Carolyn Wonderland, with her dynamic guitar playing, formidable songwriting, and pure Texas vocals, has more than earned her reputation as a fiercely independent artist. Wonderland plays original, bluesified, cosmic soul music, mixed with heavy doses of Tex-Mex and riff-fueled rock ‘n’ roll. She has been performing professionally since the age of 15 and has led a colorful and adventurous life. On the road her entire career, she’s played with icons from Townes Van Zandt to Levon Helm, from Buddy Guy to Hubert Sumlin, from Bob Dylan to John Mayall, all while writing her own story.

On her new Alligator Records album, Truth Is, Wonderland, with her vividly detailed, instantly memorable songs, reflects on the world with honesty and righteous conviction. Wonderland’s bold and insightful songs tell common-sense truths that, in her words, “need to be told.” They are driven by her sometimes savage and other times gently melodic guitar fingerpicking, along with her full-throated yet still vulnerable vocals. As for the album’s brutally honest subject matter, Wonderland says, “There’s always hope and we’re still here for each other, but at some point, you have to sing about the elephant in the room.”

Austin native Ruel Thomas didn’t flesh out his inner musician until he spent some time away from home. While living in Australia, Thomas soaked up the folky formulas of Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and Paul McCartney while shaping his own indie-adjacent sound on guitar (both electric and acoustic), vocals, and harmonica.    - Jack Anderson (KUTX)

Timeline for the Event:

• 6:30pm - Wine and lite bites on the Terrace

• 7:15pm - Doors open for Guest Seating

• 7:30pm - Opening Artist - Ruel Thomas

• 8:00pm - Intermission

• 8:15pm - Concert by Carolyn Wonderland

For more information - contact us at info@riverbendcentre.org

Sponsor this event - contact DeDe Kellicker at sponsor@riverbendcentre.org

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Featuring South Indian Cinema's finest actors and musicians live in Austin.

The lineup includes: 

MANJU WARRIER

KUNCHACKO BOBAN RAMESH PISHARODY

MITHUN RAMESHI SITHARA KRISHNAKUMAR

UNNI MENON

AFSAL

SANIYA IYAPPAN

RAMZAN MUHAMMED

PROJECT MALABARICUS

 The show is proudly presented by Aapora, Trinity Group and Agni Foundation for the Arts and powered by AvantTax. 

Date: Sep 26th, 6pm. 

Tickets will be on sale on soon.

For more information, please reach out to info@aapora.com 

Jo James brings a powerful blend of Americana, Soul, and Blues that feels both timeless and deeply personal. With grooves that move your feet and lyrics that stir your spirit, his music carries grit, and the heart of a storyteller. Jo’s sound fuses soulful vocals, bluesy guitar licks, and heartfelt songwriting into something real, something human.  His songs often walk the line between hardship and hope, exploring faith, redemption, and the beauty of overcoming. Whether it’s an intimate solo performance or an electric full-band experience, Jo’s shows create a space for connection, the kind that reminds us we’re not alone in our struggles or our healing. His voice carries the weight of experience and the light of renewal. Based in Austin, Texas, Jo’s music has found resonance with listeners across the country who crave authenticity and soul, with a hint of southern charm.  It’s real music for real people.

Josh Bissell is an Austin-based Christian indie-folk artist writing songs shaped by real life and a steady dependence on God. Blending warm acoustic textures with reflective storytelling, his music explores longing, hope, and learning to trust God when answers don’t come quickly.

With a voice that values sincerity over spectacle, Josh creates live sets that feel less like performances and more like shared conversations. His songs invite listeners to slow down, exhale, and find meaning in the in-between seasons of life.

Tickets: $30 - purchased online prior to show $35 - at the door

Timeline for the Event:

• 6:30pm - Wine and lite bites on the Terrace

• 7:15pm - Doors open for Guest Seating

• 7:30pm - Opening Artist - Josh Bissell

• 8:00pm - Intermission

• 8:15pm - Concert by Jo James

For more information - contact us at info@riverbendcentre.org

Sponsor this event - contact DeDe Kellicker at sponsor@riverbendcentre.org

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