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Weekend Lineup
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Friday, January 10
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Rochelle and the Sidewinders at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, January 11
WALLIS: “Let’s Dance” Dance Club (formerly Happy Cousins Dance Club) presents Lost Cause at the Wallis American Legion Hall (330 Legion Rd.), 7:30-11 p.m. For more information please call Donna Cooley (832) 221-2678.
DIME BOX: Jody Nix and the Texas Playboys at Diamond I Venue in Dimebox (1081 CR 425), 8 p.m.-midnight. Doors and kitchen open at 7 p.m. Tickets $20.
HOUSTON: Liberty Hill at Westwind Club (5905 Guhn Rd.), 7-11 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Monte Good at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Rich Lockhart 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Ella B at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 3-6 p.m.
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
CALDWELL: The Red Ravens at Frenstat Hall (8610 FM 2774), 7-10:30 p.m.
MORAVIA: The Fender Benders at Moravia Store (11501 FM 957), music 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 12
NEW BRAUNFELS: Harfmann Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Phil Luna 3-6 p.m.
SEGUIN: Gabe Galvan Band 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.
SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
TEMPLE: Bob Appel at Seaton’s Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6-9 p.m. $10 cover.
Wednesday, January 15
NEW BRAUNFELS: Terry Cavanaugh 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.
Thursday, January 16
BRENHAM: Bluebonnet Opry Presents Briana Adams and Jeff Woolsey at Silver Wings Ballroom (4100 Hwy. 105). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Grill open. Tickets $10. Cash prizes. Funds donated to Hospice Brazos Valley. For more information, visit FriendsofBluebonnetOpry.com.
Friday, January 17
CONROE: Liberty Hill at Conroe Senior Dance (1204 Candy Cane Ln.), 6:30-9:15 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Gus Miller at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Suzanne’s Band at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 6-9 p.m.
HOUSTON: Ross Witte of Das Ist Lustig at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, January 18
NEW BRAUNFELS: Elysha LeMaster at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Yesenia & The Groove Doctors 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Erik Flores at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 3-6 p.m.
HOUSTON: Ross Witte of Das Ist Lustig at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
SPRING BRANCH: County Line at Anhalt Hall (2390 Anhalt Rd.), 7-11 p.m.
Sunday, January 19
SEALY: The Polka Lovers Klub of America Texas Chapter presents a membership meeting and dance at the Sealy American Legion Hall (1630 Meyer St.). Membership meeting and meal at 11 a.m., public dance from 1 to 5 p.m. Music by The Jodie Mikula Orchestra. Admission $10.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Bill Caisse at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kade Isakson 3-6 p.m.
SEGUIN: Texas Rimshot 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.
SCHULENBURG: Fundraiser for Community Charities at the Schulenburg KC Hall (405 South St.), dance 2-5:30 p.m. with music by The Czechaholics.
CARMINE: Danielle Reich at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 2-5 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Shiner’s Second Wind at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
TEMPLE: Branded Heart at Seaton’s Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6-9 p.m. $10 cover.
Wednesday, January 22
NEW BRAUNFELS: Yodel Blitz at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
HOUSTON: Ross Witte of Das Ist Lustig at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
TEMPLE: Jerry Haisler Trio at Garden Estates Assisted Living (5320 205 Loop), 5:30-7 p.m. Open to the public.
Friday, January 24
ROUND TOP: Mollie B & Squeezebox at Round Top Rifle Hall (710 FM 1457), 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m, and a meal will be available for purchase. Tickets: MollieB.com/tickets - coming soon.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Trey Gonzalez at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
HOUSTON: Ross Witte of Das Ist Lustig at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
TEMPLE: Jerry Haisler Trio at Ratibor Country Grill (10226 Farm-To-Market 2086), 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, January 25
HOUSTON: Mollie B & Squeezebox at SPJST Lodge 88 (1435 Beall Street), 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets: MollieB.com/tickets - $25 online or $30 at the door.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Lane Bricker at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Klocks 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Darrel Appelt at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 3-6 p.m.
HOUSTON: Ross Witte of Das Ist Lustig at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
LA GRANGE: Blacksmith Expo and Antique Engine Show at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (250 W. Fairgrounds Rd.), music by Annie Rost and Mike Stroup Band at 11 a.m.
Sunday, January 26
HALLETTSVILLE: Mollie B & Squeezebox at the Hallettsville KC Hall (321 US-77). Tickets go on sale Dec. 4, 2024. Advance tickets $20. Table reservations available. Doors open at 11 a.m. Music 1:30-5:30 p.m. Food and drink available, RV sites on premises. No BYOB. For tickets and more info call (361) 798-2311.
HOUSTON: Liberty Hill at Waverly VFW Post (16035 Waverly Dr.), 2-5:30 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Tony Taylor at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mila Rae 3-6 p.m.
SEGUIN: Czechaholics 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 at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 2-5 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim 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. $10 cover.
BRENHAM: Allison and Friends at Nathan’s BBQ (1308 US-290), 3-6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 28
PHARR: Mollie B & Squeezebox at Tip O Texas (101 E. Sioux Road), 7-9 p.m. Contact tipotexasactivities@rvresorts.com or call 956-787-6461.
Wednesday, January 29
MISSION: Mollie B & Squeezebox at Fiesta Village (205 South Stewart Road), 7-9 p.m. with limited dancing available at end of hall. For tickets contact fiestavillagetx@gmail.com or call 956-585-9264. Doors open at 6 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Tubameisters 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.
Friday, January 31
DIME BOX: Mollie B & Squeezebox at Diamond I (1081 County Road 425), 6:30-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Meal at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $45. For more info, or advance tickets, call 979-540-8810 or e-mail diamondivenue@yahoo.com.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Tausha Jackson at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Bud Bierhaus at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 6-9 p.m.
HOUSTON: Ed Karisch at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 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