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Posted on Fri May 19, 2017
Texas Folklife presents “Huapango Sin Fronteras” Festival Informational Session Music by Tobias Hernandez Con Su Grupo Arribeño Lecture by Nesta Velazquez Festival Information from Festival Founder and Organizer Raul Orduña Guest presentation regarding huapango music and the “Huapango Sin Fronteras” Festival in Austin, TexasPerformances by trovadores and... -
Posted on Mon May 1, 2017Texas Folklife Announces 28th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert in Houston on June 3 ( Article )
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Posted on Fri Apr 28, 2017
Texas Folklife is thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Festival of Texas Fiddling! This year's event will be held on Saturday December 2nd, 2017 at Twin Sisters Dance Hall in Blanco, TX. The festival day program includes a symposium, presentations and showcase concerts by master fiddlers from styles across Texas. The evening western swing dance features Texas favorites Bobby Flores and the Yellow... -
Posted on Tue Apr 25, 2017
Due to weather, this event has been postponed until June 10th. Stay tuned for more details The Elisabet Ney Mueum hosts its FIFTH ANNUAL NEY DAY! When: Saturday May 20 from 12PM to 5PM. Where: Elisabet Ney Museum 304 E 44th St. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Folklife will be tabling at Ney Day! throughout the day.... -
Posted on Mon Apr 24, 2017
Texas Folklife's 2017 Big Squeeze Champions Are:Mason Nesvadba 20 Guy, TX - Polka CategoryDonovan Bourque 16 Beaumont, TX - Cajun/Zydeco CategoryLuis Gonzalez 21 Grand Prairie, TX - Conjunto CategoryEach winner was awarded a Hohner accordion, a cash prize, and will play at Texas Folklife's Accordion Kings & Queens concert June 3rd at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Houston, TX. A... -
Posted on Fri Apr 7, 2017
Big Squeeze Brunch After PartySunday April 23rd11am-12:30PMTexas Folklife1708 Houston StAustin, TX 78756$10 general admissionFREE for Texas Folklife members (contact us for promo code) Join us at our gallery space for one more accordion jam with the 2017 Big Squeeze finalists, and to say goodbye to them and their families before they hit the road. Relax on our patio with live music, brunch food... -
Posted on Tue Jan 17, 2017
Texas Folklife Assigned Ticket Info:Texas Folklife assigned tickets will end at 12:00noon on Saturday June 3rd. Become a member or renew your annual membership before 12:00noon on 6/3 to received assigned covered seating for Accordion Kings & Queens 2017 at Houston's Miller Outdoor Theatre! Texas Folklife Presents: 28th Annual Accordion Kings &... -
Posted on Mon Jan 9, 2017House Concert Series: Ramon "Rabbit" Sanchez (bajo sexto) and Lorenzo Martinez (accordion), Spring Fed Records CD Release ( Event )
TEXAS FOLKLIFE 2017 HOUSE CONCERT SERIES House Concert Series: Ramon "Rabbit" Sanchez (bajo sexto) and Lorenzo Martinez (accordion), Spring Fed Records CD Release Wed 2/22 (7pm-9pm) Texas Folklife House 1708 Houston St. Austin, TX 78756 Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2793242$10 General AdmissionFREE for Texas Folklife members This will be an evening of the best in... -
Posted on Thu Jan 5, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Sheree Scarborough (512) 922-5483, sheree.scarborough@gmail.com TEXAS FOLKLIFE ANNOUNCES ITS 2017 “Apprenticeships in the Folk & Traditional Arts” AWARDEES Awards of up to $1,500 for Apprentices to train with Master Artists in the Folk and Traditional Arts of Texas Twelve Master and Apprentice Pairs Named Austin, Texas –... -
Posted on Wed Dec 7, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Sheree Scarborough (512) 922-5483, sheree.scarborough@gmail.com THE BIG SQUEEZE ACCORDION CONTEST IS BACK FOR 2017 Texas Folklife Will...