Texas Music Office and Kessler Presents Team Up for the 5th Lone Star Shindig Texas Shindig at the 23rd Americanafest
Fifth Annual Lone Star Shindig presented by the TMO + Kessler Presents on Thursday, September 15, at the Rooftop Lounge at the Bobby Hotel in downtown Nashville, TN at Americanafest Conference.
Photo by Erika Goldring
The TMO teamed up again with the fantastic Kessler Presents, the largest independent promoter in Texas, specializing in presenting curated artists to respectful audiences in unique environments.
Photo by Erika Goldring
Together, we presented our 5th annual Lone Star Shindig at the 23rd annual Americanafest on the Rooftop Lounge at the Bobby Hotel in downtown Nashville, TN. This year’s showcase featured event featuree special performances by some of our favorite Texas artists that embody the Americana music spirit, ranging from some newcomers to the well-known name of Ray Benson.
Photo by Erika Goldring
2022 Lone Star Shindig Artists (All Photos by Erika Goldring):
Roxi Copland
Elaina Kay and Sarah Johnson + Katrina Cain
Matt Hillyer
Madeline Edwards
Abraham Alexander
Gabe Lee
Waylon Payne
Kimberly Kelly
Joshua Ray Walker
Ray Benson and Brennen Leigh
Ottoman Turks
Jenna Paulette
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Kessler Presents is one of the largest independent live music promoters in Texas. They operate of The Kessler Theater (Dallas), The Heights Theater (Houston), Kessler Presents Austin, and present live music across the state and boutique festivals. With a commitment to artist & patron experience – presenting curated artists to respectful audiences in unique venues, Kessler Presents sets itself apart. The next project from this team is the renovation and reopening of Dallas’s legendary Longhorn Ballroom (opening in 2023).
For nearly 30 years the Texas Music Office has served the Texas music industry. Its mission to create opportunity and connect businesses continues today. Our core functions are to serve as a clearinghouse for Texas music industry information via the TMO's Texas Music Industry Directory, serve as a liaison between music businesses and government offices and agencies, publicize significant developments within the industry, and to attract essential music industry to foster the economic development of Texas music businesses and musicians.