I am happy to announce that I have been hired on to be the musical director for Tyler Civic Theatre's Summer Production "RING OF FIRE" - The Johnny Cash Story! 
Thanks so much to DeAnna Hargrove and Charles Praytor and everyone at the theatre for thinking of me for this amazing opportunity! Looking forward to the shows starting in June! 
For more info on showtimes/auditions visit www.tylercivictheatre.com
- Rafael

JUST ANNOUNCED... 
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND THE MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET RETURNS TO GLADEWATER BUT FOR THE FIRST TIME AT THE GLADEWATER OPRY!!! 
FRI. APR. 6TH, 2018... 
"A TRIBUTE TO THE MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET!" - Music of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins & Johnny Cash! 

Elvis Tribute Artist Gib Maynard is Elvis Presley 
Blake Schneider is Jerry Lee Lewis 
Shea Birdwell is Carl Perkins 
Rafael Espinoza is Johnny Cash 

The Gladewater Opry will be hosting a Concert about The Birthplace of Rock & Roll, "Sun Studio," on Fri. Apr. 6th at 7pm! These 4 young gentleman backed by Rafael Espinoza and The Rockabilly Railroad will portray and perform your favorite songs by Sun Recording Artists Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins & Johnny Cash! 

Please Share & Tell your friends and don't miss this once in a lifetime event! 

Concert Starts at 7pm and Doors Open at 6pm! 
Tickets are on sale now! 
Tickets are $15 
Get tickets now by Calling 903-845-3600 
Leave a message if necessary and the venue will return all calls

Come celebrate the music of Patsy Cline from acclaimed performer Allison McGee with Rafael Espinoza and The Rockabilly Railroad Fri. 03/09/18 at The Espinoza Music Academy! Get your tickets now, seating is limited and tickets are going fast! 

Ticket Info... 
$20 In Advance and $25 At The Door 
Kids 12 & Under FREE!!! 

Tickets can be purchased in person at The Espinoza Music Academy or over the phone by calling 903-638-8023 or online at www.RafaelEspinozaMusic.com/Concerts

A Concert honoring Waylon Jennings with Rafael Espinoza & The Rockabilly Railroad and Special Guest Todd Brewer! 
ONE NIGHT ONLY - Come celebrate the music of Waylon Jennings as part of Texas History Month Sat. 03/03/18 at the Espinoza Music Academy. Mark your calendars now, seating is limited and tickets will go fast! 
Ticket Info... 
$20 In Advance and $25 At The Door 
Kids 12 & Under FREE!!! 
Tickets can be purchased in person at The Espinoza Music Academy or over the phone by calling 903-638-8023 or online at www.RafaelEspinozaMusic.com/Concerts

Johnny Cash wrote his most iconic song "I Walk The Line" before a show one night in 1956 in Gladewater, TX! 
Now over 60 years later we return to where it originated! 
Do not miss Rafael Espinoza & The Rockabilly Railroad Live at The Gladewater Opry in Historic Downtown Gladewater, TX as they take you back to the early days of Rock & Roll when they play the hits of Cash and other songs that were inspired by Cash! 
This will also be a Tribute To Sun Records as we will have Elvis Tribute Artist Gib Maynard and Dale Cummings as Special Guests! 
The Rockabilly Railroad will also honor the Million Dollar Quartet, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, June Carter Cash, Wanda Jackson & more! 
This will be a once in a lifetime event! 
Tickets are $10 
Get tickets now by Calling 903-845-3600 
Leave a message if necessary and the venue will return all calls

Dale Cummings & Rafael Espinoza and The Rockabilly Railroad kick off a rocking good time Sat. 01/27/18 at The Espinoza Music Academy! Mark your calendars now, seating is limited and tickets will go fast! 

Ticket Info... 
$15 In Advance and $20 At The Door 
Kids 12 & Under FREE!!! 

Tickets can be purchased in person at The Espinoza Music Academy or over the phone by calling 903-638-8023 or online at www.RafaelEspinozaMusic.com/Concerts

"DECK THE HALLS WITH BUDDY HOLLY" - Coming To Historic Downtown Mineola, TX FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY December 9th, 2017! 
Everyday Christmas is a gettin' closer and this year we want you to "Have A Holly Jolly Christmas with Buddy Holly and his Holly Jolly Crickets!" 
"Deck The Halls with Buddy Holly" stars Shea Birdwell as Buddy Holly! 
Shea will perform your favorite songs like "That'll Be The Day", "Oh Boy", "Peggy Sue" and your favorite Classic Christmas tunes done in the style of Buddy Holly with a live band! 
Don't miss out on all this fun for the entire family! 
Kicking off the show will be Rafael Espinoza & The Rockabilly Railroad's "How The Gretsch Guitar Stole Christmas!" 
Ticket Info... 
$15 In Advance and $20 At The Door 
Kids 12 & Under FREE!!! 
Tickets can be purchased in person at The Espinoza Music Academy or over the phone by calling 903-638-8023 or online at www.RafaelEspinozaMusic.com/Concerts

Seats are filling up fast for this one! 
Excited to party with the top Rockabilly Talent in the region! 
Tickets are available at Big Sandy Music Hall, The Espinoza Music Academy, Calling 903-345-4289 or Online at http://bigsandymusichall.com/event/rafaels-rock-roll-party/ 
Space Is Limited so get your tickets now at a lower price before they're gone! Are you ready to ROCK!?

Jimi Hendrix would have been 75 Years Young if he were alive today. Please join us at this family friendly educational event as we celebrate the legacy Jimi has left on popular music. 
Rafael Espinoza & The Rockabilly Railroad, Winners of Austin Blues Society's "Heart Of Texas Blues Challenge", will be rocking the classics of Hendrix in true Blues/Rock Form! 
Tickets are only $15 In Advance and will be $20 At The Door! 
Kids 12 & Under are FREE! 
We will also be honoring our Veterans on this fine Veterans Day Evening! Did you know Jimi Hendrix served in The U.S. Army before becoming a music icon? What better way to honor veterans than with a veterans work of art? Special Veterans Pricing will be $5 In Advance! Veterans must show Valid Military I.D. upon entering the venue. 
Tickets are available at The Espinoza Music Academy, Calling 903-638-8023 or Online at https://hendrixnight.eventbrite.com 
SPACE IS LIMITED SO GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY'RE GONE!!!