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Weekend Lineup
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Thursday, November 7
NEW BRAUNFELS: Wurstfest at Landa Park (178 Landa Park Dr.), 5-10 p.m. Music on multiple stages by Chardon Polka Band, Squeeebox with Mollie B, Seven Dutchmen Orchestra, Alex Meixner Band, Pivo & Polka Band, Zuhause Junge Opa Band, Terry Cavanaugh and Alpine Express, Die Schlauberger, Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra, . Go to www.wurstfest.com for tickets and more information.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Rochelle & The Sidewinders at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Friday, November 8
NEW BRAUNFELS: Wurstfest at Landa Park (178 Landa Park Dr.), 5-11 p.m. Music on multiple stages by Terry Cavanaugh and Alpine Express, Lederhosen Junkies, Die Schlauberger, Münchholzhäuser Blaskapelle, The Oompahs, Happy Players, Chardon Polka Band, Die Bayrischen Hiatamadln, Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra, and Mark Halata and Texavia. Go to www.wurstfest.com for tickets and more information.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Rich Lockhart at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
HOUSTON: The Fab 5 at SPJST Lodge 88 in Houston (1435 Beall St.), 8-11:30 p.m. Wear your best 60s attire. Tickets $15 online and $20 at the door. Kitchen open, burger or cheeseburger with chips for $8. Visit www.lodge88.org for more information.
CARMINE: Bud Bierhaus at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, November 9
NEW BRAUNFELS: Wurstfest at Landa Park (178 Landa Park Dr.), 11 a.m.-midnight. Music on multiple stages by Kerry Christensen, Lederhosen Junkies, New Braunfels Village Brass Band, Beethoven German Dance Band, San Antonio Dutchmen, Austin Polka Band, Das Ist Lustig, Tanzenfest Volkstanzkreis, Zuhause Junge Opa Band, Die Bayrischen Hiatamadln, Cloverleaf Orchestra, New Braunfels Gemischter Chor Harmonie, Happy Players, Texas Sound Check, Chardon Polka Band, Münchholzhäuser Blaskapelle, Alpenmusikanten, Die Schlauberger, Terry Cavanaugh and Alpine Express, Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra and Mark Halata and Texavia. Go to www.wurstfest.com for tickets and more information.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Tony Taylor at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Klocks 6-9 p.m.
DACOSTA: Isaac Jacob Band at DaCosta Hall (15736 FM 1686, Victoria, TX 77905) Music from 8 p.m.-midnight. $15 admission. Call (361) 578-2039 for more information.
WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club presents EZ Country of Victoria at the Wallis American Legion Hall (330 Legion Rd.), 7:30-11 p.m. For more information please call Jerry Faldyn (281) 232-3531 or (713) 501-6467.
CISTERN: Boogie Allen Band at Cistern Country Store (12604 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.
EL CAMPO: Veterans Day Celebration and Polka Fest at Lost Lagoon RV Park (665 Co Rd 451), music by Alex Meixner. Gates open at 10 a.m. $20 general admission. Cornhole tournament, golf cart parade, pickleball tournament, activities for the kids.
HOUSTON: Bob Suttie at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Josh Tiemann at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 3-6 p.m.
MORAVIA: 7th Annual Moon Over Moravia Beer Bash and Frankie Fest at Moravia Store (11501 FM 957). Beer collectibles will be for sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Music by Fender Bender Band 4-8 p.m.
WEIMAR: Bill Pekar and Friends at Whistling Duck Winery (1211 County Road 273), 2-5 p.m.
EAST BERNARD: Veterans Day Celebration at East Bernard American Legion (8110 Hwy. 60), music by Blue Denim 5-8:30 p.m. $12 admission or $20 per couple. Washer tournament 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Motorcycle rally and 5K run/walk.
Sunday, November 10
NEW BRAUNFELS: Wurstfest at Landa Park (178 Landa Park Dr.), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Music on multiple stages by Austin Polka Band, Reed Meisters, Boerne Village Band, Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra, Beethoven German Dance Band, Edelweiss Kinderchor von New Braunfels, Das Ist Lustig, Terry Cavanaugh and Alpine Express, Texas Sound Check, San Antonio Dutchmen, Happy Players, Chardon Polka Band, Alpenmusikanten, Lederhosen Junkies, Zuhause Junge Opa Band, Off The Grid, Kinder Tanzer, Pivo and Polka Band and Seven Dutchmen Orchestra. Go to www.wurstfest.com for tickets and more information.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Nyles Robakiewicz at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kade Isakson 3-6 p.m.
SEATON: Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 at Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd, Temple, TX 76501), 6-9 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
WEST: The West Hanyaks and The May Brothers at West KC Hall (2547 Jerry Mashek Dr.), music from 1-6 p.m. Chicken fried steak meal served at 11 a.m. Tickets $10 for dance and $10 for meal. Veterans and their spouses or widows get in free and free meal.
SEGUIN: Country Sounds at Geronimo VFW Hall (6808 Hwy. 123 N), doors open at 1:30 p.m., dance 3-6:30 p.m. Admission $10. For more info call or text Lea Phelps (830) 305-8829.
CARMINE: Mitch Marcoulier at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 2-5 p.m.
EL CAMPO: M&M Playboys and the El Campo Czech Mates at Taiton Community Center (14221 FM 961 Rd), dance 1-6 p.m. Doors open at noon. Kitchen open. $12 admission.
Tuesday, November 12
SEGUIN: Jam Session at Geronimo VFW Hall (6808 Hwy. 123 N), 1-4 p.m. Admission $10. For more info call or text Lea Phelps (830) 305-8829.
Wednesday, November 13
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Hot Peppers at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
HOUSTON: Bob Suttie at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, November 14
NEW BRAUNFELS: Etta Place at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Friday, November 15
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: X Factory at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, November 16
PHOENIX, AZ: Way Out West Arizona Pulaski Club presents Polka Country Musicians from 5-9 p.m. at the Pulaski Polish American Club (4331 E. McDowell Rd.). For more information call (602) 275-9329 or visit www.pulaskiclubaz.com.
CISTERN: Glen Collins Band at Cistern Country Store (12604 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.
SPRING BRANCH: Tommy Hooker at Anhalt Hall (2390 Anhalt Rd.), 7-11 p.m. $20 cover.
DIME BOX: Texas Unlimited Band at Diamond I Venue in Dimebox (Formerly Dime Box SPJST Lodge 13 - 1081 CR 425), 8 p.m.-midnight. Doors and kitchen open at 7 p.m. Tickets $15.
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Rocky King Band at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 7:30-11 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
CARMINE: Frank Martin Gilligan at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 4-7 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Colton’s Kin at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Yesenia & The Groove Doctors 6-9 p.m.
Sunday, November 17
PHOENIX, AZ: Way Out West Arizona Pulaski Club presents Polka Country Musicians from 2-6 p.m. at the Pulaski Polish American Club (4331 E. McDowell Rd.). For more information call (602) 275-9329 or visit www.pulaskiclubaz.com.
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
SEGUIN: Bob Appel at Geronimo VFW Hall (6808 Hwy. 123 N), doors open at 1:30 p.m., dance 3-6:30 p.m. Admission $10. For more info call or text Lea Phelps (830) 305-8829.
LA GRANGE: Polka Lovers Club of Texas Donor Appreciation Dance at the Fair Pavilion - Round Up Hall (400 Fairgrounds Rd.), 2-6 p.m. Music by Mark Halata & Texavia 3-6 p.m. $10 admission, kids 12 and under free.
Monday, November 18
LA GRANGE: Fayette County Country Music Club Opry presents at Gospel Show at the La Grange KC Hall (190 S Brown St.), music by D’Vine Testament and Fleckables. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Admission $8. For info contact Patsy Zbranek 979-966-3568.
Wednesday, November 20
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, November 21
NEW BRAUNFELS: Trunk Monkey at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Friday, November 22
NAVASOTA: Liberty Hill at Western Steakhouse and Dancehall (9524 N Hwy 6 Loop South), 8 p.m.-midnight.
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Shakedown at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, November 23
CISTERN: Vic Rodriguez at Cistern Country Store (12604 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.
DIME BOX: George Dearborne & Branded at Diamond I Venue in Dimebox (Formerly Dime Box SPJST Lodge 13 - 1081 CR 425), 8 p.m.-midnight. Doors and kitchen open at 7 p.m. Tickets $20.
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Les Cousins at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 4-7 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Rich Lockhart Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Staudt Brothers 6-9 p.m.
Sunday, November 24
SWEET HOME: Red Ravens at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
SEGUIN: The Posse at Geronimo VFW Hall (6808 Hwy. 123 N), doors open at 1:30 p.m., dance 3-6:30 p.m. Admission $10. For more info call or text Lea Phelps (830) 305-8829.
CARMINE: Sam Brown Band at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 2-5 p.m.
Wednesday, November 27
NEW BRAUNFELS: Yodel Blitz at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
HOUSTON: Ed Karisch at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
Friday, November 29
HOUSTON: Bob Suttie at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Maggie Live at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 3-6 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Reed Brothers at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, November 30
CISTERN: The Alibis at Cistern Country Store (12604 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.
DIME BOX: Hank Williams IV at Diamond I Venue in Dimebox (Formerly Dime Box SPJST Lodge 13 - 1081 CR 425), 8 p.m.-midnight. Doors and kitchen open at 7 p.m. Tickets $15.
HOUSTON: Bob Suttie at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Erik Flores at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 3-6 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Robert Kelly at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Passing Strangers 6-9 p.m.
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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