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May 9, 2026 7:00 p.m.
SECOND SATURDAY CONCERTS Presents -
Rob Lytle
with Leah Dawn opening
The first thing you will notice is a voice that is effortlessly powerful and immediately intimate. Rob’s voice has been compared favorably to artists such as Jackson Browne, Jonathan Edwards, and James Taylor for its unique clarity and seemingly effortless ability to navigate interesting melodies. When combined with songs that move from humor to wry observation, and to satisfying moments of recognition, Rob has been described as “an irresistible artist, the kind whose vocal tenderness and lyrical honesty compel you to listen.”
Rob performs at major festivals, venues, and private house concerts, across North America. His last two recording projects You. Must. Stop. (2011) and a hypocrite of heart and hope (2015) were released globally to critical acclaim. Allan Cackatt of Maverick Music Magazine described Rob’s 2011 CD You. Must. Stop. as “the musical equivalent of a previously undiscovered Gainsborough” and raved that it was “one of those all-too-rare albums where every track is a standout.” Fred Schmale of the Real Roots Café wrote that “Rob's voice is strongly reminiscent of Jonathan Edwards and so is the music...Beautiful songs, beautiful melodies, somewhere between folk, country and pop."
Rob is currently working on a new recording project and a busy touring schedule in North America and Europe.
Leah Dawn
Leah Dawn is a Houston-based singer, songwriter, guitar player, and bass player. She has spent the last decade developing her songwriting craft while finishing up her engineering career and raising two daughters. She is a storyteller that draws from her own life experiences as well as that of others to capture the emotion, joys, and struggles of everyday life.
Leah’s first love is songwriting and she is the cofounder of the Iron Bridge Songwriting Retreat (www.ironbridgesongwriters.com), which occurs annually in Lake Tawakoni, TX. She believes that music is the universal love language and that it has immense healing properties! She has experienced this first hand and strives to bring that joy to others!
Leah released her debut album Livin' the Dream in the summer of '25 with producer Mandy Rowden and has since been performing solo to promote the album. You can check out her solo work on all the streaming sites.
Starting in 2026, Leah will be splitting her time between Houston and Austin to play bass guitar with the all- female Rhinestone Renegades band (www.therhinestonerenegades.com). The Rhinestone Renegades play a mixture of '80s, '90s, and modern country music in the greater Austin area.
Photo credit: Ally Glow Photography
Houston Folklore and Music Society presents folk music concerts from a wide variety of subgenres on the second Saturday of each month (except as noted above) at The Annex at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
$20 suggested donation (CASH OR CHECK ONLY, PLEASE) at the door –
all proceeds go to support the artists.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Suggested donation for children is "pay what you can."
For booking information, please contact:
Jim Gill, Second Saturday Concert Producer
Email: jim@sahouston.com
Phone: 832 453 4455
Future Second Saturday Concerts
Schedule is subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances.
Stay tuned for updates!
May 9, 2026: Rob Lytle
Opener: Leah Dawn
September 12, 2026: Daniel Boling
Opener: Mystery Loves Company
October 10, 2026: Karyn Oliver
Opener: Hudson Mueller
November 14, 2026: Pierce Pettis
Opener: Geoff Simpson
HFMS Past Concerts
This section is ever growing and changing. If you find broken links, feel free to let us know via the email at the bottom of the page.
2026
Riders on the Orphan Train and Charles Bryant
Claudia Gibson and Ray Wyatt
Houston Balalaika Society Orchestra
Ordinary Elephant and Jay Williams
2025
Young & Rusty and Brian Kalinec
Sara Beth Go and Nathan K
Jack Motley and Claude "Butch" Morgan
First Annual Super Bowl Sunday Song Circle
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2023 |
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2022 |
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Ken Gaines, Amanda Pascali, Zachary Tyndall
2021 |
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Tom Tranchilla and Buddy Allen
2020 |
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Karen Mal and Will Taylor with Tom Tranchilla and Buddy Allen |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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2017 |
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Ken Gaines, Karen Mal, Wayne Wilkerson, & Will Taylor |
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2016 and prior... |
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Sanders, Ulrich, Palomarez & Eastham |
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Ken Gaines and Songwriter's Circle |
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Tim Henderson |
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Rhett Butler, Gordy Quist & Tim Henderson |
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25th Anniv. Concert: Traveler & D. Jones |
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Kelly Lancaster |
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Tony Trishka |
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Ed Miller and Andy Wilkinson |
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Songwriters' Night - Mike Rickard hosting |
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Norman Kennedy and St. Brigid’s Flame |
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The Banded Geckos and The Jive Sisters |
