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Lubbock’s Dirt City Music Association Is Going Totally ’80s for a Good Cause
Lubbock's Dirt City Music Association is hosting its 3rd Annual Fall Fundraiser on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at The Garden in the Depot District, with an '80s theme, live music, an autographed guitar, and mystery cassette tapes up for grabs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. And music kicks off at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door. The Depot District venue fits the vibe well, given the neighborhood's long connection to Lubbock's live music scene.
The fundraiser supports the next generation of local musicians. Lubbock has never had a shortage of people who can play, and this organization is working to make sure younger players have a path forward.
For $10, folks get a night of live music, a shot at an autographed guitar, a reason to dig out whatever '80s costume they can still pull together, and the knowledge that the money goes toward keeping local music alive for kids coming up behind them.
Lubbock has produced enough musicians to fill a hall of fame, so it's fitting that a city this deep in music history is now actively fundraising to protect what comes next.
Common questions
When and where is the Dirt City Music Association fundraiser in Lubbock?
- The 3rd Annual Fall Fundraiser is Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at The Garden in the Depot District. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and live music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door.
What does my $10 get me at the Dirt City Music fundraiser?
- For $10 at the door, you get a night of live music with an '80s theme, a chance to win an autographed guitar, and mystery cassette tapes up for grabs. The event supports younger Lubbock musicians building a path in the local music scene.
What does Dirt City Music Association do with the money raised?
- The fundraiser supports the next generation of local musicians in Lubbock. The organization focuses on giving younger players a path forward in the city's live music community, which has a long and well-known history of producing working musicians.
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