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Live Last Night: Butch Hancock – Cactus Cafe, TX

08.16.2010 | 1 Comment »

“That’s my favorite question… what could possibly go wrong?” Butch Hancock asked before launching into another round of the epic saga of “Split and Slide.”  Finishing out the last of his five-night residency and celebrating the last night of the legendary, original Cactus Cafe before the impending KUT takeover, he was joined by friends (including Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and BettySoo), several hundred fans, Cactus Cafe supporters and live music lovers to celebrate the historic evening.

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Live Last Night: Terri Hendrix – Cactus Café

08.01.2010 | No Comments »

Celebrating the release of her new record, Cry ‘Till You Laugh, the amazing Terri Hendrix along with her talented band Lloyd Maines and Glenn Fukunaga took the stage at the Cactus Café for two sets of rockin’ folk/country fused with jazz, swing and blues.

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Townes Van Zandt Birthday Celebration – Cactus Café, TX

03.09.2010 | 1 Comment »

In remembrance and celebration of legendary Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt, fans packed into the Cactus Café (a stage where Townes performed many, many times) to take part in the yearly all-star tribute to the man and his music.
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Rally to Save the Cactus Café

02.27.2010 | 2 Comments »

Barbara K.

As the battle to rescue the much-loved and renowned Cactus Café from budget cuts by the University of Texas wages on, the Friends of the Cactus Café and SavetheCactusCafe.org held a rally on the steps of the UT Tower gathering signatures and continuing to raise awareness.

Local musicians Sara Hickman, Bill Oliver, David Garza, Elizabeth Wills, Richard Bowden and Barbara K. performed alongside speakers State Rep. Elliot Naishtat and City Council member Laura Morrison reminding the community that the Cactus Café is a vital and historical venue that should be preserved.

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Scott Miller – Cactus Café, TX

01.20.2010 | 1 Comment »

“Are you with me?” is Scott Miller’s mantra and battle cry – a question posed to the audience multiple times over the course of any given evening, usually answered by a smattering of hushed giggles that eventually erupt into belly laughs as he continues his wisecracks.

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Ian McLagan – Cactus Café, TX

12.19.2009 | No Comments »

As students finished final exams and started preparing for the winter holiday, legendary keyboardist Ian McLagan (Faces, Small Faces) stopped by the University of Texas’ intimate Cactus Café to share songs and stories.

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