Two musicians, one living room, and an open door
Showcasing local live musical talent in a comfortable setting — that's the whole mission. Granite Shoals Studio is the home performance space of Myra Waldrop and Phil Hennen, a drummer and a multi-instrumentalist who would rather build a stage at home than chase one across town.
Myra Waldrop · drums
Myra was encouraged to learn the drums by her husband and a friend who started a band together in 2001. Since then, she and Phil have gone from looking for places to perform to building a performance space of their own at home. “At this studio we perform and have local musicians perform in a relaxed and accepting environment. We enjoy the feel of community we have developed and look forward to more music and time with friends.”
Phil Hennen · bass & keys
Phil grew up around music — piano lessons with his mother's help, then guitar as a teenager — and carried a quiet, personal love of playing through college, career, and family. Teaching his son renewed his focus, and moving to Fort Worth revealed something his hometown never had: a real community of working musicians, hobbyists, and people who show up for local live music.
What he didn't love was the bar scene — competitive, messy to book, and built around late nights. House concerts turned out to be the answer, and audiences and performers alike met them with enthusiasm. Along the way, Phil discovered Fort Worth's vibrant songwriter community. “The variety of stories and images portrayed by songwriters I find very compelling and satisfying. I believe it is an aspect of culture and art sorely needed in these times. I want to find ways to foster and promote these artists.”
All Together Now · the house band
Myra and Phil aren't just the hosts — they're a rhythm section. Their band, All Together Now, takes the Granite Shoals stage several times a year for themed shows: Halloween parties, Christmas and New Year's concerts, and a Beatles tribute among them.
Read the Fort Worth Report's feature on Myra, Phil, and the studio: “Where I Live: East Fort Worth couple open their home for community concerts”
Fort Worth Report · September 2025Our goals for the next five years
For musicians
Give local musicians ample opportunities to perform for attentive, appreciative audiences — and to earn the income they well deserve, with every donation going directly to them.
For songwriters
Support local songwriters in particular: foster their work, grow their audiences, and give original stories and songs a room built for listening.
For audiences
Expand and diversify the circle of friends and music-lovers who fill our seats — and keep every show relaxed, welcoming, and about the music.
For the community
Keep building something rarer than a venue: a community of music supporters that enriches East Fort Worth well beyond the songs.
Looking for a room that listens?
Stage, sound system, and an attentive, appreciative audience — booked the friendly way, without the bar-scene runaround.
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