Radney Foster plans Tomball concerts
Singer-songwriter Radney Foster will perform two evenings in a row Aug. 27-28 at 8 p.m. at Main Street Crossing in Tomball. Tickets start at $30 for each show.
A longtime songwriter and half of the former duo Foster & Lloyd, Foster struck out on his solo career in 1992 with the release of the critically acclaimed “Del Rio, TX 1959.” The landmark debut made him a name; four of its singles landed on the Top 40 chart. His influence has been felt across the genre as his songs have been covered by new country artists Keith Urban, Jack Ingram and Sara Evans.
His latest album, “Everything I Should Have Said,” was released last year – his first album of new material in five years.
“I’ve gotten to an age where I feel like I don’t have anything to prove,” Foster is quoted on his website. “And that’s very freeing when it comes to playing, singing and recording.”
Next month, Foster will headline the “Radney Foster Songwriting Revival,” Sept. 25-27 — an immersive workshop experience for aspiring songsmiths. Foster and other music professionals will offer industry advice and guidance about breaking into the business during an event in Nashville.
In recent years, Foster has served as a producer for other artists, including local alt-country band Rosehill. He's written songs and produced for other Texas artists including Randy Rogers, Kacey Musgraves, Pat Green and Cory Morrow.
Main Street Crossing is located at 111 W. Main St. in Tomball. Learn more at https://www. reverbnation.com/venue/mainstreetcrossing or call 281-290-0431.
Junior Brown performs two shows this week
Junior Brown returns this summer to Main Street Crossing in Tomball where he will perform two evenings in a row, Aug. 21-22. Tickets start at $30 for each show.
Junior Brown’s trademark instrument is a Stratocaster guitar melded together with a steel guitar, a dream he made a reality in 1986 when he called guitar maker Michael Stevens and pitched the idea to him. Some of Brown’s best-known songs include “My Wife Thinks You’re Dead,” “Broke Down South of Dallas” and “My Baby Don’t Dance to Nothing but Ernest Tubb.”
Main Street Crossing is located at 111 W. Main St. in Tomball. Learn more at www.mainstreetcrossing. com or call 281-290-0431.
Woolsey performs at historic hall
Local musicians Jeff Woolsey and the Dance Hall Kings will perform at 9 p.m. on Aug. 22 at Tin Hall.
In 2013, Woolsey released his latest album, “My Last Night in Town,” a collection of memorable saloon ballads written in a timeless and authentic style. It's pure honkytonk.
Tin Hall is located at 14800 Tin Hall Road in Cypress. Learn more at www.tinhall.com or call 281-303-1013.
Downtown music festival offers free family fun
Two Tons of Steel will headline the free Tomball Texas Music Festival at its downtown depot from noon to 6 p.m. on Aug. 29. Parking is also free.
Jesse Raub Jr., Silverado and Darbi Shaun will also perform during an event that includes food vendors, a kids zone and more. From San Antonio, Two Tons of Steel is a altcountry band that sounds more punk rock than honky-tonk.
The Tomball Depot Plaza is located at 201 South Elm St. in Tomball. Learn more at www. tomballtx.gov or call 281351-5484.