Interviews
An Exclusive Interview with Beyond Destiny: Transcending Genre Boundaries and Destiny Itself
In the ever-evolving landscape of the Texas music scene, one band has been captivating audiences with their genre-defying sound and powerful, emotive performances. Beyond Destiny, a quintet hailing from the West Texas town of Sweetwater, is set to take the stage at the Texas Music Café on November 29th, with rising star Jo James opening…
Read MoreTexas Guitar Legend Ian Moore Returns to Texas Music Cafe®
Twenty-five years after his first performance at Texas Music Cafe®, Ian Moore is coming home. The Austin-born guitarist, known for his electrifying blend of blues, rock, and soul, will grace the stage once again on October 18, 2024, in what promises to be a night of musical magic and nostalgia. Moore’s journey from Austin prodigy…
Read MoreJo James Is Bringing His Polished Gospel-Soul Rock to Waco
Jo James has blues in his blood and the spirit of the church in his soul. The Austin-based singer/guitarist is taking his electrifying live show on the road, with a special studio taping performance at the new Texas Music Cafe in Waco on Saturday August 24th 2024. For those unfamiliar with Jo James’ incendiary brand…
Read MoreHomegrown 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 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 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 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 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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