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30 Jul 09 Performance Opportunity for Christian Musicians

Event Name: University of Dallas Ministry Conference
Event Date(s): October 23-24, 2009
Event Time(s): 9AM to 7 PM

Event Location: The Dallas Convention Center

The University of Dallas is soliciting applications from performers, either as individuals or in bands, to provide Christian music in 30-min time slots throughout the two-day conference, the musical climax of which will be a concert with John Michael Talbot on Friday evening.  Given… Continue reading

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24 Jun 09 Correction: IGNITE 2009

Though we strive to present the information about events as accurately as possible, we incorrectly identified the event host for IGNITE 2009 as the Student Discipleship Ministries (see our original article here).  In fact, CW Festival was the organizational group who hosted the event and the Student Disciple Ministries was one of the larger private donors.  Check out the website for CW Festival (www.cwfestival.com) for more information on… Continue reading


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28 May 09 IGNITE 2009 – An Awakening

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In the midst of a stormy day, swine flu scares and school closings, the music and speakers at IGNITE 2009 lit a fire in hearts of the Christian masses. Some nestled beneath umbrellas or ponchos and others standing in the rain, one security volunteer described the attendees, “Come rain or… Continue reading


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13 May 09 Richardson Prepares for Wildflower Festival

Music for everyone can be found in the Wildflower Music Festival in Richardson this weekend. Continue reading


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13 May 09 San Marcos to Host Swing Festival

The 17th Texas Natural and Western Swing Festival on Saturday will celebrate Texas history, Texas traditions and Texas music at the San Marcos Courthouse Square and on the San Marcos River.

The San Marcos Record reports that the event is free and open to the public, with a limited number of paid reserved seating tickets available for the nighttime concert. Concert goers are invited to bring lawn chairs to… Continue reading


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29 Apr 09 Eating Ribs with Kevin Fowler

Kevin Fowler is a Texas country music superstar, who doesn’t forget the importance of his fans. He performed recently in Mesquite, but not before visiting with the Texas Music Journal. Continue reading


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28 Apr 09 This is a Real Texas Festival

The City of Mesquite hosts a Texas music festival, with plenty of big name acts. Continue reading


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22 Apr 09 Larry Joe Taylor’s Texas Music Festival and Chili Cookoff 2009

Larry Joe Taylor Music FestivalDates: April 21 through 25, 2009

Gate Hours:
Tuesday April 21st 11 AM – 12 AM
Wednesday April 22nd 10 AM – 12 AM
Thursday April 23rd 10 AM – 12 AM
Friday April 24th 10 AM – 12 AM
Saturday April 25th 8 AM – 12 AM
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17 Apr 09 Fiesta Oyster Bake 2009

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Dates: April 17 and 18, 2009

Time: April 17, 5pm to 11pm; April 18, 11am to 11pm

Place: St. Mary’s University, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, Texas

Tickets: $20 Friday and Saturday at the gate; $16 Presale at HEB stores in San Antonio, Austin, Houston and South Texas

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15 Apr 09 Austin Reggae Festival 2009

Austin Reggae Festival 2009
Dates: Saturday, April 18, 2009 and Sunday, April 19, 2009
Time: Gates open at noon daily; show ends at 10 pm
Place: Auditorium Shores in Austin, Texas
Parking: Where to park for Auditorium Shores
Tickets: $10 per day in advance (or $15 per day at the door)… Continue reading


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