Homecoming Concert
Friday
October 10, 2025
Friday, October 10, 2025
HOMECOMING
PEP RALLY, BONFIRE & CONCERT
FEATURING
FLATLAND CAVALRY & RANDALL KING
Urbanovsky Park Recreation Field
// 7:30 p.m.
At this event, Texas Tech will provide an update on its comprehensive campaign, ON&ON, which is helping to chart the universitys path forward as it enters its second century. Red Raiders of all ages, including students, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to this free event.
ENTERTAINMENT

FLATLAND CAVALRY
For the past decade, Flatland Cavalry has built a reputation as “one of the most dynamic presences in country music” (Rolling Stone) with their signature “Easy on the ears, heavy on the heart” sound. In 2024, the sextet celebrated 10 years together with Flatland Forever, an acclaimed album that pays tribute to their journey, revisiting fan favorites while introducing new songs that showcase how far theyve come.
The past year has been full of milestones for the Nashville and Texas-based band. They earned their first ACM Award nomination for Group of the Year, achieved their first RIAA Gold certification for their breakout single “A Life Where We Work Out,” and made their mark in film and television with contributions to the Twisters and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes soundtracks, as well as featured placements on Yellowstone and Landman. Their relentless touring schedule reached new heights, including sold-out headline performances at Fort Worths Dickies Arena and the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Flatland Cavalry has racked up seven No. 1 singles on Texas Country Radio and amassed more than 500 million streams. Along the way, theyve shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Midland (Texas Techs 2024 Homecoming headliner) and more – proving that their brand of storytelling and musicianship resonates far beyond their roots.
Flatland Cavalry comprises former Red Raiders Cleto Cordero (vocals, acoustic guitar), Jason Albers (drums, percussion), Reid Dillon (electric guitar) and Adam Gallegos (piano, organ, keys, mandolin, banjo), as well as Jonathan Saenz (bass) and Wesley Hall (fiddle).

RANDALL KING
A West Texas native and self-described “old soul," Warner Music Nashville's Randall King has never wavered in his honky-tonk allegiance – in fact, hes worn it like a badge of honor, growing with pride into a leading voice for todays traditional country. Amassing over 300 Million streams with singles like “You In A Honky Tonk,” “Hey Cowgirl” and “Mirror, Mirror,” hes kept the twang alive in countrys mainstream while also earning acclaim through deeply personal EPs like 2020s Leanna, and his 2022 major label album debut, Shot Glass – which landed on both Whiskey Riffs Top 40 Country Albums of 2022 and Billboards All Genre 50 Best Albums of 2022 (So Far). Schooled on icons like Keith Whitley, George Strait, Alan Jackson and John Anderson, but inspired by modern masters like Dierks Bentley and Gary Allan, King first built an independent, grass-roots following on the strength of his electrifying live shows – each one a harrowing mix of rowdy roughnecking, romantic tenderness and breathtaking emotion – never asking for permission to explore his creative vision. He has since gone on to headline all across the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, where he continues to play nearly 150 shows a year and hone his craft where it matters most. Named a Country Artist to Watch by everyone from Pandora and Country Now to Music Mayhem Magazine, his sophomore major label album Into the Neon, available now, takes that craft to the next level, as Kings neo-traditional roots meet the blood-pumping rhythms and sharp, arena-sized grooves of Y2K-era country and beyond. Co-produced by King and Jared Conrad, and featuring 18 tracks, punchy sounds exist side-by-side with timeless swagger, further blurring the line between yesteryear and today – even as King renews his forever-country vows.
Tickets
This is a free event. Tickets are not required.
STAGE LOCATION
The stage will be located immediately east of United Supermarkets Arena on the Student Recreation Fields facing the bonfire pit.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
For your safety and for the benefit of law enforcement, a clear bag policy will be in effect:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVS and do not exceed 12”x6”x12”
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziplock bag or similar) will be permitted
- Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap will be permitted
- Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items
- All bags are subject to search
Please do not bring purses larger than a clutch, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, briefcases, computer bags, diaper bags, etc. Bringing any of these bags is grounds for dismissal from the event.
Texas Tech is a concealed carry campus. No other weapons, such as knives, chains, or mace are allowed.
CONCESSIONS
Food trucks, offering a variety of choices available for purchase, will be positioned just off 18th street adjacent to the evening festivities. There will not be any concessions near the stage area.
PARKING
Public parking will be available in the following areas near the concert location after 5:30 p.m. Attendees that park earlier than 5:30 p.m. will be at risk for citation.
- Commuter lots west of United Supermarkets Arena (C-10, C-12, C-14, C-15, C-16)
- R-18, R-25, R-5, and R-1
- ADA parking will be available in R-37, located on the west side of United Supermarkets Arena.
CAMPUS STREET CLOSURES
Please note that 18th street between Flint Avenue and the Texas Tech Parkway will be closed to through traffic.
Campus Events
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Address
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Email
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