Tired of boring weekends? Join us for a whole weekend of fun at the Kurt Darren concert in Bandera, TX on Feb 9!
South African musician, Kurt Darren, will be in Texas on the weekend of Feb 8-9, 2014 and will have a concert in Bandera on Sunday, Feb 9. It will be an afternoon concert to fit in better with people’s travel schedules.
This isn’t only about the concert though… it is about a whole weekend of fun! There will be a big Bring & Braai on the Saturday evening where people can mingle and have a decent South African party!
On top of this, Bandera is a beautiful Texas town that is known as the The Cowboy Capital of the World. There are many dude ranches and other interesting “cowboy” places to visit.
It is easy to make an unforgettable weekend out of this one!
If you’ve been out of South Africa for a long time and you’re wondering, “Who is Kurt Darren?”… here is one of his songs…
(Pick the “Austin TX” tickets)
Here are more details…
The Venue
The Kurt Darren Concert will take place at the 11TH STREET COWBOY BAR in Bandera – Map to the Venue
Weekend Program
Saturday, Feb 8
- SA Bring & Braai to start at 5 pm. at 11th Street Cowboy Bar
- Band : “Homer Whisenant and the Plainsman” performing for us at 8:30 pm. fun, dancing etc.
- BBQ pits, braai equipment and eating utensils supplied free, bring meat and dish to share.
- Cash wine/beer/sodas bar available, bring own hard liquor – $5 cover charge.
Sunday, Feb 9
- 11:30 ish am. Arrive at 11th Street Cowboy Bar (bring ticket and hard liquor)
- 12:00 :- Curry and Rice and Malva Pudding served ($5 per person total)
- 1:00 pm :- Kurt Darren Concert starts!!
- 2:00 pm :- Intermission – The Austin Bagpiper performs for us (Tips welcome!)
- 2:30 pm :- Kurt Darren Concert continues ! Sokkie floor is huge!!
- 3:30 pm :- Gifts, prizes and auction to be presented…. with thanks!
- 4:00 pm :- Picture time and SA Bazaar opens! (If you have baked goodies or goods you want to sell – this is your time!) Free stand.
- Party and music and sokkie and fun will continue… drive home safely or spend another night!
(Pick the “Austin TX” tickets)
Accommodation
Here are the accommodations available. They are all close to the venue. Use the discount code “South African Concert”:
- River Front Motel
7 great cabins walking distance – blocked for one week and only 7 cabins left!!
Call Sheryl at : (830) 460-3690 asap. $99 per night - Bandera Lodge
PHONE CALL FOR DISCOUNT
Less than one mile away… $84 + tax per night.
Call (830) 796-3093 or visit www.texashillcountrymall.com - Carriage House Inn (Behind concert venue)
3 Units available (full apartments, sleeps 4)
Call (830) 796-4086 - River Oak Inn
2 min drive away – on the river
Double room $109 + tax per night
Single king room – $99 per night
Call (830) 796-7751 / 2 or visit www.riveroakinn.com - If you feel like camping… Cowboy Capital RV Park and Camping (SA Owned)
5 miles away…
Call Gerhard Retief on his cell : (832) 264-4580
This promises to be a fantastic pre-Valentines break-away weekend in the gorgeous Hill Country with friends and SA culture, music, braai, fun and sokkie !! 2 days of BLISS
See you there !!!
(Pick the “Austin TX” tickets)
Bandera Is The Place To Be On Feb 8 & 9!
Questions or Comments? Post them below and we’ll answer them.
Thanks, we look forward to a fun weekend!
Looking forward to seeing you there! I also think it’s going to be fun 🙂
The Kurt Darren concert in Bandera has come and gone. Based on the feedback that we have received from Kurt and the audience, it was a huge success that everyone enjoyed very much.
Such an event always requires the efforts of many people to make it work. We have several people to thank for their incredible efforts over the weekend…
Firstly, Kurt and his wife, Dunay, Jan, Johan and Graham. After arriving in the US on Friday and doing a concert in Conroe on Saturday, they were all tired and jet-lagged. Yet, they shook it off and put up an amazing concert that rocked the house!
Secondly, the audience! People came from far and wide to attend. Without the audience and the amazing party spirit, it would not have been as much fun. Kurt commented afterwards about how the audience carried him through the performance!
Then there were all the amazing helpers. Ali Cruickshank, Desiree Olivier, James Cooke, Bernadette Smith, Patricia Du Plessis, Gen McArty, Ana Nortje, Chanie Gouws, Karin Dreyer, Avril Light. These friends did a fantastic job ensuring that there was plenty of warm food available. Without them, it would not have been there!
Heletia Holden located and helped to coordinate the venue, sound equipment provider, and arranged the accommodation for Kurt and his crew.
Gerhard Retief of Cowboy Capital RV Park in Bandera sponsored all our plates, silverware and charcoal for both days!
Chris Fouche was our event photographer for both days! (Despite having a slight mishap with ice on the way from San Angelo, Chris pushed on to Bandera.)
Anita Heyneke-Felix made and donated Kurt’s cowboy gift.
After Kurt’s show, Hylton Cruickshank (The Austin Bagpiper) entertained us with his incredible bagpipe skills, including a few well-known South African tunes!
Jay Calkins of the Silver Spur Guest Ranch graciously sponsored accommodation for Kurt and his crew.
James McGroarty made the beautiful 11th Street Cowboy Bar available for the event. Thanks also to the staff.
Thanks to each and everyone of you! Y’all helped to make this a weekend to remember!
Esme & John