Happenstance Happenings

 (Schedule)

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Today is: 11/18/2008
12/5/2008 at Advent Lutheran Church at @ 900 Farris Road for the Annual Bethlehem House Benefit Concert
in Conway, Arkansas
No details yet, but I'm sure many of the usual suspects will be in the line-up.







Happenstance Historical Happenings

(beginning with the most recent)


11/7/2008 at Little Rock National Airport
in Little Rock, Arkansas
We'll be playing for the passengers and visitors in the terminal from 2PM to 5PM. More fun than you might imagine!! ;-)

10/17/2008 at the Faulkner County Library
in Conway, Arkansas
We play a benefit for the Friends of the Library

10/4/2008 at an Emeralds gig (just Doug) - a Street Dance
in Hamilton, Texas
Doug's old band, the Emeralds gets a chance to play some old time Rock and Roll

9/27/2008 at Studio Joe
in Little Rock, Arkansas
Relatively new venue at 600 Autumn - just off Chenal Parkway in west Little Rock
http://www.studiojoe.biz/

9/5/2008 at ASN Acoustic Music Showcase - Located at 6836 Isaac's Orchard Road off of Highway 412.
in Springdale, Arkansas
New Acoustic venue in NW Arkansas - sponsored by the Arkansas Support Network and benefiting their Family Support Program. Doors open at 7pm - Show at 7:30pm - Tickets $6 ($5 for Srs and Students - children under 12 free)
http://www.supports.org/

7/11/2008 at The Woody Guthrie Festival
in Okemah, Oklahoma
We play at the Brick Street Cafe at 1PM Friday Afternoon! Feel free to use us an excuse to attend one of the best music festivals in the country!!
http://www.woodyguthrie.com/

7/4/2008 at Pops on the River
in Little Rock, Arkansas
Big celebration at Riverfront Park Ampitheater - We open for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra at 6:30!!! Fireworks at 9:30 after the concert.
http://www.arkansasonline.com/pops/

5/22/2008 at Kerrville Folk Festival (thru June 9th)
in Kerrville, Texas
Our annual sabbatical...

5/3/2008 at The Toad Suck Festival
in Conway, Arkansas
We'll be filling the 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM slot on the main stage. Should have a great crowd on Front Street just off Toad Square!!!

4/12/2008 at O'Susanna Concert Series
in Blytheville, Arkansas
David and Susie's great NE Arkansas Acoustic venue

4/11/2008 at Little Rock National Airport
in Little Rock, Arkansas
We'll be playing for the passengers and visitors in the terminal from 2PM to 5PM. More fun than you might imagine!! ;-)

2/26/2008 at B B Rovers - 12101 Jollyville Rd.
in Austin, Texas
Songwriters Showcase
http://www.bbrovers.com/

2/25/2008 at The Burning Bush CoffeeHouse
in Corpus Christi, Texas
Parkway Presbyterian Church 3707 Santa Fe Street

2/22/2008 at J P Hops House
in Houston, Texas
Jim and Pam's Wonderful Acoustic Brewhouse - 2317 Highway 6 South (1 block north of Westheimer) from 9PM til...
http://www.jphopshouse.com

2/21/2008 at Anderson Fair
in Houston, Texas
We'll be Ken & Wayne's guests on Songwriter's Night at the legendary Houston Music Venue! It's at 2007 Grant Street. This gig starts "The Texas Swing Tour".
http://www.andersonfair.com/

1/25/2008 at Little Rock National Airport
in Little Rock, Arkansas
We'll be playing for the passengers and visitors in the terminal from 2PM to 5PM. More fun than you might imagine!! ;-)

12/14/2007 at Advent Arts & Acoustic Cafe @ 900 Farris Road
in Conway, Arkansas
The final annual Bethlehem House Benefit Concert with a host of Central Arkansas' finest acoustic singer/songwriter/folksingers!! Don't miss this one!

10/26/2007 at Little Rock National Airport
in Little Rock, Arkansas
We'll be playing for the passengers and visitors in the terminal from 2PM to 5PM. More fun than you might imagine!! ;-)

10/12/2007 at Advent Arts & Acoustic Cafe @ 900 Farris Road
in Conway, Arkansas
We return to Conway's best Acoustic Venue! Don't miss it!

10/6/2007 at The Wing Ding Festival
in Jacksonville, Arkansas
The Jacksonville Wing Ding is one of the more popular festivals in Arkansas. We're glad to have the opportunity to play there!
http://www.jacksonville-arkansas.com/community/events/wing.html

8/3/2007 at 2nd Place Cafe
in Little Rock, Arkansas
Doors open at 6:30PM - @222 East 8th in Little Rock between Scott and Cumberland - Exit 6th street off of I30, west to Cumberland, south to 8th. Turn right
http://www.2bclr.com/2ndplaceinfo.html

7/13/2007 at The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival
in Okemah, Oklahoma
We play at the Brick Street Cafe at 11AM Friday Morning! Feel free to use us an excuse to attend one of the best music festivals in the country!!
http://www.woodyguthrie.com/2007_Friday_Schedule.htm

5/23/2007 at Kerrville Folk Festival
in Kerrville, Texas
No, we won't be on stage, but we'll be in attendance and playing around the campfires, so we won't be playing any gigs during our annual sabbatical (thru June 10th)
http://www.kerrville-music.com/

5/11/2007 at Cousin Andy's Coffee House
in Carbondale, Illinois
We are proud to have been invited back to one of the top singer-songwriter venues in the midwest - hosted by Vern Crawford
http://www.cousinandy.org

4/21/2007 at Annual Arkansas Earth Day Celebration
in Little Rock, Arkansas
The event will be held this year at the Bill Clinton Presidential Library in the Rivermarket area of Little Rock. Our set is at 11AM. We will still be able to play later that day at the Literary Festival!
http://www.arkansasearthday.org/

4/21/2007 at Arkansas Literary Festival
in Little Rock, Arkansas
Our set will be at 2:00 PM at the River Market East Pavillion Stage It's #1 on the map found at http://www.arkansasliteraryfestival.org/Images/_Forms/ALF2007map.pdf

4/6/2007 at A House Concert at the home of Rick and Ann Owen
in Little Rock, Arkansas
Doors open 7:00 PM - Show starts 7:30 PM - 2501 North Pierce Little Rock AR - BYOB & BYO-lawn chairs - If you need directions, or details, drop us a note.

3/30/2007 at Little Rock National Airport
in Little Rock, Arkansas
We'll be playing for the passengers and visitors in the terminal from 2PM to 5PM again.

3/10/2007 at O'Susanna Concert Series
in Blytheville, Arkansas
David and Susie's great NE Arkansas Acoustic venue

10/27/2006 at UCA Unplugged
in Conway, Arkansas
Featured act for the University of Central Arkansas' Annual Acoustic Showcase

10/13/2006 at Little Rock National Airport
in Little Rock, Arkansas
We'll be playing for the passengers and visitors in the terminal from 2PM to 5PM again.

9/15/2006 at The Brownfield High School Reunion 9/15 and 9/16
in Lubbock, Texas
Not a Happenstance gig but Doug will be out playing with the Emeralds for his 46 year High School Reunion party and dance.

9/9/2006 at The Afterthought
in Little Rock, Arkansas
Our first time at this great neighborhood bar in the heart of the Hillcrest Area!
http://www.arjazz.org/sponsors/afterthought.html

8/4/2006 at The 2nd Place Café
in Little Rock, Arkansas
Doors open at 6:30PM - @222 East 8th in Little Rock between Scott and Cumberland - Exit 6th street off of I30, west to Cumberland, south to 8th. Turn right
http://www.2bclr.com/2ndplaceinfo.html

7/28/2006 at Little Rock National Airport
in Little Rock, Arkansas
We'll be playing for the passengers and visitors in the terminal from 2PM to 5PM

6/30/2006 at The Annual Emeralds Reunion June 30th and July 1st
in Lubbock/Brownfield, Texas
Not a Happenstance Gig but Doug will be out for this weekend as he is EVERY YEAR!!!

6/23/2006 at Acoustic Sounds Cafe
in Little Rock , Arkansas
Opening for Darden Smith at the Premier Acoustic Venue in Central Arkansas
http://www.AcousticSoundsCafe.org

5/25/2006 at Kerrville Music Festival
in Kerrville, Texas
Not booked, just cooling our heels and rejuvenating our spirits until June 11th
http://www.kerrville-music.com/

5/24/2006 at Salute' International
in San Antonio , Texas
10PM til ??? on the eve of the Kerrville Folk Festival
http://www.saluteinternationalbar.com/

5/22/2006 at The Burning Bush CoffeeHouse
in Corpus Christi, Texas
Parkway Presbyterian Church 3707 Santa Fe Street
http://www.corpuschristidaily.com/article_detail.cfm?id=1954

5/20/2006 at The Outrigger Restaurant
in Palacios , Texas
Great Seafood and Fun on the Texas Gulf Coast!!
http://outriggerrestaurant.com/

5/6/2006 at The Toad Suck Festival Main Stage
in Conway, Arkansas
Noon

5/5/2006 at The Toad Suck Festival State Farm Acoustic Stage
in Conway, Arkansas
Our First Toad Suck Festival Appearance at: 8:40 PM to close out the evening.

3/18/2006 at Potatofest (Advent Lutheran)
in Conway, Arkansas
11th Annual St. Patrick''s Day Potato-fest Celebration benefiting CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates representing children in the legal system) - Dinner (Potato Bar) from 6-7 PM Music (Happenstance & The Boomers) from 7 to 8:30 PM - for more info call Gary Roberts (501) 450-3416
http://www.adventcafe.org/

2/21/2006 at Wyndham Riverfront Hotel
in North Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas Ambulance Association Conference (private)

2/18/2006 at O'Susanna Concert Series
in Blytheville, Arkansas
David and Susie's great NE Arkansas Acoustic venue
http://southpem.k12.mo.us/osusanna.htm

2/17/2006 at Cousin Andy's Coffee House
in Carbondale , Illinois
Happenstance is proud to be appearing at one of the top singer songwriter venues in the midwest
http://www.cousinandy.org/

2/13/2006 at Levy Baptist Church
in North Little Rock, Arkansas
Valentine's Banquet (private)

1/22/2006 at Ames Public Library Unplugged
in Ames, Iowa
Acoustic Showcase
http://www.ames.lib.ia.us/

1/21/2006 at Prairie Wind Folk showcase
in Windom, Minnesota
A great acoustic venue in the north country!
http://www.mnriv.com/windfolk.html

1/20/2006 at Christo's Pub
in Lincoln, Nebraska
First Stop on the Great White Northern Tour

1/6/2006 at Advent Arts and Acoustic Café
in Conway, Arkansas
Last gig in Central Arkansas for a while! at Conway's Original Acoustic Music Venue
http://www.adventcafe.org/

12/2/2005 at Bethlehem House Benefit Concert
in Conway, Arkansas
Advent Arts & Acoustic Cafe @ 900 Farris Road
http://www.adventcafe.org/

11/4/2005 at KATV Good Morning Arkansas
in Little Rock, Arkansas
Appearing between 8AM - 9AM to promote Katrina Benefit at 2nd Place Cafe
http://www.katv.com/gma.hrb

11/4/2005 at 2nd Place Cafe
in Little Rock, Arkansas
Katrina Relief Benefit 7:15 PM
http://www.2bclr.com/2ndplaceinfo.html

10/17/2005 at Sticky Fingers
in Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas Arts Council Showcase

10/1/2005 at Eden Park Racquet Club and Spa
in Pine Bluff, Arkansas
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Check Eden Park Club website for more info
http://www.edenparkclub.com/

7/30/2005 at Ozark Heritage Arts Center
in Leslie, Arkansas
Terrific Acoustic Venue in historical Leslie Arkansas
http://leslie.afsc.k12.ar.us/donors/ohac/ohac.html

7/29/2005 at a private party
in Maumelle, Arkansas
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7/7/2005 at a private party
in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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5/26/2005 at The Kerrville Folk Festival for 18 days!!
in Kerrville, Texas
Campfires and Friends!! We'll be here thru June 12th
http://www.kerrville-music.com/

5/23/2005 at The Burning Bush Coffeehouse
in Corpus Christi, Texas
Parkway Presbyterian Church 3707 Santa Fe Street
http://www.corpuschristidaily.com/article_detail.cfm?id=1954

5/21/2005 at JP Hops House
in Houston, Texas
Jim and Pam's wonderful acoustic music brew pub at 2317 Highway 6 South (1 block north of Westheimer) from 9PM til... $5 cover
http://www.jphopshouse.com

4/9/2005 at The Russellville Arts Center Festival
in Russellville, Arkansas
Appearing on the Coffee House Stage around 12:20PM

3/12/2005 at Raney Recording Studio
in Drasco, Arkansas
Mix down tracks for CD

3/5/2005 at The O'Susanna Concert Series
in Blytheville, Arkansas
7:00PM at "That Bookstore in Blytheville" 316 W. Main - David and Susie's great NE Arkansas music venue!
http://southpem.k12.mo.us/osusanna.htm

2/24/2005 at Raney Recording Studio
in Drasco, Arkansas
finish up vocals 1/2 a day

2/17/2005 at Raney Recording Studio
in Drasco, Arkansas
2 day recording session the 17th and the 18th

2/12/2005 at The Corner Café
in El Dorado, Arkansas
from 9PM to 11PM

2/4/2005 at The 2nd Place Café
in Little Rock, Arkansas
Doors open at 6:30PM - @222 East 8th in Little Rock between Scott and Cumberland - Exit 6th street off of I30, west to Cumberland, south to 8th. Turn right
http://www.2bclr.com/2ndplaceinfo.html

1/15/2005 at Peace Acoustic Café
in Conway, Arkansas
Filled in for Emily Kaitz who had laryngitis.
http://www.happenstance-music.com

12/3/2004 at Bethlehem House Benefit Concert
in Conway, Arkansas
Advent Arts & Acoustic Cafe @ 900 Farris Road
http://www.adventcafe.org/

9/18/2004 at Peace Acoustic Café
in Conway, Arkansas
We get to play at our own venue!! too kewl...

8/14/2004 at P.O.P.s Acoustic Revue
in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Opened for the Laws
http://www.friendshiphall.com/

8/7/2004 at a Private Party
in Conway, Arkansas
Doug's Retirement Party!! (free gig... ;-)

6/24/2004 at a Private Party
in Conway, Arkansas
for a couple of special retirees

5/27/2004 at Kerrville Folk Festival 18 Days!!
in Kerrville , Texas
Happenstance does campfires and street concerts for the first 10 days of the festival!
http://www.kerrville-music.com/

4/2/2004 at Advent Arts and Acoustic Café
in Conway, Arkansas
Conway's original acoustic venue!

3/6/2004 at O'Susanna Concert Series
in Blytheville, Arkansas
David and Susie's great NE Arkansas Acoustic venue

1/31/2004 at Ozark Heritage Arts Center
in Leslie, Arkansas
Terrific Acoustic Venue in historical Leslie Arkansas

1/3/2004 at The Arkansas Times Musicians Showcase
in Little Rock , Arkansas
Held at Juanita's - beaten out by the eventual winner...

12/13/2003 at Brew Ha Ha
in Conway, Arkansas
Coffee House near UCA - kewl java house!

12/5/2003 at Bethlehem House Benefit Concert
in Conway, Arkansas
Advent Arts & Acoustic Cafe @ 900 Farris Road
http://www.adventcafe.org/

10/18/2003 at America's Concert Series
in Conway, Arkansas
Happenstance's First Official Gig at That Bookstore in Conway

9/5/2003 at The Coffee Beanery
in Little Rock, AR
First Happenstance Gig (sort of - It was Dan's solo gig but we played as a group the 2nd set)

6/8/2003 at Kerrville Folk Festival
in Kerrville, Texas
As the festival closes, Doug and Dan head back to Conway. The seeds had been planted that would eventually grow to be Happenstance!
http://www.kerrville-music.com/

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