Location: Midland

Midland, Texas is a vibrant hub for live music with a deep-rooted affinity for country, honky-tonk, and Texas red dirt sounds. Earning a prestigious dual designation from the Texas Music Office as a Music Friendly Texas community, the city actively nurtures local talent and draws major touring acts to West Texas.

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Midland: Townes Van Zandt's Childhood

Where young Townes Van Zandt spent part of his nomadic childhood

Townes Van Zandt lived in Midland, Texas, as a child in the early 1950s. Discover his connection to the Permian Basin and his nomadic West Texas childhood.

Categories Artists Childhood Homes Townes Van Zandt

Midland: The Tailgate

The Permian Basin’s Premier Outdoor Concert Venue

The Tailgate in Midland is the Permian Basin's top outdoor concert venue — Texas country headliners, a serious sound system, and a crowd that knows every word.

Categories Clubs-Dance Halls

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West Texas is the spiritual and cultural bedrock of “Texas country,” Americana, and early rock ‘n’ roll. Shaped by its wide-open, dusty plains, the region’s music is famously characterized by poetic lyricism, working-class themes, and a unique blend of country, folk, rock, and borderland influences.