History of Spring Creek Bluegrass Club
The Brockett's had attended their first bluegrass festival in Hugo, Oklahoma in 1979 and were completely taken in by it. At that time there wasn't a lot of bluegrass in the Houston area. On the 1st Saturday there was a show & jam at Tarkington Prairie, TX; the 2nd Saturday at Brazoria and the 3rd Saturday Sour lake. They started going every weekend (Buddy & John started learning to play).
The bluegrass clubs were real good to support each other so you would see the same people every weekend. On the 4th Saturday there was nothing to do. There seemed to be enough interest to start a new show out in the Northwest side of Houston. Yankee Fischer (Brazoria Co. Bluegrass ) said, "you get it started and we'll be there to help ya," and they did!
Goals
- To provide a place where musicians and fans can come together for good wholesome family entertainment in an environment free from drugs and alcohol.
- To further the awareness and enjoyment of bluegrass music through teaching, playing and sharing it with listeners.
- To fulfill the desires of musicians to perform and entertain the fans by having an annual bluegrass music festival. It is held the last weekend of October at the Coushatte Recreation Ranch near Bellville, Texas.
- To keep the membership informed through a monthly newsletter containing bluegrass events and articles of interest.