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Blockfest

DOWNTOWN EAST

Blockfest is a monthly series of music mini-festival located on the 200 Block of East Henderson St. in Downtown Cleburne. Sponsored by Songbird Live Theatre, this event features 4 concerts each festival, performed by top professional bands. Each band is chosen by Songbird Director Tom Burkett. The festival is organized primarily by genre-specific styles. All performances are on the Songbird Stage, located in the heart of Downtown East. 

October 12th - Blue on the Block Bash

The Blues on the Block Bash features top acts from the Dallas/Fort Worth Professional Blues Music Scene.

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December 7th
Candy Bawcombe's Classical Christmas

Candy Bawcombe was born and raised in Cleburne. At the age of 11yrs old,Candy began studying at TCU with Madame Kraus. At 12 she was performing concertos. After an extensive concert career, she now performs regularly with the Dallas and Fort Worth Symphonies. Some of Candace's friends will perform during the day.

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February 8th
Crooner Fest

Frank Sinatra was known as the great "Crooner." Our entertainers are well-known for their smooth, yet emotional musical delivery.

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April 12th
Folk Fest

Celebrate Spring with great folk artists from around Texas! Music makes shopping is so much fun! Indoors or outdoors!

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June 14th
Country  & West Fest

Many of Cleburne's own have had notable success in the Country & Western Genre.Come celebrate a day of music, art and Shopping with some of Cleburne's more notable music personalities.

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November 9th Jazz N' Up The Block

Major performers from the Dallas/Fort Worth Music Scene make up the  Roster for the Jazz N' Up The Block Festival.

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January 9th
Artists' Around

Some of the most accomplished jazz pianists from the Dallas area will perform while accomplished visual artists practice their craft in each of our Downtown East Stores. The headline concert will be the Chicago Tribute band "Windy City."

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March 8th
March N2 Spring

Once the most popular traveling musical ensemble, the concert band plays a major role in the musical heritage of America. The Songbird is bringing 4 concert bands to Downtown East.

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May 10th
Cleburne Arts Festival

For the last two years the Songbird has sponsored the Cleburne Arts Festival with great music, art and shopping...but why fight the weather? Art, music and shopping are all just steps away!

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