Trade, sell, or discover your next favorite instrument at our Guitar and Gear Swap 🎸. Bring guitars, pedals, amps, and accessories that deserve more playtime and connect with fellow Texas musicians.
Every swap supports Texas Music Cafe’s music education programs for emerging artists across the state. Come talk tone, share tips, and help keep real-world music training accessible for beginners and working players alike 🎵.
Sellers wishing to participate follow the link below to secure a table
Join us at Texas Music Cafe’s Songwriter Showcase 🎵
Hear original songs from emerging and seasoned Texas artists on a professional stage, recorded for our live music archive watched in over 150 countries.
Doors at 7:30 Show at 8PM
Submit to appear here: https://forms.gle/654s3pC7zrzt8ayy9
Your registration helps us support working musicians, provide hands-on music education for students, and preserve over 10,000 hours of Texas music history for future artists, listeners, and viewers.
Central Texas, get ready to turn it up! 36 West is hitting the stage bringing you a high-energy night of classic rock, blues, and non-stop party anthems. Bring your friends, grab a cold drink(Compliments of Waco Brewing Co.), and get ready to rock all night long.
Doors at 7:30 Show at 8PM
Your registration helps us support working musicians, provide hands-on music education for students, and preserve over 10,000 hours of Texas music history for future artists, listeners, and viewers.
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 a true master.
Both nights will be taped live for television in front of an intimate studio audience. Space is strictly limited to preserve the listening-room experience, so secure your seats early!
Each episode features local and touring singer-songwriters hitting the stage to perform their original music live. But this isn’t just another open mic night—artists get real, constructive feedback directly from a panel of touring musicians, audio engineers, and music business professionals. Plus, every performing artist leaves with a professionally recorded track of their live set to help elevate their career.
Join us for an intimate evening with acclaimed singer-songwriter Wes Cunningham as he performs songs from his newly released album, Love is for Losers (dropping September 3). Known for his late-90s hit “So It Goes” and his deep roots in Texas storytelling, Cunningham brings his signature blend of melodic power-pop, acoustic craftsmanship, and compelling lyricism to Waco’s premier broadcast listening room.
Your ticket helps us support and educate musicians, archive Texas music history, and share performances with viewers around the world. By attending, you become part of the living record we’ve been building since 1997.
“Wes Cunningham and friends, will present songs from the new album ( Out September 4 2026 ) There will be no prizes” -Wes Cunningham
Known for their tight instrumentation, soulful melodies, and engaging stage presence, the John Dempsey Trio delivers an authentic live performance built for a premier listening environment like Texas Music Cafe. Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering their sound for the first time, this is a show you won’t want to miss.
Don’t miss the John Dempsey Trio performing live in Waco at Texas Music Cafe on October 9! Doors open at 7:30 PM; show starts at 8:00 PM. Experience great music in an intimate listening room setting
EVERTHING IS EVERYTHING
Tom Wilson and Pop Music in 1966
A national book launch event and celebration of the legendary
Waco native and Harvard-educated music producer Tom Wilson Jr.
with author Steven E. Jones, Ph.D., and special guest Tom Wilson III
Presented by 2nd & Clay
Hosted by Lane Murphy
Join us at Texas Music Cafe for an evening with author Steven Jones as he explores the life and legacy of Tom Wilson Jr. 📖🎶 This conversation brings our mission to life—preserving music history and the stories behind it.
By taking part, you help keep Texas music culture documented, accessible, and shared with artists, students, and fans around the world. Reserve your spot and be part of the archive in the making.
Jessi C. - frequent audience member