Mexican Standoff
The Mexican Standoff The Mexican Standoff is an all-female Mexican-American music group based in Los Angeles with deep roots in Mexico City. They are best known for pioneering a unique, high-energy genre they call “Mexamericana” (or “Ranchero Alternative”), which bridges the Latin, country, and punk scenes. The band seamlessly blends traditional Mexican genres like mariachi,…
JD Hinton
Meet the Masters with JD Hinton RESERVE YOUR SEAT Join us for a rare, two-night special event as Texas Music Cafe® presents an intimate evening of music and storytelling with the legendary JD Hinton. Part masterclass interview and part live concert, this exclusive event offers a deep dive into the life, philosophy, and craft of…
Slaid Cleeves
Slaid Cleeves is an Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter whose plainspoken, deeply felt songs have earned him a devoted following over three decades of recording and touring. Born in South Berwick, Maine, and raised in New England, Cleeves found his musical home in Texas, where the storytelling traditions of country and folk music gave shape to his…
Mack Abernathy
Mack Abernathy: From the Rodeo Arena to the Billboard Charts Native Texan singer-songwriter Mack Abernathy is the definition of a true independent country artist. Long before he was touring the world or writing songs that caught the eye of the Wall Street Journal, Mack was cutting his teeth in a completely different kind of arena….
Matthew Payne
Matthew Payne Combine Townes Van Zandt with Joe Ely, and somewhere in the middle, you’ll find Matthew Payne.“He truly is Austin timelessness personified,” says Taylor Wallace-Riegel, KUTX. Texas songwriter and Americana artist Matthew Payne grew up in the beautiful hill country surrounding Dripping Springs, and loved every minute of his two decades as an educator of…
Wht Rbbt Obj
WHT RBBT OBJ “From its name, wht.rbbt.obj has an enigmatic quality. The Chicago band, pronounced as White Rabbit Object, consists of the couple Frank and River Rabbitte. They have evident sonic links to the work of Amy Winehouse, blending elegant late-night decadence and velvet tones, bridging soul and lounge. “Your Love’s a Crime” is a…
Nikki Heath
Nikki Heath Nikki Heath is an award winning, prolific singer/songwriter from Sweetwater, Texas and now lives in Dallas, Texas. Nikki wrote the theme song for the Texas Tech Lady Raider National Championship team, “We Can Make It Happen”, which became a local hit. While at Texas Tech she recorded and published an album of self-penned…
Michael Martin Murphy
Michael Martin Murphey (born March 14, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, author, and rancher best known as a pioneer of “progressive country” and a fierce champion of Western culture. Raised in Texas, Murphey has spent over five decades crafting songs that celebrate the American West, the cowboy way of life, and the enduring spirit of…
Union Revival
Union Revival Born and raised in Waco, Texas, Union Revival is the husband-and-wife Americana duo of Aaron and Amanda Konzelman. Writing, recording, and touring internationally together for over two decades, the pair has cultivated a deeply electric onstage connection and a hauntingly beautiful, harmony-driven signature sound.Both Aaron and Amanda were steeped in the music industry…
Madam Radar
Madam Radar Madam Radar operates with incredible musical synergy, featuring two married couples who are also siblings: Kelly Green: Lead/slide guitar and vocals. Highly acclaimed for her virtuosic guitar work and magnetic stage presence. Jace Cadle: Rhythm guitar and vocals (and married to Kelly). Kody Lee: Drums, saxophone, and vocals (Kelly’s brother). Violet Lea: Bass…