25 Best Places to Promote Your Music: A Texas Music Cafe® Guide

By Terry Otto | September 8, 2024 |

At Texas Music Cafe®, we’ve been at the heart of the Lone Star State’s vibrant music scene for years, and we’ve seen firsthand the incredible talent that Texas has to offer. Our passion lies in helping artists like you—whether you’re a rising star from Austin, a hidden gem from the panhandle, or a touring act…

Texas Country Music Awards 2024: A Celebration of Lone Star Talent

By Terry Otto | June 30, 2024 |

Get ready, music fans! The Texas Country Music Association (TCMA) has just announced the Top 5 Finalists for the 2024 Texas Country Music Awards. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, showcasing the best of Texas country music talent. Mark your calendars for November 10th, when the awards ceremony will take…

New Frontiers: Blackbird Sing’s Evolutionary Sound

By Terry Otto | May 25, 2024 |

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…

Kenny Hada and The Others Ready to Rock Texas Music Cafe® on Saturday March 11 2023

By Terry Otto | March 6, 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…

Interview with James Hollingsworth

By Terry Otto | February 1, 2023 |

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…

An Evening with 4 Texas Music Legends

By Terry Otto | January 26, 2023 |

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.

Griffin Holtby Doesn’t “Rock A Little”

By Terry Otto | January 22, 2023 |

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…

Whats a PRO and why should I care as a songwriter?

By Terry Otto | January 16, 2023 |

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…

Interview with Isaac Sloane of Isaac Sloane and the Sound Brigade

By Terry Otto | January 15, 2023 |

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…