72 Degrees

05/18/2019

Stories from Edwin H Cooper and his wife, Peggy Martin Cooper about the San Marcos River and the popular water park called Rio Vista

05/07/2018

Need a new home for your pet fish? Don't use the San Marcos River - use the Discovery Center fish pond at 430 Riverside Drive. We feed our fish weekly and your pet will not become someone's lunch. The pond is heated during the winter to keep your pet fish alive. Come see us!

04/27/2018

TOMORROW folks!

Saturday, April 28th! San Marcos Plaza Park, 401 E. Hopkins!
Here's a schedule of what we have lined up:
12pm-12:50pm Daisy O'Connor
1pm-1:50pm Sami & The Engine
2:10pm-3:10pm Trio Del Rio
3:30pm-4:30pm Marshall J Anderson
5pm-6pm Susan Gibson
6:30pm-7:30pm David Beck's Tejano Weekend
8pm-9pm Flaco Jimenez y los Conjuntos
Additional activities:
RIVER BLESSING – Dr. Mario Garza from Indigenous Cultures Institute (12pm)
A BIKE RODEO! (12pm-4pm)
ART (ALL DAY!)
PANEL DISCUSSIONS: Single Family v Density (1pm) LIDs (2:30pm)
GUIDED MEDITATION - Teo from Shine On Yoga (4:30pm)
FAMILY FUN (ALL DAY!)
EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS (ALL DAY!)
We're proud and excited to host some of the best local and regional talent Central Texas has to offer! Share this post and help us spread the word.

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04/26/2018

Reminder: this coming Saturday April 28, we all have the opportunity to see a legend play a free show at Plaza Park (201 CM Allen Parkway) in downtown San Marcos, TX, from 8pm till 9pm. Flaco Jimenez WILL BE PLAYING CONJUNTO IN SAN MARCOS TEXAS! Here's a short blurb from a bio on Flaco in case you didn't know just how prolific he really is.

"Few if any artists in conjunto and Tejano music have received the level of critical acclaim Flaco Jimenéz has enjoyed over the course of a career that's spanned six decades, and it's certain that no one has taken the accordion-fueled Tex-Mex sound to a larger audience than he has. Without compromising his musical vision, Jimenéz has introduced the traditional conjunto sound to mainstream pop and country listeners thanks to his collaborations with the Texas Tornados, Dwight Yoakam, and the Mavericks, and he is celebrated by adventurous rock fans through his work with Ry Cooder, Carlos Santana, Doug Sahm, and the Rolling Stones. Flaco Jimenéz was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1939, and raised in a musical family; his grandfather Patricio Jimenéz was an accordion player who embraced the polkas and waltz tunes that are conjunto's stylistic precursors, and Flaco's father, Santiago Jimenéz, Sr., was a pioneering Tex-Mex musician who cut one of the first conjunto records, "Dices Pescao" b/w "Dispensa el Arrempujon" in 1936."

A very special thanks to one of our most committed and generous supporters, Scott Gregson . Scott is a San Marcos advocate, public servant and local business owner. He is a great friend of the river of the culture in San Marcos and of 72°.

04/26/2018

With help from our friends at The Hub Cyclery, San Marcos Police Department and Bike SMTX we're holding a bike rodeo from 12pm until 4pm in the parking lot adjacent to San Marcos Plaza Park.

We will have Free prizes and lots of educational fun including:
-a Bike check station (mechanics and equipment available for minor repairs)
-a Helmet check station (for proper fit and adjustment)
-a course to practice hand signals
-an area for practicing balance (slow speed)
-a course/area for practicing safe crossing of intersections
-a course for a SLOW race (helps with balance, control and confidence)
-a Bike race through the park on a designated course ¼ to ½ mile

For more info check out our website at https://www.seventytwodegrees.org/bike-rodeo-2018/

Have you noticed how bike friendly San Marcos is? We sure have! Bikes help the river in many ways- including reducing street pollution runoff. And, is there really any better w…

04/26/2018

Hey everybody, as the 72° Festival approaches we're spotlighting some of this year's acts as well as the sponsors making this all possible. Today's spotlight, three local supporting acts brought to you by our local cable and internet provider, Grande Communications.

Leading off our lineup this year we have a great friend of ours, Daisy O'Connor playing from 12pm to 12:50pm. Daisy is a hard working musician playing the Central Texas scene as hard as anyone I know. She spends much of her time on the road as well, sharing her gift of thoughtful, honest songwriting with folks around the US. Please stop by her website at www.daisyoconnor.com and check her out!

From 1pm to 1:50 we've got one of San Marcos' up and coming bands, Sami & The Engine. Fronted by homegrown San Marcos artist Sami Serrano, this indie-rock band is going places! You may remember Sami serenading folks at the San Marcos Farmer's Market on Saturday morning and if so you'll be blown away by her new band. Please follow them on Facebook in order to see where she'll be playing next!

Then from 2:10 until 3:10, we've got one of my favorite local bands Trio Del Rio. These guys are fantastic, they do everything from rock to folk with a healthy dose of Jazz, swing and Latin music. We're excited to showcase Trio Del Rio at 72° Festival! Look them up at www.triodelrio.com and see where else you can find them and be sure to check out their online store!

04/25/2018

Heads up everybody, we've had to adjust our schedule a little. Unfortunately Eliza Gilkyson had family issues that came up and she needs to stay in LA to see them through. She will return this summer...

BUT we're excited to announce that we will now host Texas singer/songwriter Susan Gibson! She'll be on from 5pm until 6pm at the Plaza Park in downtown San Marcos, TX, on Saturday April 28th. I'd say chances are good that you've heard Susan or her songs many, many times before..! Please check out her website at www.susangibson.com if you'd like to find out more about her or check out her music. And don't forget this coming Saturday April 28 is 72° Festival!!

We'd also like to throw a shout out to our buds at Classic Tattoo, these guys have been strong supporters since just about the beginning and if you're considering getting some ink you have to consider the fabulous artists at Classic Tattoo. Check em out, they're a great local company and a long time steward of our San Marcos River!

04/24/2018

Here's another 72° Spotlight! This time we're showcasing our 630pm - 730pm performer, David Beck's Tejano Weekend. Many of you know David Beck from various groups such as Sons of Fathers, The AK-47's or Blue Healer and you may remember him from 72° Festival 2017 when he took this stage with his dad and friends and dedicated an incredible set entirely to Bob Dylan. Well this year he's agreed to bring his latest project which has him leading a Tejano band on his upright bass and singing original tunes. You'll find more information on his band at www.facebook.com/davidbeckstejanoweekend

We'd also like to spotlight a staple here in San Marcos and one of our premium sponsors, H-E-B. For over 110 years, H-E-B has contributed to worthy causes throughout Texas and Mexico, and they continue to support our community as strongly as ever. We encourage you to stop by one of our local H-E-B locations and shop knowing that they make a difference here in our community in San Marcos, TX. Or check them out online at www.heb.com.

We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday April 28 from noon until 9pm at Plaza Park in downtown San Marcos, TX!

04/20/2018

We’re down here at Live on the Lawn listening to Those Nights making folks smile with fresh 72 Degrees gear!

04/19/2018

It's time for another 72° Spotlight on San Marcos's own, Marshall Anderson!

"My first memory of Marshall is of a quiet, genuinely sweet natured guy hanging around in the dimly lit song incubator known as Cheatham Street Warehouse with the likes of local legends Kent Finlay and Victor Holk which were our mutual friends at the time and they promptly introduced me to Marshall. He's one of these instantly likable kinda guys and I'm sure many of you have had the same experience; I found myself meeting an old friend for the first time. But the quiet unassuming guy becomes the wise teller of tales upon the downbeat of any of his many perfectly crafted songs carrying you across the country by "Santa Fe Rail" and through complex emotional ups and downs at times approaching "30,000 ft" before bringing you back to ground level with a feeling of wonderment and peace knowing that ups and downs are simply a part of the ride."
-Nick Lochman

Joining Marshall Anderson on stage will be Charles Cruz on bass, David Beck on drums and Tony Browne on guitar!

He will be pushing a new record, "Beautiful, Infinite, Wonderful."
So come and get you one!

Big shout out to Ta**ra Coffeehouse for their generous support of 72° Festival this year! Ta**ra is home to great coffee drinks, mate drinks, excellent food, outstanding selection of local beers all while harboring the vibrant music scene in San Marcos. If you haven't already, check em out!

Please join us on Saturday April 28th from 12pm until 9pm at the Plaza Park at 401 E. Hopkins St. for the 72° Festival and celebrate the San Marcos River and our rich culture here in beautiful San Marcos, TX!

04/11/2018

We couldn't be more proud and excited to have a Texas legend at this year's 72° Festival! Flaco Jimenez will be playing from 8pm till 9pm, Saturday April 28, 2018 at the Plaza Park Stage.

To give those of you that don't know an idea of how influential and accomplished this man is, please read this excerpt from a biography by Mark Deming.

"Few if any artists in conjunto and Tejano music have received the level of critical acclaim Flaco Jimenéz has enjoyed over the course of a career that's spanned six decades, and it's certain that no one has taken the accordion-fueled Tex-Mex sound to a larger audience than he has. Without compromising his musical vision, Jimenéz has introduced the traditional conjunto sound to mainstream pop and country listeners thanks to his collaborations with the Texas Tornados, Dwight Yoakam, and the Mavericks, and he is celebrated by adventurous rock fans through his work with Ry Cooder, Carlos Santana, Doug Sahm, and the Rolling Stones. Flaco Jimenéz was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1939, and raised in a musical family; his grandfather Patricio Jimenéz was an accordion player who embraced the polkas and waltz tunes that are conjunto's stylistic precursors, and Flaco's father, Santiago Jimenéz, Sr., was a pioneering Tex-Mex musician who cut one of the first conjunto records, "Dices Pescao" b/w "Dispensa el Arrempujon" in 1936."

Join us in welcoming back to San Marcos Flaco Jimenez Y Su Conjunto! It's Saturday April 28th at the corner of Hopkins St and CM Allen Pkwy. Bring blankets, snacks, beer, water and a love of music and the San Marcos River! (Just a reminder: no glass or styrofoam allowed in park.)

03/22/2018

TODAY folks! Saturday, April 28th! San Marcos Plaza Park, 401 E. Hopkins!

Here's a schedule of what we have lined up:

12pm-12:50pm Daisy O'Connor
1pm-1:50pm Sami & The Engine
2:10pm-3:10pm Trio Del Rio
3:30pm-4:30pm Marshall Anderson
5pm-6pm Susan Gibson
6:30pm-7:30pm David Beck's Tejano Weekend
8pm-9pm Flaco Jimenez Y Su Conjunto

As well as additional activities:
RIVER BLESSING – Dr. Mario Garza from Indigenous Cultures Institute (12pm)
A BIKE RODEO! (12pm-4pm)
ART (ALL DAY!)
PANEL DISCUSSIONS: Single Family v Density (1pm) LIDs (2:30pm)
GUIDED MEDITATION - Teo from Shine On Yoga (4:30pm)
FAMILY FUN (ALL DAY!)
EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS (ALL DAY!)
We're proud and excited to host some of the best local and regional talent Central Texas has to offer! Share this post and help us spread the word.

03/22/2018

Save the date folks! April 28th! San Marcos Plaza Park!

Here's a preview of what music we have lined up for Saturday, April 28.
3pm-3:45 Sami & The Engine
4pm-5pm Trio Del Rio
5:20pm-6:20pm Marshall J Anderson
6:40pm-7:40pm David Beck's Tejano Weekend
8pm-9pm Flaco Jimenez Y Su Conjunto
We're proud and excited to host some of the best local and regional talent Central Texas has to offer! Share this post and help us spread the word.

03/22/2018

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03/22/2018

03/06/2018

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