Austin Nightlife: Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Tejano

CACTUS CAFE

Located in the Texas Union, the student union building on the University of Texas campus, this café features folk and acoustic performances in a smoke-free environment. Hours and cover vary with preformer.

• Location: 24th and Guadalupe Sts., Austin (UT campus)
  

SAXON PUB

Singer-songwriter performances by artists like James McMurtry and W.C. Clark make this pub a popular stop.

• Location: 1320 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin (South )
  

SHADY GROVE

Acoustic and singer-songwriter sets, along with an excellent menu, bring Austinites to this funky eatery near Zilker Park. Tucked beneath tall pecan trees, enjoy music on Thursday nights with local talent like Asleep At the Wheel, Bad Livers, and such.

• Location: 1624 Barton Springs Rd., Austin (South )
  

TEJANO RANCH

Dance to sounds of Tejano and conjunto, a pop twist with a Tex-Mex beat. Live bands on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

• Location: 7601 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin (North )

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