TCMF News
Tonight we have TWO neighborhood groups! THURSDAY APRIL 18th — 5:45pmThe first started at TCMF back in the days when we had 15 minute mini-sets on the deck during mainstage changeovers. And they crammed that deck with players, singers, dancers, and kazoos! And they’ve been a TCMF featured band ever since. The Thursday Night Jeffersons is an unrehearsed collection of misfit rock stars, many who’ve never wanted to be on stage, but have persisted in…
WEDNESDAY APRIL 17th — 5:45pm There are far too few surprises in life. And this will be one of them! The euphonist in Big Dancy is a member of the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble, and they have volunteered here at the fest in years past. We can’t wait for them to debut their alchemy for us. It’s sure to be solid gold! WEDNESDAY APRIL 17th — 7:00pm Not Past 11, a Central Texas-based band, brings…
Well, BlueGRASS that is! TUESDAY APRIL 16th — 5:45pm MoPac Traffic Jams is a Central Texas Americana / Folk-Grass Band comprised of musicians who are no strangers to the stage, and who have been performing for audiences for many years in Texas and beyond. Featuring double bass, rhythm guitar, banjo, lead guitar, fiddle, mandolin and Cajon, MoPac Traffic Jams’ artists will not disappoint, bringing crisp vocals and melodic harmonies to your venue or private event.…
MONDAY APRIL 15th — 5:45pm Take 5 Brass Quintet is a small-ensemble offshoot made up of members of the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble. This will be their debut performance at the TCMF! MONDAY APRIL 15th — 7:00pm The Austin Brass Band is one of only five British style brass bands in Texas. Inspired by the 1996 British movie “Brassed Off,” the band was originally formed by members of the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble as the…
TWO DECADES OF TCMF!
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April 2-11, 2027
Central Market North
Austin, Texas
Join us for the 21st YEAR of our local, free, grassroots music festival, right here in Austin, TX!
The Texas Community Music Festival kicked off in Austin on April 29, 2006 at Central Market Cafe North. The very first TCMF drew approximately 10,000 attendees over the four-day event, far exceeding expectations and setting the stage for what has now become a ten-day tradition.
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TCMF was created by and is presented by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble.
Texas Community Music Festival was founded by ACWE, who celebrated its 50th year in 2025 and continues to make our festival possible.