Every Sunday (3-6pm) – Sunday Funday Music on the Albatross Patio – Join the fun on the patio every Sunday for a little live music. There is no cover charge. If the weather is bad, the music will move inside. Albatross is located at 815 21st St., Downtown Galveston.
Harry Choates may be all but forgotten today, but in the 1940s he was Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, and Jimi Hendrix all rolled into one. Unmatched in both his ability on the fiddle and his propensity for self-destruction, Choates burned hard and fast in the honky-tonks, bars, and dancehalls of Louisiana and Texas.
Honoring that legacy, Gulf Coast musicians Kevin Anthony & G-Town will release a tribute album on October 5th at Hendley Green, 2028 Strand, from 6-8pm.
Hosted by Galveston Historical Foundation, admission is free to the public, and craft beer, wine, and refreshments will be available. Details on the event can are available at galvestonhistory.org.
“Harry Choates’ music and Kevin Anthony & G-Town’s celebration of it is a perfect fit for us. Not only do we get an opportunity to invite people to our downtown greenspace, but we can also acknowledge our region’s deep musical history,” says Will Wright, Chief Creative Officer for Galveston Historical Foundation.
Choates never left the Gulf Coast’s warm embrace but his impact, while often unacknowledged, is still felt in both Cajun music and the Texas coast gumbo of country, Texas swing, blues, and Tejano. Choates died at 28 from alcohol withdrawal in an Austin jail cell. In his short time on Earth, his recordings captured the meeting of cultures along the Gulf Coast and propelled Cajun music into the national consciousness. Best known for his reworking and recording of Jole Blon, Choates is the only musician to take a Cajun song into the top five of the Billboard Charts. While known for his Cajun songs, Choates loved Texas Swing, and his live shows were a mixture of songs in English and French.
“Harry did so much to bring these different types of music together,” Kevin Anthony explains. “Whether it’s Cajun music or Swing or Blues or Tejano, they are all talking to each other. They can all work together. That’s what we’ve been trying to do in this band since we started. He has a lot of great songs, and he wrote a lot of good, original music, and we just want to do our part in making sure those songs get out and are still heard today.”
About Kevin Anthony & G-Town
Kevin Anthony & G-Town gather the bits and pieces, songs, stories and influences of immigrants, travelers and vagabonds that have passed through Galveston, Texas. In the band’s music, country, Cajun, folk. and Tejano all mix to create what Anthony calls the Gulf Coast sound.
Anthony is no stranger to the Cajun music scene. In past albums, Anthony has explored the legacy passed down from his family, the connection to Louisiana Cajun music, and his Texas country roots. He won the highly coveted Cajun French Music Association’s (CFMA) Prix D’hors de Nous Award in 2012.
The songwriting and influences of the G-Town band members are also felt in this album. Featuring Christopher Smith Gonzalez on bass, Dwight Wolf on guitar, Jim Hall on steel, and Nicole Mendell on drums, the Kevin Anthony & G-Town band is the kind you find only in honky-tonks across Texas and backwoods Louisiana Blue Moon Saloons. Learn more at www.kevin-anthony.com.
About Galveston Historical Foundation
Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and merged with a new organization formed in 1954 as a non-profit entity devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last sixty years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, coastal resiliency, and stewardship of historic properties. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life and conceives of history as an engaging story of individual lives and experiences on Galveston Island from the 19th century to the present day.
For more info call (409)765-3424 or email will.wright@galvestonhistory.org.
Historic image of Harry Choates is provided by the Museum of the Gulf Coast.
Sunday, October 6th
- 23rd Street Station – Sing ALong Sundays, 4-8
- Albatross – Blue Louie, 3-6
- Blu Boutique – Channing Sall, 12-4
- Bubba’s On The Strand – Micah Hanning, 12-4
- Galveston Island Brewing – Acoustic Jam, 1-4
- Hotel Galvez – Joe Sewell, 11am-2pm
- Old Quarter – Jason Miller, 8-12
- Playground Patio Bar & Grill – Mickey Hobbs, 5-8
- Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Mikey C., 8-1
- Sharky’s Tavern – Jim Duff, 7-11
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market operates 2 markets every week, Thursdays & Sundays.
Join us this Sunday and every Sunday!
9am-12pm (June-September)
9am-1pm (October-May)
at The Bryan Museum – Galveston (1315 21st St)
year-round
*There is always live music and activities/information offered by one of our many Community Partners, whether it’s Rosenberg Library, Galveston Island State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife, Galveston Sports Massage, facepainting or beyond…
*Products typically available include: kombucha, fresh bread, hand-roasted coffee, teas/salves/tinctures, olive oil, baked goods, salsa, jams, fresh eggs & meats and fresh produce. All GOFM markets utilize only LOCAL vendors selling foods they grow or make themselves, which means at certain times of year we have very little produce because our local farmers have very little harvest (ie if it has rained a great deal, or the middle of summer, immediately after several days of freeze, etc.)
Live music on the beach!
Monday, October 7th
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Tolentino, 7-11
- Island Pier Club – David Richardson,7-10
- Nick’s Pool Bar – DJ Nonstopp, 2-8
- Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12
- Sharky’s Tavern – Karaoke, 8-10
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Tuesday, October 8th
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, 7:30-11:30
- B. Jiggers – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-12
- Rumors – Karaoke, 8-12
- Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic with Falcon Eddy, 8-12
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
Wednesday, October 9th
- 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, 7:30-11:30
- Hearsay on the Strand – Live Music, 5-7
- Old Quarter – Tex Renner, 8-12
- Playground Patio & Grill – Geoff Fish, 7-10
- Rumors – Music Bingo, 8-9, Karaoke, 9-1
- Sharky’s Tavern – Denny Norris, 8-11
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- Stuttgarden – Karaoke, 9-1
Thursday, October 10th
- 23rd Street Station – Laura Magers, 6-9
- Albatross – DC Karaoke, 9-12
- The Bar at San Luis – Angelo Toletino, 7:30-11:30
- B. Jigger’s – The Line Up, 8-11
- Bliss Lounge – DJ, 9-1
- Bubba’s On The Strand – Chris & Gwen, 4-8, Jaredd Reed, 9-12
- The Galvez – Bryan Guevane, 5:30-9:30
- Island Pier Club – Karaoke, 9-12
- Old Quarter – Tex Renner, 8-12
- Rumors Beach Bar – Karaoke, KJ Debbie, 9-1
- San Luis Lounge – Trio Du Jour, 7:30-11:30
- Sharky’s Tavern – Open Mic, 8-12
- Sound Bar – Karaoke, 9-2
- Tremont House – Leah’s Ensemble Du Jour, 6-9
October 11th-12th (1-10pm): No Sleep Fest ‘19 – It’s that time of the year where fans gather together to enjoy music from all places and genres. This will be held at 1014 24th St, Galveston, and will feature An Author, A Poet, Fairwell, Godhand, NeoRomantics, No Home, Outlier, Rare Bloom, and With Crows. Day 2 will feature Ballista, Blood Between Us, Mocklove, Moon Phase, Set/Display, The Callous Daoboys, and Tooth & Nail. This is sponsored by The Tide Promotions. For all inquiries, contact theclinichtx@gmail.com. If you would like to be a part of this two day event, go to facebook.com/events/972704989594087. The No Sleep Fest features underground artists.
