Free Outdoor Concert Series to return to Bud Daniel Park
Texas Flood, a Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band, will open the series on Tuesday, April 29, from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Bed Daniel Park.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the evening of free entertainment.
Other artists in the series include James Cook Band, Downtown Royalty, and more.
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