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The Hill Country Podcast: Deb Rouse on The KerrClipse

Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas.

This week Tom visits with Deb Rouse, the executive director of the Kerrville Folk Festival, who talks about the festival’s preparations for the upcoming Kerr Eclipse.

Deb Rouse, a prominent figure in the music festival scene, is best known for organizing the Kerrville Folk Festival and discussing the upcoming event celebrating the sun and eclipse totality, KerrClipse.

Deb holds a positive and optimistic viewpoint on the KerrClipse Festival, accentuating its unique nature and the efforts to ensure its success, despite uncertainties concerning the level of attendance. Her perspective is shaped by the success of a previous event centered around the annular eclipse, which had a positive impact on festival attendance.

Additionally, Deb appreciates the variety of workshops planned for the festival, including those she herself orchestrates, highlighting the opportunities these provide for learning and growth within the music community. Overall, her perspective reflects a sense of excitement and readiness for the upcoming KerrClipse Festival.

Key Highlights:

Kerrville Folk Festival: Cosmic Entertainment & Eclipse
KerrClipse Music Festival Lineup and Workshops
Artisanal Crafts and Culinary Delights Galore
Kerrville Folk Festival teaser

Resources:

Kerrville Folk Festival

KerrClipse Information

Parking and Camping

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Hill Country Authors Podcast

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Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places, and activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, I am joined by Deb Rouse, Executive Director of the Kerrville Folk Festival, on the October 12-15 Welcome Home Festival and Annular Eclipse at the Quiet Valley Ranch.

Deb Rouse, the executive director of the Kerrville Folk Festival, has a rich history with the festival, having attended from a young age and later becoming a dedicated volunteer. Her perspective on the festival emphasizes the diversity and inclusivity of its music events, shaped by her experiences traveling to various folk festivals and organizing vibrant events like October’s Welcome Home Fest. She highlights the festival’s commitment to providing opportunities for aspiring songwriters and musicians of all levels, offering a variety of workshops and classes, and showcasing traditional folk programming. Rouse also underscores the festival’s dedication to supporting and promoting artists at various stages of their careers, citing the success of former volunteers like Anais Mitchell. Join Tom Fox and Deb Rouse on this episode of the Hill Country Podcast to delve deeper into the diverse music events and challenges of the Kerrville Folk Festival.