Main Street Farmers Market Needs Street Musicians & Performers
Main Street Farmers’ Market is looking for musicians and street performers to come play curb side. Music and entertainment are so important to us. They enrich the whole experience of shopping the market. Are you a musician? Do you know a musician? Can you make balloon animals for the kiddos? Can you juggle? Sword swallowing!? Fire Eater!? What’s your talent?
HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
MUSIC
- Talented performers can be any age.
- Must be able to play a minimum of two hours, but would love performers to stay during all market hours.
- Any instrument is welcome so long as it matches the environment of the market.
- Music genre must be suitable for all audiences.
- You don’t have to sing, just play, play, play.
- You bring your equipment, we have the electricity and sound system to broadcast your music over Main Street Farmers’ Market.
- You’re playing for tips. If you have your music on CDs to sell, by all means bring them.
STREET PERFORMERS
- Talented performers can be any age.
- Must be able to perform a minimum of two hours, but would love performers to stay during all market hours.
- Talents must be suitable for all audiences.
- You’re playing for tips, so bring a tip jar or your hat.
All Interested Performers Must Contact Jody Price, Market Manager (903) 439-1189
Diamond Jack is Back!
July 17, 2009 by Jill McKeever
Filed under Musicians
Diamond Jack plays street side at the Main Street Farmers’ Market this weekend.
Come out and support our local musicians as well as our local farmers. To read more on Diamond Jack and get an earful, go to Diamond Jack Plays Live Blues Music.
Book Diamond Jack for your next event.
Contact Jack Holdsworth, (903) 243-3962
http://www.myspace.com/birthrightblues
Diamond Jack Performs July 4th Weekend
Be ready for Diamond Jack this weekend playing street side at the Main Street Farmers’ Market! WooHoo!
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DON’T MISS THIS NIGHT! Incredible Music on Main Street, Friday, June 26, 2009
June 25, 2009 by Jill McKeever
Filed under Events, Musicians
The city of Sulphur Springs is proud to bring you MUSIC ON MAIN STREET featuring The Cruz Brothers. Edgar Cruz and Mark Anthony Cruz are incredible accomplished instrumentalists.
Edgar Cruz has been voted Best Guitarist and Entertainer in Oklahoma and has 16 music CDs in Spanish, Classical, Rock and Standards. Mark Anthony Cruz was a two time feature artist with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. He earned his M. M. at Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University – San Marcos) where he is currently professor of guitar.
That’s all fine and good, but how do they sound? Right?
Here’s Egdar…
And now let’s hear from Mark…
Are you ready to have a great night? Bring the kids, or don’t. This is a completely family friendly night for all. Most DEFINITELY INVITE YOUR FRIENDS to come out!
FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2009
Music starts at 7:30 p.m.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets.
Concessions will be available.
For information call 903-885-5614
Here’s what others say about Mark Anthony Cruz.
“Mark Anthony Cruz is a gifted and sensitive musician. Whether he is playing gospel hymns or classics, he expresses the joy of Christianity in a unique way. He has played at First Baptist church three times and I hope to have him play here again.”
— Glen Vanlandingham. Minister of Music, First Baptist Church of Round Rock, Texas
“There is nothing more beautiful and worshipful than the classical guitar. Mark Anthony Cruz will be a refreshing addition to any church service. His talent is unsurpassed as he plays with great skill and sensitivity. He is already booked for another concert in our church.”
— Tom Tillman, Minister of Music, First Baptist Church of Conroe, Texas
To learn more about these most awesome musicians, check out their websites.
EdgarCruz.com
MarkAnthonyCruz.com
We are in for a REAL TREAT folks, DON’T MISS THIS NIGHT of fun and great music!
Johnny C Lately Plays Live Texas Music on Main Street
June 13, 2009 by Charles McKeever
Filed under Musicians
Listen To Johnny C Lately play on Main Street
It was a hot summer day at the Main Street Farmers Market in Sulphur Springs Texas today, but the live Texas music pouring out of Johnny C Lately’s guitar was cool and authentic. Well after the Dairy Festival Parade had passed by, Johnny C was faithfully playing the blues laden Texas tunes he is best known for.
Woodrow Thomas, also known as Johnny C Lately, has been playing music since the seventies, but in the last three years he has been writing songs, playing music, winning contests, and generally being an untapped natural Texas resource. When he’s not working he’s playing the Song Writers Showcase at the Cow Hill Express in Commerce, getting radio spots on KETR, and playing the music he loves.
Johnny C will be playing at Lou Viney’s on Friday June 19th from 7 pm to 9 pm. You can catch Johnny C and his partner in crime, Diamond Jack Holdsworth, at the Venue in Sulphur Springs on June 26th and they will be playing Lou Viney’s again on July 10th and 24th, so check the Lou Viney event calendar for details.
You can learn more about Johnny C and hear more of his great Texas music on the official Johnny C Lately music profile page.
Diamond Jack Plays Live Blues Music
May 31, 2009 by Charles McKeever
Filed under Musicians
Listen to Diamond Jack play on Main Street:
The gorgeous Texas sky wasn’t the only blue thing found on Main Street this last Saturday. As part of the growing list of attractions found at the Main Street Farmers’ Market, Jack Holdsworth, who performs as Diamond Jack, brought out his Dobro guitar and performed live acoustic blues on Main Street.
Jack has been playing music since he was three and in 2006 he decided to make music his career. He’s been writing and playing his own music, with help from his wife, every since. Jack says that the blues artists that have influenced him most are Robert Johnson (the face of old delta blues), Stevie Ray Vaughn, Muddy Waters, and Johnny Cash.
During his street performance, Diamond Jack played selections from his most recent album, Coming Home. The album was recorded in his home studio and includes eight great songs that each carry their own style.
If you missed hearing Diamond Jack at the Main Street Farmers’ Market, don’t worry. You’ll have a chance to hear him again on Saturday June 6th June 13th at the Lou Viney Winery in the evening. So, don’t miss out. Come to the Farmers’ Market in the morning to do all your shopping and then stop by Lou Viney for a little music and fun.
You’re sure to have a good time either way.
Book Diamond Jack for your next event.
Contact Jack Holdsworth, (903) 243-3962
http://www.myspace.com/birthrightblues
