The event, part of a worldwide celebration, takes place every year on the summer solstice as a way to demonstrate the power of music to unite and build community. Performances run the gamut from jam sessions to music lessons to performances from professional artists and groups, all of which are free to the public.
“The city of Houston is delighted to once again be part of the international roster for Make Music Day,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a statement. “I am once again inviting all Houstonians, of all musical abilities, to join us and bring music to our neighborhoods, offices, and communities on this celebratory day of music.”
The following map and list of performances show what residents can expect in the local area. Meanwhile, a full list of performances in Houston, including virtual streams, can be found online here.
Buffalo Bayou Park: 105 Sabine St., Ste. B, Houston
- Traevon Narcisse, a gospel, jazz and Cajun/zydeco artist, will perform from 6-7 p.m.
- Hip-hop artist BuddieRoe will perform from 11:15-11:30 a.m.
- Jazz and Latin artist Charlie Perez & The Trade will perform from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- DJ and dance artist Hiram will perform from 12:15-1 p.m.
- DJ and dance artist Hiram will perform from 4-8 p.m.
- Free group guitar lessons will be offered from 7-8:30 p.m.
- Acoustic Americana and folk artist Ted Miller will perform from 11-11:30 a.m.
- Americana and indie-folk artist Jim Gill will perform from 11:30 a.m.-noon
- Acoustic Americana artist Mike Darnell will perform from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
- Acoustic folk singer David Paul will perform from 12:45-1:15 p.m.
- Acoustic folk singer Pam Grisham will perform from 1:30-2 p.m.
- Acoustic indie-folk singer Alison Reeves will perform from 2-2:30 p.m.
- Acoustic folk singer Paul Boedeker will perform from 2:30-3 p.m.
- Acoustic indie-folk singer Narissa Bond will perform from 3-3:30 p.m.
- Acoustic Americana and folk artist Kelly Moore will perform from 3:45-4:15 p.m.
- Acoustic folk singer Jeannine Barr will perform from 4:15-4:45 p.m.
- Acoustic pop singer Ed Amash will perform from 5-5:30 p.m.
- Indie-folk and blues artist Wild Rabbit Salad will perform from 5:30-6:15 p.m.
- Acoustic folk singer Ray Wyatt will perform from 6:15-7 p.m.
- Jazz singer and songwriter Susan Elliott will perform from 7-7:45 p.m.
- Acoustic jazz duo Kim Solem and John Hull will perform from 8-9 p.m.
- Toddler story time will take place from 11-11:15 a.m.
- Americana and bluegrass artist Mary Hammer will perform from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Jazz and pop artist Alex Navarro will perform from 1-2 p.m.
- Classical artists with the Burgos-Benabent piano duo will perform from 7-8 p.m.
- Acoustic world artist Kirby-sur-Seine will perform from 8-9:30 p.m.
- Baby story time will take place from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
- Toddler story time will take place from 11-11:30 a.m.
- Blues artist Cris Crochemore Band will perform from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Jazz artist Jalen Baker Trio will perform from 8-9 p.m.
- Pajama story time will take place from 6-7 p.m.
- World artist Ziying Zhao will perform from 2-3 p.m.
- Early music artist Elisabeth Ellison will perform from 4-5 p.m.
- Hip-hop and Tejano artists with the Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theatre will perform from 7-9 p.m.
- The Houston Heights Brass band will perform from 7-8 p.m.
- Pop and hip-hop artist E-EYE'S will perform from noon-1 p.m.
- Pop, jazz and R&B artists with The Kristi & Duane Show will perform from 1-2 p.m.
- Blues and folk artist Jahrel Pickens will perform from 2-3 p.m.
- Classical acoustic and jazz artist Malcolm Jackson will perform from 4-5 p.m.
- Blues, funk and soul artist Devon Rismay will perform from 5-6 p.m.
- Anthony Carreras, an acoustic pop and indie-rock artist, will perform from 7-8 p.m.
- Standards artist Marvin Gaspard will perform from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
