“Fostering and nurturing the rich and lively cultural environment in Bastrop is our primary mission.”
Who We Serve
The City: We use public and private donations to support and cultivate the growth of a vibrant live music scene in order to engage our community and promote tourism and commerce for the people and businesses businesses of Bastrop, TX.
The Artists: We provide resources and performance opportunities to Bastrop County musicians by hosting live music events at local venues, songwriting and performance workshops, networking with established regional and national artists, and the creation of a centralized community of musicians for mutual support and opportunity. We guarantee a living wage from all of our live music events through at-the-door donations and ticket sales supplemented with public and private funding and donations.
The Community: We provide the residents of Bastrop access to musical and cultural enrichment by bringing national, regional, and local artists to local venues. We host events that encourage community involvement such as music instruction, music clinics, outdoor festivals, and music education opportunities for aspiring musicians, young and old.
The Future: Our plans include scholarships for young musicians, mentorships and continuing education for established and developing artists, and assisting with access to healthcare and mental health resources for musicians and their families.
Our Mission
The Bastrop Live Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to support a thriving music scene in Bastrop by organizing events to promote local musicians, bring national and regional artists to local venues, and increase access to music education and mentorship for the next generation of musicians.
Rural communities often get skipped over when national and regional acts are booking their tours, and rural musicians are often limited in their work opportunities and exposure. Our organization bridges the gap between touring artists, rural venues, and local musicians to create opportunities for audiences and artists to experience a richer and more diverse music scene in Bastrop.
Access to live music performance is a quality of life issue for any city or town. The experience of listening, moving, and being moved together helps foster bonds of community and connection that spread outward into the world to create tighter knit societies and foster compassion, kindness and understanding among diverse populations.
Messages from our Board of Directors…
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Kasey Ducloux
“We provide affordable shows for the public, a diverse range of music/musicians both local and internationally known, and pay them a living wage. A winning combination for all that truly supports the arts and our community in a very real way. And the best part is that we have had some amazing and real results, 26 artists showcased within the 6 months since we started putting on shows!”
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Ben Zuniga
“Not only does BLMF help musical artists and others in the music business, it will also have an effect on our city's tourism, local economy, and healthy development as our town continues to change.”
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Phil Hurley
“There's already such a talented and diverse musical community in Bastrop. I love that our foundation is helping to bring new ears to local favorites and sponsoring some amazing artists to come to our town for the first time.”
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Robert A. Kraft
“The act of gathering is itself a kind of magic. Music weaves a spell that augments the communal experience and truly makes the world a better place.”
Meet the BLMF Team
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Robert A. Kraft, Executive Director
Robert Kraft founded BLMF in order to coordinate and strengthen the live music scene in his community. He has been making a living as an actor, voice actor, and musician for over three decades, working from his home studio in Bastrop, TX. Find him on: IMDB. Website. Instagram. Soundcloud. Bandcamp.
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Madeline Eden, Board Member
Madeline Eden is an inventor, entrepreneur, and community organizer who lives with her family in Bastrop, TX. Find her on: Instagram. X (Twitter).
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Phil Hurley, Board Member
Phil Hurley is a lifelong musician with experience touring internationally and recording music for films. He lives in Bastrop, TX and was appointed to the Bastrop City Council Cultural Arts Commission in 2021. Find him on: Website. Spotify. Instagram. Facebook.
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Daniel Ducloux, Board Member
Daniel Ducloux is a musician from Bastrop, TX. Find him on: Soundcloud. Instagram. Facebook.
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Kasey Ducloux, Board Member
Kasey Ducloux is an artist and entrepreneur who lives and works in Bastrop, TX.
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Perry E. Lowe, Board Member
Perry Lowe is a songwriter, artist, producer, vocalist, and drummer born and raised in Bastrop, TX. As well as a solo recording artist, he is a current and founding member of Chubby Knuckle Choir. Find him on: Soundcloud. Bankcamp. LinkedIn.
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Ben Zuniga, Board Member
Ben Zuniga is a guitarist and songwriter who has worked with a number of songwriters and bands since he started his career as a teenager in the Austin music scene. He lives and works in Bastrop, TX. Find him on: Website. Instagram.
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