News: City celebrates Music Friendly Community designation with concert series kickoff on May 5
Participation in the Texas Music Office’s “Music Friendly Community” program provides Texas communities with a network for fostering music industry development and sends a clear message to industry professionals that certified communities are serious about attracting and developing music industry growth. Cities that have received the official Music Friendly Communities designation from the Texas Music Office include Round Rock, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Denton, Lindale, Stephenville, Conroe, San Angelo, Nacogdoches, Abilene, McKinney, Waxahachie, Waco, Alpine, Bastrop, New Braunfels, Victoria, Arlington, and Brenham. Cities that are currently working through the certification process include; Grand Prairie, Houston, Denison, Dallas, Dripping Springs, Bandera, and El Paso.
For more information on the program, visit: gov.texas.gov/music/page/music-friendly-communities
Contact Round Rock “Music Friendly Community”, Scot Wilkinson at artsandculture@roundrocktexas.gov or 512-671-2705 for additional information.
ROUND ROCK MUSIC FRIENDLY ADVISORY BOARD:
Courtney Ainsworth, City of Round Rock Communications and Downtown Manager
Teresa Allsep, Victoria’s House and Garden, Owner
Mike Farr, Nutty Brown, Owner
Roger Heaney, City of Round Rock Parks Department, Coordinator Marketing and Events
Nolan Jager Loyde, Round Rock ISD Fine Arts, Assistant Director of Instrumental Music
Christina Rudofsky, City of Round Rock Arts and Culture Associate
Scott Smith, Kalahari Resorts, Director of Entertainment
Alex Vallejo, School of Rock – Round Rock, Director of Operations
Rick White, Round Rock Jazz Musician, Trumpet
Scot Wilkinson, City of Round Rock Arts and Culture Director
ROUND ROCK MUSIC INDUSTRY LIST OF CONTACTS:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A
American Academy of Music and Dance
B
BalconyTV.com | Music With A View
Johnny Blue (of the Mighty Pelicans)
Blue Vibe (featuring Timeca Siretti)
C
The Childbloom Company | Austin
Cold Snap (Chuck Ziegler &)
Cynthia’s Manhattan Limousine, Inc.
D
Alan Davis (of the Mighty Pelicans)
E
Elvis Tribute Artist Mike Elliott
F
G
H
Victoria Hammill: Music Instruction for All Ages!
J
Devan Jones (also Devan Jones & the Uptown Stomp, Devan Jones Trio)
K
L
Lillian Simmons (piano lessons)
M
Madam Radar (formerly Texas KGB)
N
National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)
O
P
R
Roland & The Roots Riddim / Roland Kemokai
S
Sincerely Elvis Shows– Elvis Tribute Artist Mike Elliott
Granger Smith and Alter ego Earl Dibbles Jr.
T
Triple Play Band
U
V
W
Williamson County Guitar Society
Williamson County Symphony Orchestra