Second Chances Songwriter Series brings together songwriters whose journeys haven’t been straight lines. Join us for an evening of original music, real stories, and honest craft. 🎵
Featuring Bill Sibley, Jennifer “Savage” Hurley and Clay-Dawg
Based in Temple and staples of the Central Texas music scene, Madstone is known for their high-energy blend of classic rock, swing blues, and soulful originals. Led by veteran musician James Stone, the band delivers a powerful sound reminiscent of legends like the Allman Brothers and ZZ Top, mixed with a modern Texas grit that keeps audiences on their feet
Enjoy local hospitality with complimentary drinks from Waco Brewing Co. and Marie’s Wine Bar.
Second Chances Songwriter Series brings together songwriters whose journeys haven’t been straight lines. Join us for an evening of original music, real stories, and honest craft. 🎵
Featuring Greyson Turner, Suzanna Choffel and Copperhead Jones
Experience a masterclass in guitar technique as Monte Montgomery and Phil Bass discuss Songwriting, the music business and creative inspiration. Often cited as one of the “Top 50 All-Time Greatest Guitar Players” by Guitar Player Magazine, Montgomery is renowned for his ability to coax sounds from a standard acoustic guitar that seem impossible. The TMC Master’s Series provides sizzling performances, industry insight, intimate conversations, and audience Q&A with music industry legends. A must see for all would-be professional musicians and fans.
Experience a masterclass in guitar technique as Monte Montgomery returns to the stage where he first gained national notoriety. Often cited as one of the “Top 50 All-Time Greatest Guitar Players” by Guitar Player Magazine, Montgomery is renowned for his ability to coax sounds from a standard acoustic guitar that seem impossible, blending percussive rhythms, lightning-fast lead work, and soulful melodies.
This performance is more than just a concert; it is a multi-camera studio recording designed to capture the raw energy and precision of Montgomery’s live set. Attendees will have a front-row seat to his signature style—a seamless fusion of rock, blues, and folk—delivered with the intensity that earned him the “Best Acoustic Guitar Player” award at the Austin Music Awards for seven consecutive years
Second Chances Songwriter Series brings together songwriters whose journeys haven’t been straight lines. Join us for an evening of original music, real stories, and honest craft. 🎵
Featuring Mary-Charlotte Young, Dalton Domino and Caroline Sears
Matt Hillyer is a veteran singer-songwriter pushing a lifetime of influences to their limit yet always sounding authentically like himself . His latest record, Bright Skyline, showcases a range that Hillyer fine-tuned over three decades playing Texas dance halls, both as a solo artist and for 23 years as the frontman of Eleven Hundred Springs. “I’ve always tried to mix up styles that I love,” says Hillyer about the eleven tracks on Bright Skyline — a journey from his rockabilly roots through western swing, outlaw, and traditional honky-tonk country.
Hailed as “the next queen of Americana-Folk” by NPR, Jaimee Harris has built a reputation for her gritty, honest songwriting that tackles themes of family, addiction, and hope. Known for her deeply personal lyrics and powerful, folk-infused Americana sound, Harris returns to her Central Texas roots for this special performance.
Mark Kieran & Cosmic Western bring storytelling, steel strings, and Texas skies together for an intimate night at Texas Music Cafe. Emerging from the sun-bleached spaces of the American Southwest, Mark Kieran and the Cosmic Western are carving a distinct space in the modern indie-rock and alt-country scene. Their sound is a cinematic blend of desert atmosphere and mountain air—equal parts restless energy and soulful warmth.
Hailing from the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Único brings a refreshing, modern twist to the classic Latin funk sound. Known for their seamless blending of traditional Afro-Latin percussion with deep, psychedelic funk basslines and shimmering guitar work
Get ready for a night of authentic Texas Americana as Brock Bushong & The Still Shakes take the stage for a special live session at the legendary Texas Music Cafe in Waco.
Known for a sound that captures the “open road, the dust, the heartbreak, and the hope,” Brock Bushong brings a gritty, soulful edge to the singer-songwriter tradition. Backed by the raw energy of The Still Shakes, this performance promises to be an evocative journey through roots-rock and modern folk.
Jessi C. - frequent audience member
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