Schedule

7:30 PM: Jacob Serrano

8:30 PM: Jackie Venson

Jackie Venson

Jackie Venson is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter known far and wide for her beautifully complex music and blazing guitar skills. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jackie has traveled the world playing to crowds both as a headliner and as support for major acts such as Keb’ Mo’, Gary Clark Jr, Aloe Blacc, Melissa Etheridge, and Citizen Cope, to name a few. In 2020, Jackie released her studio album Vintage Machine, her first studio follow up to 2019’s Joy. Music from Vintage Machine was featured heavily on Jackie’s taping for Austin City Limits’ 46th season, and she released the full set on “Live at Austin City Limits” that year. In 2021, she released Love Transcends, her first studio album centered around the blues and at the start of 2023 she released Evolution of Joy, a reimagining of her breakout album Joy, with producer Frenchie Smith (Jet, Toadies, Wild Child). With the uncertainty of the times we’re living in, one thing holds true for Jackie Venson- she’s going to play her music, speak her truth, and spread as much joy as she can doing it.

Jacob Serrano

Jacob Serrano is an independent musical artist located in Dallas, Texas! Jacob is also the lead singer of the Indie Pop group; JTE. Jacob draws influence from all genres of music and loves making music of all kinds with all kinds of people. Thank you for your support!

Ever since I was a kid I was always fascinated with music. I would always sing. When I was in middle school my parents put me in music classes. From there, my hobby turned into full on obsession. Music fascinated me in every way possible. When I started going to Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy I was pushed to not solely rely on my talent alone, but to push my self and strive to be a better musician and person every day!

some of the experiences I had while at GPFAA were performing for thousands of people, singing in a national competition and being a finalist, (106.1 Kidd kraddick morning show – the big break), writing music, and traveling. Those were the experiences that encouraged me to do what I do today!

Now my biggest goal is to share with others my passion for music in every way possible. I teach and help people learn about music. I sing for different types of occasions (weddings, restaurants, funerals, churches, venues) and do my best to entertain people and have fun, And I make music not only for myself but I also help write and produce music with other artists. Music has provided me with so many great opportunities and I want to pay it forward to others for I would not be where I am today with out the help of my friends, family, and supporters.