It's time for our first Thursday Blues Gathering at our Blues Club House at 208 S. Oakes starting at 6:30.  Bring something good to eat.  It's going to be cold tonight so come help us stay warm. 

“I started playing here about three years ago when Blaine himself owned the club. He was a great guy. He told me once that anyone that’s going places musically will eventually play here; either on the way up or on the way down,” Kennedy says. His latest CD, Dollar Theater Movie, spent two weeks on the Americana Music Association Chart at number 27. During that time, Ryan Adams’ album was number 26. Two singles off the album, “Take Me Home” and “Good Things” have tag-teamed all summer on the Texas music chart, the later presently at #25, up from #30 last week.

Johnny’s music is one thing- last year his single “Texas To You,” was a Top 10 hit on the Texas music chart, but the story of him (personally), and his band is something worthy of a feature story on its own. His band, the former "AA Bottom Band," a name for the opposite of ZZ Top, is fully seasoned backdrop for 19-year-old Cooper, a very talented singer and guitar player.

Includes re-enactments, drills, displays and period children's games. Historic Fort Clark Springs, located between Del Rio and Uvalde.

Zach Edwards grew up in Big Lake, went to Texas A&M University (class of 1996) and caught the Texas country music bug while watching Robert Earl Keen, and then Jason Boland’s career take off. Edwards’ music certainly has the honky tonk style of Boland, but there is also a hint of AC/DC too. For more, see http://www.sanangelolive.com/node/3271 (with Podcast).

The band sports a name as unusual as its sound. With a set list including “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Where Can My Baby Be?” and a spoof on “Deep in The Heart of Texas,” which made fun of redneck stereotypes, the Subs had an unlikely audience dancing and jamming to their low-end buzz. The band was excellent. Upon closer investigation, they were even better. Headed by frontman Buster Crash, the band includes bassist Lefty DeMarco, “kicking your ass single-handedly.” DeMarco plays with intense skill—without a left hand to hold down the fret board!

Alt-Country recording artist Austin Collins, with his backing band, the Rainbirds should be credited with the unified and consistent sound on the latest CD, "Roses Are Black." The lineup of Craig Bagby on drums, Dylan McDougall on guitars, and Troy Wilson on bass brought a collaborative effort which Something Better lacked, and the album even includes one song written by drummer Craig Bagby, “Broken.” Collins also worked with his friend Daniel Makins to develop two standouts on the album, “The Witching Hour” and “Bridge Street Lullaby.” For more on Austin Collins: www.aus

3K Fun Run/Walk with a five dollar suggested donation for participation to benefit St. Jude's sponsored by Tri-Beta and UCPC.  It will begin at the ASU Pavillion (off of Van Buren Street) at 8 AM.   Every cent earned that day goes directly to St. Jude's who will use the money to fund research and give gratis treatment to sick children.

Video game challenge open to students in grades 6-12. Hosted by the youth of Arena of Life Church. Lunch and live music provided. First prize in the tournament is a PS3! Free. Pre-register at 325-658-4292 or at beckyb@arenaoflife.org.

The Relay for Life for Tom Green County Kickoff event. Talk with relay teams and have a chance to win some great prizes. Casey the Colt will be there from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Call 325-944-2500.

The Texas Paranormal Society will be at Miss Hattie's restaurant on March 8 to talk about paranormal basics and the technology behind ghost hunts. Dinner will be served, and the TPS will conduct a ghost tour and informal investigation of Miss Hattie's haunted bordello. $40 per person.

Hosts of the Texas Paranormal Society talk about science and technology behind paranormal hunts and other topics. Dinner also. Ghost tour following dinner and talk. $40 per person. Go to www.texasparanormalsocity.20m.com

Fundraiser benefiting Habit for Humanity - At the Fort Concho Stables, Construction Theme Games, Dinner-Dance - Live Music featuring Janie Fricke, Live & Silent auctions - Tickets $50.00. Call FMI and tickets (325) 655-7535

At the River Terrace Restaurant - A six-course tasting medley prepared by the virtuoso of food, Chef Earl Mulley. $60.00 per person. Limit 48 reservations; Must reserve by March 3rd. 325-658-5877

The first home game. All games played at the San Angelo Coliseum, Kickoff at 7:05 pm. For more info, Call (325) 947-3696

Drive through the DFW Metroplex listening to The Ranch on 95.9 FM, and you’ll hear about the Kyle Bennett Band, a local favorite there. Fans say that Bennett’s songs speak true to their lives. Bennett’s favorite song, “What’s It Like,” off the self-titled album “Kyle Bennett Band” asks “What’s it like to break my heart?

Their songs are crafted well-orchestrated originals that can only be the result of dozens of collective years of playing experience. And a CD by this group is well worth the $10 investment. Space Cadet is led by front man singer/songwriter Ted Levin. Danny Knight is on drums. And the original bass player is Matt Morris. Follow me on this: Morris had a nervous breakdown, and went on a 5-year sabbatical until Morris’ replacement Brad Steiger had a nervous breakdown too. Now Morris is back with the band in good health and spirits. The band is presently looking for a permanent guitarist.

The Spoiled Royals are a well-seasoned and deeply-fried trio from Austin, Texas characterized by fresh breath, underhandedness and treachery. Although they aren't always perfectly fashionable, the Royals have a sense of entitlement and enjoy the finer things in life. Their sound is a thick and quick brand of mostly up-tempo, dirty blues rock influenced by rockabilly, boogie blues, early rock-and-roll, 70's rock and punk rock minimalism. For more, see: www.myspace.com/spoiledroyals

On loan from the Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas this exhibit features a collection of aquatint engravings recording the Indian people and their culture in the mid 1800s by Swiss Artist Karl Bodmer. Bodmer was born in Switzerland and studied art in Paris. In 1832 he was asked to be the artist for the German Prince Maximilian's expedition across the American West. The artist was commissioned to make detailed illustrations of the life, habits, and customs of the Indians. Bodmer is known for his careful observation and attention to detail.

The work on display by Houston artist Dixie Friend Gay comprises over 20 landscape paintings depicting lush scenes of natural environments – trees, foliage, waterways. From large canvases filled with dense foliage to smaller pieces that focus on intricate details of plants and flowers the artist’s work is sensuous and atmospheric -- a personal and keen observation of nature. Writes critic Kathleen Whitney, “Colored brushstrokes manufacture her landscapes, weaving them into the physical tapestries that make up their larger environment.

The museum will be exhibiting part of its Permanent Collection, a group of works by Lubbock artist Ken Dixon. On display will be 6 large, multi-panel pieces, which constitute part of a portfolio of the artist’s work that was awarded a National Endowment of the Arts Mid-America Fellowship in Painting in 1986. In 2004 the artist offered this work to the museum as a gift. Working on watercolor paper coated with a photosensitive emulsion, Dixon combines photography, painting and drawing to produce these mixed media monoprints.

Come give square dancing a try! Sponsored by the City Recreation Center. Concho Squares regular dance will start afterward, at 7 p.m.

The ever popular Angelo State University F.A.M.E concert supports scholarships for outstanding students. Angelo State University, in partnership with the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, proudly showcases the talents of ASU's students and faculty. Proceeds from the event, which will be held in the ASU University Auditorium, go to support ASU's arts programming. Tickets $7 - $12 - FMI call (325) 653-3333 or www.samfa.org.

Boothill Gang/Whiskey Dicks/The Triggers/The Goddamn Gallows at The Deadhorse. Free show.

World famous country and Texas country recording star Willie Nelson performs live in concert at the San Angelo Coliseum March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Deana Carter opens for Willie. "Golden Circle" tickets cost $45. All other seats cost $40. Ticket prices do not include a $1.50 facility use fee. Tickets for the show will go on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 26 at the San Angelo coliseum box office. For more information, call (325) 658-6464. Tickets can also be purchased beginning on Jan. 26 at Blair's Western Wear or Elite Physique in San Angelo. Sales by phone cost an additional $1.

San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council, Downtown San Angelo Inc, Downtown Merchants Association, and the San Angelo Fine Arts Museum are hosting the Downtown Art Walk. This inaugural event will begin at the San Angelo Fine Arts Museum with a special opening for the "Art in Uncommon Places" kick-off reception. A Trolley will be available to transport guests beginning at 5:05 p.m. to tour 10 galleries. The event is free and open to the public and will be a monthly happening.

Chair Massages, Music and Glasses of Wine. Bring the gang from work or meet friends.

The Chicken Farm Art Center resumes its 2nd Thursday music series. Bring your lawn chair and cooler. Terry Mills and Larry Ward are featured musicians. Silo House restaurant will offer great hamburgers. A monthly event, March through November at the Art Center.

Award winning singer/songwriter Nathan Johnson will be performing Saturday, March 13th, 2008 at Buffalo Wild Wings, 4251 Sherwood Way, San Angelo, Texas (325) 223-9464. Performance starts at 8:30 p.m. He will be featuring songs off his latest CD release, “The Feeling I Got.” Texas Music Times, a prominent and in-depth entertainment website, recently named Dallas based recording artist Nathan Johnson as Indie Artist of the Month for January 2008:

Kerrville native Scott Rotge has assembled a more-than-able group of pickers and formed The Scott Rotge Band. Their self-titled CD is full of great Texas stories told through solid country music and great songwriting. It's as if Scott Rotge is singing directly to the listener, humbly and modestly becoming a friend rather than forcing his music upon you. While Rotge could take his own place in the plethora of 'ball-cap cowboys' to emerge lately, he likely won't.

His songs are testimonials, latent with honest country sediment and lots of campfire humor (usually for adult cowboys). Of which, tunes like “Beer, Bait, and Ammo” and “Don’t Touch My Willie” helped fuel Fowler’s ballistic voyage to the top of his game. A native of Amarillo who grew up listening to Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard cassettes, Kevin dabbled with various rock bands before turning his full attention to his own vision of music in the late 90s.

Second annual Concho Valley Bluegrass Festival's featured bands include the Wildwood Valley Boys, Wes Perry Band, Tennessee Valley Authority, Saltgrass, Batten Family, Triple L, and Concho Grass. Tickets are $6 for Friday, $12 for Saturday, and $15 for both. Event benefits Concho Valley Home for Girls and the Children's Emergency Shelter. For more information, call 325-655-3821.

American Junior Rodeo Assoc. Rodeo. At the 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena FMI call (325) 653-7785 or www.ajra.org.

Located at Station 618 and at the Cactus Hotel - For applications and FMI go to www.historicmuralsofsanangelo.org or call (325) 944-1443

Dinner, silent and live auctions and dance (with the Old Hat Band) to benefit Mosaic of San Angelo. Holland's Jewelry is helping to sponsor this event by creating a one-of-a-kind belt buckle to be the centerpiece of the auction. Call 325-651-3333 for ticket prices.

A benefit for MOSAIC in San Angelo sponsored by Holland's Fine Jewelry. Tickets for this event will be $50.00 each person FMI contact Terri Holland at 325-651-3333 or visit www.mosaicinfo.org/west_texas/index.htm

Hard hitting Texas Blues to Rock. If you like Stevie Ray Vaughan you’ll love this band. Promotions: T-shirt giveaways during the show and a free CD for the first 20 people to pay the cover. See http://www.myspace.com/WaltCarroll and http://www.WaltCarroll.com for more information.

To say there is something special about Darren Kozelsky, those of you who know his music would probably think, “it’s that cool country voice of his.” Others might say it’s that totally cool single, “Cool Grass,” while others still might say, it’s that cool look (he has the appearance of a movie star/stuntman). But the real Darren Kozelsky, the inner gentleman, comes from a place that is just about as far away from Hollywood as one could imagine: San Angelo, Texas.

The sound of Terill Avenue is a different sound than you probaly used to hearing these days. With a perfect blend of rock and hip hop, TA is sure to reach all sorts of different crowds. Terill Avenue's crowd has been growing and growing each show. With the help of friendly venue owners they have been making a name for themselves for the last year now. With their first CD almost ready to be realeased, we should see some very good things from this young, talented, rocking band. More here: http://www.terillavenue.com/

Trash Rockets at The Deadhorse

Second annual Concho Valley Bluegrass Festival's featured bands include the Wildwood Valley Boys, Wes Perry Band, Tennessee Valley Authority, Saltgrass, Batten Family, Triple L, and Concho Grass. Tickets are $6 for Friday, $12 for Saturday, and $15 for both. Event benefits Concho Valley Home for Girls and the Children's Emergency Shelter. For more information, call 325-655-3821.

For more information or to register, call 325-481-6170.

Located at Station 618 and at the Cactus Hotel - For applications and FMI go to www.historicmuralsofsanangelo.org or call (325) 944-1443

Indoor exhibition of radio controlled aircraft. For more information, see www.angelorc.com. Or call (325) 657-4880.

American Junior Rodeo Assoc. Rodeo. At the 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena FMI call (325) 653-7785 or www.ajra.org.

The CVDGA will be holding it's 6th Crush on the Concho Disc Golf Tourney next weekend. March 15th and 16th at Middle Concho Park, better known as Grassy Meadown. There will be a division offered for all levels of players. For more info check out www.conchovalleydiscgolf.org or call Carl Wamsley at 450-8090.

Approximately 75 minutes of formation and solo routines and the roar of the U.S. Air Force Ambassadors in Blue, The Thunderbirds, in their F-16 Fighting Falcons, hosted by Goodfellow Air Force Base at Mathis Field. Free Admission. Throughout the day other performers such as the USAF Heritage Flight, Commemorative Air Force B-25 Mitchell “Yellow Rose,” MIG-17, Liberty Jump Team, Trojan Phlyers Aerobatic Team will be performing. Food, drink and souvenir booths will be available.

Drive-thru plates and Sweet Bingo, as well as door prizes. Tickets are $6 for adults. Call Linda at 325-442-4211 to place orders for whole briskets in advance.

2008 San Angelo Speedway starts. Races every Saturday night. More information at 325-763-4978. Visit www.sanangelospeedway.net.

Racing season starts for 2008! Classes running this Year will be: Modifieds, I-Stocks, Street Stocks, Mini Mods, Mini Stocks. Also playing Opening night is Hyatus the Band. See www.sanangelospeedway.net for more information. Or call (325) 763-4978 or (325) 763-5556 or (325) 212-5424. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Joining Ryan was his spankin’ brand new band including lead guitarist Cale Richardson. Now get this: Richardson just graduated from The University of Texas with a degree in electrical engineering. He is one smart guitar player!

Rio Grande Valley group visits The Deadhorse.

Indoor exhibition of radio controlled aircraft. For more information, see www.angelorc.com. Or call (325) 657-4880.

American Junior Rodeo Assoc. Rodeo. At the 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena FMI call (325) 653-7785 or www.ajra.org.

The CVDGA will be holding it's 6th Crush on the Concho Disc Golf Tourney next weekend. March 15th and 16th at Milddle Concho Park, better known as Grassy Meadown. There will be a division offered for all levels of players. For more info check out www.conchovalleydiscgolf.org or call Carl Wamsley at 450-8090.

The Permian Basin String Quartet is the string ensemble in residence with the Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale (MOSC). The quartet performs regularly in Midland, Odessa, and throughout west Texas. In addition to their duties with the quartet, all four members remain active as performers and teachers. They serve as principal and section players with the Abilene Philharmonic, and the Lubbock and San Angelo Symphony Orchestras. Tickets $7 - $12. For more info call 325-653-3333 or see www.samfa.org.

Located at Station 618 and at the Cactus Hotel - For applications and FMI go to www.historicmuralsofsanangelo.org or call (325) 944-1443

Ruby Dee & The Snakehandlers hail from Seattle. Watch their free St. Patrick's Day show at The Deadhorse.

The museum will be exhibiting part of its Permanent Collection, a group of works by Lubbock artist Ken Dixon. On display will be 6 large, multi-panel pieces, which constitute part of a portfolio of the artist’s work that was awarded a National Endowment of the Arts Mid-America Fellowship in Painting in 1986. In 2004 the artist offered this work to the museum as a gift. Working on watercolor paper coated with a photosensitive emulsion, Dixon combines photography, painting and drawing to produce these mixed media monoprints.

On loan from the Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas this exhibit features a collection of aquatint engravings recording the Indian people and their culture in the mid 1800s by Swiss Artist Karl Bodmer. Bodmer was born in Switzerland and studied art in Paris. In 1832 he was asked to be the artist for the German Prince Maximilian's expedition across the American West. The artist was commissioned to make detailed illustrations of the life, habits, and customs of the Indians. Bodmer is known for his careful observation and attention to detail.

The work on display by Houston artist Dixie Friend Gay comprises over 20 landscape paintings depicting lush scenes of natural environments – trees, foliage, waterways. From large canvases filled with dense foliage to smaller pieces that focus on intricate details of plants and flowers the artist’s work is sensuous and atmospheric -- a personal and keen observation of nature. Writes critic Kathleen Whitney, “Colored brushstrokes manufacture her landscapes, weaving them into the physical tapestries that make up their larger environment.

Come give square dancing a try! Sponsored by the City Recreation Center. Concho Squares regular dance will start afterward, at 7 p.m.

Art & Wine Reception featuring local artists. For more info, call 325-482-WINE or visit www.dvinewineusa.com

Chair Massages, Music and Glasses of Wine. Bring the gang from work or meet friends.

The Museum extends an invitation to join the Collectors Society, an organization made up of people who enjoy gathering several times each year to learn about art and collecting in an entertaining environment. Enjoy a presentation by Dr. Larry Pristo, of Scottsdale, Arizona, author of "Martelé: Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver"

In December of 2003, Milson, a graduate from Texas Tech and a business management major started a band, The Short Road Band, and stated that they "wanted to always keep Lubbock with them," so they used a piece of "The Strip", a spot here in Lubbock where people have to go the buy their alcohol, (this section of the road is also called the short road). Their debut CD, "Walkin' a Thin Line", was recently released with 9 of the 10 songs written or co-written by Brian.

To date, Ember has put out two EPs, a four track and a six track, and is in the process of working on their first full-length album. “We were working at Boiler Room Studios with a good friend of ours on four or five tracks,” Wanier said. “We had kind of pre-written a full album and recorded a lot of music for that album, but we weren’t ready to put the material out there. A big reason behind that is we believe that our first album, it’s our first effort, and we really need to have a lot of heavy-hitting songs. “In our opinion, all of them have to be a hit.

Although having just turned 17, Maren has been performing live for many years and recorded her first CD at age 14. She also writes and performs her own music in her band. Her style transcends Rock, Country, Blues and Pop styles, with soulful vocals that invite yet defy comparison to current and past musical performers. Whatever you call her Maren's innate vocal phrasing, intuitive writing and solid guitar performances stun audiences at live shows and shine through in her recordings.

Three-piece band from Austin known for dirty guitar riffs, bluesy bass lines and Southern-style vocals. They’ve been described as “Cowboy Metal” by one inventive Observer UK journalist for successfully mixing unlikely elements, best summed up by Grady frontman Gordie Johnson as Motorhead getting the job of backing up John Lee Hooker. 

San Angelo's largest free Easter egg hunt. Features over 100,000 Easter eggs, 5,000 hamburgers, 5,000 hot dogs, prizes, entertainment, and more.

The Louisiana Hay Ride, an old time radio country show like The Grand Ole Opry, is coming to the San Angelo Auditorium on March 22, 2008.  The show broadcasts live from Shreveport, Louisiana, but in 2008 will go on the road with San Angelo being one of their top stops. Entertainers for the March 22nd show will include Marty Raybon-former lead singer of Shanandoah, The Cooksey Family-an all family gospel group from Louisiana and Glen Bonham and Southern Tradition, a 39-year veteran of country, gospel and bluegrass music, and David Church, a regular performer on RFD Television performing cla

SPRINTS!! First race for San Angelo Speedway of 2008 & All other Classes will be running. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Chute Nine is a hard band to miss. Everything they do is big. They’ve got a BIG Texas country sound, they’re great entertainers with BIG personalities. Who could miss that BIG trailer-pulling R.V. parked in front of Blaine’s Pub over this weekend?

Vallejo attracts a diverse audience with a taste for percussion, keyboards, and electric guitars; a thick bass line, soulful vocals, and a rhythm that keeps even the shyest dancers moving. The sextet flows into and out of each song with the smoothest, most casual ease. Vallejo performances never seem unnatural, with transitions as smooth as an ice-cold shot of good vodka (or tequila), even when switching from old songs to new. “We haven’t been back in a while; it’s always good to play San Angelo. It’s like our second home,” Vallejo said. “We play more there than we do in Austin.

Double psychobilly ticket to play The Deadhorse.

Annual traditional Easter Sunrise Service conducted every year at this location since 1959. This is the 49th Year. Special music will be provided by Austin singer-songwriter K.R. Wood, creator of the “Fathers of Texas” historical album, and his band. Local favorite, Terry Mills will also be performing as well as Bobby Miranda. Members of the Old Hat Band will be performing under their gospel name, “Proof of Grace”. Master of Ceremonies is Mr. Tom Thornton, Congregational singing will be led by Joan Wenetschlaeger accompanied by Joan Kennermer on piano.

The Department of Art and Music at Angelo State University presents a Trumpet Master Class with Logan Place on Baroque Trumpet. The classs will be held in the Carr EFA Recital Hall. For more info, call the ASU Department of Art and Music (325) 942-2085. www.angelo.edu/dept/artmusic

For more info, call (325) 481-2646 or see www.fortconcho.com.

The work on display by Houston artist Dixie Friend Gay comprises over 20 landscape paintings depicting lush scenes of natural environments – trees, foliage, waterways. From large canvases filled with dense foliage to smaller pieces that focus on intricate details of plants and flowers the artist’s work is sensuous and atmospheric -- a personal and keen observation of nature. Writes critic Kathleen Whitney, “Colored brushstrokes manufacture her landscapes, weaving them into the physical tapestries that make up their larger environment.

On loan from the Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas this exhibit features a collection of aquatint engravings recording the Indian people and their culture in the mid 1800s by Swiss Artist Karl Bodmer. Bodmer was born in Switzerland and studied art in Paris. In 1832 he was asked to be the artist for the German Prince Maximilian's expedition across the American West. The artist was commissioned to make detailed illustrations of the life, habits, and customs of the Indians. Bodmer is known for his careful observation and attention to detail.

The museum will be exhibiting part of its Permanent Collection, a group of works by Lubbock artist Ken Dixon. On display will be 6 large, multi-panel pieces, which constitute part of a portfolio of the artist’s work that was awarded a National Endowment of the Arts Mid-America Fellowship in Painting in 1986. In 2004 the artist offered this work to the museum as a gift. Working on watercolor paper coated with a photosensitive emulsion, Dixon combines photography, painting and drawing to produce these mixed media monoprints.

March 25th (Tuesday). Chamber Business After Hours. 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Come give square dancing a try! Sponsored by the City Recreation Center. Concho Squares regular dance will start afterward, at 7 p.m.

Members of the ASU faculty will present a concert of Dr. Stephen Emmons' music for winds and piano, including works for clarinet, bass clarinet and wind trio.  Carr EFA Recital Hall.  Admission is free.  FMI call the Office of Art & Music (325) 942-2085.

Hosted by the Concho Valley RSVP, the Corporation for National and Community Service invites representatives from the San Angelo area's non-profit organizations and local governments to an AmeriCorps*VISTA Information Session to learn more about this effective and affordable resource for fighting poverty within communities.

Extreme Tour Vets Post Mortum are tearing thru the country, and on Wednesday March 26th, they crash-land at Lone Wolf Pub.

The West Texas Rehabilitation Center will hold the 9th Annual Stribling Art Extravaganza at the Quartermaster, Commissary and Barracks 6 buildings at Fort Concho. The art show and sale will feature the work of 160 Concho Valley artists and artisans. For more info, call (325) 223-6300.

Aggie Mom's Fundraiser. Tickets available from Aggie Moms. Call Winery for details. In The Courtyard

Chair Massages, Music and Glasses of Wine. Bring the gang from work or meet friends.

The Josh Grider Band has gained traction on the Texas country music scene, and San Angelo can be proud that many of Josh’s dues were paid right here, at Blaine’s Pub, 10 W. Harris St. In May 2007, Grider was touring heavily as a solo acoustic act while he and Walt Wilkins were finishing his sophomore album, “A Million Miles to Go.” was released in August 2007. Grider’s first hit song, “Crazy Like You,” was on it. It’s about finding a girl to love that is just as crazy as you are. “It’s also about leaving your ego in check,” Josh adds.

Bart Crow's long awaited album, aptly named "Finally," has made Bart Crow and his band a favorite on the Texas circuit, with songs like “Drifting In The Wind” and “Wear My Ring,” both of which have spent time on the Texas music charts. For more on Bart Crow, and a Podcast interview, see: www.sanangelolive.com/bartcrow.

Monthly charity event. Portion of the door cover and % of sales goes to charitable organization. Guests receive 4 tastings and door prizes. For more info: (325) 482-9463 or www.dvinewineusa.com.

Local singer-songwriter Daniel Makins continues his tradition of introducing talented musicians to San Angelo audiences. This concert features the music of Beth Wood and Abi Tapia. Wood has won almost all songwriting competitions in Texas including the Kerrville New Folk Festival in 2005. Tapia is a relative newcomer with a great new record. The event will be held at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church "Great Room." Admission is $15/person and includes coffee and dessert. Concert goers may "BYOB" as respectful alcohol consumption is allowed.

I have interviewed Rhyder twice now and found him smart, talented and very thoughtful. His songs are complex and flow through a fairly wide vocal range. He nails the notes every time. When talking to him, you realize quickly from where the poetry and music come. And this music gig is his love. His passion for the art is impossible to ignore. His last studio album, Conviction, was a departure from his previous two albums. Rhyder compiled a new band and bore more of his soul in the songs.

Country punk band from Dallas.

Fun for the whole family! Trail rides both days (must provide own horse), chuck wagon meals, prizes, auction, Cowboy Church with Freddy Mason on Sunday. Concho Cowboy Co. re-enactors on Sunday; Diamond H Longhorns Sunday. Benefits Friends of San Angelo State Park. Visit www.friendsofsasp.com.

The band's first hit on the Texas Music Charts is “Wake Up Wanting Me” from their new CD "Like the Movies." Drummer Pat Overstreet wrote the love song. The song has incredible meaning to Pat. It is about an ex-girlfriend, who, if you read the lyrics between the lines, was a friend first, then a lover. The love portion of the relationship didn’t work out, and the friendship isn’t there, either. “We were having a great time, then out of the blue, she tells me ‘Hey!

Austin rockabilly group.

Austin rock/alt. group visits The Penny

Fun for the whole family! Trail rides both days (must provide own horse), chuck wagon meals, prizes, auction, Cowboy Church with Freddy Mason on Sunday. Concho Cowboy Co. re-enactors on Sunday; Diamond H Longhorns Sunday. Benefits Friends of San Angelo State Park. Visit www.friendsofsasp.com.

This program will feature a selection of shorts from the best of 20 years compilation of the Dallas Video Festival including comedy, animation, documentary and experimental video. Bart Weiss, founder of the Video Association of Dallas, will present the videos. The program will last approximately 90 minutes.  The Best of Video Fest is funded by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, a state agency. Call 325-653-3333.

"This four-piece has been on the run lately, touring Texas and the West Coast, generating a buzz with both its tight sound and debut album Blackblood Call. With a penchant for leather and glistening black pompadours that only barely outshine their polished instruments, the Creeps can’t be missed, and will bring fans a taste of highly stylized rockabilly mixed with punk rock."  — Brett Wertz

Chair Massages, Music and Glasses of Wine. Bring the gang from work or meet friends.

"Ring World" is a planetarium show that explores the planet Saturn. It emphasizes the most recent and ongoing spacecraft mission called Cassini. Free to ASU students, faculty, and staff; $3 adults, $2 children and senior citizens. Visit http://tesla.angelo.edu/~msonntag/asuastronomy/planetarium.htm

Brewtality Incorporated plays the kind of working class, beer guzzling, punk rock that has earned the band opening slots for the likes of U.S. Bombs, The Cromags, Citizen Fish, The Queers, and M.O.D. When you see Brewtality Inc. live, expect a raw, energetic, non-stop Ramones-style set with beers held high overhead. The guitars are loud yet distinctive, and the bass lines throw up all over you as the drums pound away at you like a whiskey hangover. If you're on the wagon, Brewtality Inc. may just knock you off and run you over.

Zach Huckabee's song selection is diverse. It includes a hard-driving blues song, entitled “Feeling No Pain,” a rockin’ version of “Suzie-Q”, a good-ol honky-tonk tune, “My Home Town,” and an Irish folk song titled “Joe and Emma.” When Zach and the band begin playing their Texas country chart single, “Can’t Stop The Rain,” the standing-room-only crowd increases considerably their level of “audience participation.” For more on Huckabee, see: www.sanangelolive.com/node/813.

Closure at the Scrub Pub.

Patrice Pike’s style is a cross between the hard rock of Pat Benatar and a soul diva like Aretha Franklin or Gladys Knight. Catch her at The Penny.

Ghost Movie Rocker plays The Deadhorse.

Santa Rita Young Scholars Art Show at Kendall Gallery The San Angelo Art Club has invited the Santa Rita Elementary School to exhibit the San Rita Young Scholars Art Show at the Kendall Art Gallery, 119 W 1st Street, during the month of April. The show will open Saturday, April 5 and runs through April 26. Gallery hours are Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 1 – 4pm and Wed 9am – 12pm. The show is free to the public (donations are accepted). FMI or interest in joining the club, go to www.sanangeloartclub.org.

This years Expo will benefit “San Angelo Healthy Families”. Last year "Rebuilding Together”" received a generous donation from proceeds raised during this 2 day event. This year’s theme is "Building Green for Healthy Families”."

Presented by the Tom Green County Library and the San Angelo Schools Foundation. Irving Street and County Courthouse Lawn. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admisstion Free. For more info call Jeannie Beck at (325) 659-4596

Artists and art lovers gather at the Chicken Farm Art Center (2505 Martin Luther King) to celebrate the art spirit. This freewheeling event includes exhibits and demonstrations of pottery, blacksmithing, painting, mosaics, photography, jewelry making and more. Kids get free clay and the Chicken Pickers provide the music. Check it out and catch the art spirit. FMI: Chicken Farm Art Center (325) 653-4936 or www.chickenfarmartcenter.com

The San Angelo Art Club and Kendall Art Gallery are hosting the Santa Rita Young Scholars Art Exhibit during the month of April. The show opens Saturday, April 5, and runs through April 26. All shows are open to the public. Gallery hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m., and Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, www.sanangeloartclub.org.

If you are interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), you must be at least 21, complete a criminal background check, travel out of town (milage reimbursement is provided) and be willing to make a 12 to 18-month commitment.  The date for the 30-hour training with occur Monday through Thursday evenings May 5-8 and May 12-15. Location is to be determined. You may complete a volunteer application and learn more about CASA by going to www.cactomgreen.org or call 653-HOPE (4673) for more information.

Support the San Angelo Symphony and enjoy a night of fabulous Italian food hosted by Georgene and Joe Calibani. The evening, which is at the Calibani's home, will come alive with a selection of Broadway favorites performed soprano Jennifer Odom. Seating is limited, so please make reservations by March 26. FMI: San Angelo Symphony (325) 653-5877

Zach Huckabee's song selection is diverse. It includes a hard-driving blues song, entitled “Feeling No Pain,” a rockin’ version of “Suzie-Q”, a good-ol honky-tonk tune, “My Home Town,” and an Irish folk song titled “Joe and Emma.” When Zach and the band begin playing their Texas country chart single, “Can’t Stop The Rain,” the standing-room-only crowd increases considerably their level of “audience participation.” For more on Huckabee, see: www.sanangelolive.com/node/813.

Closure at the Scrub Pub.

Austin TX, summer of 2006: Guitarist PK Ripper and singer Pablo Diablo (Black Novas) set out to create the ultimate Rock n' Roll band. The band "Die Cobra" was founded and created with a revolving door of musicians. PK decided that an addition of another guitarist was absolutely necessary to add to the ensemble in order to fill out the gaps and bring about a bigger and fuller sound to the live show. Mario Alvarez was added to make room for more brutal possibilities, without disregard to the true reason and purpose of their existence, which was Rock n' Roll.

Fort Worth soul/pop/rock group, voted best new artist by the 2007 Fort Worth Weekly Awards, comes to The Penny.