Here in Texas, June 19th is celebrated as Juneteenth, in commemoration of the date Texas slaves learned of the ending of slavery. To that end, the Austin Blues Society, in conjunction with The Oaks, is holding a Juneteenth festival this Saturday, June 14th featuring figures from the East Austin blues scene.
Performers include:
- W.C. Clark and his band
- Blues Boy Hubbard & the Texas East Side Kings
- Hosea Hargrove & the Roadrunners
- Matthew Robinson Band
- John Gaar Band
There will also be food vendors and a screening of a documentary about the history of the blues in Austin. Proceeds to benefit the Carver Center.
Tickets are $15 ($12 for Austin Blues Society Members), and children under 12 get in free. Everything starts at 5:00 pm.
Where: The Oaks
10206 FM 973 North,
Manor, TX
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