Band Together on the Square Concert Series

Date: May 06 - Sept 30, 2022

Time: 7:00 PM

Location(s):

Plaza Theatre - 972-205-2780

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Downtown Garland has a diverse musical experience that will go great with your carefree summer vibe. Join us every Friday evening through September for one of the best concert series of the summer!

The concert series moves to the Plaza Theatre through the end of September!

Hungry? Thirsty? Shopaholic?

Make sure to stop by our local downtown eateries for delicious on-the-go offerings. Check out our Band Together Bundles or just step in and browse around in one of our downtown shops for some retail therapy.
(Scroll down for a full downtown listing.)

Plaza Theater

September 30

Jimmy Wallace's Guitar Army

Band Together Bundles

$9 Fish N’ Tails Michelada
“Best Michelada in Texas”

$25 Dos Banderas Margarita Bundle
2 To Go Margaritas, frozen or on the rocks
1 Bowl of Queso Blanco w/ fresh chips

$12 Intrinsic Sammich Combo

1) Sammich + Beer

or

2) Sammich + Chips + Tea

$10 Art Lounge Activity Bundle
Make your own Memory Wire Beaded Bracelet. There will be lots of colors and shapes to choose from, and all ages are welcome!

Giveaway

Want a chance to win $100 Downtown Dollars?💵 All you have to do is stop by the GDBA table from 7 to 8:45 p.m. during the Band Together Concert and present a receipt* (physical or digital) from ANY Downtown Garland business and you will be entered into the raffle!

What are Downtown Dollars? Downtown Dollars are as good as cash and are redeemable at more than 15 businesses in Downtown Garland!

*Your receipt MUST have that Friday's date on it. EACH receipt is ONE entry. You may submit more than one receipt. You MUST be present to claim the prize! Winner will be announced at 9:00 p.m. after the concert.*

May 6

Tim Phillips

Tim has been involved in performing live music for over 40 years.

He performs in various venues in the North and East Texas area performing a variety of styles including 70s/80s/90s soft rock, Americana, Country and more.

A longtime resident of Lewisville and Denton, Tim now resides in Longview with his wife Kim.

May 13

Dunashay Thomas

University of North Texas grad, Dunashay Thomas is originally from Tyler, TX. Just like his name, his musical style is quite unique, using a blend of smooth, soulful, modern sounds with a nostalgic essence.

May 20

Blueside

The Blueside is a duo from the Dallas/Fort Worth area consisting of Christian Sly (guitar/vocals) & James Bownds (percussion/vocals) performing various genres from the last 40+ years. JB and Sly met 20 years ago performing and writing for Small Guy Music where their song work earned an Emmy and numerous Telly awards. The company later transitioned into a touring act for our US Military and allies doing over a dozen concert tours to bases in more than 20 countries in the last decade.

May 27

Kelsi Kee

Kelsi Kee is one of D/FW's most exciting singers. Often compared to Janis Joplin, or Bonnie Raitt, her performances are sure to thrill with high energy vocals, astonishing range, perfect pitch, and an ability to cover some classics with a distinctive new voice. Kelsi is frequently accompanied by local acoustic guitar musician Stephen Goodson.

June 3

Texas Gypsies

Enjoy the eclectic sound of The Texas Gypsies at the doorstep of Garland's City Hall. We dare you to keep your feet still when while you listine to original and classic Vintage Swing, jazz, and the authentic sound of the 1920s Great Gatsby era and 40's Big Band crooner music.

June 10

Robert Miller

A solo artist and professional player, live and in the studio, Robert Miller is a songwriter of all styles. Originally from the Dallas area, he was raised on bluegrass, classic rock, and the blues. He quickly took up all music styles, from rock, jazz, country, R&B, metal, and gospel. His music experience covers Top 40 party and dancehall house bands, broadway stages, and touring with artists like Jana Kramer, Love & Theft, and Dan Smalley.

Robert resides in Nashville, TN, where he specializes in remote and studio tracking and live performances across multiple instruments. He is also the host of the podcast @gearandbeerpodcast.

Rob Miller's first EP will be released June 1, 2022.

June 17

Jimmy Wallace

Legendary guitarist Jimmy Wallace brings his electrifying sounds of Rock and R&B to Downtown Garland.

June 24

Ellie Meyer

Ellie Meyer is no stranger to the music scene, with vocals and song lyrics that make you yearn for more. Life experiences and inspirations are the basis of Ellie's songs, making them relatable to everyone. Each piece comes from the heart creating a feel-good vibe that all audiences crave.

Ellie is a three-time winner of the UNT Kerrville Songwriting Competition and a Top 10 Finalist in the SongDoor World Wide Songwriting Competition.

July 1

Guthrie Kennard

“With a voice that recalls Bob Dylan and Keith Richards, Kennard

spins his tales of rural disaffection against a backdrop of rough-hewed

melodies and backwoods percussion, classic Texas music, a soundtrack

to the Hill Country, and the slow country songs sound like a drive on

patchy, paved roads that lead to all sorts of interesting places.”

— Darryl Smyers, Dallas Observer

July 8

September Moon

September Moon is a high-energy vocal band that creatively blends Country, Rock, and Americana into one unique sound.

July 15

Jimmy Wallace/ Rachel Stacy

A professionally trained vocalist, Stacy is first and foremost a songwriter. Along with her infectious smile and electric onstage persona, her talents include playing guitar, violin, and piano. Rachel’s sound is a combination of country, blues and Southern rock.

July 22

Andrew Supulski & Friends

July 29

Wallace & Branch

It started in 1986, with Wallace and Branch, making guitars sing the sweet blues.

August 5

Chaz Marie

Anybody who has ever seen Chaz Marie live knows she’s the real deal. Her voice is a fusion of her musical influences in country, blues, R&B and rock and roll. Not only does she deliver a powerhouse vocal performance, she is an Entertainer at heart. She will have you grooving, moving and even laughing in the same song. Born in Mississippi, raised in Texas, she comes from a very musical family and no doubt, acquired her pipes by belting it out in church every Sunday.
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August 5

Quinten Hope

Quinten studied at the legendary University of North Texas School of Music, which led to his first CD (Aspects of the Soul). While at the School of Music, Quinten performed with the famous UNT Lab Band and wrote compositions that are still performed today. It was Quinten's second CD (Start of a New Day) that led to a friendship with Rock-N-Roll Hall-of-Famer and Grammy winner Will Lee, along with Dan Wojciechowski and Bradley Knight. All three heavy hitters returned to record Quinten's critically acclaimed third CD (Reunion), which is his most personal to date.
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August 12

Jason Elmore

Based out of Dallas, TX, "Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch" is an original high-energy trio that blends hard-hitting rock, jump/swing blues, vintage soul/r&b, and traces of 60's country. Their sound is a unique-but-familiar sound that maintains the essence of American roots music while offering a fresh take on its various genres and sounds.

Jason Elmore is remarkable in his ability to appeal to fans of any music with his virtuoso-level guitar playing, soulful and powerful old-school vocals, and keen sense of songwriting.

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August 19

Rachel Stacy

A professionally trained vocalist, Stacy is first and foremost a songwriter. Along with her infectious smile and electric onstage persona, her talents include playing guitar, violin, and piano. Rachel’s sound is a combination of country, blues and Southern rock.

August 26

Darren Wise

Darren Wise is a Dallas-based guitarist and is currently the music director for the Drew Pearson Live television show on ABC. This sports and entertainment primetime NFL pregame show is based on the late night talk show format with a live on-set band led by Wise.

Plaza Theatre

September 2

Buddy Whittington Band

A lifelong Texan, Buddy Whittington 'entered the arena' on December 28, 1956, in Fort Worth, and became enamored of the electric guitar like countless kids of his vintage shortly thereafter who were mesmerized.

Buddy's self-titled solo CD appeared in 2007, and has garnered very favorable reviews and considerable airplay. The CD, recorded at Hurricane Sound in Garland, Texas producer Mike Gage, features performances by Gage, longtime bassist Wayne Six, co-guitarist Michael 'Mouse' Mayes. This configuration makes up the core of the current working band.

September 9

The Stratoblasters

September 16

Steve Curry & Vinyl Stripes

With their skinny ties, pork pie hats, Gretsch guitars, slappin standup bass, and retro rocking drums, The Vinyl Stripes perform those great Rockabilly, Rock and Roll, and Surf classics. Sun Records hits from Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee. Rockers by Gene Vincent, The Beatles, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Surf music-Dick Dale, Ventures, and many other great artists of that era! The Vinyl Stripes also have many new original songs that even sound like they were from those long-ago rocking days that you will love!

September 23

Remain
Remain is an American Rock band from Denton, TX that has honed an anthemic, glorious sound that is both deep-rooted and fresh.

"Things seen are temporary, only unseen things will Remain."

Dining

5th Avenue Nutrition
Blue Rat Thai Kitchen
Churroland
Dos Banderas
Fish N' Tails
G-Town Nutrition
Infinity Arcade
Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery
Main Street Café
Main Street Deli
Mrs. J's Heav'nly Delights
Paw Paw's Sweet Shop & Café
Rosalind Coffee
Scoop N' Buns
Tavern on the Square

Retail

Alston's Antiques
Baker's Main Street Furniture
Bee Hippy Hemp Dispensary
Bell's Bernina
Best Cowhides
Boogie Nights Vintage
Earth Goddess Apothecary
Jimmy Wallace Guitars
Karin Wiseman Collection
Metaphysical Way
Picker's Paradise
Roach Feed & Seed
Rowlett Florist & Gifts
Sew & So
Studio 1514
The Frocksy

Personal Services

Baruti Spa
BGM Science of Esthetics and Eyelashes
Castillo's Original Barber Shop
Jess Unique Salon
Lemmond's Salon Suites
Marcia's Beauty Box
Massage Moon
Momentum Tattoo
Queen B Studio
Rock Ink
Studio 1514

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