Town and Country Coffeehouse

Housed at: Lake Cities United Methodist Church
History: Coordinator Kim McKibben, who's a member of the church, started the coffeehouse in 2002. "Our primary goal is to provide a community service," says Ms. McKibben.
Prices: $10 to $20. Sold in advance and at the door.
Capacity: 250.
Frequency of shows: Once a month.
Key performers: Guy Clark, Jimmy LaFave, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Karen Mal, Slade Cleaves, the Texas Gypsies and Tim O'Brien.
Age of patrons: "There's some 4- or 5-year-olds out there," says Ms. McKibben, "but there are also some people in their 90s. A narrow range would be 40s and 50s, just good ol' middle-aged folks."
Noteworthy: A clean, fresh, warmly inviting setting and the best acoustics of any venue anywhere, powered by veteran rock 'n' roll sound man Barry Beard. Lights and speakers are mounted, for full effect, above the balcony.

Published in The Dallas Morning News: 01.20.06