The Big Bend area is well known for its vibrant music scene. Now that Viva Big Bend recently wrapped up its first ever virtual format, the City of Alpine has received kudos from the Texas Music Office, and Alpine Director of Tourism Chris Ruggia is excited to announce the good news. The Texas Music Office is a statewide program with the primary purpose of acknowledging the state’s music industry to further economic development. Having Alpine designated as a Music Friendly City serves as a promotional tool, and a collaborative effort between city and state resources can help guide Alpine’s music scene. “Alpine is a strong arts community,” said Chris Ruggia Alpine Director of Tourism. “The music advisory board serves as a forum where the music community can get together and share their experiences. Perhaps we can think of programs that give people more places to play, programs that may make the ways they perform more profitable for the individual musicians so they can make a living. Until COVID-19 shut everything down, Alpine already had a vibrant music scene, but my hope is that this can help to make it even more so.”
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