Posts by Terry Otto
American 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…
Read MoreRyan Paul Davis:Rising Son of the Piney Woods
Born in New Orleans, raised traveling the country with his father’s work as a pipeline welder, and finally settling in East Texas in his teenage years, Ryan Paul Davis has always been surrounded by art and music. His parents were heavily involved with the arts, with his mother teaching high school English and his father,…
Read MoreAn Evening with 4 Texas Music Legends
An Evening with Texas Music Legends: Al Staehely, Scrappy Jud Newcomb, Freddie ‘Steady’ Krc and Chris Maresh is an event that will take place at Texas Music Cafe® February 17 2023.
Read MoreGriffin Holtby Doesn’t “Rock A Little”
Griffin Holtby “Rocks A Lot”. Griffin Holtby is a Texas-based musician who discovered his love for music when he was living in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico in middle school. He had previously attended The Paul Green School of Rock in Dallas, but it was in Mexico that he truly began to understand the power…
Read MoreWhats a PRO and why should I care as a songwriter?
As a songwriter, it’s essential to get registered with a Performance Rights Organization (PRO) in order to ensure you are fairly compensated for your work. PROs, such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC, collect and distribute royalties for musicians when their music is played publicly. This includes performances on radio, television, and online, as well as…
Read MoreInterview with Isaac Sloane of Isaac Sloane and the Sound Brigade
Isaac Sloane and The Sound Brigade is a six-piece band that combines psychedelic jazz with blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Based in Denton, Texas, the group was formed in October 2021 and has quickly become a local favorite due to their distinctive sound, which seamlessly blends in-your-face rock ‘n’ roll with soulful blues and virtuoso…
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