CHEATHAM STREET WAREHOUSE, A NON PROFIT CORPORATION--
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Cheatham Street Warehouse is dedicated to developing, promoting, preserving
and perpetuating Texas music by: acquiring and maintaining the historic
Cheatham Street Warehouse building as a public venue for Texas music; by
conducting activities that promote the advancement of education in the art,
craft and business of songwriting, including but not limited to songwriting
classes, workshops, seminars, public forums, panels, lectures and similar
programs; by promoting, developing and nurturing songwriters and musicians
through opportunities to perform and record music; by, when possible, giving
scholarships and grants to songwriters, musicians and performers for the
sole and express purpose of furthering their artistic and musical education;
by encouraging a greater public understanding of the history of Texas music
through community based interaction between songwriters, performance artists
and civic and educational groups in order to foster a deeper appreciation ofthe role of music in the economic, social and cultural life of Texas; by
soliciting, from the general public, funding through contributions,
membership fees and other gross receipts from the above mentioned and
related activities, including but not limited to income derived from
performances, record sales and class, workshop, seminar and other similar
fees, and; by continuing to seek significant and diversified public support
for all the above mentioned and related activities.
If you would like to donate to the Cheatham Street Music Foundation, click on the button below.
Influences
A list of confirmed artists for 2008, subject to change:
Jason Marbach,
Ryan T. Briggs,
Richard Bowdan,
Floyd Tolston,
Loyd Bonham Band,
Michael O’Neill,
ShAnnie,
Joe Rodriguez,
Oso Texas,
Texas Heat,
Tim Fralik,
Smokey Wilson,
Ronny Corbin and Pirate Radio,
David and Jimmy Kaiser,
Tommy Alverson,
Brian Burns,
Mark Zeus,
Paul Eason,
Jordan Minor,
Bill Rice,
Slow Rollin’ Lows,
Mo Robson,
Rodney Parker and 50 Peso Reward,
Mike Ethan Messick,
Tyler McCumber,
Dust Devils,
Dan Crump ,
Cody Kouba,
Dub Miller,
Halleyanna,
Tom Gilliam and Joe Carroll,
Lost Immigrants,
Jimmy Baldwin,
Britni Hoover,
Evelyn Brown,
The McKay Brothers,
Dr G and the Mudcats,
and many more to be added soon.
Sounds Like
Slide show from Bigfest 2006, photos by Terry Stephenson.
Bigfest is a celebration of Big John Mill's birthday, and a fundraising music festival for the Cheatham Street Warehouse Music Foundation. 2006's event was held in June and was a one-day festival with Big John Mills and the Texas Roaddawgs, Dr. G and the Mudcats,The Grant Ewing Band, Doug Moreland Band, Houston Marchman, Richard Bowden,Ronny Corbin,Andy Bradt,Seth Candan Band, The Sidehill Gougers, the Dedringers, Texas Renegade, Rex Robards, John Arthur Martinez, Smokey Wilson,Loyd Bonham Band, Bart Crow, Steve Tenpenny, Charlie Bishop, Kyle Hunt, Dan Crump, Kent Finlay,Randy Rogers and Brady Black, and many others.2007 featured: Tony Taylor,Shad Blair,Jordan Minor, Grant Ewing Band, Dr G and the Mudcats, Texas Renegade, The Shake Russell Trio, Slaid Cleaves(w Michael O'Connor and Graham Weber) , Walt Wilkins and Kent Finlay song swap, Tony Wilson, Missoula Slim, Charlie Bishop and Nathan Daniel song swap, Smokey Wilson, Forest Wayne Allen, Michael O'Neill, and Joe Rodriquez song swap, Randy Meadows, Ronny Corbin, and Big John Mills song swap, Richard Bowden and Floyd Tolston song swap, Kenefick, Bucko Ruckus, Two Tons of Steel, Mark Zeus and Thunderboltz, Cody Kouba Band, The Lucky Tomblin Band (featuring John X Reed,Earl Poole Ball, and Redd Volkaert) ,Max Stalling and Houston Marchman song swap, Mark Zeus, Tyler McCumber, Jamie Talbert, and Matt Harlan song swap, John Evans, Tres Womack, and Jimmy Baldwin song swap, Dan Crump, Robin English, Mike Ethan Messick, and HalleyAnna song swap, Loyd Bonham Band, Rex Robards and the Barefoot Cowboy Band, the Dust Devils, David Lee Kaiser and the Joint Chiefs, Jimmy Kaiser Band, Keith Davis Band, Paul Eason Band, Dub Miller with Matt Skinner and Adam Odor, John Arthur Martinez, and Big John Mills and the Texas Roaddawgs.
Bigfest09 June 26,27,28 2009
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BigFest2009...It's finally here! The most unforgettable country music event in East Texas! Mill Creek Ranch Resort presents “Mill Creek Ranch Summer Bash 2009”!! Don’t miss out on this VIP opportunity to stay in the resort, attend the festive concert and actually meet and shake hands with some of today’s top ten country music artists….. all while experiencing first class treatment in Texas’ finest resort! Spaces are very limited, so be sure and reserve your cabin or RV space now to make sure you don’t miss out on this unforgettable stay-n-play getaway under the stars! Event dates are July 24th & 25th in Canton, Texas. Mill Creek Ranch Resort is proud to host Aaron Watson, Deryl Dodd, Rich O’Toole, Jamie Richards ,The Cody Riley Band, Whiskey Fish and ?????………for a 2 day show! For more information visit our website www.TheRanchSummerBash.blogspot.com or call (866) 599-7275 today! www.OutHouseTickets.com
DEADHEADS GET READY TO PARTY HEARTY WITH FAMILY GROOVE COMPANY~ROOTSTAND~IFDAKAR,AND MORE! Hey now! The 3Gs ('aka Grateful Garcia Gathering), is returning back to the Camp NCN Venue in beautiful Black River Falls Wisconsin July 30th though August 2nd 2009 where it all began over 6 years ago! A grateful place where Garcia fans will be gathering! It also marks the celebration of Jerry Garcia's 67th Birthday, plus the 14th Anniversary of Jerry's untimely passing. We have leased the campground venue for July 30th though August 3rd 2009 for our 6th annual music festival.
Other great music festivals have hosted at this venue such as Weedstock, Farmapalooza, Big Wu Family Reunion, Campout Roots Festival,just to name a few!
Artists included: Family Groove Company, Rootstand, Ifdakar, Boney Fingers, Baghdad SCUBA Review, Fungus Garden Reverb, Jam and the Playground Kids, In the Dark, MMC Trio, Elf Lettuce, Vinny Weible & Soul Logic, Groovitational Pull, The Reggie, Grateful Beth and the Volunteers, The Bar Tab Band, John Statz, Mr. Cab Driver, Brok'n Arrow, Greyleaf, and more Jambands to be added soon!
Our friends at Mystix Toyz will be on board at the 3G's for tons of family fun with juggling demonstrations, including juggling workshops, face painting, kids parades, plus drum circles and fire dance jams every night
Hey! Thanks for adding me.. I wanted to let you know that I just wrote and recorded two new songs called "Austin" & "Picture Un-Perfect"--they're up on my page now!! Check them out if ya get bored.
Talk to you soon!!
<3 Christen
We Want BigFest2009 To Win A Free Night In Mill Creek Ranch Resort!
Would you like to win a free night stay in one of our cabins inside Mill Creek Ranch Resort? All you need to do is sign up for our free monthly newsletter, full of discount coupons, exciting news and event updates… and you could be our next winner! All we need is your name and e-mail address and you will automatically be entered into a monthly drawing to give away a “FREE NIGHT STAY IN A CABIN INSIDE MILL CREEK RANCH RESORT”! For this offer to be valid, please reply back to the CONTACT FORM at... http://www.vacationpropertyatmillcreek.com/contact.htm and include an e-mail address other than your MYSPACE e-mail address.
Drawing will be held on the last day of each month.
Thank you!
Alan Franklin Cottage Sales Director Mill Creek Ranch RV & Cottage Resort 2102 N.Trade Days Blvd. Canton, Texas 75103
Would you like to win a free night stay in one of our cabins inside Mill Creek Ranch Resort? All you need to do is sign up for our monthly newsletter, full of discount coupons, exciting news and event updates….. and you could be our next winner! All we need is your name and e-mail address and you will automatically be entered into a monthly drawing to give away a “FREE NIGHT STAY IN A CABIN INSIDE MILL CREEK RANCH RESORT”! For this offer to be valid, please reply back to to my MYSPACE message inbox with your name and an e-mail address other than your MYSPACE e-mail address.
Drawing will be held on the last day of each month.
Thank you!
Alan Franklin Cottage Sales Director Mill Creek Ranch RV & Cottage Resort 2102 Trade Days Blvd. Canton, Texas 75103
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