Live music in Hays County, TX

Mixtape Music Bingo blends a soundtrack of nostalgic hits with the excitement of bingo at Mikki’s Tavern inside Pinballz Kingdom. It is free to play and features Pinballz-themed prizes as the tavern transforms into a lively game floor with tables serving as player stations. Expect a rotating mix of genres and themes that keeps each round fresh. The host plays short snippets of songs, and players mark the matching titles on their bingo cards. Knowing the artist is not required, and friendly help from neighbors is part of the fun. Seating is limited, so arriving early is recommended.

Hays City Store in Driftwood welcomes a returning regular for another year of monthly live music performances. There is no cover charge.

Spend an evening devoted to Pink Floyd on the Samson Stage at Ragnar’s, set under the Texas night sky. Us and Them, a Houston-based tribute group formed in 2000, brings the band’s music to life with careful musicianship and atmosphere. Over a three hour set, the performance travels from the early psychedelic era to cornerstone albums including The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall. The emphasis is on authenticity and immersion, presenting the songs in a way that lets the full scope of the catalog unfold live. With an outdoor setting, stage lighting, and open air ambiance, the production creates a spacious canvas for these classics, whether you know every note or are discovering them live for the first time.

Mark Harding, a Dripping Springs musician with roots in upstate New York, brings more than 30 years of experience from stages across New York and Pennsylvania. He teams up with friends at Dog 'n' Bone for a jam-style set that leans into familiar favorites. If a song is older and was a hit, there is a good chance it could be played.

Explore songwriting in a welcoming course series led by Kady Rain that encourages artists to be true to their voice. Hosted at Live In The Vibe San Marcos Sober Living Community in San Marcos, Texas, in partnership with Lonely Hearts Art Club, the experience is open to all ages and is friendly to those who are sober curious or who value a respectful sober environment and safe space. The series places special emphasis on supporting LGBTQIA+ and POC+ communities.