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SUMMARY:Galveston Island Weekend - Bathing Beauties Contest
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Galveston Island Revue Weekend features everything from the world-famous bathing beauties\, to exclusive VIP experiences. Spaces are limited\, so get yours today. \nThe weekend’s main event features the world-famous Bathing Beauties! The contest has become a must-see event as locals and tourists of all ages vie for a glimpse at the vintage swimsuits\, parasols\, and cheer on this year’s contestants as they compete for bragging rights\, cash prizes\, sashes\, and more. Free to the public at Saengerfest Park!
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/galveston-island-weekend-bathing-beauties-contest
LOCATION:Saengerfest Park\, 2302 The Strand\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Smarty Pints Trivia Nights
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT HAVE SMARTY PINTS IN DECEMBER BUT WILL RESUME IN JANUARY OF 2026. \n\nThink you’re the know-it-all of Galveston? Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting Galveston Historical Foundation and the Tall Ship ELISSA!\n\nHeld on the second Thursday of each month\, our Smarty Pints Trivia Nights are all-ages evenings held at the Galveston Historic Seaport’s ELISSA Room. Craft beer and snacks will be available for purchase and we’ll open the gates at 6 for dockside access before heading up to test your smarts at 6:30.\n\nBring your besties\, your brainiacs\, and maybe even your “lucky guessers.” With categories ranging from local history to pop culture\, there’s something for everyone.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/smarty-pints-trivia-nights/2026-06-11
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kam Franklin Live at the 1859 St. Joseph's Church
DESCRIPTION:A St. Joseph’s Debut!\n\nKam Franklin is a singer-songwriter\, music producer\, activist\, writer\, orator\, model\, visual artist\, and actress from Houston\, TX. She is best known for her work with the Gulf Coast soul band\, The Suffers\, but Kam began performing gospel music at the age of five. A three-time recipient of the Houston Press Music Award for Best Female Vocalist\, Kam has performed on five continents and has performed with the Suffers backed by The Houston Symphony in addition to being featured solo. Kam is also known for her unique collaborations\, some of which include: her 2018 collaboration with Grammy Award winning Tejano legends\, La Mafia\, filling in for H.R. (of Bad Brains) during the 2016 Afropunk Festival Superjam alongside members of Bad Brains\, Fishbone\, and Living Colour\, performing in the 2016 March For Science band alongside Jon Batiste and Stay Human\, Questlove\, Judith Hill\, and Fred Wesley (longtime James Brown and Parliament collaborator)\, and repeated appearances at Newport Folk Festival where she has participated in numerous tributes and collaborations\, most notably with Chaka Khan\, Brandi Carlile\, Allison Russell\, Lucius\, and Deer Tick. In 2022\, she released the Bayou City Comeback Chorus EP\, a social justice album funded with a grant by The Houston Arts Alliance that features the voices and musicianship of over 20 artists from around the Houston area.\n\nBoth Forbes and Vice have featured Kam for her activism and business ventures that seek to create a more equitable and inclusive environment in the arts for black\, queer\, and femme artists working in all mediums and from all backgrounds. In fall 2018\, she joined the board for Headcount.org. Kam’s unique style and fashion-sense has also been covered by Buzzfeed\, Refinery 29\, and Nylon. Fronting The Suffers\, Kam has performed nationally on The Late Show with David Letterman\, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah\, and Jimmy Kimmel Live in addition to speaking with Ailsa Chang and Ari Shapiro on NPR’s All Things Considered\, Brené Brown’s “Dare To Lead” Podcast\, Samantha Brown’s “Places To Love”\, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, and National Geographic’s “Texas: Spirit and Soul” short film.\n\nAt home\, Kam remains a very active participant in the Houston music scene\, producing events that have featured up-and-coming acts from around the Gulf Coast area while leveraging her and The Suffers’ international platform to represent the City of Houston and champion her entrepreneurial approach to finding success in the arts for women\, minorities\, and independent artists. She currently serves on the board of HeadCount.org\, as Governor for the Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy\, and she also served as the inaugural Texas Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion ambassador for the Texas Chapter of The Recording Academy.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/kam-franklin-live-at-the-1859-st-josephs-church
LOCATION:1859 St. Joseph’s Church\, 2202 Avenue K\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hidden Figures - Strand Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie nights are held at Hendley Green and feature free films from April through September. \nABOUT HIDDEN FIGURES | Hidden Figures is a biographical drama that tells the true story of three brilliant African-American women—Katherine Johnson\, Dorothy Vaughan\, and Mary Jackson—working at NASA as “human computers” during the 1960s Space Race. Despite facing intense racism and sexism\, they play a crucial role in calculating the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/hidden-figures-strand-summer-series
LOCATION:Hendley Green\, 2028 Strand Street\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Smarty Pints Trivia Nights
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT HAVE SMARTY PINTS IN DECEMBER BUT WILL RESUME IN JANUARY OF 2026. \n\nThink you’re the know-it-all of Galveston? Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting Galveston Historical Foundation and the Tall Ship ELISSA!\n\nHeld on the second Thursday of each month\, our Smarty Pints Trivia Nights are all-ages evenings held at the Galveston Historic Seaport’s ELISSA Room. Craft beer and snacks will be available for purchase and we’ll open the gates at 6 for dockside access before heading up to test your smarts at 6:30.\n\nBring your besties\, your brainiacs\, and maybe even your “lucky guessers.” With categories ranging from local history to pop culture\, there’s something for everyone.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/smarty-pints-trivia-nights/2026-07-09
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Aaron Lee Tasjan - Strand Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie and music nights are located in The Strand’s principal parks and feature free-to-the-public concerts and movies from April through September. Performances are free to the public with on-site beer and wine\, select vendors\, and a reserved VIP area with reserved seating\, complimentary drinks\, meet and greets\, and more. \nABOUT AARON LEE TASJAN | Aaron Lee Tasjan is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter known for his sharp wit\, genre-blurring sound\, and fearless authenticity\, blending glam rock\, folk\, country\, and pop into songs that are as emotionally incisive as they are catchy. A skilled guitarist and dynamic performer\, Tasjan pairs clever\, conversational lyrics with anthemic melodies that explore identity\, love\, vulnerability\, and modern life with humor and heart. He has released several critically acclaimed albums\, including Karma for Cheap\, Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!\, and Elephants\, earning praise for both his songwriting craft and his bold artistic voice. Equally respected as a collaborator and sideman\, Tasjan has worked with artists such as Kacey Musgraves and toured extensively\, building a reputation as a compelling live act whose music challenges expectations while remaining deeply accessible.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/aaron-lee-tasjan-strand-summer-series
LOCATION:Saengerfest Park\, 2302 The Strand\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Aaron Lee Tasjan Live at the 1859 St. Joseph's Church
DESCRIPTION:A St. Joseph’s Debut!\n\nOver the last decade\, Aaron Lee Tasjan has established himself as a standout songwriter and performer. Through five critically acclaimed albums\, he’s built a loyal worldwide audience on the strength of his unique songs\, passionate live shows\, and indie folk grit style of storytelling and performing. Accolades for his work include a 2022 Grammy Nomination for Best American Roots Song\, and several Americana Music Association Award nominations\, including International Album of the Year in 2021\, Song Of The Year in 2022\, and Best Emerging Artist in 2017. His most recent studio album\, Stellar Evolution\, was named one of the best albums of 2024 by Variety Magazine.\n\nThis year\, Tasjan is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his solo debut\, In the Blazes\, with a special rerelease. Long beloved by fans for its blend of sharp songwriting and alt-country swagger\, In the Blazes is being reissued with never-before-heard bonus material and\, for the first time since 2015\, pressed on vinyl. To mark the occasion\, Tasjan will hit the road for a 10th anniversary solo tour\, performing songs from the record alongside highlights from his ever-evolving catalog. It’s a full-circle moment for an artist who has consistently pushed boundaries while staying true to the heart of his craft.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/aaron-lee-tasjan-live-at-the-1859-st-josephs-church
LOCATION:1859 St. Joseph’s Church\, 2202 Avenue K\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pirates of the Caribbean - Strand Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie nights are held at Hendley Green and feature free films from April through September. \nABOUT PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN | Capt. Jack Sparrow arrives at Port Royal in the Caribbean without a ship or crew. His timing is inopportune\, however\, because later that evening the town is besieged by a pirate ship. The pirates kidnap the governor’s daughter\, Elizabeth\, who’s in possession of a valuable coin that is linked to a curse that has transformed the pirates into the undead. A gallant blacksmith in love with Elizabeth allies with Sparrow in pursuit of the pirates.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/pirates-of-the-caribbean-strand-summer-series
LOCATION:Hendley Green\, 2028 Strand Street\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Galveston Historical Foundation's Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GHF’s Executive Director Dwayne Jones and outgoing president Clay Rogers will lead the 2026 GHF annual meeting on Friday\, July 24 at 5:30 p.m. The event is held at the 1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway\, and will include complimentary beverages and gourmet hor d’oeuvres. \nThe main order of business is the election of officers and directors for 2025-2026\, along with an overview of GHF’s accomplishments over the past fiscal year. The GHF annual meeting will include the “passing of the gavel” from the outgoing board president to incoming president Tiffany Vaiani. \nFor more information or to purchase a membership\, call 409-765-7834 or click here. \nABOUT GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION\nGalveston Historical Foundation (GHF) merged with the Historical Society of Galveston\, formed in 1871\, to create a new non-profit entity in 1954 devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last sixty years\, GHF has expanded its mission to cover community redevelopment\, historic preservation advocacy\, maritime preservation\, coastal resiliency\, and stewardship of diverse historic properties. GHF embraces an inclusive and broader view of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences. GHF recognizes the intersection of 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.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/galveston-historical-foundations-annual-meeting
LOCATION:1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Princess Bride - Strand Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie nights are held at Hendley Green and feature free films from April through September. \nABOUT THE PRINCESS BRIDE | Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie nights are held at Hendley Green and feature free films from April through September.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/the-princess-bride-strand-summer-series
LOCATION:Hendley Green\, 2028 Strand Street\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T210000
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SUMMARY:The Derailers - Strand Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie and music nights are located in The Strand’s principal parks and feature free-to-the-public concerts and movies from April through September. Performances are free to the public with on-site beer and wine\, select vendors\, and a reserved VIP area with reserved seating\, complimentary drinks\, meet and greets\, and more. \nABOUT THE DERAILERS | The Derailers are a high-energy country band known for their irresistible blend of honky-tonk\, rockabilly\, and roots-driven twang\, channeling the spirit of classic country while delivering a fresh\, road-tested sound. Formed in Texas and shaped by deep influences from Buck Owens\, Merle Haggard\, and the Bakersfield tradition\, the band gained national attention with a string of acclaimed albums and charting singles in the late 1990s and early 2000s\, including Reverb Deluxe and Here Come the Derailers. Celebrated for tight harmonies\, infectious rhythms\, and electrifying live shows\, The Derailers have toured extensively and earned a loyal following by staying true to country music’s dancehall roots while keeping it loud\, fun\, and unapologetically authentic.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/the-derailers-strand-summer-series
LOCATION:Saengerfest Park\, 2302 The Strand\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T203000
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SUMMARY:Smarty Pints Trivia Nights
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT HAVE SMARTY PINTS IN DECEMBER BUT WILL RESUME IN JANUARY OF 2026. \n\nThink you’re the know-it-all of Galveston? Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting Galveston Historical Foundation and the Tall Ship ELISSA!\n\nHeld on the second Thursday of each month\, our Smarty Pints Trivia Nights are all-ages evenings held at the Galveston Historic Seaport’s ELISSA Room. Craft beer and snacks will be available for purchase and we’ll open the gates at 6 for dockside access before heading up to test your smarts at 6:30.\n\nBring your besties\, your brainiacs\, and maybe even your “lucky guessers.” With categories ranging from local history to pop culture\, there’s something for everyone.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/smarty-pints-trivia-nights/2026-08-13
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T210000
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SUMMARY:Carrie Rodriguez Live at St. Joseph's w/ Hotel of 10\,000 Stars Screening
DESCRIPTION:Presented by UTHealth Houston School of Public Health\, Docside Clinic: Connecting Docs to Docks\, and Humanities Texas\n\nABOUT HOTEL OF 10\,000 STARS\n\nHotel of 10\,000 Stars is a short documentary that highlights the people who are tasked with doing the difficult and dangerous work of putting food on our tables. It serves as a window into the supply chain and a complex web of systems that make up this industry\, allowing viewers to peek into the lives of the people whose livelihoods and health are forever intertwined with it. Learn more at centerforpeople.com.\n\nABOUT CARRIE RODRIGUEZ\n\nCarrie Rodriguez\, a composer\, violinist\, and singer from Austin\, Texas\, finds beauty in the cross-pollination of diverse traditions. She melds fiery fiddle playing\, electrifying vocals\, and a fresh interpretation of new and classic songs with an “Ameri-Chicana” attitude. Carrie began playing the violin at age 5; by age 10\, she had performed as part of a group at Carnegie Hall\, and she continued on the classical track in her first year at Oberlin Conservatory. She then shifted gears to pursue her love affair with the fiddle—staying true to her Texas roots—at the Berklee College of Music.\n\nAs a singer-songwriter\, she has released 5 solo studio albums\, 3 duet albums with the legendary Chip Taylor (author of “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning”)\, and 2 live albums. Her last full-length solo recording\, the bilingual Lola\, was heralded as “the perfect bicultural album” and was included in NPR’s Best Albums of 2016\, as well as Rolling Stone’s Best Country Albums of the Year. Carrie has performed on stages across North America and Europe\, as well as on programs such as PBS’s Austin City Limits\, The Tonight Show\, and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts.\n\nIn 2017\, Carrie founded a highly acclaimed ongoing concert series at the Paramount State Theatre in Austin\, Texas\, called Laboratorio; a celebration and exploration of Latine culture. Her most recent work has been as a composer and lyricist for an original musical\, ¡Americano!\, which chronicles the true story of an inspiring DREAMer named Tony Valdovinos. The musical enjoyed a successful 6-week run off-Broadway at New York City’s New World Stages in June 2022\, and also earned Rodriguez a nomination for a 2022 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music. Carrie lives in Austin with her husband and frequent musical collaborator\, Luke Jacobs\, and their 9-year-old son\, Cruz.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/carrie-rodriguez-live-at-st-josephs-w-hotel-of-10000-stars-screening
LOCATION:1859 St. Joseph’s Church\, 2202 Avenue K\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T210000
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SUMMARY:The Empire Strikes Back - Strand Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie nights are held at Hendley Green and feature free films from April through September. \nABOUT THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK | The adventure continues in this Star Wars sequel. Luke Skywalker\, Han Solo\, Princess Leia\, and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon\, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi master’s help will Luke survive when the dark side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/54136
LOCATION:Hendley Green\, 2028 Strand Street\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T210000
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SUMMARY:Rhett Miller Live at the 1859 St. Joseph's Church
DESCRIPTION:A St. Joseph’s Debut!\n\nRhett Miller is a revered singer-songwriter known for his more than three decades fronting the popular rock band Old 97’s who were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2025 Americana Awards at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. After two independent releases\, Miller and the 97’s signed to Elektra Records and released the critically acclaimed Too Far to Care. Their 13th studio album American Primitive was released on ATO Records in the spring of 2024. Between projects with the Old 97’s Miller has released eight solo albums\, most recently 2025’s A lifetime of riding by night.\n\nIn addition to his songwriting\, Miller has branched out to write short stories\, essays and articles that have been featured in Rolling Stone\, Bookforum\, Sports Illustrated\, McSweeny’s\, The Atlantic and Salon. He has also published two children’s books via Little Brown Young Readers.\n\n\n\nRhett’s podcast\, Wheels Off: Conversations about Creativity\, which recently passed 200 episodes\, features well-known guests from all areas of the arts. Rhett has appeared in films\, most recently Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special\, in which he performs a song he cowrote with director James Gunn. His songs have been used in countless movies\, television shows and commercials \nRhett teaches songwriting at The New School in Manhattan\, conducts an annual Songwriting Is Magic retreat in the Catskills\, and has led workshops elsewhere\, notably at the Sanibel Island Writers Conference\, Chicago’s historic Old Town School Of Folk Music\, and at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/rhett-miller-live-at-the-1859-st-josephs-church
LOCATION:1859 St. Joseph’s Church\, 2202 Avenue K\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T210000
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SUMMARY:Old 97's - Strand Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie and music nights are located in The Strand’s principal parks and feature free-to-the-public concerts and movies from April through September. Performances are free to the public with on-site beer and wine\, select vendors\, and a reserved VIP area with reserved seating\, complimentary drinks\, meet and greets\, and more. \nABOUT OLD 97’S | Old 97’s are a pioneering alt-country band whose smart\, literate songwriting and high-octane live shows helped define the genre’s rise in the 1990s. Formed in Dallas\, the band—led by charismatic frontman Rhett Miller—blends rootsy country\, punk energy\, and power-pop melodies into songs that balance wit\, romance\, and emotional candor. Breakthrough albums like Too Far to Care and Fight Songs established their reputation for sharp storytelling and melodic punch\, while later releases continued to evolve their sound without losing urgency or heart. Renowned for their relentless touring and electric stage presence\, Old 97’s remain one of the most enduring and influential bands to emerge from the American roots-rock movement.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/old-97s-strand-summer-series
LOCATION:Saengerfest Park\, 2302 The Strand\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:David Ramirez Live at the 1859 St. Joseph's Church
DESCRIPTION:David Ramirez returned to music on his own terms. After stepping away in the wake of a long relationship and choosing to process his grief privately rather than turn it into a heartbreak record\, the Austin-based singer-songwriter rediscovered his creative center. With six full-length albums\, three EPs\, numerous collaborations\, and a supergroup project (Glorietta) behind him\, Ramirez set aside career expectations to focus purely on the joy of making music.\n\nThe result is All the Not So Gentle Reminders\, a 12-song\, dreamlike album that leans into atmosphere\, expansive arrangements\, and the emotional pull of sound itself. Written during a secluded retreat in Waverly\, Alabama\, and recorded at Spectra Studios near Austin with co-producer Christopher Boosahda and a close-knit group of collaborators\, the record explores memory\, dreams\, fleeting love\, and hope. Lush and ambitious\, it reflects Ramirez’s renewed commitment to authenticity—embracing music not as a means to an end\, but as an end in itself.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/david-ramirez-live-at-the-1859-st-josephs-church
LOCATION:1859 St. Joseph’s Church\, 2202 Avenue K\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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