The Midnight Stroll to perform at Music Under the Star

Walker Lukens will open July 8 free concert

JUNE 29, 2016 (AUSTIN, TX) — The Bullock Texas State History Museum will kick off its first Music Under the Star free outdoor live music concert of the season on Friday, July 8, featuring The Midnight Stroll and opener Walker Lukens. The family friendly concerts will be held July 8, 15 and 22 on the Lone Star Plaza of the Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave., with music beginning at 6 p.m. and free parking on-site after 5 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to bring camp chairs or blankets, and food and beverages will be for sale at the concerts.

Kicking off  the July 8 show will be The Midnight Stroll with a brand new sound. With charismatic former Ghostland Observatory frontman Aaron Behrens on vocals, and Jonas Wilson (previously from Lomita and White White Lights) on guitar, the band will entertain with its signature blend of classic rock, acoustic rhythms and folksy blues.

Known for his powerful vocals, Behrens departs from Ghostland Observatory's bold and brash electronic vibe and brings his voice to a new form of musical expression. Writing, recording and rehearsing with a crack team of Austin musicians, Behrens has crafted material that blends elements of soulful rock and heartfelt blues into a refreshing sound. The Midnight Stroll recently released the single Losing My Mind off their first full length album, Heartbreak Bugaloo.

Opening for The Midnight Stroll will be singer/songwriter Walker Lukens, whose soulful, emotive tenor and alt-pop songwriting has been compared to Harry Nilsson, Tom Waits and Pavement. After fronting other bands, the Austin-based Lukens released the Year of the Dog EP and the full length, Devoted in 2013, receiving praise from outlets like NPR, American Songwriter, Austin-American Statesman, Austin Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, and Billboard.

On July 15, the Music Under the Star concert series continues with Grammy Award winners Los Texmaniacs with special guest "Living Legend" Flaco Jiménez. An enchanting combination of Tex Mex conjunto, Texas rock, and a touch of well-cured blues and R&B riffs, best describes the Texmaniacs groove.

Known for their energetic live shows and anthemic, dynamic, indie rock sound, Austin’s own Quiet Company will highlight the final Music Under the Star concert July 22. Opening for Quiet Company is one of Austin's most exciting new acts, Riders Against the Storm, an award-winning musical movement in Austin that can only be described as historic. For details and concert updates, visit TheStoryofTexas.com, or follow @BullockMuseum on Facebook and Twitter.

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​​The Bullock Texas State History Museum, a division of the State Preservation Board and an accredited institution of the American Alliance of Museums, creates experiences that educate, engage, and encourage a deeper understanding of Texas. With dynamic, award-winning exhibitions that illuminate Texas history, people, and culture, educational programming for all ages, and an IMAX® theater with a screen the size of Texas, the Museum collaborates with more than 700 museums, libraries, archives, organizations, and individuals across the world to bring the Story of Texas to life. For more information, visit www.TheStoryofTexas.com or call (866)369-7108.

Music Under The Star is Supported by Frost Bank. Media sponsorship provided by KUTX. Presented in partnership with Atomic Picnic, MP&E+Gear, KLRU, and Austin City Limits.