There are many touring bands that try to emulate George Strait and his music, but never before has one impressed us enough to feature on the prestigious stage of The Barnhill Center.
After years of research, listening, watching, and talent scouting, we are excited to present Strait to Amarillo! This show is the closest you can get to a concert by the King of Country himself.
But Strait to Amarillo is more than a show. It’s a journey through decades of classic hits performed with heart, precision, and reverence for the man and the music.
Lance Mowdy, the lead vocalist, looks and sounds like George Strait at the height of his career. What’s more, Lance perfectly portrays George’s mannerisms and onstage persona, so you’ll forget you are experiencing a tribute instead of the original artist.
You’ll hear all the hits including “The Chair,” “Amarillo by Morning,” and “Check Yes or No.” Every performance captures the authentic spirit, warmth, and storytelling that made George Strait an icon.
Strait to Amarillo began by accident. A band named “That Band Called Mowdy” performed a simple Country opry-style show that turned into something extraordinary. After playing a full set of George Strait classics, audiences began calling Lance, “that George Strait guy.”
As he dove deeper into George’s life and music, Lance discovered personal connections — family roots in Texas and Oklahoma, ranching traditions, and a love for authentic country music.
What started as one night of covers became a mission for Lance, to bring the experience of a George Strait concert to every stage across America.
Indeed, Strait to Amarillo delivers the timeless sound and charm of George Strait with authentic vocals, top-tier musicianship, and full-production polish.
What People Are Saying
Authentic, crowd-pleasing, and professional from load-in to encore. — Venue manager
The vocals and band sound are spot on; our audience loved it! — Festival Director
Built-in 1925, in the grand architectural style of Beaux-Arts Classical Revival, the Simon Theatre provided a splendid setting for many theatrical performances, film screenings and ballroom dances. The James Simon family commissioned Houston architect Alfred C. Finn, whose career included designing a number of prominent Houston buildings as well as the San Jacinto Monument, to design the theatre for the community of Brenham. Today, after a meticulous million-plus dollar renovation, the glamour and grand style lives on for future generations in the newly named Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre.
