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The complete October & November calendars are posted at  http://www.gruenehall.com.  These are just a few of the
highlights. You can also read the newsletter on-line at  http://www.gruenehall.com/newsletter.html

The brand new Fabulous Thunderbirds CD is now available! "Painted On", released by Tone-Cool/Artemis Records, was produced by Steve Berlin, of Los Lobos, and Kim Wilson. Pick up your copy here, or come get it at the show!
 

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Aaron Neville & his Quintet  featuring Charles Neville
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.........Friday, Nov. 4th   get tickets
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The Neville's have seen their share of sorrow lately. In just a flash, their lives were changed as they watched the city that they love go under water. Throughout their long careers as both solo performers and as members of the group that bore their family name, the Neville's proudly carried the torch of their native New Orleans' rich R&B legacy. Now that the city is gone, at least temporarily, they have found themselves having to relocate their homes and lives, and are having to carry the torch in a different manner. And they are doing it well. The only thing they have on their minds these days is helping their friends and famiies get through this disaster. While this show isn't directly a benefit, they continue to do everything that they can to help spread relief for their brothers and sisters in New Orleans. Aaron Neville comes to Gruene Hall on Nov. 4th  with his fine quintet that features brother Charles on tenor sax . Come show your love and support for some of the greatest musicians the music world has ever known, and don't forget that help is still needed. Please visit The Neville Brothers website and follow the link to make a donation.  You can get your tickets for the Gruene Hall show here.

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Jack Ingram
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Between hosting radio shows and producing festivals, Jack Ingram is a busy man. But not too busy to get back to the studio. Jack's new label, Big Machine Records is releasing a new single this fall, called "Where Ever You Are".  BMR is also re-releasing "Live At Gruene Hall", and enticing new buyers with 2 extra studio tracks, including the new single. Jack also hosts a radio show that can be heard on XM Radio's " X-Country"  the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. To top it off, Jack has landed a spot on a new special on CMT called "Outlaws", airing Nov. 6th. He shares the bill with Toby Keith, Merle Haggard, Billy Joe Shaver, Shelby Lynne, and David Allan Coe.......all of them outlaws, with Jack and Shelby representing the younger outlaw generation. Somehow, Jack still finds time to tour and will be here on Nov. 26th. Get your tickets early for this one. Josh Owen opens the show.  get tickets
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Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Moot Davis & the Cool Deal featuring Pete Anderson, Red Stick Ramblers

The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash have Johnny's own personal blessing. Head Bastard Mark Stuart started the band almost 10 years ago,and it has since gained such acclaim that John Carter Cash, the actual son of the band's namesake, produced two of the tracks on their cd, Walk Alone. Both songs were recorded at the Cash family studio near Nashville. Not to be confused with a JC cover band, the Bastards are as rebellious as a young Johnny Cash, and they are forging their own trail with their own brand of alt-country-rock originals. Sunday, Oct. 23rd, 5-9 pm (Rich O'Toole opens) no cover!

Country music lovers know Pete Anderson as Dwight Yoakum's producer from the early years and the inventor of the Bakersville sound that made Dwight
famous. Country music connoisseurs know Pete Anderson as a songwriting, guitar genious in his own right, with  5 cd's out on his own. But what Pete Anderson wants you to know is that he's got this great  new country guy named Moot Davis that he likes alot and plays guitar for,  and they'll be here with their band, The Cool Deal on Nov. 6th (4-8 pm) . Moot knocked us dead the first time around. Come catch him on a free show while you can!  To top the afternoon off,  John Arthur Martinez   will open the show.

The fast rising band from Baton Rouge, Louisiana called The Red Stick Ramblers, return to Gruene Hall on Nov. 12th (1-5 pm, no cover), having narrowly escaped the blunt force of Hurricane Katrina.  The Ramblers play a mixture of Cajun fiddle tunes, Western Swing, traditional jazz of the 1920s and 1930s alongside a steadily growing number of tradition inspired originals. They are currently touring in support of their recently released cd, Right Key, Wrong Keyhole.
 

October 22nd and 23rd - 13th Annual Texas Clay Festival
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The 13th Annual Texas Clay Festival  will be held in the Gruene Historic District of New Braunfels on Saturday and Sunday October 22th and 23th. There will be demonstrations and exhibitions of over forty potters and sculptors. Admission is free. For further information click here or call Buck Pottery in Gruene 830-629-7975.
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Nov. 5th & 6th - 22nd Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic
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Participants enjoy a leisurly ride through the Texas Hill Country or competitive time trials with prizes for the best course records. Among famous past participants are 7 time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and 5 time winner Eddie Merckx. A celebrity slow race and an antique and classic bicycle show round out the events. For entry form or registration information, call (210) 828-6856. The weekend is sponsored by the San Antonio Bicycle Racing Club and benefits a local New Braunfels charity.
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NOVEMBER 19th & 20th - Old Gruene Market Days and Photos with Cowboy Kringle

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Get a start on your Christmas shopping with nearly 100 vendors. Market hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission. Visit www.gruenemarketdays.com or call (830) 832-1721 for information. In addition, Gruene’s own brand of Santa will be featured for photos with kids during the entire weekend with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. Pictures will be taken in the breezeway between The Grapevine and Gruene General Store on Saturday, November 19th, (10am-5pm), and November 20th (noon-5pm). Packages available. For information call (830) 629-5077 or 830-606-1601 (toll free from San Antonio).

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