Saturday, Dec. 2nd  get tickets

It's sad when it happens (and it happens all too often these days), but it's sadder when it happens around Christmas time. Jason and the Stragglers were shocked and dismayed when the band discovered that its trailer  had been stolen from a Fort Worth parking lot last month. Police found it later that day, emptied of band equipment and toys the Stragglers had collected for their annual Christmas toy drive. While a suspect has been identified, the chances that the equipment and toys will be recovered are slim. You can help the band in several ways.....by coming to any of  their shows anytime before Dec.23rd and bringing a toy (you'll get a free Jason Boland Christmas Tree ornament for your effort),....or you can help by buying a copy of Boland's new CD, The Bourbon Legend.  A financial donation is always an option too. Jason Boland and the Stragglers play Gruene Hall on Saturday, Dec. 2nd. Dave Jorgenson opens the show -  get tickets

    Sunday, Dec. 3rd  (tickets at the door only)

Rounding out the Gruene Christmas Weekend, Rounder Records recording artist Slaid Cleaves returns to the Hall for a special Sunday night show on Dec. 3rd. Come hear some original holiday tunes along with other Slaid Cleaves classics at this all acoustic stage show. Slaid and Co. are having their The Annual Holiday Sale right now, and if you go to his website and order stuff by Dec. 13th, you'll get some great deals!. Tickets for Slaid's show are available at the door. Famed producer and sideman, Gurf Morlix, opens the show at 7 pm.

     The Holiday Show!  Friday and Saturday Dec. 22nd and 23rd   get tickets

For the last few years, Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison have celebrated Christmas with a string of jolly holiday shows around their home state of Texas. With a set list that is divided among their individual regular set lists and holiday material, Kelly and Bruce enjoy the laid back atmosphere of the show and the kindness that the Christmas season brings to the fans. For Christmas tunes, Willis turns in a cozy and beautiful interpretation of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", while Robison straddles the line of serious and irreverent with "Daddy Don't Get Drunk This Christmas". These tunes and 5 more are available on their EP, "Happy Holidays". The seven-song EP captures the jovial (and sometimes sultry) spirit of the holidays, and is available on their websites and select Texas Music stores. The amazing Seth Walker opens both shows!

Just because Christmas is over doesn't mean that the fun is! We've got a special lineup of music the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve at Gruene Hall -- bring your family out for dinner at the Gristmill River Restaurant and Bar, then stop by the Hall for some authentic Texas music. All weekday shows are FREE!

    * December 26th - 1pm - 5 pm -- Dan McCoy
    * December 26th - 6pm - 10 pm -- Bret Graham
    * December 27th - 1pm - 5 pm -- Dan McCoy
    * December 27th - 6pm - 10 pm -- Austin Collins
    * December 28th - 1pm - 5 pm -- David Insley
    * December 28th - 6pm - 10 pm -- Guy Forsyth
    * December 29th - 1pm - 5 pm -- Tracie Lynn

New Year's Weekend brings a little something for everyone to help bring in the new year. Advance Tickets are currently available for Jack Ingram (Dec. 29th), Joe Ely & Double Trouble (Dec. 30th), and Charlie Robison (New Year's Eve!).  Remember, concert tickets make great Christmas gifts!

    * December 29th - 8 pm - Jack Ingram  get tickets
    * December 30th - 1pm - 5 pm - Gary Claxton & Friends   (free)
    * December 30th - 9 pm - Joe Ely w/ Double Trouble  get tickets
    * December 31st - 1pm - 5 pm - The Band of Heathens  (free)
.....................................* December 31st -  8 pm -- Charlie Robison get tickets