THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINE • Late Summer 2018 89 TheCoastalBend.com Port Aransas For decades, musical acts from across Texas have found fun times and great audiences in Port Aransas, and this year the first ever Port A Live Music Festival brings multiple bands to the island at the same time, for a weekend of awesome food, great food and terrific music. Eleven venues are scheduled to host live bands, including Bernie’s Beach House, Billy Joe’s Crafthouse, Bron’s Carts & Courtyard, Cinnamon Shore, Palmilla Beach Resort, Island Wine, Shorty’s Place, Giggity’s, Sunflow- er Beach Resort, The Back Porch and Treasure Island. Over a dozen popular Texas bands will be featured over the Friday–Saturday September 28–29 festival, including Matthew Ryan, John Baumann, the Ray Johnston Band, Love & Chaos, Michael Milligan & Texiana Bluez, The Chank- las, Billy Snipes, Debra Watson & The Smokin’Aces, Brandon Rhyder, Ty Dietz Band, Selfie, and Scarecrow People. Wristbands cost $35 the day of the festival, or $25 in advance, and includes all live music, afternoon beer tasting, a commemorative T-shirt, and Saturday shuttle service. PortAransas.org PORT A LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL PREMIERES THIS SEPTEMBER Michael Milligan & Texiana Blues Brandon Rhyder Ray Johnston Band Billy Snipes