sunday. General Admission two-day tickets are only $109. Ticket buyers looking for the ultimate festival experience at Mala Luna should opt for one of the two-day VIP ticket packages. Various VIP Packages this year include Black Moon ($189), Harvest Moon ($209) and Fly Me to the Moon ($399), each with different VIP perks, including preferred viewing areas, expedited entry, dedicated bars and restroom facilities, festival merch and more.
Festival lineup:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
CARDI B ~ NICKY JAM ~ TYLER, THE CREATOR
DEORRO ~ BECKY G ~ RICH THE KID ~ LIL BABY
SHORELINE MAFIA ~ TIERRA WHACK ~ WIFISFUNERAL
NOAH NORTH ~ ANGEL CITRON ~ MARISA ROSE MEJIA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
2 CHAINZ** ~ LIL PUMP ~ DILLON FRANCIS ~ YOUNG THUG**
GTA ~ GUNNA ~ BLOCBOY JB ~ SMOKEPURPP
RICO NASTY ~ SAWEETIE
BAMBI ~ GRACELYNND GOMEZ
**Denotes new lineup additions
Mala Luna is partnering with The Miracle League of San Antonio, a local San Antonio-based nonprofit organization that looks to provide children with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. Information about the organization’s ongoing projects and initiatives that effect the surrounding San Antonio company can be found online. Sponsors include Univision’s 98.5 The Beat, Latino Mix 95.1, Lone Star Beer, Whataburger and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
Nelson Wolff Stadium
5757 W US Highway 90
San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 675-7275
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