January - Texas Music Events Calendar 2012

The 2012 TMEC lists more than 500 annual events featuring live music. To update listing information for your 2012 event, please contact the Texas Music Office at music [at] governor.state.tx.us or call (512) 463-6666.

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Larry Joe Taylor's Coastin' and Cruisin'
January 1-8
Third Coast Travel
Larry Joe Taylor
4217 County Road 423; Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-4061; (254) 968-8505; Fax (254) 968-8800
Join Larry Joe Taylor & Band and Songwriter Friends as they once again take their music to the high seas for the 11th Annual Coastin' & Cruisin' Cruise. This is a unique opportunity to listen and interact with songwriters while cruising in the aqua blue waters of the Eastern Caribbean. Come experience what everyone's been talking about... The BIGGEST and BEST music cruise sailing out of Texas!

Austin Songwriters Symposium
January 5-8
OMNI Hotel; 4140 Governors Row, Austin, TX
Austin Songwriters Group
Lee Duffy
P.O. Box 2578; Austin, TX 78768
(512) 698-4237
Music: Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rap/Hip Hop, Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Songwriting contests, Panel discussions
The 8th Annual Austin Songwriter Symposium - 2012, produced by the Austin Songwriters Group (ASG), is the event in town that focuses on songwriting and publishing opportunities. There are two ways that artists make money, they create and perform or they create and someone else "uses the work" (artist, film, gaming, etc.). The Austin Songwriters Group is Texas’ only established non-profit organization helping artists understand and create a path for success by having their songs published. The ASG Symposium gives artists access to successful songwriters, established publishers and knowledgeable PRO's. There will be workshops in songwriting and co-writing, insights into the publishing business, discussions about studio production, live performance, touring and more. Along with education there are song pitch sessions where writers have the opportunity to pitch their songs directly to publishers and producers. BMI, ASCAP and SESAC all send artists reps. Please go to www.austinsongwritersgroup.com for more information and to register.

International Chopin Piano Competition
January 7
St. Pius X Church; Corpus Christi
Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas
Nina Drath
4610 Abner Drive; Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 853-6771; (361) 854-6807; Fax (361) 853-6771
Music: Classical
Activities: Awards show
The Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities born between 1982 and 1992. All applications must be submitted before December 1, 2008. The jury for the competition will consist of prominent European and American judges. Musical Requirements are two etudes, one nocturne, one ballade, one waltz and one contestant's choice. The Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities born between 1982 and 1992. Cash prizes will be awarded to First, Second and Third Place winners. First and Second Prize winners are eligible to compete in the 2010 Grand Prix Competition. Winners' Recital and Luncheon featuring the winners of the Fourteenth Annual International Chopin Piano Competition. Call or fax for details: (361) 853-6771.

Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TFEA) Annual Conference and Trade Show
January 12-15
Renaissance Austin Hotel; 9721 Arboretum Boulevard, Austin, TX
Texas Association for Fairs and Events
Penny C. Reeh
P.O. Box 1025; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(800) 990-1332 ; (512) 343-2626; Fax (830) 990-1370
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Texas Association of Fairs and Events will hold their annual convention and trade show at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. Artists submitted press kits and music to get to showcase before talent buyers during the event. Registrants get to go to various sessions on production, sponsorships, safety, volunteers and working with carnival vendors. There will be a slient auction on Saturday night prior to the Texas Fairs and Events Education Foundation Night to raise money for scholarships for high school students. For more information go to: www.texasfairs.com

Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame Show
January 21
Port Arthur Civic Center; 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Triangle Concert Productions
Don Ball
3901 Highway 73, No. 1712; Port Arthur, TX 77642-4177
(409) 548-4444; (800) 235-7822; Fax (409) 722-2255
Music: Blues, Cajun, R&B, Rock
Activities: Awards show, Music festival
The 23nd Annual Gulf Coast Music Show (Formerly the Janis Joplin Birthday Bash) features Marcia Ball and her band, Susan Pierce and Ultrasuede, Jivin Gene, The Ken Marvel Band and the Still Crusin Band. The concert runs from 7 P.M. to 12 midnight.

Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas Annual Grand Ball Gala
January 27
Corpus Christi Town Club; Corpus Christi
Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas
Nina Drath
4610 Abner Drive; Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 854-6807; (361) 854-6807; Fax (361) 853-6771
Music: Classical
Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas Annual Grand Ball Gala is held each year at the Corpus Christi Town Club. Since its inception in 1989, the Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas has endeavored to bring performances of the highest quality to the people of South Texas. The Society has also provided opportunities for talented pianists to perform in South Texas and has sponsored piano competitions for young artists.

Homes for our Troops
January 27-29
American Shooting Centers in George Bush Park; 16500 Westheimer Parkway, Houston, TX 77082
123-ABC, Inc./HFOT, Attn: Roxy Alveo
Carla Patton Bob Fuldauer Jeanie McHugh
PO Box 720235; Houston, TX
(281) 575-0123; (713) 498-5046
Celebrate our armed forces and honor their sacrifices at The 5th Annual Homes For Our Troops Benefit Festival, January 27 – 29, to raise funds to build specially-adapted homes for severely combat wounded veterans The three-day festival at George Bush Park, 16500 Westheimer Pkwy, combines live music , BBQ cookoff, military exhibits, carnival, Vietnam battle reenactment, vendors, car show, auctions, powered parachute demo, helicopter rides, moving presentations with honored Vets., sporting clays tournament and much more. Homes for Our Troops, is a national non-profit whose mission is to build specially adapted homes for service members who have been severely wounded in combat operations since September 11, 2001. All specially adapted homes are built at NO COST to the veteran. HFOT relies completely on private donations, and receives no government funding whatsoever. All monies raised allows the vets the chance to live their lives, as independently as possible, in their own homes. Live Music: For the first time this year, Homes For Our Troops will include a major concert stage. Full lineup TBA. Battle Reenactment: A heart-pounding Vietnam battle reenactment will be staged with an enemy ambush from the tree-line and troops flown in and wounded evacuation using a vintage Huey helicopter. Reenactors from other eras will bring American and Texan history alive.