Marathon’s historic Gage Hotel turns 92 on July 13, 2019. Texans near and far are invited to help celebrate this grand occasion with special events on Saturday, July 13. The Gage Hotel’s 92th Anniversary Party will be held in Gage Gardens July 13. The delightful evening of food and musical entertainment features Larry Hooper, a Texas bluegrass musician who inherited a rich songwriting legacy from his family in East Texas. Proceeds benefit the expansion of Marathon Public Library, museum, and community square.
As a teenager growing up in Elkhart in the Piney Woods, Hooper was inspired by his cousin’s bands, the Coleman Brothers and Lone Star Boys. After high school, he began playing guitar and writing his own story songs. While honing his craft, he played gigs in New Braunfels and College Station. In 2006, he released “Rust,” his debut album, featuring Hooper’s trademark mesh of bluegrass, blues, folk and country music. This was followed by his 2011 album “Between Here and the Stars.”
