The Tune Up: A Texas Folklife Benefit Concert

The Tune Up: A Texas Folklife Benefit Concert

One night of accordion-driven Texas music to power the heritage programming you love. The Tune Up is the warm-up to Accordion Kings & Queens, and every ticket helps Texas Folklife keep these traditions alive on stage and in communities across the state.

Headlining the night is Conjuntazzo, featuring Grammy Award winner Joel Guzman and Sarah Fox. Expect outstanding accordion work, powerful vocals, and an authentic Tex-Mex sound that blends classic conjunto with lively, tropical-tinged cumbias. Opening the show is Mark Halata Texavia, bringing the Czech-Moravian polka tradition that runs deep through Texas dance halls.

Come thirsty and ready to dance. Signature King and Queen cocktails and mocktails will be pouring all night.

When: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Where: Rockefeller’s Houston, 3620 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

Schedule
Doors open: 6 PM
Special performance by former Big Squeeze ambassador Alyssa Villarreal: 7 PM
Concert begins: 8 PM

Tickets
General Admission: $25
VIP: $45

General Admission
First floor. Tables and seats are first come, first served.

VIP
Second floor access, exclusive artist meet and greet, and two drink tickets.

Grab your tickets, bring a dance partner, and help us tune up for the main event.