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Riley's Tavern
Country / Rockabilly / Blues

Welcome to The Oldest Bar in Texas!! Since 1933



Hunter, Texas
United States

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Member Since12/21/2005
Band Websitewww.rileystavern.com
Band MembersA PRINTABLE MUSIC CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Booking inquiries: Angie at info@rileystavern.com or send me a message thru here. ALSO: READ BOOKING BLOG FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!



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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 30 2009 8:00P
Foret Wayne Allan Hunter, Texas
Jul 1 2009 8:00P
Tyler Cannon Hunter, Texas
Jul 2 2009 8:00P
Midnight River Choir Hunter, Texas
Jul 3 2009 8:00P
Joel Hofmann Band Hunter, Texas
Jul 4 2009 8:00P
Earl Poole Ball & The Cosmic Americans Hunter, Texas
Jul 5 2009 8:00P
Open Mic w/ Glen Allan Hunter, Texas
Jul 6 2009 9:00P
Free Jukebox Hunter, Texas
Jul 7 2009 8:00P
Shawn Line Hunter, Texas
Jul 8 2009 8:00P
Nate Lange Hunter, Texas
Jul 9 2009 8:00P
Thirsty Thursday w/ Mike Ethan Messick & Friends Hunter, Texas
Jul 10 2009 8:00P
Redd Volkaert Hunter, Texas
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
Lil’ Bit & The Customatics Hunter, Texas
Jul 12 2009 8:00P
Open Mic w/ Glen Allan Hunter, Texas
Jul 13 2009 8:00P
Free Jukebox Hunter, Texas
Jul 14 2009 8:00P
Tony Taylor Hunter, Texas
Jul 15 2009 8:00P
Jack Higginbotham Hunter, Texas
Jul 16 2009 8:00P
The Flamin’ Hellcats Hunter, Texas
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Bo Porter Hunter, Texas
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Turbo 350 Hunter, Texas
Jul 19 2009 8:00P
Open Mic w/ Glen Allan Hunter, Texas
Jul 20 2009 8:00P
Free Jukebox Hunter, Texas
Jul 21 2009 8:00P
Bruce Smith Hunter, Texas
Jul 22 2009 8:00P
Eric Hisaw Hunter, Texas
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
Aces Over Eights Hunter, Texas
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
Jenny & The Corn Ponies Hunter, Texas
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Michael "Effin" Wren aka Flaco Hunter, Texas
Jul 26 2009 8:00P
Open Mic w/ Glen Allan Hunter, Texas
Jul 27 2009 8:00P
Free Jukebox Hunter, Texas
Jul 28 2009 8:00P
Forest Wayne Allen Hunter, Texas
Jul 29 2009 8:00P
Robbie Doyen Hunter, Texas
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
Blue Diamond Shine Hunter, Texas
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
Tres Womack & The Chubby Knuckle Choir Hunter, Texas

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   About Riley's Tavern
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Texas' First After Prohibition
In September of 1933 J. C. (James Curtis) Riley, at the age of 17, drove to Austin, Texas from his home in Hunter, Texas, some 45 miles. He was in a Model "T" car with his uncle. The purpose of this trip was to obtain a beer license for his soon - to - be beer joint. It was now at the end of prohibition. He camped out on the steps of the Capital building and waited for it to open. He was the first person in line in Texas and got the first beer license!

Riley saw Hunter grow into a "boom town" with cotton farmers to the east and cattle ranchers to the west. Hunter just happened to be the midway point between Austin and San Antonio. The Missouri-Pacific Railroad decided to build a stop because of the water supply, York Creek. When the farmers and ranchers heard of this, they talked the railroad into building a dock to load their cotton and cattle. Soon the town was bustling with business. When Riley opened his doors on the old place, it was an instant success! There were people in the street and loaded beer wagons arriving daily at Riley's Tavern.

Riley kept the tavern operational until 1991 (he became too sick to run it), or about 58 years. His heyday was between 1933 and 1977. Around 1977 San Marcos and Hays County went "wet" and business then slowed down. By then Riley's had been open over forty years. Riley was coasting by then.

Prior to Riley taking over the place and before prohibition, the joint was known as the Galloway Saloon. The main part of the building has been dated around the mid-1800s. By the way, Riley's mother was a Galloway.

Mr. Riley died in 1992 and is buried in York Creek Cemetery, not more than 2 miles from his joint and where he was born.

8894 FM 1102
Hunter, Texas
78132 USA

(512) 392-3132
info@rileystavern.com


   Riley's Tavern's Friend Space (Top 28)
Riley's Tavern has 1994 friends.
 Joel Hofmann Band 


 ANGIE 


 Radio Free Texas 


 San Marcos 


 Tarrah 


 Catherine 


 Freaky Styley 


 Glenn Allan 


 Tyler Cannon Listen to Sweet Southern Thing 


 Shawn Line 


 Kings of Hard Luck 


 Mike Ethan Messick 


 Redd Volkaert 


 Lil Bit & The Customatics 


 Tony Taylor 


 Jack Higginbotham 


 The Flamin' Hellcats 


 Bo Porter 


 Turbo 350 


 The Bruce Smith Band 


 ERIC HISAW 


 Aces Over Eights 


 Jenny and the Corn Ponies 


 Michael Wren 


 Forest Wayne Allen 


 Robbie and the Robots 


 Blue Diamond Shine 


 tres womack 





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Dixie Trahan





Jun 30 2009 7:25 PM

Thanks for the add! Hope you have a wonderful week and a spectacular 4th weekend!

~dixie~
Paul Eddy





Jun 29 2009 5:48 AM

Thanks, Riley's Tavern!
Fight Side Manner





Jun 28 2009 7:42 PM

Hey thanks for accepting our request. Hope all is well.
_Fight Side Manner
ERIC HISAW





Jun 15 2009 6:22 PM

looking forward to Rockin' At Riley's this Wednesday,  see you there
Surfrider Foundation Texas Chapter





Jun 14 2009 10:51 PM

Texas beaches need your help. Last week state Rep. Wayne Christian pulled a sly move in the legislature and created an exception to the Texas Open Beaches Act that allows him and his neighbors on Bolivar Peninsula to build houses on the PUBLIC BEACH.

This is bad news.

We have a campaign to convince Texas Governor Rick Perry to veto this bad bill.

This is very simple and your email could make the difference. 

All you have to do is send an email---

to:         greg.davidson@governor.state.tx.us

subject: Veto HB770

text:   "Governor Perry, please veto HB770"

It's as simple as that. 

For more info:



Lucas Hudgins





Jun 11 2009 1:51 AM


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Jun 3 2009 4:24 AM

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Mark Allan Atwood





Jun 1 2009 6:00 PM

What a great time last Thursday night. Can't wait to come back and do it again. Thanks guys!

~ MAA
The Indulgers





Jun 1 2009 3:51 AM

CONGRATULATIONS RILEY'S TAVERN IN HUNTER, TEXAS! * * You are #66 pub / tavern / saloon / on The Indulgers "International Internet Virtual Pub Tour. * * We are here to play for you! Just hit the fun button on your screen and The Indulgers will perform our new song "Whiskey Tonight". * * NEXT: Come and visit our myspace site or our web site at www.shamrocker.com to see your establishment's name and place on our "International Internet Virtual Pub Tour" list made up of pubs/taverns/ale houses/saloons/and bars from all over the world. We will be contacting your friends and letting them know they can stop by your myspace site to see The Indulgers perform. Thanks for participating in the world's 1st "International Internet Virtual Pub Tour"! ** Cheers!
Hit the fun button to start the show...recommended viewing in HQ (High Quality).
olle





May 28 2009 4:38 PM

Hi there Hunter, TX.
Sure do miss Riley's a lot. Joel thanx for the CD, good stuff!!
Keep on keeping on , Chris!
Well be back!
/ Olle
Mark Allan Atwood





May 27 2009 11:18 PM

Looking forward to our first full band show at Riley's tomorrow night. Hope to see plenty of old and new friends in the house!

~ MAA
Opie Hendrix and the Texas Tallboys





May 26 2009 10:36 PM

8th Annual Opie Hendrix Birthday Boogie and Big Boobie Blow-out

If you miss THIS party, you're not a good American!

8th annual birthday show Featuring: John Evans Band, Carrie Ann & The Apocalyptics and of course, the birthday boy OPIE HENDRIX w/ super secret special musical guests, fire spinners & belly dancers...

Host:def texan entertainment

Time:9:00PM Saturday, June 13th

Venue:The Last Concert Cafe

Phoenix,The Biker Guide Mag/Atmosphere Magazine





May 22 2009 2:59 AM

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This special Lone Star Pride-"Republic of Texas Rally" Edition will highlight Texas businesses in the Industry!

Keep an eye out for one of the most beautiful Texas Pinups around on the front cover of this issue!

Remember...this magazine can be taken WITH the rider! We are POCKET SIZED... no more wasting your advertising budget on a book that gets left behind!

Call us now!

The deadline is upon us!

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832-527-4318
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Josh Langston





May 21 2009 12:10 AM

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Josh Langston





May 20 2009 11:33 PM

See Yall Tomorrow night (may 21)!! Let the Birthday Celebrations continue!!
Mitch Webb and the Swindles





May 15 2009 6:04 PM

See you tonight!
Hillbilly Casino





May 7 2009 3:43 AM


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Mike Warehime





May 4 2009 1:01 PM

Thanks for the add!


Scobee





Apr 28 2009 3:19 AM

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Molly J Hayes





Apr 18 2009 10:08 PM

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Apr 8 2009 9:10 PM

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Bobby D. Sawyer





Apr 7 2009 8:01 PM

Hey!

Thanks for the add! Drop by and visit me some time at www.bobbydsawyer.com.


Best Wishes,

Bobby
Tyler Cannon Listen to Sweet Southern Thing





Apr 6 2009 8:30 PM

i will be seeing yall weds.. the 8th right?
Chris King





Apr 5 2009 5:58 PM




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Burton





Apr 3 2009 2:52 PM

Fun times last night, Rileys.
Lets do it again!
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