Upcoming Texas Music Café® Events

Live performances, intimate sessions, and unforgettable moments.
  • Places and Spaces Episode 1 Oct 9 2025

 This intimate evening takes you along to destinations both near and far – whether they’re physical locations that shaped a song, emotional landscapes that inspired a melody, or spiritual spaces that birthed a lyric.

Featured Songwriters Danny Coleman, Hope MacGregor  and Gabe Choate. Each artist will perform original compositions and share the stories behind the songs

  • Tommy Kruger | Towne Adams | Jackie Darlene Oct 10 2025

Join us for an intimate evening of acoustic music at the Texas Music Cafe, with Towne Adams and Jackie Darlene.  “in the round” . Experience the raw, unfiltered beauty of their songwriting as they perform their music live in a casual, conversational setting

Places and Spaces: Songwriter Series Episode 2 October 16, 2025 | Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM | $10 Admission
  • Places and Spaces Episode 2 Oct 16 2025

Featured Songwriters Kyle Sinkule, Morgan Lee Powers and Kent Klaras  will perform original compositions and share the stories behind the songs – revealing the places, both real and imagined, that inspired their creative process

  • Mark Kieran & Cosmic Western Oct 17 2025

Mark Kieran and the Cosmic Western invite you on a transcendent voyage through vast sonic deserts, where guitars shimmer like heat mirages and rhythms pulse with the ancient heartbeat of the earth.

  • Ronnie & the Redwoods Oct 18 2025

RONNIE AND THE REDWOODS LIVE!Texas Music Cafe | October 18, 2025 LIVE TAPING EVENT Join us for an unforgettable evening of authentic West Texas Americana as Ronnie and The Redwoods take the stage for a special live taping at Texas Music Cafe! This intimate performance promises to capture the raw energy and emotional depth that has made this band a standout in the regional music scene.

 

Places and Spaces: Songwriter Series Episode 2 October 23, 2025 | Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM | $10
  • Places and Spaces Episode 3 Oct 23 2025

RONNIE AND THE REDWOODS LIVE!Texas Music Cafe | October 18, 2025 LIVE TAPING EVENT Join us for an unforgettable evening of authentic West Texas Americana as Ronnie and The Redwoods take the stage for a special live taping at Texas Music Cafe! This intimate performance promises to capture the raw energy and emotional depth that has made this band a standout in the regional music scene.

 

  • Kurt Allen Band Oct 24 2025

Get ready for a night of electrifying, high-energy blues-rock! The Kurt Allen Band, a relentless blues-rock machine known for fusing gritty old-school blues, vintage soul, and swampy funk, is bringing their “Rockin’ The Blues Across America” tour to the legendary Texas Music Cafe in Waco.Enjoy complimentary beverages provided by our friends at Waco Brewing Co. and Marie’s Wine Bar. Free parking is available next door at the WISD parking garage.

  • Places and Spaces Episode 4 Oct 30 2025

Featured Songwriters Pat Byrne , Jesse Stradlin and Jo James will perform original compositions and share the stories behind the songs – revealing the places, both real and imagined, that inspired their creative process

Sherman Ayres Rockin'Rollin'Revue at Texas Music Cafe
  • Sherman's Rockin' Rollin' Revue Oct 31 2025

A curated monthly showcase designed to deliver pure, high-voltage entertainment and musical diversity. Hosted and fronted by the magnetic Sherman Ayres. This highly anticipated kick-off features: Cedric Ballou (Bass), Pat Kelly (Guitar), and Ricky Terry (Drums).Featuring a high-octane collision of covers spanning Classic Rock, Country, R&B, and Reggae, seamlessly blended with original, soul-stirring Americana arrangements.

  • Blue Sundown Band Nov 08 2025

Come out and support local music while enjoying craft beverages and great company. Blue Sundown Band promises to deliver an evening filled with musical energy that will keep you on your feet and singing along.Don’t miss your chance to see one of Waco’s most promising bands in an intimate venue setting. Grab your tickets now for what’s sure to be a memorable night of live music!For more information about Blue Sundown Band, contact [email protected]

  • Freddie Fuller & Greg Whitfield Nov 13 2025

Texas Music Cafe will host two masters of the Americana tradition for an intimate, powerful showcase of pure Texas songwriting. This is an essential date for fans who appreciate the craft, history, and soulful depth of the state’s musical legacy. Fuller and Whitfield represent the generational and stylistic breadth of the music the Texas Music Cafe is dedicated to preserving.

  • Dana Cooper Nov 19 2025

Experience an evening of masterful songwriting and storytelling with one of America’s most celebrated folk troubadours. Dana Cooper is an American singer-songwriter from Missouri whose career spanning more than 50 years has earned him recognition as a poet, storyteller, and exceptional musician.Cooper’s impressive accolades speak to his artistry and impact on the folk music world.

“There’s nothing quite like a night at Texas Music Cafe—where the lights are low, the stories are real, and the music is shared just feet from the artist who wrote it. It’s not just a show, it’s an experience you feel.”

Jessi C. - frequent audience member

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