Shoppa's to sponsor free unplugged concert series
By MIKE KONVICKA mkonvicka@journal-spectator.com

Thanks to Roland Orsak from Shoppa's Farm Supply, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo goers will be treated to 15 nights of free Texas music.

Beginning March 3 in the Reliant Center Exhibit Hall, Shoppa's booth will showcase some of Texas best singer-songwriters.

"The plugged In Concert Series" is co-sponsored by Houston Radio Station KILT and Reliant Energy.

Orsak started organizing the project last October and it became a reality in December.

The acoustic sets will be held from 5-6 p.m. and Trent Wilmon takes the stage for the first show.

He's followed by Honebrowne on March 4. Walt Wilkins plays on March 5, Todd Fritch plays on March 6, Al White sings on March 7, James Richards plays on March 10, Owen Temple takes the stage on March 11, Wright Remedy plays on March 12, Granger Smith performs on March 13, Tommy Alverson sings on March 14, Rodney Hayden sings on March 17, Doug Moreland sings on March 18, Kyle Park plays on March 19, Jason Allen croons on March 20 and Jarrod Birmingham closes the series on March 21.

Shoppa's stores are located in East Bernard, El Campo, Edna, Bay City and Eagle Lake.