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3 Reasons Why Rockwall, TX is a Hidden Gem for Live Music
TV and radio personality Dick Clark once said, “Music is the soundtrack of your life.” If you’re interested in expanding your playlist, visit Rockwall, Texas. Rockwall lies just 25 miles east of downtown Dallas and takes its name from an impressive rock formation unearthed by early settlers in 1852. These days the city sits on the western shore of Lake Ray Hubbard and spends its summers living up to its title of the "Free Live Music Captial of North Texas." From a lakefront amphitheater series on Thursday nights to original singer-songwriters in a historic downtown plaza on weekends, Rockwall has built a live music calendar that punches well above its population. Here's what's playing.
Founders Day Concert
Each year, Rockwall celebrates its birthday and honors the founders who uncovered just a bit of the massive rock wall that may be as much as 20 miles long and 7 stories high. The Founders Day Festival is a free, family-friendly event held at Harry Myers Park on a Saturday in mid-May. To make the most of one of North Texas’ biggest parties, you’ll want to come early and stay late. The event begins at 1 p.m. with bounce houses, rides, and games for the children in the Kid’s Zone and tasty food truck fare to feast on throughout the day.
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Photo Credit: ©Kelly Lefkowitz, GTH Studios
San Jacinto Music Series
The San Jacinto Music Series hosts singer-songwriters and bands who share their original works and favorite tunes in historic downtown Rockwall. The live performances take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings from May through September. The venue is the newly renovated San Jacinto Plaza. This welcoming, open-air venue is part of what makes Rockwall a Texas Main Street City. Lined with historic buildings and the boutiques, shops, and restaurants they hold, this thriving tree-lined pedestrian mall is home to the annual outdoor concert series. The event showcases a diverse lineup of talented acts from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Whether you enjoy country, blues, folk music, rock and roll, or tribute bands, your musical appetites will be whetted.
And speaking of appetites, bring yours to the concert. With the eateries and bars surrounding the plaza, there’s something cookin’ to satisfy any craving. You’ll find inspired contemporary American, Asian fusion, and Italian cuisine nearby. On concert nights, dine al fresco at a restaurant with patio seating or order take out and pull up a chair at one of the plaza’s café-style tables. You’re also welcome to bring your own picnic basket, small cooler, and lawn chairs.
For the latest information on upcoming musicians, please visit the San Jacinto Music Series Facebook page.
Photo Credit: ©Kelly Lefkowitz, GTH Studios
Concert by the Lake Series
You love live music. You love going to the lake. Why not put them together in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich of symbiotic perfection? The Concert by the Lake series agrees wholeheartedly.
Beginning in May, The Brad Griggs Amphitheater Stage at The Harbor will be hosting free concerts every Thursday night starting at 7 p.m. With an incredible view of Lake Ray Hubbard, you can sit back and enjoy a wide variety of musical artists.
Feel free to bring your own chairs, blankets, food, and beverages—yep, that includes beer—for a picnic. Food can also be purchased at the many nearby restaurants at The Harbor.
Rock Around the Clock in Rockwall
Whether you’re a frequent guest or first-time visitor, Rockwall invites you to spend a night or two and grab a front-row seat at several of this summer’s free concerts. You’ll find hotels to suit every budget and preference, and plenty of things to do, see, and experience in this quaint, lakeside city. As you add a musical score to the cherished memories of your stay, you’ll discover why Rockwall is a hidden gem for live music.
About the Author: Teresa Otto is a Texas-based freelance writer, photographer, and avid curler (yes, Houston has a curling club!). When she’s not traveling the world, she serves as a waitress and housekeeper for two rescued cats and a dog.
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