I know this is Texas. I know folks around here hold the game of football in the highest regard. But I’m going to bring to light some things that I think not just a few people should consider, because Texas people are supposed to be some of the most independent-minded people on the planet. Now, […]
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Deep in the Heart of Bandera Spring 2014
For a small town of less than 900 folks, the one thing you can say about Bandera is we are never bored! Being a fifth generation resident, I can tell you that Bandera has always had a way of entertaining and folks that visit seem to like it! Starting March 15th and every Saturday after […]
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When the Spring sunlight is calling you to get out and do something different, listen! Or, if the gloomy skies whisper, get out of the house amongst the mist, and listen! Typically, when a day-trip is planned, it eventually involves and revolves around eating; I don’t know about everyone, but it’s usually the first thing […]
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When I was about nine years old, a certain picture made a huge impression on me. As I grew older, this picture came into my life over and over. When I married in 1978, my wife bought the print for me, and I have prominently displayed and enjoyed it ever since. The original oil on […]
Read the rest of this entry »Using an Atatl as a Time Machine
Sometimes, a number has no meaning, especially a big number. There is evidence people have lived in the Texas Hill Country for at least 10,000 years. I have a hard time comprehending that many years. Tell me something happened 500 years ago, and I can imagine seeing Christopher Columbus and his three little boats — […]
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It looks like the worst of the cold weather is behind us and we can start springing into spring. Keep an eye out for the Spring Issue that will hit the Streets February 28th! Thanks for […]
Read the rest of this entry »Venues in the Hill Country
Here’s a quick list of live entertainment venues in the Hill Country. We will update this page frequently. If you’re venue isn’t on the list, please email events@texasheartbeat.com. 11th Street Cowboy Bar 307 11th St, Bandera, TX 78003 (830) 796-4849 Azul Lounge 202 Earl Garrett St, Kerrville, TX 78028 (830) 896-9338 Arkey Blue’s Silver Dollar […]
Read the rest of this entry »We Miss You Ray
One of the greatest country voices ever, Ray Price, passed this afternoon at 4:46pm. With a career spanning decades and over 100 #1 country hits, it will be hard for the voices remaining to fill his shoes. Thanks for all the Good Times Ray. RIP
Read the rest of this entry »Azul’s is Rocking Tonight
The Ganjaleros close out their performance year tonight at Azul in downtown Kerrville. Hard to describe suffice to say these guys play a very wide variety of music. Sex Pistols to White Christmas. Go figure. Go listen.
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Well it appears that winter is here with a vengeance. We could use some of that global warming today. There are a few new items on the site that were added last night. The weather widget seemed appropriate and if you click on the Live Music link we have new video up of an alternate […]
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