Strings & Things

American Gypsy Band is performing as part of the Deutschen Pfest at Pflugerville’s Pfluger Park.

American Gypsy Band is performing as part of the Deutschen Pfest at Pflugerville’s Pfluger Park.

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Strings & Things: Major fall festivals include all-star music lineups

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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 Oktoberfest, Art Festivals, the infamous Hairy Man Festival and the Red Dirt Festival with live music at every turn and on multiple stages.
Ryan Thomas Holley is performing at the Round Rock Arts Fest on Friday. He began playing guitar at the age of 12 shortly before moving to the Texas Hill Country from Tulsa in 1990. Today, he is lead vocal and rhythm guitar for DepartureATX playing covers of the hits of Journey, Foreigner, Bryan Adams, Van Halen, Toto, The Eagles and many more.

Ryan Thomas Holley is performing at the Round Rock Arts Fest on Friday. He began playing guitar at the age of 12 shortly before moving to the Texas Hill Country from Tulsa in 1990. Today, he is lead vocal and rhythm guitar for DepartureATX playing covers of the hits of Journey, Foreigner, Bryan Adams, Van Halen, Toto, The Eagles and many more.

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Strings & Things: Fall festivals and Oktoberfests dominate the live music scene

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic.This week, come and enjoy the tunes, rhythms and sounds at the Round Rock Arts Fest, as well as the Round Rock Pumpkin Festival, which starts this week and runs through November 1.

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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. She blends folk, country, and Americana and serves it up with her warm, rich alto voice.
Bruce Smith is an Austin-based, Americana-roots singer and songwriter who has been in the local music scene for nearly 20 years.

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. Find your favorite places to enjoy the tunes and voices, like those of Bruce Smith at The Palomino in Georgetown, Friday night.
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