For nearly three decades, Texas Music Café® has been a stage, a sanctuary, and a springboard for Texas musicians. Since our first show in 1997, we’ve recorded over 10,000 hours of live performances—capturing the voices, rhythms, and stories that define our state’s rich musical legacy. Today, we’re proud to share the next chapter in our journey: Texas Music Café® is now a nonprofit organization.
This transition marks a powerful shift in purpose and possibility. While the heart of TMC remains the same—connecting audiences to the magic of live Texas music—we are expanding our impact through three core pillars: Education, Preservation, and Artist Relief.
We believe the next generation of musicians, producers, and storytellers are already among us—they just need a place to grow. Our education programs focus on hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world experience. From school partnerships to behind-the-scenes access at our venue, we’re offering students opportunities to learn from working professionals in a creative, collaborative environment.
Our vault of performances spans genres, generations, and geography. With over 10,000 hours of archived footage and more added every week, we’re not just documenting history—we’re keeping it alive. Through digitization, curation, and eventually the launch of the Texas Music History Museum, we’re preserving the music that has shaped our culture and giving it a home for future generations to discover.
Being a musician is a calling, but it’s not always easy. Through our Artist Relief initiatives, we are building a support system that offers resources, mentorship, and emergency assistance to working musicians in need. Whether it’s unexpected medical bills, housing insecurity, or the need for professional equipment, we’re here to help artists stay on their feet and continue their work.
This new chapter is fueled by the same passion that has always defined Texas Music Café: real music, real people, real community. As a nonprofit, we now have the opportunity to do even more—and we invite you to be part of it.
💖 Make a donation
🎟️ Join us for a show
✋ Volunteer with us
Let’s preserve the music that made us, and invest in the talent that will carry it forward.