join Kimmie for...
Austin Band Camp
1. Kimmie shares tales from her four decades plus as a professional songwriter with a focus on the irony, inspiration and trust of the creative process that leads to great songs– a conversation mingled with Q&A
2. Having self-published and self-released records on her own label since the early '80s Kimmie offers advice on how to adjust and keep moving forward in the ever changing music business, tackling the problem of music streaming and downloads and the various mechanical formats– Self publishing 101
3. Prolific Writing - Co-writing - finding a good match ... How to deal with writer's block and find creative ways forward... finding inspiration and following your intuition
What to Bring:
- Smiles
- A way to take notes
- Instruments optional
Beer, soft drinks, and very light snacks provided.
Limited to only 21 participants.
Tickets $50
First 4 people get $10 off.
camp tickets below
$ all money goes to the musician $
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Doors at 2:00 pm
Event starts promptly at 2:30 pm
John and Carol are hosting on Mary Street in South Austin.
Event takes place in the living room at Sessions On Mary, across from Bouldin Creek Café.
On street parking available nearby. Please read signs, every block is different.
Camp Details
Date
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Gather
2:00 pm
Camp Time
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
604 W Mary Street 
Austin, TX 78704 
Map
House Show
Beer, soft drinks, and very light snacks provided.
Feel free to bring your own or something to share.
Show Details
Gather
6:30 pm
Show Time
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $20 - pay at the show
about Kimmie
As a songwriter, [Kimmie Rhodes] has seen her tunes covered by the likes of Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, Joe Ely, Waylon Jennings, Peter Frampton, Mark Knopfler, Emmylou Harris, and others.
She herself was inducted into The West Texas Walk of Fame for her “outstanding contributions in the field of art music and entertainment” in 2023.
She has released 19 albums over the course of her career.