Temple, TX proper between Austin and Waco has all the time been an under-utilized location for showcasing Texas nation music. That would be the case no extra as the town has introduced the inaugural Tanglefoot Competition within the coronary heart of the town that will likely be a celebration of Texas nation music, barbecue, together with showcasing different civic occasions.
Set to go off September twelfth and thirteenth, they didn’t go gentle on their inaugural lineup. They rounded up among the topmost expertise in Texas, from the unbiased to the mainstream, from legends and up-and-comers, and put all of them on the identical invoice. Parker McCollum and Cody Jinks lead the cost, with a bunch of different top-quality performers making the lineup.
“Temple, Texas, has lengthy been recognized by the nickname ‘Tanglefoot’ – a nod to our metropolis’s wealthy historical past and vibrant spirit,” the town says. “The title dates again to Temple’s early days as a booming railroad city, the place vacationers, employees, and locals crammed the bustling streets, having fun with vigorous gatherings, toe-tapping music, and true Texas hospitality. Some say the nickname got here from the vigorous vitality of these early days, a spot the place toes had been all the time shifting, dancing, celebrating, and forging the robust group spirit that also defines Temple at the moment.”
Whether or not you reside in Central Texas or the encompassing space, otherwise you’re only a fan of Texas music residing some other place, this will likely be a wonderful alternative to see it multi functional place. Together with the legendary Randy Rogers Band and Robert Earl Eager, you even have among the greatest reside performers in all of nation music, together with Silverada and The Wilder Blue.
One slight gripe is there’s just one girl on the lineup: Shelby Stone. There’s a variety of ladies in Texas music too, they usually all the time appear to be aspect stepped or missed in these cases, even when municipalities versus for-profits are concerned. Possibly we will add one or two extra earlier than September, or hold that in thoughts for subsequent yr.
Make no mistake although, Tanglefoot places some nice Texas music font and heart, and hopefully the Metropolis of Temple is rewarded for his or her troubles.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, April twenty fifth at tanglefoottx.com
