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The Kenney Store is a rural Texas restaurant, bar, dance-floor destination, and live music venue where performances are a central part of the weekly schedule. The venue presents live music from Thursday through Saturday, ranging from developing regional performers to established touring acts, and gives guests the option to sit and listen or spend the evening dancing. Home-style food, weekend brunch, a full bar, beer, wine, and cocktails make the property an all-evening destination rather than a stand-alone concert room. The Kenney Store also offers three separate areas for private events, giving the facility flexibility for parties, gatherings, and special programs in addition to public shows. The atmosphere is deliberately casual and Southern, with the feel of a country store and community gathering place rather than a formal theater. For musicians, The Kenney Store is a particularly strong fit for country, Texas country, Americana, roots, Southern rock, and dance-oriented bands that can connect with an audience accustomed to regular live entertainment.

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Tony and Rita
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979-865-2404

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Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Americana, Country, Honky Tonk
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811 S. Loop 497, 77452, United States
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(979) 865-2404
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