How The 'Rock For Kids' Event Supports Music Education

Ready to rock for a great cause? This Saturday, May 2nd, is Dirt City Music's "Rock For Kids Event" benefiting Dirt City Music's initiative to provide kids with music education, regardless of their socio-economic status. Now that's a great cause that rocks!

Rock For Kids Details

The show is Saturday, May 2nd at Texas Cafe (a.k.a. The Sppon) beginning at 3 p.m. and ending around 8 p.m. That does mean this is a family-friendly/ all ages show if you would like to take some young'uns to experience the glory of rock! The Spoon will have their foodie famous pizza available too, and you can grab a cold one if you like (assuming you are of age, of course!).

Performing at the event are Dirt City Outlaws, the School of Rock House Band, and The Ducks. Here's a little more info from the event page:

It's $10 bucks at the door.

Come support a great cause and enjoy LIVE music, pizza, beer, and another afternoon with The Outlaws!

This one is a ROCK show. The Outlaws will feature music from the heyday of College Radio. Artists Like: Tool, Primus, Toadies, Queens of the Stone Age, Nirvana, Temple of the Dog, AND LOTS MORE!

The Ducks will bring it, and word on the street is, those guys have put together some new stuff just for this show!

The School of Rock House Band is the premier band at the School of Rock. They may be younger, but they play like old souls.

We'll have MERCH - T-Shirts, Hats, Koozies, and maybe a few autographed posters.

About Dirt City Music Association

Dirt City Music Association is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to music education while preserving and promoting the musical heritage of West Texas. The organization aims to make music learning opportunities available to individuals from all economic backgrounds. Guided by the belief that music can transform lives and strengthen communities, it works to foster greater connection and cultural appreciation throughout the region.

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