Waco Insider #185
Isaac Sloane & The Sound Brigade, College Football: Baylor vs. Tarleton State, and the 2024 Levitt AMP Waco Music Series: Blue Cactus & Breathing Space
If you want a high-energy show on Friday night, look no further than Isaac Sloane and The Sound Brigade. Cut from the same cloth as The Allman Brothers, their performances are a high-wire act, filled with extended instrumental jams and spontaneous musical explorations. See this rising Texas band and be part of an unforgettable night at Texas Music Cafe that’s filled with soulful sounds, electrifying rhythms, and improvisational magic.
Experience the electric energy of a live college football showdown when the Baylor Bears take on Tarleton State University at McLane Stadium this Saturday night. Feel the roar of the crowd and join thousands of fans as they rally behind the Bears, turning the stadium into a sea of green and gold. With the breathtaking backdrop of the Brazos River, cheer on Baylor as the team looks to bounce back from a down season last year.
Looking ahead to next week, the 2024 Levitt AMP Waco Music Series picks up again, partnering this fall with the Waco Downtown Farmers Market's Wednesday Night Market. From September 4 through October 2, concerts happen every Wednesday, starting with alt-country honky-tonkers Blue Cactus and the lo-fi, emo-esque Breathing Space. Upcoming local and regional acts include Holly Tucker, Suede, The Lindsley Brothers, and others from a wide variety of genres.
(Plus, as always, all these concerts are free!)
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Thursday, August 29
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Texas Elvis Weekend | Waco Convention Center | 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Happy Hour | The Butcher’s Cellar | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth Connection Give Back Night | Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$25 Steak Night | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Klif Hernandez | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
La Spinetta Wine Dinner | Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
(512) Brewing Pint Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bridgerton Trivia Night | Ramble & Company | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Waco Brew Theology | Bare Arms Brewing | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Broke LJ with Shelly Saulters | The Will | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
KRIS with a K Music Bingo | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic Night with Joel Wood | MacDaddy’s Pub | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rick Berthod | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Backroads Band | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
David Matthew Doran | Lounge ’93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
A Sure Bet or Marryin' a Librarian | Brazos Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Dave Wild | Hotel Herringbone | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Songwriter Showcase | Texas Music Cafe | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Rocky’s Roadhouse | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Hudson Westbrook | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke on the Patio | Austin’s on the Avenue | 9:00 pm – midnight
$3 Thursday College Night | Freight Bar | 10:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Friday, August 30
Kids College Fridays | MCC Community Services Center | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Texas Elvis Weekend | Waco Convention Center | 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Homeschool Skate Day | Skate Waco Bellmead | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Accordion Extravaganza! | Shoppe 826 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dudley Allen | Shoppe 826 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Happy Hour | The Butcher’s Cellar | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
WestFest 2024: Friday Night Preview Party with Pecos & The Rooftops | West Fair & Rodeo Grounds | 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | Uncle Worm’s Smoke House | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Stan Wilfong | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | 1424 Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
August Wine Club Dinner | Valley Mills Vineyards | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Heart of Texas Drink 'n' Draw | Union Hall | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Outdoor Om with Farm Friends | Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Dave Innis | Cambria Hotel | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday Game Night | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke Night | The Will | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
A Sure Bet or Marryin' a Librarian | Brazos Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Nicholas Ho Piano Recital | Waco Hall | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Serendipity with Brian Brown | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Isaac Sloane & The Sound Brigade | Texas Music Cafe | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Aaron Konzelman with Josh Bissell | Common Grounds | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Justin Cole | 3R Roadhouse | 8:00 pm – midnight
Rock and Roll Over: KISS Tribute | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
EDM Sessions with Ross MT Park, Flex Aces & Mr. Rush | Tandem Rooftop Bar | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Nietos del Viejo & Equipo Activado | Gritos Bar & Venue | 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, August 31
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 500 Washington Avenue | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fall Garden Revival | Baylor Community Garden | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Art in the Barnyard | Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary | 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Watercolor Magic Final Art Showcase | Cultivate 7twelve | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Waco's Harambee Revive | Bridge Street Plaza | 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Homestead Weekly Market | Homestead Heritage | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Community Workshop: Planning Your Fall Garden | Urban REAP | 11:00 am – noon
Model Contest | HobbyTown | 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
WestFest 2024 with Brave Combo, Bohemian Blitz & The Moravians | West Fair & Rodeo Grounds | 11:00 am – midnight
Texas Strong Car Show | Walmart Supercenter (Franklin Avenue) | noon – 3:00 pm
Baylor Football Kick-Off Party | Harley-Davidson of Waco | noon – 4:00 pm
Labor Day Celebration with Markus Miller & Janie Balderas | Waco Winery & Vineyards | noon – 8:00 pm
Tequila Sunrise on the Brazoz with Los Garcia Brothers & Tejano Boys | Brazos Park East | 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Texas Elvis Weekend | Waco Convention Center | 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Watercolor Class | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Happy Hour | The Butcher’s Cellar | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Beetlejuice Sip 'n' Shop | The Black Daisy | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Play Music on the Porch Day | Slow Rise on the Brazos | 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
College Football: Tarleton State vs. Baylor | McLane Stadium | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Game Day on the Patio | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dead Horse Creek, The Immortalz & Rasura | Truelove Bar | 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Baylor Football Watch Party | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Pat McKee Trio | Pivovar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dueling Hearts | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Little Foster Jazz Quartet | Marie’s Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A Sure Bet or Marryin' a Librarian | Brazos Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | The Buckle | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jared Pool | The Will | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tea Aguilar with Zach Hill | The Dog House | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Wilder Blue | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Revenge Business | Freight Bar | 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
The Ballou Cats | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 9:00 pm – midnight
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday, September 1
Sunday Funday with Yuengling & Tito's | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
WPN First Sunday Coffee Hangout | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
WestFest 2024 with Tanner Usery, Sunny Sauceda & the Vaneks of West | West Fair & Rodeo Grounds | 11:00 am – midnight
Sunday Sessions: The Inkcaps | Waco Surf | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
A Sure Bet or Marryin' a Librarian | Brazos Theatre | 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Seltzer Sunday | Freight Bar | 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Dove Season Opening Day Party with the Gordon Collier Band | The Will | 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Song Swap & Open Mic Night with Michael Saldana | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ease with Empress | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Monday, September 2
Labor Day Skate | Skate World Waco | 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
$5 Pints & Burgers | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Free Uber, Lyft & Cab Rides | The Zimmerman Law Firm | 5:00 pm – 10:00 am
Karaoke Mondays | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Manic Monday | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, September 3
Dine to Donate: Shepherd's Heart | BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Cocktails with Jen | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – midnight
Karaoke Night | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Waco Life Drawing | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Smarty Pints Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Karaoke | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Joe Holley | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Haunted Home–A Musical Comedy Horror Auditions | Brazos Theatre | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Thomas Csorba with Lou Hazel | Pinewood Public House | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Booze Clues Trivia | Dancing Bear Pub | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, September 4
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Dixxon Road Crew | Harley-Davidson of Waco | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
All-Day Happy Hour | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kids Eat Free Wednesday | 1424 Bistro | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pop-Up Shop | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Levitt AMP Waco Music Series: Blue Cactus & Breathing Space | Bridge Street Plaza | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mack Abernathy's 1st Wednesday Fiasco | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Torchy’s Tacos | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Music Bingo | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Last Chance Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vinyl Night | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Coming Next Week
Beetlejuice Paint Night, Freaky Friday with DJ Euby, and Pups & Paddles.
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