Join us for the next edition of our popular Songwriter’s Showcase intimate shows with special guest Jonas Wilson. Jonas Wilson is a multi-instrumentalist touring musician, producer, and music educator. He has been a working musician for 20 years, was the lead guitarist for the award winning music group Heartless Bastards from 2021 - 2023, and is currently performing with multi instrumentalist Alejandro Escavedo and as part of the duo Midnight Stroll with Aaron Behrens of Ghostland Observatory.

You can listen to his albums and EPs on Bandcamp and follow him on Instagram.

Bastrop Songwriter Showcase is hosted by our Executive Director Robert A. Kraft, who brings in local singer-songwriters to play their songs and talk a bit about their music for live music lovers. Come out and enjoy!

Suggested donation of $5 at the door helps guarantee our musicians a living wage for their work and sustain our local music scene.

Join us Thursday, June 13th to welcome Scott Strickland to the next Music in the Park at Fisherman’s Park Pavilion.

Scott Strickland is a singer-songwriter who blends folk, rock, pop, and soul (Seal meets Tracy Chapman).

“It might be the best video, and song, to come out of Austin in the first half of 2022,” Peter Blackstock wrote as he praised the opening track of Scott’s debut album “L.A.,” writing for one of the only two print newspapers in the “Live Music Capital of the World." Hailing from Houston, Texas by way of Nacogdoches, Texas, the accidental musician Scott Strickland now calls Austin his home after residing in the great state’s capital for more than 9 years.

Admission is free! Please join us with your family and friends, and we recommend bringing a blanket or chair.

Music in the Park is a family-friendly monthly concert series brought in partnership with Bastrop Parks and Recreation Department.

Join us for a special Vaudeville-style music and comedy night with comedians Zach Peterson and Trenton Patrick! This dual music and comedy event will be hosted by Robert A. Kraft, who will be singing Jazz standards accompanied by Dan Walton on the piano.

In the tradition of old Vaudeville and Catskills variety shows, we’re looking forward to two local comedians and two local musicians entertaining us with jokes and jazzy tunes. See you there!

$10 cover at the door helps guarantee our performers a living wage for their work and sustain our local music scene.

DATE CHANGE - Due to expected weather conditions this event is RESCHEDULED to Thursday, May 23 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us in May for another lovely Music in the Park event, hosted by Bastrop Parks and Recreation. We’re excited to welcome Chris Hawkes and Brian Pounds to Fisherman’s Park…

Brian Pounds and Chris Hawkers bring soulful, folk-inspired harmony vocals, skillful guitar and heartfelt lyrics, interspersed with the comedic banter of two buddies.

Listen to Chris Hawkes on Spotify.

Listen to Brian Pounds on Soundcloud.

Admission is free! Please join us for beautiful spring weather and bring a blanket or chair.

Join the Bastrop music community at our monthly Musicians Mixer, coming up Tuesday, May 7 at 602 Brewing Co. No jams, no live music, just local musicians making friends and talking shop.

All Bastrop musicians are invited, no matter the instrument or skill level. See you there!

Our next Bastrop Songwriters Showcase features Steve Carter, who is best known for his energetic and charming country songwriting. He sold over 400,000 copies of his CDs in Europe, making him a double platinum artist! His album, “In Love Again”, can be streamed on Spotify.

We hope to see you there!

Suggested donation of $5 at the door helps guarantee our musicians a living wage for their work and sustain our local music scene.

Get ready for our next Music in the Park, hosted by Bastrop Parks and Recreation. We’re excited to welcome Julie Nolen and Evelyn Jackson to Fisherman’s Park!

Julie Nolen’s sound can be described as rock-country with Americana roots. She is “known for her energetic, passionate performances and well-crafted songwriting matched with her dynamic unmistakable voice.”

Evelyn Jackson, joined by Aidan Sweeney, is known for writing raw, soulful lyrics paired with a sound that is a mixture of Americana, rock, folk, and blues. According to a review, “Her songwriting is a melodious journal that portrays honest, poetic stories of the deepest felt emotions in this adventure that is life.”

Admission is free! Please join us for beautiful spring weather and bring a blanket or chair.

Be sure to come out to hear the incredible Sarah Price for this edition of the Bastrop Songwriters Showcase! She’s been described as “a voice that brings to mind the honesty of Joni Mitchell and the sweetness of Alison Krauss.” Sarah’s Indie-Folk songwriting is sure to feel like home! (Check out her single on Spotify or Apple Music!)

Suggested donation of $5 at the door helps guarantee our musicians a living wage for their work and sustain our local music scene.

Fresh from her debut at the Grand Ole Opry, Brennen Leigh brings her classic style of original Honky Tonk to our Harmony Ridge stage.

Songwriter Showcase every 1st and 3rd Friday Hosted by Robert A. Kraft and featuring some of the best singer-songwriters in Texas

"The simple fact is that James McMurtry may be
the truest, fiercest songwriter of his generation..."
Stephen King | Entertainment Weekly