Winter Texan Times

WinterFest and Expo honors Veterans

Details: Published: Thursday, 06 February 2025 11:03

20220208 Leslie Blasing WinterFest SPI CAB 0130 web Leslie Blasing Productions present her “Honoring an Era” at the WinterFest and Expo to be held Monday, February 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, February 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center.

There is no entrance fee to the event, but Blasing is highlighting the local food pantries by collecting canned goods. Donations are not required either but are encouraged and greatly appreciated. Donation bins will be located in the main entrance.

Fun N Sun hosts GospelFest

Details: Published: Thursday, 06 February 2025 10:57

Justin Terry web Fun N Sun will host GospelFest on Tuesday, February 11 at 6 p.m. The event will be held in their dance hall (1400 Zillock Rd., San Benito). Brett Marshall, Justin Terry and Mountain Highway will be the main entertainment for the event. It will also feature Fun N Sun Trio, RGV Men’s Gospel Choir, Faithful Singers, and a preshow by the Fun N Sun Ukelele Band. Fun N Sun has been holding GospelFest since 2006.
The entertainers, as they do every year, volunteer their time and talent to participate in the event. They entertain singing gospel favorites and sharing messages of hope, testimony, and love.

Jason Lyle Black to perform “100 Hits of Stage & Screen”

Details: Published: Thursday, 06 February 2025 10:47

20250129 JasonLyleBlackPHOTO1 web Internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and entertainer Jason Lyle Black will be performing his new show “100 Hits of Stage & Screen” live in concert at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, on Tuesday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www.HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757.

VSO brings Cocktails con Fuerza to Brownsville

Details: Published: Thursday, 06 February 2025 10:45

DSCF0472 web The Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is thrilled to announce a special performance of Cocktails con Fuerza in Brownsville on Saturday, February 8, at 8 p.m. at the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Center. From Gershwin’s Havana-inspired Cuban Overture to Duke Ellington’s thrilling symphonic big-band arrangements, this program promises to be as bold as it is captivating.

A Celebration of Irish culture, music, and community in McAllen

Details: Published: Thursday, 06 February 2025 10:40

20250129 irishfest stage2 web The South Texas Irish Festival (STXIF) returns for its highly anticipated 5th annual event on Saturday, February 22, in McAllen. The festival, offering free admission and a family-friendly atmosphere, will be held indoors and outdoors with plenty of parking available for all guests.

This year’s festivities are bigger than ever, promising an exciting lineup of live entertainment, delicious food and drink, and fun activities for all ages. Whether you're a longtime lover of Irish culture or a first-time festivalgoer, there's something for everyone at this community celebration.

Warman Trio brings old rock-n-roll to VSA stage

Details: Published: Thursday, 06 February 2025 10:36

The Warman Trio Promo Pic 2 web The family band, The Warman Trio, will be bringing their old rock-n-roll and more to the Valley Star Awards stage on Tuesday, February 12. The group, who have been doing shows and special sock-hop parties at the parks this year, are thrilled to be a part of this year’s show.
The Warman Trio is a 1950s family band and show comprised of a father and two daughters that add their flair to the rock n’ roll and country hits from the 1950s and 60s.

The father, Rick, leads the band on the electric guitar and vocals. While the eldest daughter, Presley Jewell, slaps and dances with her doghouse bass (Rosie) and manages the group. And last, but certainly not least, is the youngest, Jessica, the heartbeat of the band bringing incredible energy to the stand-up drum kit.

Rick leads the family and has been in every type of band there is from 90s to country grass, to oldies rock, to 30+ years as a worship leader. He also has performed all around the world from Siberia, St. Petersburg, and Moscow, Russia, to Amsterdam, to the good ole USA from CA to TX to TN. In 2016, Rick started teaching his daughters music in church, Presley the electric bass guitar and Jessica the cajon box drum/percussion. As they say, the rest is history. Since then, they have, as Presley says, followed where the Lord has led them as doors keep opening for them along their path of playing music for others.

VSA brings readers favorite to their stage

Details: Published: Wednesday, 05 February 2025 21:43

Trophy Gardens Poster 4 web The Valley Star Awards will be bringing a reader favorite to the stage this year – Steven May and the Southern Knights. They have been honored, and they say humbled, to have been nominated and voted, “Country Band of The Year” by readers for the Valley Star Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024. They are honored again to have been nominated and are excited that Steven has also been nominated for Male Vocalist.

Steven May and the Southern Knights are a south Texas band playing a variety of country, rock and oldies. They play a variety of music that will have you up on your feet dancing and asking for more.  They play everything from two stepping tunes to shuffles, waltz’s, line dances, polkas, rock-n-roll and good old belly rubbing favorites. There’s something for everyone at one of their performances.

You will hear songs that send you running for the dance floor, have you tapping with the beat, dancing in your chair, singing along, and even songs that will make you want to just sit back and enjoy the music and Steven’s velvety voice.

Steven May is the founder, lead singer and lead guitarist of the band and is a full-time entertainer.  He was born and raised in Texas, where he grew up on a farm and continues to farm the land his great grandparents did along with singing and playing music. Over the years he has opened for big name acts, played and recorded in Nashville, and even played for a former First Lady.