Stacy Keith

We’re Listening Lubbock!

In August of 2020, Lubbock was certified as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office.  Lubbock’s Music Friendly Advisory Board saw this certification as much more than a new logo to promote, but an opportunity to make an already revered music industry even better through professional develop workshops, networking events and marketing opportunities …

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Getting the Gig 2023

The Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation (LCAF) and the Lubbock Music Friendly Advisory Committee are proud to present the third annual “Getting the Gig”, a day filled with networking and educational workshops.  The event is focused on providing local musicians with the information and resources needed to secure performance venues, learn effective negotiation strategies and meet …

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Beth Nielsen Chapman Returns to Lubbock for the Buddy Holly Songwriters’ Retreat

Beth Nielsen Chapman is a songwriter and performer who has worked with greats such as Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Bette Midler, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Michael McDonald, Amy Grant, Keb Mo’, Roberta Flack, Waylon Jennings, Faith Hill, Ute Lemper, Willie Nelson, Bettye LaVette and many more. You have no doubt heard …

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Boost Your Skills

How LCAF Can Help You.   By Stacy Keith, Director Talent is in abundance in Lubbock.  It is a rich environment for creativity not only through its storied past (with music giants Buddy Holly, Mac Davis, Joe Ely and numerous others), but also because of a dynamic culture of talented individuals.  Be they dancers, artists, …

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Life, Voice, Story through Art: Dawna Gillespie Adornments

By Stacy Keith Dawna Gillespie is a powerhouse of talent and vision.  This talented metalsmith fabricates wearable art and adornments for the home through various metalsmithing techniques which result in earrings, necklaces, cuffs, brooches, ornaments and wall pieces.  Her creations are remarkable and distinctive, and I was excited to get to sit down with her …

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