The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge in Dallas, TX, has live music on two stages every night of the week. There is jazz/swing/dixieland from 7-10 PM and 2-5 PM on Sundays, and on the Frenchman Stage there is rock, alt-rock, alt-country, folk, punk or hip hop from 10-1:30 AM. ...

Established in 1979, Cactus Café & Bar is one of Austin’s premier listening rooms. The Cactus is an intimate live music performance venue with a national reputation for showcasing the top local, regional, national and international acoustic music acts. The Cactus Café is located in the southwest corner of the historic Texas Union building on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. ...

Located across the street from Emancipation Park in Houston’s Third Ward, the historic Eldorado Ballroom at Project Row Houses originally opened in 1939. The ground floor of the venue features a café and local market, an art gallery, and community meeting spaces. Upstairs is the 300-capacity ballroom, an incredible venue for live music, dancing and other gatherings. The intimate venue has a second-floor outdoor deck offering spectacular views of downtown Houston. The annex, courtyard, and terrace offer additional areas for events. The Eldorado is owned by the nonprofit Project Row Houses, while Lucille’s Hospitality Group and Lucille’s 1913 operate the ballroom. ...

Find your favorite specialty coffees, fresh smoothies, tapas, and your choice of beer and wine when you step into Black Sugar Caffé, located in Cedar Park, TX. A full-service cafe, Black Sugar Caffé provides its visitors with an atmosphere perfect for a social gathering, quick study session, or a family outing. ...

The historic Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is the best place to listen to live music in Galveston County. The music venue features Americana, folk, blues, and acoustic bands, with local, national and international acts.  Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe only hosts original music, no cover or tribute bands. ...

AllGood Cafe is a funky little cafe with a soul with great live music Thursdays through Saturdays. ...

Krause’s Cafe & Biergarten in New Braunfels, TX, is a local gathering place with live entertainment, unique community events, 100+ beers, and an impressive German American menu. The outdoor Biergarten has a stage, live music most nights, and room for kids to play. The Bierhalle offers the classic German beer hall experience with an expansive bar showcasing 80+ taps and full bar. The Cafe offers a quiet, relaxed and intimate setting located just off the Bierhalle. ...

Soirée Coffee Bar is a jazz-inspired café located within Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX. Weekend brunch features live local jazz. ...

Located between Fredericksburg and Comfort, TX, Alamo Springs Café serves serious food with a laid back atmosphere, the best burger in Fredericksburg, plus delicious diner-style food out in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Outdoor seating, live music, no frills. ...

Jakes Sport’s Cafe + Backroom in Lubbock is the best spot for night life, live music, killer grub and more every week. Jake’s Backroom hosts national and local bands, DJs, promoters and entertainers. The Sports Cafe serves bar grub, cocktails and beer, trivia, and karaoke. ...

The Love Shack is a live music and burger joint located in Fort Worth’s historic Stockyards District. ...

Opening Bell Coffee is Dallas’ best acoustic live music venue and coffee bar with live music most nights and a great selection of fine wines and craft beers. ...