Music and Entertainment

Classie Ballou – Johnny B Goode

By Susan Morton | April 14, 2020 |

Classie Ballou performing Johnny B Good at the Brazos Nights Concert Series in 2010. American zydeco and rhythm and blues guitarist Classie Ballou, Sr. calls Waco home. He and his family are local favorites. BACK TO THE MEDIA PAGE

The Growing Waco Music Scene

By Carla Pendergraft | May 22, 2019 |

Keeping up with Waco’s evolving music scene is challenging in a good way. There are several websites that promote live music, musicians and musical groups, and venues that feature live music. More and more musicians are finding work in the Waco area. It’s all part of Waco’s natural development toward becoming a place that supports…

There’s an App for That!

By Susan Morton | February 2, 2017 |

Introducing the new official Waco visitor app. It’s free to download at the Play Store and Apple Store. Once you’ve downloaded it, you will have a handy guide during your visit to Waco. It includes much of the information found on our website. Information is updated instantly as we add or change it, so it…

4th on the Brazos Details

By Susan Morton | June 28, 2016 |

SCHEDULE Here’s the schedule for this year’s Fourth on the Brazos, presented by H-E-B and the City of Waco. The free, riverside event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next to McLane Stadium. 5 p.m. – Gates Open 6 p.m. – Smooth Jazz Generation 7:15 p.m. – The 5th Annual Corndog Classic 7:30 p.m. –…

6/10/2016 – Brazos Nights

By Carla Pendergraft | June 1, 2016 |

Mark the calendar . . . Free concert, food trucks and family fun in Downtown Waco on June 10! The Old 97s and Shinyribs are up on the stage! For 30 years, the free, award-winning concerts have provided good times and great music along the riverfront with outstanding musicians, food trucks and family fun. The…

6/5/2016 – 18th Annual Bowen Music Fest

By Carla Pendergraft | May 13, 2016 |

The 18th Annual Bowen Music Fest Jun 5, 2016 | Indian Spring Park (Downtown Waco) A day of concerts including .38 Special, Pat Green, Stoney LaRue and many more. 3 pm. In the past four years the Bowen Classic has raised over a million dollars for charities that help children. See web site for ticket…