music
Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival 2026 lineup finalized
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The 2026 Red Poppy Festival brings not just vendors and food for visitors, but music from artists like Maddie & Tae, Jade Eagleson and Dysfunkshun Junkshun, making a fun environment for the whole family. The Red Poppy Festival will take place on April 24- 26.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Jazz in Georgetown concerts set for 2026
News Staff
Austin Jazz Society set its schedule of Georgetown shows for the coming year.The Jazz in Georgetown series will include 10 concerts, held at First Presbyterian Church of Georgetown, 703 South Church Street, on Sunday afternoons from 2-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Guitar Society to host Jeremy Waldrip program January 11
News Staff
The Wilco Guitar Society will present Jeremy Waldrip as the featured artist in its Emerging Artist Series, January 11, 4 p.m. at the Grace Heritage Center, 817 South Main Street.Mr.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Strings & Things: The new year continues to bring live music to Wilco
Ellen Greeney
Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Come and enjoy the tunes, rhythms and sounds of local talent during this holiday season as the new year begins.December 313 p.m.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Strings & Things: Ricky Montijo brings soul, rock, pop, Latin and Reggae
Ellen Greeney
Ricky Montijo performs his unique soul, rock, pop, latin and Reggae one-man band show at Wildflower Corks and Brews in Taylor on December 13. This cozy wine and beer bar is located in a beautifully restored 1912 building in downtown Taylor with both indoor and outdoor seating.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Strings & Things: Attend the grand reopening of Coupland Dancehall with Aaron Watson
Ellen Greeney
The historic Coupland Dancehall will reopen November 7 with a performance by Aaron Watson. Because of his artistic independence, Mr. Watson has been dubbed the “ultimate underdog troubadour” and has created a self-made music empire to match.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Mark Matoska and Lee Weaver celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Woodshed in 2022. (Photo courtesy Lee Weaver)
Musicians find collaboration at The Woodshed
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Approaching The Woodshed recording studio in Granger might just feel like you’re driving up to a house, but the magic lies in the back, where what was essentially the former Granger hardware store now houses a recording studio for musicians, movie makers and podcasters alike.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Two Step Inn attendees sing along to The Panhandlers’ “West Texas is the Best Texas” on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Sun Archive)
Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn to headline Two Step Inn
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Chris Stapleton and Brooks & Dunn will headline next year’s Two Step Inn country music festival in Georgetown. The event takes place April 18 and 19 in San Gabriel Park. Other artists on the 2026 lineup include 90s rock band Goo Goo Dolls and country legend Randy Travis.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Strings & Things: Keller Driskill & the Wildcards bring energy to Dale’s Essenhaus
Ellen Greeney
Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Come and enjoy the tunes, rhythms and sounds of Keller Driskill and the Wildcards at Dale’s Essenhaus Friday night.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Strings & Things: Alison Tucker brings her rich alto voice to Lark & Owl
Ellen Greeney
Alison Tucker describes herself as a writer, poet, woodworker, high-tech geek, spouse and mom. After 20 years in the corporate world and 14 years as a stay-at-home mom, she has turned her focus to music. She blends folk, country, and Americana and serves it up with her warm, rich alto voice.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025