Bastrop Music Friendly Community Designation
On August 13, 2020, Bastrop was certified by the Texas Music Office as a Music Friendly Community. Bastrop is the fifteenth Music Friendly Community in the state of Texas. In Texas, the music industry is responsible for 97,000 permanent jobs and 9.6 billion dollars of economic activity annually. Our Music Friendly Community designation will help us promote our diverse music industry and help it grow by fostering economic development in Bastrop.
Latest News
In case you need another reason to love Bastrop, check out our Music Friendly vibe in this video featuring some Bastrop music spots and our very own "Musician About Town," Jonas Wilson.
And, don't miss the latest articles by Raoul Hernandez, from The Austin Chronicle, and Cameron Drummond, from the Bastrop Advertiser:
Be Like Bastrop: Tour Music Capital Satellite in New Jonas Wilson Long-Form Video
Live in Bastrop: City Makes Push to Welcome Music Industry to Town
News & Videos
Governor Abbott Announces Bastrop Designated As Music Friendly Community - Press Release
Bastrop Music Festival
Music Friendly Community Advisory Committee
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Gary Blake, Owner - Blake's Music Shop |
Dock Jackson, Council Member - City of Bastrop |
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Cameron Cox, CEO - Bastrop Economic Development Corporation |
Adena Lewis, Director - Tourism & Economic Development, Bastrop County |
| Kathy Danielson, Executive Director - Bastrop Convention Center | Lippy Mawby, Owner- Astro Record Store |
| Lori Dickey, Co-owner - Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard and Ironbridge Icehouse | Jonas Wilson, Musician, Composer, Producer, & Owner - Mr. Pink Records |
| Phil Hurley, Committee Chair, Singer, Songwriter, Touring Musician |
Larry Wilson, Touring Musician |
