Braids & Bandanas

Braids & Bandanas: A Willie Nelson Tribute Night
Join us at ZU Gallery on Saturday, April 19, 2025, as 13 of the area’s finest musicians come together to pay homage to the legendary Willie Nelson. From “On the Road Again” to “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” experience the timeless catalog of one of country music’s greatest troubadours reimagined by local talent.

Event Details:
Time: Doors open at 5:00 PM, Music starts at 6:00 PM
Location: ZU Gallery, 48 W Main Street, Cortez – Enter at Chestnut Street entrance
Admission: $10 /person cover at the door – all ages

Featuring:
13 local musicians bringing their unique interpretations to Willie’s incredible songbook. Each performer will put their own spin on classic Willie Nelson tunes while honoring the spirit of the Red Headed Stranger. Local Musicians: Kevin Frazier, Moe Cooley, Mark Monroe Gibson, Sunny Gable, Willie Perritt, Amanda Vodicka, Connie Coy, Carrie Schneider, Stan McNeil, Shane Queener, Jessica Munn, Jedekiah Coy, Barry Wood

Grab your bandana, braid your hair, and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music and legacy of Willie Nelson.

Some Housekeeping to keep things enjoyable for everyone:

. Doors open at 5pm. Please enter through the Chestnut Street door to pay your $10 cover. All ages. We have a door person. Cash is preferred but we can take credit cards.

. There are plenty of seats available. If you have an open seat consider inviting someone to join you.

. Please do not move tables or chairs from their original area to create larger seating. They are intentionally setup to create pathways.

. Please keep the path from the bathroom to the stage and the paths from the doors clear. We have 13 musicians that need to get through at any given moment throughout the night and you might need to potty, too. We will add caution tape to the floor.

. Please do not block or stand in the archway. We have seated viewing in the bar area. We have also setup a video screen in the back so you can see the stage view there, too.

. Please order at the register. We will have a pickup station at the other end of the bar for specialty drinks. Please do not block these spaces if you’re not waiting for or ordering a drink.

. We have a limited number of commemorative bandanas available for $5 and a limited number of snack boards $11 at the register. Note: Bottled water is for sale or there are water fountains under the digital clock.

. There will be a lot of joyful, human beings in our space, please keep your four-footed furry friends at home for their safety.

Thank you for respecting the ZU and our guests! We are so excited to host this unique, one-time event highlighting some amazing musicians from our community.