Ep# 37 - How One Birthday Party Sparked A Beloved Music Festival- The Story Of Songs On The Frio W/ Jan Larsen & Annalisa Glass

How One Birthday Sparked a Music Festival | Songs on the Frio

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How One Birthday Party Sparked a Beloved Music Festival – The Story of Songs on the Frio w/ Jan Larsen & AnaLisa Glass

Episode Timestamps

• 00:00:02 – Discovering Hamper Review Campground in Concord, TX

• 00:00:49 – Welcome back to the InBetween Podcast

• 00:00:58 – Introducing Jan Larsen & AnaLisa Glass

• 00:01:29 – The story behind Rio Bella Resort

• 00:02:35 – Growing up in Lakey, TX and becoming a teacher

• 00:05:10 – Jan's journey from Mississippi to Lakey, TX

• 00:07:28 – A milestone birthday that sparked Songs on the Frio

• 00:09:43 – Experiencing Nashville songwriters up close

• 00:14:17 – Trial runs that led to the first public event

• 00:15:43 – Raising funds for Frio Canyon EMS

• 00:20:23 – Planning the annual festival (Veteran's Day Weekend)

• 00:22:12 – Education & youth involvement in the festival

• 00:25:19 – The Sunday gospel sing tradition

• 00:28:19 – Inspiring the next generation of songwriters

• 00:31:10 – Friendship, community, and collaboration

• 00:35:16 – Songwriters as "healing doctors" of music

• 00:38:17 – The powerful energy of Danny Myrick & Megan Linville

• 00:40:02 – How to get tickets & support Songs on the Frio

• 00:42:32 – Free community events and youth showcases

• 00:44:44 – Encouraging young artists to perform

• 00:46:50 – Rio Bella Resort as a wedding & event destination

• 00:47:02 – Contact & donation details

About Songs on the Frio

Founded in 2021, Songs on the Frio is an intimate songwriter festival held every Veterans Day weekend (November 8–10, 2025) at Rio Bella Resort in Leakey, TX. It features hit Nashville songwriters and Texas country artists performing their original songs, sharing the backstories, and raising funds for Frio Canyon EMS.

🎟️ Tickets go on sale late summer 2025 at SongsOnTheFrio.com.

About Rio Bella Resort

Rio Bella Resort is a riverfront vacation and wedding venue nestled on the Frio River. Known for its scenic beauty and magical atmosphere, it hosts weddings, family getaways, and special events year-round.

📍 Learn more: RioBellaResort.com

Learn More About Our Guests

• 📧 Contact AnaLisa Glass at: info@riobella.com

• 🌐 Visit: www.RioBella.com

• 📧 Contact Jan Larsen at: jan@songsonthefrio.com

• 🌐 Explore: SongsOnTheFrio.com

Special Thanks To Our Sponsors

This episode is made possible thanks to our amazing sponsors who support community, music, and the magic of the Frio:

• 🏡 Orange Blossom Realty – orangeblossomland.com

• 🌲 Camp Riverview – friocampriverview.com

Connect With Us

• 🌐 SongsOnTheFrio.com

• 📸 Instagram: @SongsOnTheFrio

• 👍 Facebook: Songs on the Frio

• 📧 Email: info@songsonthefrio.com

Key Takeaways

• Music is medicine—hearing songwriters tell the stories behind hit songs creates deep emotional connection.

• Community impact matters—every ticket helps fund local emergency services in rural Texas.

• Intimate experiences win—listening room settings and smaller crowds make the festival unforgettable.

• Inspiration for the next generation—young musicians and teens are encouraged to perform and dream big.

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