HISTORY of THE HUBCAPS
The HUB Houston was established in 2015 as a non-residential program supporting neurodiverse teenagers and young adults as they navigate their personal journey through academics, employability, community involvement and care.
Our mission is to build a sense of real belonging for everyone and use those relationships to discover and practice individual strengths. The HUB is committed to fostering personal growth and unlocking individual potential in a relationship centered community for teenagers and young adults on the autism spectrum.
Through these guiding principles, it was a natural outcome for a band to form! In January of 2016, Mr. Ken Stueart, an Arkansas native, joined the faculty of The HUB. Through his musical background (graduate of Belmont University in Nashville), his experience as a member of The Encore Theatre family, and his ability to spot raw talent, a band was soon formed, aptly named The HUBCAPS!
They have shown an exceptional ability to constantly improve and evolve, stretching their comfort zone, and becoming known for their awesome sets!
Here are the many venues where the band has performed:
- Houston Art Car Parade – 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, (Recognized by the local band, “White Stripes” for their Art Car performances)
- The HUB’s Annual HUB Holiday Event – 2016-2020, 2022
- The HUB Talent Show 2017-2019
- SMITH’s Annual Anniversary party – 2019
- HIPC Annual Luncheon- 2019 (Houston Independent Personnel Consultants)
- Society for the Performing Arts Preludes at Wortham Center in 2019 & at Jones Hall in 2020, 2022 & 2023
- Headlined “A Little Night Music”, a benefit for The HUB’s Art & Music Programs in Feb. 2021 & “A Little More Night Music” in 2022
- Debuted school song at The HUB’s Annual Fundraiser with DACAMERA of Houston Young Artists in May 2021
- ReelArt Opening Reception at Sabine Street Studios, Feb. 2022
- Gathering Place at John Knox Presbyterian Church Luncheon, May 2022
- Bloom Fitness “Yoga for All”, Sugar Land Town Square, May, 2022
- JFS Celebration Company Annual Luncheon, August 2022
- Eagles Trace Retirement Community, February, 2023
- Bloom Fitness “Yoga for All”, Karbach Brewery, April, 2023
Upcoming:
- Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Disability Celebration, Metropolitan Multiservice Center, September, 2023
- Bike to the Beach, October, 2023
