Every summer and fall, the OYOU becomes a creative home for people of all ages and abilities. It’s a place where music is shared, stories are written, art is explored, and community is built. A young songwriter finds their voice in a workshop. An songwriter or instrumentalist connects with others for the first time. A child in our OYOUth program discovers confidence through creativity. And through SongBuddies, individuals with special needs experience the joy of music, connection, and self-expression in a way that is uniquely their own. These moments don’t happen by accident. They’re made possible by people who believe that creativity should be accessible to everyone. This May fundraiser helps us bring these programs to life: online and in-person events, workshops, song circles, concert series, Tammi Fest, performances, and inclusive experiences that reach far beyond a single stage. When you support the OYOU (Own Your Own Universe), you’re not just funding events, you’re opening doors, building community, and helping creativity thrive where it’s needed most.
Taos to Texas: Songwriters in the Round featuring Eliza Gilkyson, Terri Hendrix, and Lloyd Maines. An evening of storytelling, song, and community in San Marcos.
San Marcos, TX — May 9 — An unforgettable afternoon of storytelling, song, and connection comes to San Marcos with Taos to Texas: Songwriters in the Round, featuring acclaimed artists Eliza Gilkyson, Terri Hendrix, and Lloyd Maines. This special fundraising event for Own Your Own Universe (OYOU) will take place on Saturday, May 9th at the historic Price Center (222 W. San Antonio Street).
Doors open at 4:00 PM, with the concert running from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The event will be available live in person and via online streaming, offering audiences near and far the chance to experience this intimate musical gathering.
This ticketed event supports OYOU’s Summer–Fall programs, with all concert proceeds directly benefiting the organization’s mission to empower individuals through music and creative arts. Guests can enjoy a cash bar, light bites, and raffle items as part of the concert experience.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and explore the Price Center’s 1893 Flea Market, open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, featuring an eclectic mix of indoor and outdoor local vendors.
Featured Artists
Eliza Gilkyson is a twice Grammy-nominated (2006/2014) singer-songwriter and activist who is one ofthe most respected musicians in Folk, Roots and Americana circles. Her songs have been covered byJoan Baez, Bob Geldof, Chris Smither, the world renowned Conspirare Choir, Tom Rush and RosanneCash and have appeared in films, PBS specials and on primetime TV. A member of the Austin MusicHall of Fame, and an inductee into the Austin Songwriter Hall of Fame, she has won countless FolkAlliance and Austin Music awards, including 2014’s Songwriter of the Year and the “Song of the Year”Award at the Folk Alliance International Conference in 2021.
Terri Hendrix, is a pioneering Texas songwriter who has received numerous awards, including the 2025 Carl and Michael Hearne Legacy Grant, a star on the South Texas Music Walk of Fame, the Art of Peace Award from Saint Mary’s University, a Distinguished Alumni Award from Hardin-Simmons University, induction into the San Marcos Women’s Hall of Fame, a San Marcos SMART Award for artistic excellence, and a lifetime achievement award at the inaugural San Marcos Music Awards. She also co-wrote the Chicks’ Grammy-winning country instrumental, “Lil’ Jack Slade,” with Lloyd Maines and the Chicks. Her master recordings and archives are housed at the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University.
Lloyd Maines, a Grammy Award-winning producer and musician, has been a cornerstone of Texas music for over four decades. With credits on approximately 5,000 albums, Maines has collaborated with some of the most influential artists in country, rock, and Americana. A renowned steel guitar player and multi-instrumentalist, he is a member of the Texas Steel Guitar Hall of Fame, the Lubbock Hall of Fame; twice — as both a producer and with the Maines Brothers, and the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. He has made more appearances on Austin City Limits than any other artist in the history of the program.
Event Details
Taos to Texas: Songwriters in the Round
Date: Saturday, May 9
Location: Price Center, 222 W. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, TX
Doors: 4:00 PM
Concert: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Format: In person and streaming online
Admission: Sold Out