The official dance lineup for the 50th annual Bob Wills Day is all set, after postponement due to Covid-19. Organizers hope fans of Western Swing music will “Stay All Night, Stay A Little Longer” in Turkey, Texas, the last week of April. They’ll be posting daily from now until the festivities kick off on April 28, so stay tuned for even more announcements and information.
Here are key events in the schedule so far:
Thursday, April 28
Asleep at the Wheel (7:30 p.m.)
Followed by Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition (9:30 p.m.)
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, April 29
Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts
Followed by Jake Hooker and the Outsiders
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
The South Plains College Western Swing Band Followed by Jody Nix and the Texas Tradition
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Don’t be surprised if you see a few more familiar faces pop up on stage at the dances, as swing bands and fans will be heading to Turkey to celebrate the life and music of the one-and-only Bob Wills. This event has been 50 years in the making.
A few things to remember:
• No outside folding or lawn chairs allowed. And there will always be a dance floor. Limited stadium seating at the rear of event and stationary seating along the perimeter!
• No glass bottles are allowed.
• Tickets are tagged on the collar or lapel of the attendee’s shirt.
• Tickets are $30 a person per dance night. Each night— Thursday, Friday, Saturday—is one dance featuring two bands.
• Cash only and tickets are only available at the gates each night of the dances.
• The concession stand will be open.
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