Roots Music Concert - August 16

One of the most dynamic music acts in Texas will make its debut in Fredericksburg at the next Roots Music concert at the Pioneer Museum on Saturday, August 16, 2008.

Organizers are anticipating the largest crowd yet for this show - even more than the record-breaking attendance at the July bluegrass concert - because the Quebe Sisters are bringing their red-hot act of western fiddle and harmonies to town. Considered a cross between the Andrews Sisters and Bob Wills, the Quebe Sisters are capturing attention across the nation for their vintage harmonies, triple fiddle riffs, and high-energy show.

The young Fort Worth-based sisters Grace, Sophia, & Hulda Quebe have performed professionally since 2000. They have already won fiddle contests, music awards and appeared on shows and festivals across the nation. This will be their first performance in the Fredericksburg area. Texas residents may remember them for the vintage TV commercial for HEB.

The evening will be topped off by Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition. Mata has performed traditional honky-tonk and western swing for more than 30 years. He fronts a traditional western swing band with true country fiddles, steel guitar, and a swinging rhythm section. The dance floor will be set up so his avid followers can two-step all evening to the classic songs of Bob Wills, Johnny Bush, Ray Price, and Asleep At The Wheel. Mata has been named the top Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists.

Grounds will be open early for the return of the free jam sessions. Musicians of all abilities are invited to bring their acoustic instruments out from 2 to 5 p.m. for playing under the shade trees inside the museum grounds.

Gates for the evening show open at 5 p.m., with the concert from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is $10, with tickets sold at the gate. Visitors can receive a $2 discount by printing out the web page at www.pioneermuseum.com. Students age 17 and younger are free.

Catered meal for purchase from 5:30 until it is gone. Guests can also enjoy beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Commemorative half-bottles of wine - with the popular 2008 logo - are also for sale for $10.

The Pioneer Museum is located at 309 West Main Street in Fredericksburg. Guests can bring lawn chairs or use folding chairs that are provided.

The final concert in the 2008 Roots Music series will be on September 27, and will feature Celtic & New World with the Blaggards.

Proceeds support the mission of the Gillespie County Historical Society. More information is available by calling 830-997-2835, or by visiting .