There’s something special about a Texas festival that knows exactly what it is — loud guitars, smoky pits, and a crowd that shows up ready to make a day of it. On Saturday, March 28, Troubadour Festival brings its Texas BBQ & Music Experience to Travis Bryan Midtown Park, marking one of the biggest one‑day celebrations of barbecue and country music anywhere in the state. A Texas-Sized Lineup This year’s Bryan stop is anchored by a pair of heavy hitters: - Robert Earl Keen —

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