Strings & Things by Ellen Greeney
High Strung describes itself as a Central Texas classic rock cover band featuring three-part harmonies, gripping electric guitar leads and keys. Its sets offer something for everyone, from singing along to dancing.
Band members include Ben Beckham (vocals), Bill Rodden (lead guitar), Tim Preece (vocals, guitar), Karen Devlin (keys, vocals), Erik Kinservik (drums) and Don Stough (bass).
Catch High Strung at Barrow Brewing in Salado at 7 p.m. Friday, September 25.
Whether you’re looking for a major concert or a local favorite, here’s a look at live music around the area this week. This list is not comprehensive. Some venues require tickets, reservations or a cover charge, so always check with the venue, as event dates and times are subject to change.
Wednesday, September 23
- 7 p.m., Conor Kuykendall, Six Strings Guitar, Georgetown, 512-869-8064, sixstringsgtown.com
Thursday, September 24
- 7 p.m., James Hearne, Barrow Brewing, Salado, 254-947-3544, barrowbrewing.com
- 8 p.m., Ryder Grimes Band, Back Porch Social, Round Rock, 512-356-9099, backporchsocial.com
Friday, September 25
- 6 p.m., Creed Fisher, Coupland Dancehall, 512-663-7283, couplanddancehall.com
- 6 p.m., Al Kaler, Georgetown VFW Post 8587, 512-863-2535, vfw8587gtx.wixsite.com/vets
- 6 p.m., Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Haute Spot, Cedar Park, 512-986-7411, hautespot.live
- 6 p.m., Fridayz with Renee, Dahlia Cafe, Liberty Hill, 512-515-7772, dahliacafe.com
- 6 p.m., Braxton Keith, Round Rock Amphitheater, roundrockamp.com
- 6 p.m., Scooter Dubec & Sterling Country Band, Walburg German Restaurant, 512-863-8440, walburgrestaurant.net
- 7 p.m., Home at Last, Vineyard at Florence, 512-572-7000, thevineyardatflorence.com
- 7 p.m., Phil Wickham, Song of the Saints Tour, H E B Center, Cedar Park, 512-600-5000, hebcenter.com
- 7 p.m., Bartly, The Lookout, Georgetown, 512-591-7945, thelookoutgtx.com
- 7 p.m., High Strung Band, Barrow Brewing, Salado, 254-947-3544, barrowbrewing.com
- 7 p.m., Joel Block, Six Strings Guitar, Georgetown, 512-869-8064, sixstringsgtown.com
- 7:30 p.m., Sydney Brand, Bar 1859, Salado, bar1859.com
Saturday, September 26
- 3 p.m., Brushy Creek Brass Band, Rentsch Brewery, Georgetown, 512-688-5046, rentschbrewery.com
- 6 p.m., Nirvani, A Tribute, Haute Spot, Cedar Park, 512-986-7411, hautespot.live
- 6 p.m., Bob Case, Red Door Kitchen, Georgetown, 512-819-1702, therdk.com
- 6 p.m., Not Past 11 Band, Walburg German Restaurant, 512-863-8440, walburgrestaurant.net
- 7 p.m., Dysfunkshun Junkshun, Vineyard at Florence, 512-572-7000, thevineyardatflorence.com
- 7 p.m., Mad Devine, Six Strings Guitar, Georgetown, 512-869-8064, sixstringsgtown.com
- 7:30 p.m., Blackhawk, Johnny’s Steaks, Salado, 254-947-4663, johnnystx.com
- 7:30 p.m., Caterwaulers, Bar 1859, Salado, bar1859.com
Sunday, September 27
- Noon, Ryan DeSiato, Vineyard at Florence, 512-572-7000, thevineyardatflorence.com
- 2 p.m., Steph Cash, Thirsty Mule Winery, Liberty Hill, 512-778-5990, thirstymule.com
- 3 p.m., Colin Ferguson, Caldwell Carvey Foyer, Southwestern University, Georgetown
- 4 p.m., Chris Beall, Barrow Brewing, Salado, 254-947-3544, barrowbrewing.com
Monday, September 28
- 6 p.m., Brad Brockman, Barrow Brewing, Salado, 254-947-3544, barrowbrewing.com
Venues around Wilco
The following venues host live music regularly throughout the week. Check websites and online schedules for artists and events.
Agape BBQ, Liberty Hill, 512,548-6230, agapebbq.com (Fri, Sat)
Amatuli, Kalahari Resorts, Round Rock, 877-525-2427, kalahariresorts.com (Fri, Sat)
Bar 1859, Salado, bar1859.com (Fri, Sat)
Barons Creek Vineyard, Georgetown, 512-688-5755, baronscreekvineyards.com (Sun)
Barrow Brewing, Salado, 254-947-3544, barrowbrewing.com (Mon)
Bourbon Speaks, Salado, 254-308-2045, bourbonspeaks.com (Fri, Sat)
Brass Peacock, Georgetown, 512-843-1138, brasspeacock.com (Fri, Sat)
Brass Tap, Round Rock, 512-341-2337, brasstapbeerbar.com/roundrock (Fri, Sat)
The Cotton Country Club, Granger, 512-503-2125, cotton-country-club.com (Sat, Sun)
Dale’s Essenhaus, Georgetown, 512-819-9175, dales-essenhaus-walburg.com (Fri, Sat)
Double Cut Steak House, Kalahari Resorts, Round Rock, 877-525-2427, kalahariresorts.com (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Escobar, Round Rock, 512-255-0777, roundrocktavern.com (Thu, Fri)
Georgetown Winery, 512-869-8600, georgetownwinery.com (Fri, Sat, Sun)
The Good Lot, Cedar Park, 512-986-4037, thegoodlotcp.com (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Ichiro Asian Bistro, Georgetown, 512-688-4288, ichirosushiwinebar.com (Fri, Sat)
The Local Vine, Salado, 254-256-2939, thelocalvinesalado.com (Sat)
Nameless Saloon, Leander, 737-340-7020, namelesssaloon.com (Thu, Fri, Sat)
Redd’s Piano Bar, Kalahari Resorts, Round Rock, 877-525-2427, kalahariresorts.com (nightly)
Rockey’s Piano Bar, Round Rock, 512-840-1302, rockeysrrtx.com (Thu, Fri, Sat)
Roots Bistro, Georgetown, 512-863-7080, rootsonthesquare.com (Sat)
Round Rock Tavern, 512-255-0777, roundrocktavern.com (Wed, Thu)
Ruby Hotel & Bar, Round Rock, 512-600-7997, therubyhotel.com (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Shooters, Cedar Park, 512-260-2060, shootersbilliards.net/cedar-park (Sat)
Spare Birdie Public House, Cedar Park, 713-587-3332, sparebirdie.com (Fri, Sat)
Summit at Rivery Park (Music in the Yard), Georgetown, 512-688-3530 (Fri, Sat)
Tejas Meat Supply, Georgetown, 512-763-1000, tejasmeatsupply.com (Thu)
Tony and Luigi’s, Georgetown, 512-864-2687, tonyandluigistx.com (Tue, Thu)
Tuscano Italian Kitchen, Cedar Park, 512-996-8990, tuscanoitalian.com (Fri)
Vineyard at Florence, 512-572-7000, thevineyardatflorence.com (Fri, Sat)
Wild West, Cedar Park, wildwestcedarpark.com
Ellen is a native Texan and has lived in Georgetown more than two decades, moving here from the Dallas area. She's worked at the Sun since 2004, covering live music, visual arts and local news. To be included or featured, submit information at ellen@wilcosun.com.