Events

HIM AND HER, JAVA JAM, FRIDAY, April 28^th ,6-9PM

Him & Her is a bluesy, jazzy, folksy band playing original music, featuring singer songwriter Brenda Freed on vocals, and guitar or piano, Michael D’Eath (DEE-uth) on diatonic and chromatic harmonica, and Duke Davis on upright bass.

In 2005, Michael & Brenda’s band Texas Hot Flash won an Austin Music Award, self-released 3 CDs, performed throughout Central Texas and Southern California, and opened for the Charlie Daniels Band. Formed from those successful roots, Him & Her has since created a special musical chemistry and performed throughout the Texas Hill Country, the Midwest and in England. Duke Davis is an award winning singer songwriter, musician, producer, poet, free-lance writer, historian and cowboy. He’s had his own Western Swing Band, “Buckshot,” since 1979 and has produced over 230 recordings for dozens of artists. He is in high demand as a bassist having played with Mike Blakely the last six years, as well as with Him & Her. Couple Michael’s tasty harmonica playing with Brenda’s soulful voice and Duke’s upright bass and you get a powerful trio sound that delights listening audiences. Him & Her has released two albums, most recently, Him & Her In the Groove (2016), and the Trio is working on a new album for release in 2017.

In addition to their lives as performing musicians, Michael & Brenda have spent their time together supporting music for youth and through serving with local and national non-profits. Brenda has an MA in Music Education & Music Therapy, and pioneered the Music Therapy program at the University of Iowa Hospitals. She also teaches voice workshops at national conferences and festivals, at Fredericksburg ISD continuing education, as well as privately via Skype and in her studio in Blanco, TX. Brenda also produces a successful line of Effortless Music Instruction products.

Him & Her cover multiple genres with style, tight melodies, clever lyrics and great harp playing. From Traditional folk, to blues and good ole’ Texas Swing.

So come on out and join in the fun. Bring a covered dish with a little extra to share and $15 per person cover charge and enjoy Wharton’s most unique dining/live music venue. For other details and directions see www.milamstcoffee.com

S.P.O.T. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping the abandoned pets of Wharton County.  Our mission is to educate the public on the plight of abandoned pets and to provide humane care, treatment and suitable homes for animals without owners. The proceeds from Waggin’ Tails will help save more homeless dogs and cats.

Jan Harrington, a resident of Wharton, has a genuine love and compassion towards animals. Jan has volunteered with S.P.O.T. for many years, serving as co-chair of the Special Events Committee, Secretary, 1st Vice President, and Director At Large. She is developing S.P.O.T.’s Trap-Neuter-Return program to serve the Wharton County community. Waggin’ Tails honors her and her commitment to animals.

The Wharton County Farmers Market is about to start its spring and summer season. It will be from 9am-1pm each Saturday from May 6-July 29, at the WCJC Parking Lot at Boling Hwy and Junior College Boulevard. Vendors are welcome and should call Bessie Konvicka at 979-532-4369.