Robert’s Western World has announced the full lineup for its third annual Fan Fair block party, returning to Lower Broadway on Monday, August 3. Click for More Events
The free, all-ages celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to midnight on Broadway between Fourth and Fifth avenues, transforming the area outside the legendary honky-tonk into a showcase of traditional country music, western swing and rockabilly.
The lineup includes Hayes Carll, Larry Gatlin, Dale Watson & His Lone Stars, JesseLee Jones & Brazilbilly, Sweet Megg & The Westernaires, Kelley’s Heroes and the Nashville School of Rock. Ben and Noel Haggard will also perform a special tribute to their father, country music legend Merle Haggard.
Several collaborative showcases are planned throughout the day. The Women in Country showcase will feature Clare Bowen, Emily Ann Jones, Sweet Megg, Sarah Gayle Meech, Wendy Newcomer, Becky Hinson, Val Story and Briley King, backed by The Game Changers.
The Hillbilly Honchos and Robert’s Western World All-Stars will bring together Josh Hedley, Brandon Birkedahl, Paul Kramer, Chris Casello, Perley Curtis and Scott Hinds for an all-star honky-tonk jam.
The Robert’s Western World Song Swap will feature Moot Davis, Robbie Muzick, John England and Dave Cox. Another showcase, “Wanted for Steelin’,” will include Gatlin, Robert’s Western World musicians and special guests in a tribute to the building’s history as the former home of Sho-Bud, a manufacturer of pedal steel guitars.
In addition to the music, guests can shop from western and vintage vendors including Standard Hat Works, Any Old Iron, Headline by MM Jewelry, Briley King’s Little Bird Trucking, Rusty Rags Antiques & Vintage, No Good Vintage and Adam the Kid, who will offer Robert’s signature “R” door stamp tattoos.
Family-friendly activities will include free face painting, balloon twisting and glitter tattoos. Guests can also purchase exclusive event merchandise and enter raffles for signed Fender guitars and branded merchandise bags.
Robert’s popular Recession Special will also be available during the event, featuring a fried bologna sandwich, chips, a Pabst Blue Ribbon and a MoonPie for $6.
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