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The complete September calendar is posted at  http://www.gruenehall.com These are a few of the highlights.
You can also read the newsletter on-line at  http://www.gruenehall.com/newsletter.html
 

Get tickets on-line or by phone at 830-629-5077

Free Friday and Saturday Night Shows in September!

It's not often that you can go out on a Friday or Saturday night and hear quality music for free. But a few times a year, Gruene Hall provides just that.  Friday, Sept. 7th,  Billy Bacon and the Forbidden Pigs return to Gruene Hall for a night of country-TexMex-rock-a-billy music and bass jumping antics. It's good family fun, so come on out!  Show starts at 7:30.

Seth Walker returns to the Hall on Friday, Sept. 14th.  His guitar playing is reminiscent of styles like B.B. King and T-Bone Walker, and Seth also has a knack for songwriting that gives his music a sound all his own. You can hear some of his music on his website, then come out and hear him live at the Hall on Sept. 14th.  Austin-based singer-songwriter Wendy Colonna opens the show at 7:30 pm.

Paula Nelson, daughter of Willie, made her Gruene Hall debut this summer, and blew everyone away with her original music.  It's obvious that some good genes have been passed on to her by her famous father, but she walks in her own footsteps. She's written some amazing songs, and her stellar band performs them beautifully. We are offering you this chance to hear her on a Saturday night for free, so don't hesitate. It won't be long before she will be headlining major venues herself!  Saturday, Sept. 15th.  Show starts at 8 pm.
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Gruene Hall's best kept secret for country music takes place on the last Saturday of each month when Gary Claxton, Erik Hokkanen, and Friends take the middle stage for the 1-5pm show.  Claxton, the lead singer for Heybale, has smooth as silk vocals that are backed by his hot guitar playing and a variety of special guests, including Tom Lewis (Raul Malo), Kevin Smith (Dwight Yoakam), former Gilley's bandleader Billy Dee, Cindy Cashdollar (Asleep at the Wheel), and Earle Poole Ball (Johnny Cash).  The band features one of the world's greatest fiddle players, Erik Hokkanen. Old country standards are made fresh, and some great original songs make up the set list. If you haven't made it out for this one, their next show is Sept. 29th. No cover charge!

    Sat. Sept. 22nd  (tickets at the door only)
Bruce Robison is a songwriter's songwriter. His latest No.1  hit is "Wrapped", a song that his fans know well from his own 1998 release. The song is now George Strait's latest No. 1 hit, making this Bruce's third No.1 single, joining "Angry All the Time" recorded by Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, and "Travelin' Soldier" by the Dixie Chicks. But Bruce doesn't just write songs. He's also the consummate performer, tying together strong vocals, arrangements, and band members. If you haven't picked up his latest release "It Came From San Antonio", get one now off of his website, or pick one up at the show.   Corb Lund, one of Canada's top musicians who's up for several awards this year by The Canadian Country Music Association, opens the show. Tickets at the door only for this one.
 

    Sat. Sept. 29th   get tickets

Since Jimmie Vaughan first formed The Fabulous Thunderbirds with Kim Wilson in 1974 over 30 years ago, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. Just their sheer power in sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, produces such hits as "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up".   Wilson, the sole original member, still spearheads the group as it has evolved into its newest incarnation. In addition to Wilson, the current Thunderbirds line-up features Kirk Fletcher on guitar, Ronnie James Weber on bass, Jay Moeller on drums. Johnny Moeller has recently joined the band on guitar, replacing Nick Curran. Just in from a recent tour of Germany, Italy, England, Norway, Switzerland and France, The 'Birds are glad to be back in Texas. Making the show even more special,  Tyrone Vaughan,  son of Jimmie Vaughan, will open the show!  get tickets
 
 

Coming in October: The Amazing Rhythm Aces, The Robert Cray Band, Scott Miller & the Common Wealth, The Mike McClure Band, Joe Ely, Bugs Henderson, Hal Ketchum's 5th Annual Gruene Reunion, Kelly Willis, Jason Allen Band,  and more.......