2nd Annual Arlington Musical Festival Set for Feb. 8-10 in Downtown

By Office of Communication

Posted on January 26, 2018, January 26, 2018

Nationally renown saxophonist Tom Braxton is among several performers lined up for the 2nd annual Arlington Music Festival in February.
Photo Credit: Tom Braxton website

The Arlington Music Hall, along with Jim Austin Online, will host the 2nd Annual Arlington Music Festival on February 8, 9 and 10, 2018 in Downtown Arlington.

This year's event features three jam-packed evenings of the best blues, jazz and R&B in the country.

The festival kicks off Thursday night with an evening of down home blues featuring national recording artist and American Idol alum Casey James.Also taking the stage is blues legend Ray Reedalong with Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat, Holland K. Smith, Ruben V and Dylan Bishop. Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams and his wife Karen will serve as the honorary hosts of the evening, which will benefit Fort Worth's Jubilee Theatre.

Friday night, it's all about the grown and sexy folks with an Evening of Romance. R&B Superstar Glenn Jones headlines an all-star night of smooth grooves! Attendees will also enjoy the mellow musings of Urban Mystic along with Ahyonz featuring Kenya C. and Nubia.The evening will benefit N.I.A. Kids Youth Service Incorporated, and Tarrant County Commission Pct. 2 Andy Nguyen and Julie Vu Nguyen will serve as honorary hosts.

Rounding out the weekend on Saturday is a night of Smooth Jazz with nationally renown saxophonist Kim Waters and Tom Braxton; local jazz artist John Giles, and Ahyonz featuring Kenya C. will return for a second night. The sultry sounds of these shining musical stars are the grand finale to this entertainment extravaganza.

“Last year, we were able to bring one night of some of the best blues and R&B to Arlington, and this year, we are excited to bring three nights of amazing entertainment to DFW, " said event promoter Jim Austin. "Our partnership with the Arlington Music Hall for this event has been a tremendous success; so, we really encourage everyone to come out, there is something for everyone whether you love blues, jazz or R&B, we've got something special you'll enjoy! "

Gerald and Candace Alley of Con-Real, LP will serve as honorary hosts of the evening, which will benefit the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum.

Don't miss the premiere music event of the year when the 2nd Annual Arlington Music Festival comes to the Arlington Music Hall, located at 224 N. Center Street in Arlington's Cultural District.

All seats are reserved and are $20 to $125 per show. Vendor booths and sponsorships are available. For tickets, visit www.arlingtonmusichall.net or call 817.923.9305 for more information on becoming an event sponsor or vendor.