For those who may not have been keeping track, there are 136 days until the State Fair of Texas opens this year. To help ease the agony of waiting, Big Tex has released a partial concert series lineup for this year.

The kickoff party is Friday, Sept. 28, with Le Freak, the self-dubbed greatest disco band in the world.

Rebirth Brass Band will follow on Saturday, Oct. 6. If you have ever been to New Orleans, you will recognize the brass band as an institution and pillar of New Orleans music.

That evening, Ruthie Foster will take the stage with her eclectic blend of soul, blues, rock, folk, and gospel.

Sunday, Oct. 7, King of the Accordion Ramon Ayala will put on an afternoon concert.

Monday, Oct. 8, or Columbus Day, Bridgit Mendler will make her debut performance at the State Fair of Texas. This is definitely a good opportunity to win points with younger members of the family who will no doubt recognize her from her many Disney roles.

On Saturday, Oct. 13 — or as we call it in Texas: Red River Rivalry — Kevin Fowler will take center stage with his native Texan boot-scootin’ music.

Don’t stay out too late, though. The following afternoon, legendary rock group Kansas will own the stage. Carry on my wayward son!

The final weekend features the Commodores on Saturday, Oct. 20, and the Tejano styling of Texas Tornadoes on Sunday.

As most veteran Fairgoers know, concerts on the Silverado Main Stage are free for Fairgoers. The fair kicks off on Friday, Sept. 28, and runs through Oct. 21.

For the complete concert lineup as it becomes available, as well as a minute-by-minute countdown to opening day, check out the State Fair of Texas website.

 

Congrats, Bridgit Mendler!

The 19-year-old Good Luck Charlie starlet was just announced as “Role Model of the Year” during the 8th Annual Common Sense Media Awards this week from San Francisco.

The awards honor innovative minds from the worlds of entertainment, public policy and technology for kids. Bridgit was recognized as a champion for how to be a responsible citizen in a 24/7 digital world.

Common Sense Media is the leading independent non-profit organization that helps parents and teachers manage the media and technology in kids’ lives.

She recently starred in a series of anti-cyberbullying public service announcements in partnership with Common Sense Media and Disney’s Friends for Change, an initiative that inspires kids and families to make a positive impact on their world.

Bridgit Mendler has been nominated at the 2012 Young Artist Awards for her re-occurring role in the Disney Channel Series “Wizards Of Waverly Place” as Juistin’s Vampire Girl Friend Juliet !  This is Bridgit’s first tine ever being nominated for this awards ceremony so ,we , at BMN are keeping our fingers crossed that she wins it! Bridgit is nominated against  Nickelodeon Stars Victoria Justice [Victorious] , Erin Sanders [Big Time Rush] along with ANT Farm’s Alexandria Debbery and Raising Hope’s Kelly Heyer ! For a Complete list of nominations , you can visit the official website of the awards . Winners will be announced on may 06th