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Strings & Things: The new year continues to bring live music to Wilco

Ellen Greeney

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic.

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Strings & Things: Ricky Montijo brings soul, rock, pop, Latin and Reggae

Ellen Greeney

Thursday, December 11, 2025

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.

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Strings & Things: Attend the grand reopening of Coupland Dancehall with Aaron Watson

Ellen Greeney

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

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.

Mark Matoska and Lee Weaver celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Woodshed in 2022. (Photo courtesy Lee Weaver)

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Musicians find collaboration at The Woodshed

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Thursday, October 9, 2025

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.

Two Step Inn attendees sing along to The Panhandlers’ “West Texas is the Best Texas” on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Sun Archive)

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Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn to headline Two Step Inn

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

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.

Keller Driskill & the Wildcards bring energy to Dale’s Essenhaus

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Strings & Things: Keller Driskill & the Wildcards bring energy to Dale’s Essenhaus

Ellen Greeney

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic.

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Strings & Things: Alison Tucker brings her rich alto voice to Lark & Owl

Ellen Greeney

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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.

Strings and Things: Jayton, Texas, native belting out tunes at Backporch Social

Ellen Greeney

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Find your favorite places to enjoy the tunes, sounds and voice of Slade Coulter.Texas Music Scene calls him a vibrant force in the world of classic Texas country hailing from Jayton.

MARS - Middle Aged Rock Stars, are performing on the Square on July 4.

Strings and Things: Independence Day musical celebrations are county wide

Ellen Greeney

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic.

Bruce Smith is an Austin-based, Americana-roots singer and songwriter who has been in the local music scene for nearly 20 years.

Strings & Things: Bruce Smith brings “1000 Horses” to The Palomino

Ellen Greeney

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic.

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