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Krause’s Cafe
148 S. Castell, New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Weekend Lineup
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Wednesday, July 2
NEW BRAUNFELS: Off The Grid at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, July 3
BELTON: Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 at Belton Senior Center (842 Mitchell St.), 6:30-9 p.m.
BASTROP: Farm Street Opry presents The Farm Street Opry Band and Nash Nernandez Orchestra at the Bastrop Convention Center (1408 Chestnut St.). Show starts at 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission $7.50.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Magnolia Brothers at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Friday, July 4
SCHULENBURG: St. John Picnic at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (7026 FM 957). Mass at 9 a.m. Flag raising at 10 a.m. St. John’s famous fried chicken and stew dinner served at 10:30 a.m. Auction, kids games, live music starting at 10:30 a.m. by Dujka Brothers, Red Ravens, Mark Halata & Texavia and Nathan Colt Young.
ROUND TOP: 175th Round Top Fourth of July Celebration - activities begin on the courthouse square at 10 a.m. Firing of the cannon and parade starts at 10:30 a.m. Barbecue brisket and sausage meal served at the Round Top Rifle Hall (710 FM 1457) beginning at 11:30 a.m. Music all day by The Round Top Brass Band, Round Top Jam Session and Cool Freddie and the Crew.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Magnolia Brothers at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 1-4 p.m., X Factory 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, July 5
SEALY: Sealy Lions Dance Club presents Blue Denim at the Sealy American Legion Hall (1630 Meyer St.), 7:30-11 p.m.
CARMINE: Hannah Live at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 4-7 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Bucksnort Boogie Boys at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Colton’s Kin 2-5 p.m., Passing Strangers 6-10 p.m.
Sunday, July 6
SWEET HOME: Bill Pekar & Rainey Bros. at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
ROBSTOWN: EZ Country at Robstown Community Hall (4612 CR 42), 4-7:30 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO: Bob Appel at Martinez Social Club (7791 FM 1346), 3-6:30 p.m.
CARMINE: Danielle Reich at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 2-5 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Michelle Kay at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Phil Luna 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9
NEW BRAUNFELS: Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, July 10
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Percolators at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Friday, July 11
CARMINE: Sam Brown Band at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Rochelle and the Sidewinders at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 12
LOTT: Falls County Youth Fair Fundraiser at Westphalia Parish Hall (114 CR 3000), music by Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 from 7-11 p.m.
MANCHACA: Keen Country Band at The Stardust Club (11940 Menchaca Rd. #104), 8:10-11:30 p.m.
CARMINE: Ella B at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 4-7 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Monte Good at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The Desert Stones 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 13
SWEET HOME: Dickie Kaiser Band at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
EL CAMPO: Po.L.K.ofA. Membership Meeting at Dance at Taiton Community Center (14221 FM 961), meeting at 11 a.m. Public dance 1-5 p.m. with music by Mark Halata & Texavia.
SAN ANTONIO: The Ranger Band and Dana Lee at Martinez Social Club (7791 FM 1346), 3-6:30 p.m.
CARMINE: Mitch Marcoulier at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 2-5 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Harfmann Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Ryan Waguespack 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Tubameisters at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, July 17
NEW BRAUNFELS: Uncle Brent & The No Stone at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Friday, July 18
NEEDVILLE: Friday Night Community Dance at the Needville SPJST Hall (13609 Violet St.), muic by South Texas’ Finest, 7-10 p.m. $10 cover. Bring your favorite snacks for the community food table. BYOB.
WALBURG: Das Ist Lustig at Walburg German Restaurant (3777 FM 972), 6-11 p.m.
CARMINE: April Hall at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Gus Miller at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19
WALLIS: “Let’s Dance” Dance Club (formerly Happy Cousins Dance Club) presents Texas Sound Check at the Wallis American Legion Hall (330 Legion Rd.), 7:30-11 p.m. For more information please call Donna Cooley (832) 221-2678.
WALBURG: Das Ist Lustig at Walburg German Restaurant (3777 FM 972), 6-11 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO: Rocky King Band at Martinez Social Club (7791 FM 1346), 7-11 p.m. $20 admission.
CARMINE: Erik Flores at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 4-7 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Trunk Monkeys at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Jacob Augustine 2-5 p.m., Yesenia & The Groove Doctors 6-10 p.m.
Sunday, July 20
SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
TEMPLE: Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 at Seaton’s Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6-9 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO: Gabe Falvan at Martinez Social Club (7791 FM 1346), 3-6:30 p.m.
MORAVIA: Moravia Picnic at Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church Picnic Grounds (11159 FM 957, Schulenburg, TX 78945). Fried chicken and stew dinner served at 10:30 a.m. Plates $13. Live auction at 1 p.m., country store, games, cake walk and bingo. Live music throughout the day by Mark Halata and Texavia and Fender Bender Band.
CARMINE: Les Cousins at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 2-5 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Bill Causse at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kade Isakson 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23
NEW BRAUNFELS: Yodel Blitz at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, July 24
TEMPLE: Jerry Haisler Trio at Garden Estates Living Center (5320 205 Loop), 5:30-7 p.m. Open to the public.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Madelyn Abrameit at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Friday, July 25
NEW BRAUNFELS: Jesse Stratton at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 26
CONROE: Liberty Hill at Conroe Senior Dance (1204 Candy Cane Ln.), 6:30-9:15 p.m.
OMAHA, NE: The Happy Players at Rathskeller Bier Haus (4524 Farnam St.), 7-10 p.m.
HOUSTON: Moonglo Orchestra at SPJST Lodge 88 (1435 Beall St.), 7-10:30 p.m. Look for details at Lodge88.org. Bottle fee $4.
MOULTON: Moulton Town and Country Jamboree at Moulton City Park (700 S. Lancaster St.). Music by Kenneth Krystnik & Lavaca County Line 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Shiner Hobo Band 2-5 p.m., Brandi Behlen 6-8 p.m. and The Emotions 8 p.m.-midnight.
FORT WORTH: 1st Annual Battle of the Bands Summer Polka Fest at National Hall (3316 Roberts Cut-Off Rd.), music by The Moravians and The All Around Czechs. Doors open at noon. Dance 1-6 p.m. Admission $12. BBQ meal available for $12. Full bar.
SAN ANTONIO: Roundup 4 Charity presents Freddy Cruz at Martinez Social Club (7791 FM 1346), 7-11 p.m.
CARMINE: Jack and Hayden at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 4-7 p.m.
TAYLOR: Musical Memories presented by the Dan Moody Museum (114 W. 9th St.), with music by The Czech Melody Masters. Show starts at 7 p.m. Entry fee is a non-perishable item for the Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry (no glass) or a donation.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Tony Taylor at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Luke Leverett 2-5 p.m., Lonely Hearts Club 6-10 p.m.
Sunday, July 27
SAN ANTONIO: 113th Anniversary Celebration at Martinez Social Club (7791 FM 1346), music by Nathan Colt Young, sausage plates with three sides, raffle, 50/50 and silent auction. Eat and dance for $25.
MOULTON: Moulton Town and Country Jamboree at Moulton City Park (700 S. Lancaster St.). Music by The Czechaholics 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Ennis Czech Boys 2-5 p.m., and RipTide 5-8 p.m.
CARMINE: Jack Carr at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 2-5 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Rich Lockhart Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Bret Mullins 3-6 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
Wednesday, July 30
NEW BRAUNFELS: Terry Cavanaugh at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, July 31
NEW BRAUNFELS: Buffaloe & The Heard at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Concerts, Exhibits, Special Events
Videos
Watch the videos by Walt Harfmann of Praha Brothers and special performance by Alice Sulak, Alfred Vrazel, Jerry Haisler at Sefcik Hall...the Dujka Brothers in Sealy...Walburg Boys on New Year's Eve...Czechaholics in Elgin...Jodie Mikula in West
Watch the videos by George Weber of the El Campo Polka Fest featuring Red Ravens, Fritz Hodde & Fab 6, The Majeks...Enzian Buam in Sealy...Red Ravens & Texas Sound Czech in Rosenberg
Safeguarding the Dance Hall Days of Texas - a feature in Preservation magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation