Jimmy Lee Jones, a living legend known throughout the state of Texas, was once referred to by Willie Nelson as "the best kept secret in Texas"...this coming from the icon of Texas music known the world over.

Dale Mayfield is a Fredericksburg local who will blow your mind away with his unique style of Texas music and great covers!

Jimmy Lee Jones, a living legend known throughout the state of Texas, was once referred to by Willie Nelson as "the best kept secret in Texas"...this coming from the icon of Texas music known the world over.

Ben Beckendorf was born in Austin Texas in the 50s. Texas was already in the groove of the Blues - with the likes of T-Bone Walker, Lightnin' Hopkins, Freddie King, and many more. Little did they know another bluesman had been born. Ever since he knew what a guitar was, Ben wanted one, and in 1964 Ben picked up his first guitar and never put it down. He learned all kinds of music - He liked the Blues, Jazz, Rock, Folk, & Pop. He listened to his music heroes with a yearning ear. In 1968 Ben wrote his first song ( Beautiful Day-which he still plays for live audiences) and has since written and recorded over 700 songs in many different styles and textures. Ben paints a very vivid picture with his lyrics, and his guitar sometimes seems to speak in words instead of notes. He writes songs for everyday people about everyday things. His melodic ballads can touch and soothe even the most stringent hearts and his rock and blues tunes produce irresistable rhythms with backbone beats. Ben started his first band in 1967, and has played and toured with bands,worked in studios, written, recorded, produced, and engineered ever since. Ben has made the beautiful Hill Country of Fredericksburg Texas his home for over thirty years.

Jimmy Lee Jones, a living legend known throughout the state of Texas, was once referred to by Willie Nelson as "the best kept secret in Texas"...this coming from the icon of Texas music known the world over.

Kristen Sheppard is a new aspiring singer/songwriter. She really is completely addicted to music. When she's not at work she is either playing or listening to music!

A tradition in Fredericksburg is the FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK FREDERICKSBURG, with galleries open until 8:00pm. Fredericksburg's art galleries will be focusing on some aspect of exhibiting artists' works, which may include painting and fine craft demonstrations, casual art talks, opportunities to meet artists, special showings and entertainment. Participants will experience the Fredericksburg art scene up close and personal while enjoying fine wines from local wineries and beyond all day long. Participating galleries are Artisans at Rocky Hill, Charles Beckendorf Gallery, Fredericksburg Art Gallery, The Good Art Co., Photography 414, Rodeo Studio Gallery, Uptown Market, Whistle Pik Galleries, Fredericksburg Art Guild and InSight Gallery.

Real Ale is a great destination for a day trip in the Hill Country. Our facility is located just minutes from the Blanco town square and the Blanco River. Currently our tasting room is open on Fridays from 2 - 5 pm with tours starting at 3 and 4. If you have a large group please give us a heads-up. For directions and more information, please call 830.833.2534 or send us an email
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Enjoy great music and a great selection of gourmet Texas cuisine at Hondo's on Main! Tonight The Almost Patsy Cline Band!
This dynamic 5 piece is captivating audiences everywhere they go! The heavenly vocal harmonies and extraordinary instrumentation is crowd pleasing until the very last dance! Nobody sang with more heart than Patsy Cline. Every note was moving, energetic and sincere, just like a performance of The Almost Patsy Cline Band. When you hear this band, you'll be moved to a simpler time, when you could dance the night away without a care.

Turn your weekend into a Family Fun Saturday! The first and third Saturday of each month, we add special activities to your museum experience. Try your hand at churning butter, making rope or cornhusk dolls, participating in a spelling bee, decorating cookies or designing old-fashioned holiday cards.
Activities are held at the Pioneer Museum. Drop in anytime between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and learn something new! please call 830.990.8441 to confirm daily activities.

Celebrate Easter with a traditional 1915 German farm family. Natural dyed Easter eggs, lamb cake and grass Easter nest can be seen as they would have been made by the early settlers. Experience the old-time traditions of friendship card giving and make your own to share. Accessible for the mobility, visually and hearing impaired. Donations gratefully accepted. 10AM-3PM 830.644.2252.

Ten miles east of Fredericksburg, Texas on US Hwy 290 Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Live music every Saturday from 2-6 in the Pavilion and Piazza. Today The Shelley King Band! The music of Shelley King draws from and blends a spectrum of roots music styles, but one word succinctly describes it: soulful. Be it R&B, folk, blues, country, bluegrass or rock — or combinations of and variations on those themes — she delivers the goods straight from the heart with a voice that’s splendidly rich and warm and as big as all outdoors. Writing “a proverbial trunk full of instant hits and yet-unheard classics,” as the Austin Chronicle describes her songs, King has risen from the vibrant music scene in the Texas capital city to charm fans across North America, Europe and Japan, win two Austin Music Awards, and be named the Texas State Musician for 2008!

Enjoy great music and a great selection of gourmet Texas cuisine at Hondo's on Main! Tonight Thomas Michael Riley!
Honored as the Hill Country Entertainer of the Year in 2002 and 2004, Thomas Michael Riley is earning the status of a legend as he writes and sings his own brand of colorful and thoughtful Texas Americana Music. Each performance, Thomas delights fans of country music with his songwriting skills, spirited music and wonderful sense of humor. His ability to capture his audience is pure magic!