We were in Galveston last August, right after the hurricane. It was wild—but incredible. The community vibe was unlike anything I’ve seen. People were just out, laughing, helping each other. There was this feeling that everything was going to be okay.

Dandy Wellington jazzes up Galveston Island.

Galveston's musicians get together and discuss the local music scene.

Galveston, Texas, has officially been designated as a Texas Music Friendly Certified Community, a recognition awarded by the Texas Music Office (TMO). This achievement marks a major milestone for the island, underscoring its dedication to supporting local musicians, venues, and cultural experiences while carving out a place alongside other iconic Texas music cities like Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. According to Tony Lyle, Executive Director of the Galveston Park Board, “

The Galveston community is thrilled to host a hands-on program for children to participate in music instruction, music theory, event...

Galveston, often overshadowed by Houston’s booming hip-hop scene, has a deep yet underrecognized connection to the genre. Local artist...

Galveston Island might be known for its sun-drenched beaches and haunted history, but beneath the salt and sea air, a new wave of...

We spoke to a few artists that are Galveston transplants to find out why they came to the island and how it has affected their art.

Galveston’s Surf and Music Festival goes Galactic Beach Central, 2102 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, Texas 77550 May 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2024...

Music is everywhere and anywhere in our daily lives. We listen to the tunes on the radio, sing along to one of a kind television show...

Galveston island is cool. I’m biased you might say; you’ve lived here your entire life, of course you’re gonna have some kind of island...

My heart hurt, I mean physically hurt when I found out Lemmy was dead. Who knows what wonders Amy Winehouse could have produced had she...

Chords: D, C, G Capo on 3rd There’s an old town down on the Texas shore A soft spot on the map you might have never seen before There...

As soon as you walk in the Old Quarter Acoustic Café, the patron saints of Texas song writing stare down from the walls. From paintings,...

My heart hurt, I mean physically hurt when I found out Lemmy was dead. Who knows what wonders Amy Winehouse could have produced had she...

Below is an earnest attempt at gathering an inclusive list of current original musicians in Galveston who have a URL to share their work....

Santo Nuno de Atocha is the patron saint of illness, particularly those who are crippled, travelers or prisoners. Here’s to the traveling...

Galveston has always been about music. Whether it was Lyle Lovett at the Grand reminiscing about the Island before Ike, listening to up...

For anyone who hasn’t been living here for too long, it’s safe to say that Galveston is a pretty damn artsy place. If you walk anywhere...