Wednesday Night Jazz Meeting with Rabbi Neil Blumofe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. In the intimate, inviting setting of the Cactus Cafe, engage with Austin’s leading jazz musicians in an evening of conversation and music. We will explore the lives and development of various jazz artists and through their music and address various important topics of our... Read More »
Songwriters’ Open Mic
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Join us every Tuesday to hear all original music (no covers allowed!) from talented local artists on the famed Cactus stage. We hope you’ll join us for a drink and show at the best listening room in Austin! Interested in performing? Contact Jake Farr at... Read More »
HAAM Day at the Cactus
Free Admission! Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. HAAM Day is coming to the Cactus! In its 18th year, it's one of Austin’s most iconic celebrations of community and live music, raising awareness & critical funds for HAAM. Line up: 7:30 p.m. - Dawn & Hawkes 8:30 p.m. - Graham Wilkinson 9:30 p.m. - Courtney Santana See you... Read More »
The George Mercado Band
Admission is Free! Doors @ 7:00 p.m. Show @ 7:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of country and Tejano music with George Mercado, a self-described “Tex-Mex Cowboy” and his band, Vesta Realm. https://georgemercado.net/ See you at the... Read More »
Mary Scholz
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. For years Mary’s stunning voice and evocative songwriting have made her a live circuit favorite. The Philadelphia native has toured nationally for more than a decade and has made several excursions to Europe. Every time Scholz takes the stage, she forges a personal... Read More »
Phil Hurley and Michelle Malone
Admission is Free! Doors @ 7:00 p.m. Show @ 7:30 p.m. Phil Hurley is an American singer-songwriter based out of Austin, Texas. His latest EP, The Firebird Sessions, spent 3 months on the Americana Charts and was circulated on over 100 stations nationwide. Phil is best known for being a founding member of Gigolo Aunts, Stonehoney... Read More »
Nichole Wagner
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Nichole Wagner took the long way around to answering her calling as a singer-songwriter. Originally from Colorado, she was lured to Austin after college by the city’s famous live music scene. She fit right in with the songwriting community from the start, albeit for years... Read More »
Songwriters’ Open Mic (Is Back On For 9/12!)
Maintenance at UT's Texas Union has completed, so the Cactus has been reopened. And the 9/12 Open Mic is back on the calendar! Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Join us every Tuesday to hear all original music (no covers allowed!) from talented local artists on the famed Cactus stage. We hope you’ll join... Read More »
Reverb
Saturday, April 8. Admission is free! Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Reverb is UTalent Records Annual Showcase. Since 2017, the student-run record label has signed on five artists every school year. Our artists develop an EP or album over two semesters with other students, and Reverb is the opportunity for you to hear their releases... Read More »
Vivi McCracken
Admission is Free! Doors @ 7:00 p.m. Show @ 7:30 p.m. Born and raised in the "live music capital of the world," Vivi McCracken is a recording singer/ songwriter currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. Vivi played in Austin, Nashville, Chicago, London, Paris, and Ruhengeri, Rwanda, and also became a top ten finalist in the Old Settlers... Read More »
The Pamela Hart Quartet with Michael Malone
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of jazz with Pamela Hart, along with world-renowned saxophonist and composer Michael Malone. Pamela Hart, highly regarded as Austin, Texas’ finest jazz vocalist. Noted by Austin Women’s Magazine as “Austin’s First Lady of Jazz,” audiences... Read More »
Philip Gibbs
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Philip Gibbs is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Austin, but over the past 25 years has played over 3,500 shows in 35 states. Having been complimented by other artists who have recorded his songs, Philip has released three albums of his own which have charted on the... Read More »
4th Annual Other Voices: A Tribute to the Songs of Nanci Griffith
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. From the Cactus Café to Carnegie Hall and back again, Nanci Griffith traveled the world, writing songs about the five and dime, the adventures just beyond these woods and more. Join some of Austin’s finest musicians in paying tribute to her catalog at her old stomping... Read More »
Patrick Sampson
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Singer-songwriter-guitarist Patrick Sampson is familiar with the meaning of polar opposites. That’s because Patrick is barely in his 20s, but he’s been channeling the maturity of an older, seasoned songwriter ever since he wrote his first song at the age of 15. The depth... Read More »
Jazz Night with Michael Malone
Admission is free! Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Join us for an evening of jazz with world-renowned saxophonist and composer Michael Malone. Michael's resume includes a five-year stint touring with legendary jazz organist Jimmy Smith, as well as dates with Cindy Blackmon, guitarist Mark Whitfield, and steel drummer Othello... Read More »
Sage Ryder
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. New Hampshire native Sage Ryder is a 26-year-old singer-songwriter with a particular passion for guitar playing. Right out of high school, he landed a spot at Berklee College of Music with his performance of the iconic “Nightrain” by Guns N’ Roses. After realizing his... Read More »
Sol Chase Record Release
Admission is free! Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Join us for an evening with UT Alum Sol Chase and the release of his debut EPK “The Eclectic Life of an Only Child.” Sol was born into a tribe of hippies and musicians and learned to play folk songs in the fields and forests of Europe during early years on the road with his... Read More »
Wednesday Night Jazz Meeting with Rabbi Neil Blumofe: Duke Ellington and the Art of Diplomacy
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. In the intimate, inviting setting of the Cactus Cafe, engage with Austin’s leading jazz musicians in an evening of conversation and music led by Rabbi Neil Blumofe, local jazz... Read More »
Jensen Buck
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Jensen Buck is a singer-songwriter who’s been singing and entertaining audiences his entire life. His unique combination of country, alt-country and reggae create a genre of its own. He has a special connection and deep appreciation for small towns, communities and the... Read More »
Austin Classical Guitar: ACG Staff Night
Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8pm General Admission: $10.00 It’s becoming an annual rite of fall! Join us at the Cactus for the third edition of ACG Staff Night, featuring trivia, prizes, and performances from members of the Austin Classical Guitar team, along with tasty snacks courtesy of our friends at Primizie. Don’t miss it! Event... Read More »
Tom Russell
Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm General Admission: $25.00 in advance $30 at the door Tom Russell has recorded thirty five high acclaimed records, published five books which include: 120 Songs of Tom Russell, Tough Company - Letters with Charles Bukowski, Blue Horse Red Desert: the Art of Tom Russell, Blodsport a crime novel published by... Read More »
The Austin Lounge Lizards
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $20.00 The Austin Lounge Lizards are arguably the perfect pairing of their hometown’s moniker, “Music Capital of the World,” and its motto: “Keep Austin Weird.” For 33 years, the Lizards have been spoofing the topics American families try to avoid at the Thanksgiving table; subjects... Read More »
Billy Crockett
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $20.00 in advance and $22.00 at the door. CD RELEASE SHOW! Billy Crockett is a performing songwriter, music producer, recording artist, and the creative director of Blue Rock Studio Wimberley, Texas. He has recorded eleven solo albums and toured internationally. His songs have been acclaimed by... Read More »
John Fullbright
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $25.00 advance and $30.00 at the door Special Guest: Jacob Tovar That plainspoken approach is part of what’s fueled the young Oklahoman’s remarkable rise. It was just two years ago that Fullbright released his debut studio album, ‘From The Ground Up’ to a swarm of critical acclaim. The... Read More »
Darden Smith
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $20.00 Darden Smith is an Austin-based singer-songwriter who redefines what it means to be a musician. With fourteen critically acclaimed albums in a career that spans almost three decades, Smith continues to write and tour across the US and Europe along with exploring new and innovative ways to... Read More »
Dawn & Hawkes
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $10.00 in advance $15.00 day of show Opener: TBD Miranda Dawn and Chris Hawkes first met in 2010 when he crossed an Austin barroom floor and asked her to dance. A modest beginning became an undeniable attraction the first time they sang together. Hawkes, a recording producer and touring... Read More »
MilkDrive
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $15.00 Brian Beken-Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar, Lead vocals Dennis Ludiker-Mandolin, Fiddle, Harmony vocals Noah Jeffries-Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Harmony vocals Jesse Dalton-Double Bass, Harmony vocals While most bands point solidly to one member on fiddle, another on mandolin and so on, such... Read More »
Wednesday Night Jazz Meeting with Rabbi Neil Blumofe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. In the intimate, inviting setting of the Cactus Cafe, engage with Austin’s leading jazz musicians in an evening of conversation and music. We will explore the lives and development of various jazz artists and through their music and address various important topics of our... Read More »
Belcurve with Carry Illinois
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $10.00 Belcurve is your dark, eerie, sweet, sarcastic, bright, witchy, tender, cruel lover. At its heart, Belcurve is the melding of Sarah Castro’s unique brand of lyrics vocal range and melodies with Matt Parmenter’s lifelong mission to wring the strangest sounds out of even stranger gear... Read More »
Nathan Hamilton, Anna Tivel & Greg Vanderpool
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $12 in advance and day of show Songwriters in the round with three amazing artists. Nathan Hamilton: Nathan Hamilton is an Austin,Texas based multidisciplinary artist who has worked extensively as a musician and a visual artist. As a singer/songwriter he has been performing professionally for... Read More »
Darrell Scott
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $25.00 Darrell Scott is a Grammy-nominated performer and recording artist, a highly demanded multi-instrumentalist (he plays 13 instruments!), and an ASCAP songwriter of the year. Darrell delivers his soulful performances in solo, duo, trio, band, and string quintet configurations, all equally... Read More »
Kerrville Folk Festival University Student Songwriters Competition
E+E Headliners is excited to present The Kerrville Folk Festival University Student Songwriters Competition. The annual event, held in conjunction with the Cactus Cafe and KUT, showcases some of the University's most talented student songwriters and stage musicians. Our showcasing acts were selected by the Kerrville Folk Festival from a pool... Read More »
Phoebe Hunt
Doors: 7pm Show: 7:30pm General Admission: $13.00 in advance and $15 at the door Special Guest: Courtney Hartman (of Della Mae) Like all troubadours, singer-songwriter Phoebe Hunt is a rambler. Recent years have seen the Texas native relocate from Austin to Nashville to her current residence in Brooklyn. This wanderlust is evident in the... Read More »
Drew Davis
Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8pm General Admission: $12.00 advance & $15.00 at the door Ticket also gets you a physical copy of the new EP Ray Prim & Mexican Chocolate 8 PM Drew Davis 9 PM Bio: Drew Davis is an Austin-based singer-songwriter with heartfelt original lyrics and powerful soul vocals that will move you. Her music often... Read More »
The Mono in Stereo EP Release Show with special guest Shane Bartell
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $8.00 in advance and $10 at the door "Mono is Stereo is the new psychedelic art-pop project led by longtime Austin-based drummer and multi-instrumentalist Stephen Bres. After spending a decade+ playing drums with many great Austin artists, like Shane Bartell, Chris Brecht, The Jellydots,... Read More »
Chuck Jones
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $15.00 Chuck Jones’ compositions embody the spirit and soul of his hometown, Memphis, TN. He has had songs recorded by artists as diverse as Patti Labelle, Ronnie Milsap, Shelby Lynne, Chris Ledoux, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Charlie Daniels, Deana Carter, Reba McEntire and Peter Cetera. John... Read More »
Jess Klein Farewell Show
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $10.00 in advance & $12.00 at the door Guest: Mike June "I pulled no punches on this album," Jess Klein says of her new album Learning Faith. "It's edgy and brutal, but it was inspired by a genuine love for this world." Over a career that spans more than a decade and a half and has won... Read More »
Sara Hickman, Don Henry & Jon Vezner
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $15 in advance and $18 at the door Sara Hickman: Sara Hickman has garnered recognition as a captivating singer/songwriter, vocalist and musician, with artists such as Shawn Colvin, the Flatlanders, Robert Earl Keen, Willie Nelson and many others covering her songs. On her Kirtland Records debut... Read More »
Matt Corby
Doors: 6:30pm Show: 8pm Reserved Seating Admission: $25.00 This show is in the Hogg Auditorium Telluric, the debut full-length from Australian musician Matt Corby is out now via Elektra Records. The album, which was recently awarded Feature Album of the Week on Australia’s revered triple j Radio, continues to receive critical acclaim... Read More »
Oliver Rajamani Texas Gypsy Fire
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $20.00 in advance $25.00 at the door Oliver Rajamani represents the multicultural musical landscape of modern Texas. He is distinguished for redefining Romani(Gypsy) music by taking it back to its original roots in India, the historic homeland of the Romani people. He is also recognized for... Read More »
Peter Bradley Adams
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $15.00 Special Guest: Molly Parden "Adams is fast developing as a songwriter who both inspires and questions" – Los Angeles Times Magazine Peter Bradley Adams introduced himself as a member of Eastmountainsouth, the duo he put together with fellow songwriter and vocalist Kat Maslich-Bode.... Read More »
Josh Rouse (Sunday 5/15 performance cancelled)
THE SUNDAY PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CONTACT AMY CHAMBLESS 512-475-6515 for refund or ticket exchange information, Event dates
Josh Rouse
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $25.00 in advance and $28 at the door “I got too many things on my mind,” Josh Rouse sings on his new album, ‘The Embers Of Time.’ It was that realization that led the acclaimed songwriter to find the only English-speaking therapist in Valencia, Spain—the small town on the Mediterranean... Read More »
Lucinda Williams
THIS SHOW IS IN THE HOGG AUDITORIUM Doors: 6:30pm Show: 8:00pm Tickets: $55.00 reserved seating We’ve all heard about the iconic vibe of Route 66, the neon lights on Broadway and the ocean air of the Pacific Coast Highway. But there are untold stories emanating from countless blue highways across the land – like Interstate 20, which... Read More »
Austin Classical Guitar: Juanito Pascual & Mark Cruz
Hailing from Boston, we’re thrilled for the return of creative flamenco guitarist Juanito Pascual to the Classical Cactus stage. With inventive original compositions, and deeply soulful performance, this will be a perfect evening to sip, relax, and enjoy. Our show begins at 8PM with super-talented composer and guitarist Mark Cruz, Professor... Read More »
Austin Classical Guitar: TOM ECHOLS & CHAD IBISON
Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8pm General Admission: $10.00 Double your pleasure! Dr. Tom Echols is one of Austin’s true gems of the classical guitar, as well as a scholar, bon vivant, cultural sage – and the artistic director of our upcoming Summer Series! But first, the incomparable and multi-award winning Chad Ibison will kick things off at 8pm.... Read More »
Austin Classical Guitar: Isaac Bustos CD Release Party + Tuski & Fullerton
Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm General Admission: $10.00 One of our favorite guitarists, Isaac Bustos has played on virtually every ACG series over the years as either a soloist or member of the amazing Texas Guitar Quartet. Now he has recorded an amazing new CD, and the Austin release party is at Classical Cactus! Be there, and bring cash so... Read More »
Andy McKee
Doors: 8pm Show: 8:30pm General Admission: $30.00 in advance $35.00 day of show Andy McKee is among the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. His youthful energy and attention to song structure and melodic content elevates him above the rest. He entertains both the eye and the ear as he magically transforms the steel string guitar into a... Read More »
Deer Fellow featuring Ali Holder
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Deer Fellow is an indie folk-pop duo with a keen sense of song craft. Based out of Austin, bandmates Matt Salois (guitar, vocals) and Alyssa Kelly (violin, vocals, piano) met at an open mic and were quick to collaborate. Fast forward to present day and coupledom, the two have... Read More »
Malone, Temple and Young
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of jazz with world-renowned saxophonist and composer Michael Malone. Michael's résumé includes a five-year stint touring with legendary jazz organist Jimmy Smith, as well as dates with Cindy Blackmon, guitarist Mark Whitfield and steel drummer Othello... Read More »
Stellar featuring The Conjunto Blues
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Transcendental folk bard Stellar is a clear voice ringing out for justice and liberation. Stellar’s 2021 solo debut “Rainbow Shadows” is a manifesto of fury and compassion, a message in a bottle filled with uprising, ancestry, love, hope and resilience. From calling out... Read More »
