Twilight Tunes bands entertain crowds of all ages every year. Photo by Tammi Paul.
Denton Main Street Association presents its award-winning concert series, Twilight Tunes, in downtown Denton starting April 20th this year. Tunes sets the tone for fun downtown every Thursday beginning April 20th from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will run every Thursday evening through June 29th. The concert series kicks off during the Thin Line Film Fest in downtown Denton this year.
Join the fun on Thursday evenings at the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Lawn, 110 W. Hickory Street from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The concert is held on the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square lawn, alternating between the east and the west side during the season. Admission is FREE. See the schedule of bands each week below.
Bring your friends and family, get a meal-to-go from one of the many downtown eateries, bring a blanket or chairs, and enjoy an evening of great live music as the sun sets over downtown Denton. The 2017 series offers an assortment of music genres for all listeners. Thursday Twilight Tunes is the perfect way to kick off the weekend early and listen to some of the best bands in the Denton area.
This is the 24th season for this long-standing tradition in historic downtown Denton. The 24th annual Twilight Tunes is presented by the Denton Main Street Association with Presenting Sponsors: Denton Record-Chronicle, First United Bank, GSATi, Swash Labs, Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Fountain, First State Bank, LSA Burger Company, North Texas Athletics, and Texas Woman’s University. Thank you to the Feature Sponsors listed above and to supporting sponsors More Fun Comics & Games and Jack Bell Properties.
*April 20 The Monkberries, Beatles Covers/Originals
Feature Sponsor: Mellow Mushroom
April 27 Jeff Glover, Joe Pat Hennen, Brian Houser Singers/Songwriters
Feature Sponsor: TakeastandforChildrenTexaswith VERUS
May 4 El Nuevo Mi Son, Mambo/Cumbia/Merengue/Cuban Son
Feature Sponsor: Barley & Board
*May 11 Uver, Pop/Rock
Feature Sponsor: Agua Dulce/ Chestnut Tree Tea Room & Bistro
*May 18 Little Elmo & the Mambo Kings, Jump Blues/Boogie Woogie/Swing
Feature Sponsor: East Side Denton
*May 25 A Taste of Herb, Herb Alpert Tijuana Brass Tribute Band
Feature Sponsor: Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Fountain
June 1 The BoomBachs, Hip Hop/Soul
Feature Sponsor: Denton Community Theatre
June 8 Super Kings, Roots music with amplified harmonica
Feature Sponsor: The Bearded Monk
June 15 Cliff Temple, 70’s & 80’s Rock
Feature Sponsor: Cartwright’s Ranch House
June 22 Crystal Yates, Americana Singer/Songwriter
Feature Sponsor: The Park
June 29 Bonnie & Nick Norris, Country/Acoustic/Multi-Style
Feature Sponsor: Paschall Bar
*Denotes concert will be held on the West side/Elm side of the courthouse lawn. Others are on East/Locust side.
Event takes place rain or shine. Please check the website, Facebook or Twitter for any schedule details and other updates, including changes to location due to rain or inclement weather. A sign will also be placed on the lawn to notify of the move to the rain location for that evening.