Music City Texas Theater

"...it's just God's own place to play. It's just absolutely a great hall. I mean it sounds great and the crowds are always wonderful and real appreciative. That's really all I look for ya know, in life, is places to go play music where people wanna hear ya. And this is really a lotta great notes floatin' around in this buildin' right here."

Hal Ketchum • April 21, 2007

When asked “What is your favorite venue you have performed at? Why?", Carissa Amberly replied: “I would say Music City Texas Theater in Linden, Texas. If you want to see a great show and go hear a good variety of music, go see Richard Bowden and The Moon and Starz Band. This is definitely the place to go!!! It was a wonderful place to perform and the crowd has great energy!!!”

Texas/Red Dirt Music Scene • June 2007

"Saturday was our first trip to Linden and boy was it a great time! Greg A. and Regan W. had been telling me about the theater for a long time but we just never could get there. We absolutely had the time of our lives and the people were so friendly (true Texas hospitality). I believe that Greg can sing better than I can hear! What a voice. How did Don Henley get so famous with Greg Attaway around? Thanks again and God Bless."

Tommy E. • December 3, 2007

"6 of us drove from Dallas for the show and loved every aspect of the night….from parking in centerfield to the quality of your band and then REK up close. Great bldg as well!! See you again soon!"

Dan S. • December 3, 2007

"Needless to say I was taken aback when I entered the 'American Legion Hall' and saw what you all have transformed into a World Class facility.  After living in Austin now for more than 20 years there is nothing here that compares to the experience we had at the Gene Watson show!  Of course I could listen to him 24/7.  When I heard that Robert Earl had been there the week before I think we will have to start planning our weekends around your event calendar.  Our triplets games might take a back seat (please don't tell my daddy).  One comment about the two blondes and one red head that talked through the entire program -- they missed a show!!  We will keep a closer eye on the events that are happening there and bring some Austin folks to see a real musical event!"

Kimberly G. • December 9, 2007

“Along the way I have found a few places that I love to perform at and return there as often as possible: Music City Texas Theater in Linden, Texas is one of those places. Richard Bowden and the entire staff always makes us feel so welcome and we have some great shows there.”

Jo-EL Sonnier - from the liner notes of his CD release “The Real Deal” • February 2008

“Thank You So Very Much for making me feel at home with all my Musician Brothers & Sisters! MCTT is a Treasure!!”

Unkle Dallas • May 2008

“I just wanted to thank you all for your hard work. As always, Jackson Browne was mesmerizing. I never tire of seeing him in concert, and doing so at Music City Texas Theater made for a very special evening. My husband, and I traveled from Austin, bringing a couple of dear friends. What fun it was for each couple to return home with an JB autograph - on a guitar! What an amazing new conversation piece. Again, thank you for sharing, and please keep up the good work."

Sherri M. • November 09, 2012

“Thanks so much for bringing the Jackson Browne/Sara Watkins show to a most unique and intimate music venue. The combination of Jackson and Sara with their respective musicians was a soulful, beautiful sound. Their collaboration on "Before The Deluge" was a very moving, gospel-like rock performance that only a live show can reveal. Having grown up in Texarkana, and in my younger days happily attended dances where Linden's THE 4 SPEEDS performed, I'm proud to say I live near the Music City Texas Theater in Linden."

Art S. • November 10, 2012

"A great night with friends!"

Laura N. • November 14, 2012 (see Laura's blogpost: Music City Texas Theater)