Welcome to Tarpleytunes.com
Texas has many rich traditions, and music, art and theater are a wonderful part of those traditions. Tarpley Tunes brings some of that to this special part of the Texas Hill Country.
Tarpley Tunes is an outdoor music and theater venue in the Texas tradition of "backyard concerts." Located on Bella Vista Ranch, Tarpley, Texas, it's in the heart of the Hill Country just outside Bandera. Tarpley Tunes is on FM 470, an official scenic route through rolling oak-covered hills and valleys, with working ranches and weekend getaways on either side.
From the gentle hillside overlooking the stage and surrounding hills, it is a place where folks can come and bring their coolers, kids (kids are always free!) and friends. They can enjoy an afternoon or evening clapping their hands to a band playing their favorite tunes, thinking about what a poet or writer might be reading to them, or cheering a scene from a play. And all of this under a great big Texas sky.
We hope that you enjoy your visit and that you have fun! After all, as has been said, "Isn't fun just one of the greatest things to have!"
The latest news from Tarpley Tunes...
Our Tarpley Tunes Bluegrass Show on Saturday May 17th this year with some wonderful groups, including The Gibson Sisters and Tennessee Valley Authority!
Nobody Saw It Comin' with Lee Winrightand the debut Album (okay, it's a CD) Release Party, Sunday, May 25th, Memorial Weekend. Open to all to catch some excellent music...is it Americana? is it rockabilly? whatever, it's damn fine music.
Check out our "Events" page for more listings!
Our "TRY AND TRY AGAIN" Concert with Billy Joe Shaver was a great time! Brianna Sage opened for Billy Joe.Be sure to take a look at the photos!
Our BBQ was a great success! Hayes Carll!! headlined the BBQ. We all had a real fine time!
"Everything the Hill Country is about...music, kids, stars, good times, and BYOCooler."
-- Robert, Bandera
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Bluegrass Show! May 17th, with The Gibson Sisters and Tennessee Valley Authority
Lee Winright "Nobody Saw It Comin" Album (okay, CD) Release, May 25th
Summer Music Fest and Brisket-Off with The McKay Brothers, Art & Lisa , 16 South June 21st
Gospel Music July 19
Sept. 13th, TBA
One-act Drama and Comedy Competition, October 11**************
"The most unique, intimate concert setting I've ever experienced."
-- Judith P., Kerrville
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So how's it work?
Bring your cooler. Bring your friends. Maybe in that order. We have plenty of picnic tables set up on the hillside overlooking the stage and the surrounding hills. Or you can bring a chair or blanket and set it down on the hillside. On cool evenings, watch the show from near the fire pit and on warm days, well, bring a hat.
For supplies, stop by the Williams Creek Depot in Tarpley on your way here (we're just 2½ miles west of the Depot) and stock up on your favorite snacks and drinks. We usually have a Chuck Wagon or BBQ at Tarpley Tunes.