Posts by Terry Otto
Homegrown Singer-Songwriter JJ Watt Brings His Rootsy Rock to Texas Music Cafe®
Get ready for a night of heartfelt, down-home music as Iowa-bred singer-songwriter JJ Watt takes the stage at Waco’s beloved Texas Music Cafe® on July 13th, 2024. With his gravelly vocals and deft work on guitar, harmonica and keys, Watt will be serving up a healthy dose of Americana-infused rock for a can’t-miss show. Watt’s…
Read MoreRay Prim Is Living His Rock & Roll Dream One Inspirational Song at a Time
For Austin-based singer/songwriter Ray Prim, the journey to the stage was a circuitous one with an unlikely catalyst – a Depeche Mode concert he attended in his mid-twenties. “I decided after that show that I wanted to be on stage and perform,” Prim tells Texas Music Cafe®, “and then fell in love with the art…
Read MoreNew Frontiers: Blackbird Sing’s Evolutionary Sound
Blackbird Sing Brings Texicana Sounds to Texas Music Cafe® We caught up with Vito Salinas of Blackbird Sing ahead of their upcoming show at Texas Music Cafe in San Antonio. The Texicana band is set to bring their unique blend of sounds influenced by Texas classics, yacht rock, and the music they grew up listening…
Read MoreSamantha Fish and Jesse Dayton Tops TMC
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Read MoreZak Webb: A Talent on the Rise comes to Texas Music Cafe®
Texas Music Cafe® is excited to have rising star, Zak Webb, performing at our venue April 1st, 2023. Zak is a gifted musician who has been making waves in the music industry with his unique sound and powerful performances. We caught up with Zak and asked him about his background, his creative process, and what…
Read MoreKenny Hada and The Others Ready to Rock Texas Music Cafe® on Saturday March 11 2023
Get ready to experience a powerhouse performance when Kenny Hada and The Others take the stage at Texas Music Cafe® on Saturday March 11 2023. Hailing from McAllen, Texas, Kenny Hada has been playing guitar since he was just 8 or 9 years old, and has been performing professionally since he was 17. With an…
Read MoreGarrett Bryan: The Louisiana Musician Making Waves in Texas and Beyond
Garrett Bryan may have grown up in the same Louisiana Parrish as music legend Jerry Lee Lewis, but his unique sound and style have taken him far beyond the borders of his home state. A self-described “kid in talent shows, coffee shops, bars, and now on tour,” Bryan’s love for performing was sparked at a…
Read MoreAmerican Merit: Roots Rock Rebels
We’re excited to announce that On Saturday, February 18th, American Merit will be taking the stage at the Texas Music Cafe® at 8pm, following an opening set by local singer-songwriter Doc Dockery at 7pm. The Texas-based Roots Rock’n’Roll band, consisting of Alex Smith, Daniel Lightfoot, Russell McClendon, and Evan Shepperd, officially formed in 2020, and…
Read MoreFrom Punk to Folk: The Journey of Tribe & King
Growing up on the East Coast, Tribe & King was heavily involved in punk rock and metal music as a youth. Playing with a popular punk band and building a strong fan base took a toll on a young Benjamin Defibaugh. After a decade-long break from the industry, Benjamin moved to Texas and fell in…
Read MoreInterview with James Hollingsworth
James Hollingsworth is a talented singer-songwriter with a unique history in the music business. From touring Europe in his early days playing classical music to writing about the stories that matter most to him, James has established himself as a serious presence on the stage, with a style that is both personal and introspective. With…
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