Carrie Rodriguez The Kessler Theater is pleased to announce an upcoming appearance by gifted Austin, Texas-based musician and vocalist Carrie Rodriguez. Love and family have always been sources of inspiration for the critically acclaimed Rodriguez, but never have they featured so prominently than on her brand new release "Love & Circumstance", an album of influential cover songs. Rodriguez’ journey from teenage violin student to touring the world with the likes of Chip Taylor (famed songwriter of “Wild Thing"), Lucinda Williams and Alejandro Escovedo, has resulted in a prodigious output of recordings – eight albums in as many years – for the young musician; with the new album, Carrie relies on others to handle the songwriting duties, she provides the interpretations. Her live performances are always energetic and engaging. This is a can't-miss performance on Saturday, November 13 at The Kessler!

Heavy Make-up featuring Edie Brickell, Kenny Withrow and Aaron Comess Ready for Heavy Make-Up? Vocalist Edie Brickell, New Bohemians guitarist (and Kessler music instructor!) Kenny Withrow, along with Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess come together for a night of improvisational music. Remember how it all started? Surrounded by other New Bohemians and Arts Magnet alums, this promises to be a mind-boggling case of deja vu all over again. Edie Brickell returns to where she was born - Oak Cliff, Texas.

"The Dropout Boogie Tour" w/ The Black Angels and Black Mountain Two amazing bands come together to make their respective Kessler Theater debuts on Saturday, November 20. Psychedelic pioneers The Black Angels and co-headliner Black Mountain are currently touring Europe and are headed this way.  This one is sure to sell out, so mark your calendars now!

Emily Elbert/Damon K. Clark Emily Elbert returns home to celebrate the release of her new CD! Emily played at the ceremonial groundbreaking at The Kessler last year, and surprised our Mayor with her extraordinary talent and charm. ("You're from here? Really?" Wow!") Support act Damon K. Clark is fast becoming a Kessler favorite, with his distinctive jazz interpretations of many of your favorite standards. This promises to be an evening filled with prodigious talent and many exceptional performances. Admission is ten dollars. Emily's new CD will be available at the show.