Acoustic Open Mic
Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 10207 China Spring Rd, Waco, TXMichael Saldana hosts this early evening, acoustic open mic night.
December Brings Holiday Shows to Waco
It’s that time of the year once again: December officially marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Though the decorations seemingly pop up earlier (and…
Texas Music Cafe: Rising Stars & Lone Star Legends
On Saturday, September 24, at 7 pm, Texas Music Cafe hosts blues band Steve Howell and The Mighty Men for the inaugural performance at its new location at 715 Washington Avenue in downtown Waco.
Chalk Waco Brings Local Art to Downtown Waco
In 2019, the initial pilot project that’s become Chalk Waco was the brainchild of MC Art Supplies, the Central Texas Artist Collective, Cultivate 7twelve, and…
Song of the Week: “All of Me” by the Waco Early Jazz Quartet
The Waco Early Jazz Quartet (WEJQ) is Simon Burris (trumpet), Alex Thiltges (guitar), Bob Kane (bass), and Theresa Kennedy (vocals). The group has played together…
Upcoming Music Events
Song of the Week: “Any Other Guy” by Larissa Boyd
Larissa Boyd is a young up-and-coming country artist, who has released original songs such as “Any Other Guy.”
Song of the Week: “Coping Hazards” by Rad Dragon
Rad Dragon was formed in 2018…
Song of the Week: “Trunk Sang” by Pirscription
Payton Bryce, aka “Pirscription,” was born…
Song of the Week: “Grounded” by Far From Reach
Far From Reach consists of five…
Song of the Week: “9Lives” by Zet Zero
If you’ve seen local shows with…
Waco Cultural Arts Fest 2021: A Healthy Dose of Happiness
The 2021 Waco Cultural Arts Fest (WCAF) runs from October 15 – 17 in Indian Spring Park along the Brazos River.
Song of the Week: “Etude 11” by Frank Exum
You might be familiar with Frank…
Song of the Week: “Remember Her Name” by Mickey Guyton
Mickey Guyton may have lived in…
Song of the Week: “Dream a Little Dream of Me” by Jennifer Pisarcik
“Dream a Little Dream of Me,”…
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Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Calling all standup comedians, musicians, rap artists, and spoken word enthusiasts: Keep Waco’s Loud weekly open mic night happens every Monday at Stay Classy. Signups start at 7 pm.
1 event,
Towne Tuesday
Towne Tuesday
Head over to The Crying Shame for open mic night at Towne Tuesday to hear original songs by Towne Adams, Jonna Mae, and others.
5 events,
Ozomatli (POSTPONED)
Ozomatli (POSTPONED)
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER; RESCHEDULED DATE COMING SOON. Grammy-winning Ozomatli will be playing at The Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum in Woodway to kick off the 2023 Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now. Doors open at 5:30 pm; concert is from 7 pm to 9...
Live Oak Moonshiners
Live Oak Moonshiners
Come party with Live Oak Moonshiners at Coach's xXx Smoke on Austin Avenue this Wednesday night.
Mack Abernathy’s 1st Wednesday Fiasco
Mack Abernathy’s 1st Wednesday Fiasco
Join Mack Abernathy and friends on the first Wednesday of each month for live acoustic music, great food, margaritas, and crazy good times. If you've never been to the 1st Wednesday Fiasco, you don't know what you are missing!
The Record Forum
The Record Forum
Join The Record Forum for an evening of listening to and discussion about a classic rock, jazz, or country album.
Faculty Recital: Michael Clark
Faculty Recital: Michael Clark
Baylor School of Music Lecturer in Piano Michael Clark presents a recital featuring solo piano works by Florence Price at Roxy Grove Hall in Waco Hall. The first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major US orchestra, Price is finally being recognized as one of America's great composers. Clark will perform works...
4 events,
Happy Hour with Dave Innis
Happy Hour with Dave Innis
Chill out at happy hour on Thursdays in January with Restless Heart's Dave Innis from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Ragland Country Band
Ragland Country Band
Break out your best cowboy boots and get to dancin' this Thursday night with the Ragland Country Band.
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Waco’s own Jonna Mae hosts a night of local singer-songwriters playing original tunes. Free admission.
13 events,
Ms Gold with DollfaceBaby & Lakrea
Come enjoy a golden night at the Private Hip Hop HQ with Ms Gold, who's on her rise to stardom and is most known for her energetic flow and life-of-the-party vibes. Plus, special performances by Waco's own DollfaceBaby, Lakrea, and more to be announced.
Karaoke
If you’ve sung at the rest, now you’re ready for the best: Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm to 2 am at the venerable—and venerated!—Chapter 11 club.
Greg Bashara & Evan Klaras
Greg Bashara & Evan Klaras
First Friday means it's time for a night of jazz with saxophonist Greg Bashara and guitarist Evan Klaras.
Bruce Carbonara
Bruce Carbonara
Check out Waco favorite Bruce Carbonara’s patented interpretations of the Frank Sinatra songbook for a relaxing evening with your favorite cocktail.
Chris Low Band
Chris Low Band
Enjoy some of the best country music around when the Chris Low Band plays Pivovar on Friday night.
Clean Slate
Clean Slate
Hear all your favorite hits from the '70s to the '90s with Clean Slate at Fuzzy's in Hewitt.
Touch of Grey
Touch of Grey
Crowd favorite Touch of Grey brings classic rock standards back to Fuzzy's on Friday night.
Kyle Sinkule
Kyle Sinkule
Craft beer, great pizza, and acoustic music from Kyle Sinkule. What else do you need on a Friday night?
The Greeting Committee
The Greeting Committee
Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, jangly indie rockers The Greeting Committee play Common Grounds on Friday night. Doors open at 7 pm. Show starts at 8 pm.
Morgan Lee Powers & Josh Bernard
Morgan Lee Powers & Josh Bernard
Straight out of Nashville, Morgan Lee Powers returns to Papa Joe's with Josh Bernard.
Ed Leonard
Ed Leonard
Country troubadour Ed Leonard makes his debut at Twisted Sisters Patio Bar in downtown Waco.
Joel & Deon Q
Joel & Deon Q
Wind down after a long week with a cocktail and the music of Joel and Deon Q at Stay Classy on First Friday.
11 events,
Joel Wood Band
The Joel Wood Band makes its debut at historic Elk Hall this Saturday, so come out for a fun night of music and dancing. Doors, bar, and kitchen will open at 7 pm, the band plays from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. (Elk Hall is a cash-only establishment—no cards accepted.)
HOT Native Flute Concert
HOT Native Flute Concert
The first Saturday of each month brings another free concert by Native American flute players across Texas to Art Center Waco. (Plus, before the concert is a gathering of those interested in playing Native flutes or percussion from noon to 12:50 pm.)
JD Johnson
JD Johnson
JD Johnson, the original redneck rockstar, plays Hoot's on Saturday, so come out for a few cold beers and let your freak flag fly, y'all!
Bohemian Pirates Band
Bohemian Pirates Band
Get out this Saturday night to hear the Bohemian Pirates Band at Twisted Sisters.
Dave Innis
Dave Innis
Get to Stay Class on Saturday night to hear the talented Dave Innis from the legendary Restless Heart.
Blue Houdini
Blue Houdini
Longtime Waco favorites Blue Houdini bring the rock, funk, and blues to the Backyard on Saturday night. Doors open at 6 pm; show starts at 8:30 pm.
3 events,
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Hosted by Clinton Bon Slaughter, Lakeside's weekly open mic on Sunday is a veritable who's who of local musicians.
3 events,
Symphonic Band Concert
Symphonic Band Concert
The Symphonic Band presents a concert under the direction of Dr. Isaiah Odajima. This concert is free and open to the public at Jones Concert Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building.
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Calling all standup comedians, musicians, rap artists, and spoken word enthusiasts: Keep Waco’s Loud weekly open mic night happens every Monday at Stay Classy. Signups start at 7 pm.
3 events,
Towne Tuesday
Towne Tuesday
Head over to The Crying Shame for open mic night at Towne Tuesday to hear original songs by Towne Adams, Jonna Mae, and others.
Wind Ensemble Concert
Wind Ensemble Concert
The Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. J. Eric Wilson, presents a concert at Jones Concert Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building. This event is free and open to the public
McLennan Choir Concert
McLennan Choir Concert
This McLennan Choir concert is free and open to the public at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Tuesday night.
5 events,
Community Conversation: Levitt AMP Waco Music Series
Community Conversation: Levitt AMP Waco Music Series
Creative Waco wants to hear from you, Waco! You're invited to join a community conversation about the Levitt AMP Waco Music Series and its impact on the community, share your feedback and find out the many ways you can get involved this year. If you have questions, Creative Waco has answers! Waco is a 2023–2025...
Happy Hour with Dave Innis
Happy Hour with Dave Innis
Chill out at happy hour on Thursdays in January with Restless Heart's Dave Innis from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band
Get ready for some boot-scootin' good music with Bobby Dean and The Timeless Country Band.
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Waco’s own Jonna Mae hosts a night of local singer-songwriters playing original tunes. Free admission.
2 events,
Karaoke
If you’ve sung at the rest, now you’re ready for the best: Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm to 2 am at the venerable—and venerated!—Chapter 11 club.
Darrell Ray
Darrell Ray
Head to Leroy on Friday night to get your weekend started with music by Darrell "D-Rail" Ray.
1 event,
1 event,
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Hosted by Clinton Bon Slaughter, Lakeside's weekly open mic on Sunday is a veritable who's who of local musicians.
2 events,
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Calling all standup comedians, musicians, rap artists, and spoken word enthusiasts: Keep Waco’s Loud weekly open mic night happens every Monday at Stay Classy. Signups start at 7 pm.
1 event,
Towne Tuesday
Towne Tuesday
Head over to The Crying Shame for open mic night at Towne Tuesday to hear original songs by Towne Adams, Jonna Mae, and others.
0 events,
2 events,
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Waco’s own Jonna Mae hosts a night of local singer-songwriters playing original tunes. Free admission.
Midnight Mustangs
Midnight Mustangs
The Midnight Mustangs provide the boot scootin' good music at the Sul Ross Dance Club this week.
1 event,
1 event,
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Hosted by Clinton Bon Slaughter, Lakeside's weekly open mic on Sunday is a veritable who's who of local musicians.
2 events,
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Calling all standup comedians, musicians, rap artists, and spoken word enthusiasts: Keep Waco’s Loud weekly open mic night happens every Monday at Stay Classy. Signups start at 7 pm.
1 event,
Towne Tuesday
Towne Tuesday
Head over to The Crying Shame for open mic night at Towne Tuesday to hear original songs by Towne Adams, Jonna Mae, and others.
0 events,
2 events,
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Waco’s own Jonna Mae hosts a night of local singer-songwriters playing original tunes. Free admission.
Larry Burgin & Texas Tradition
Larry Burgin & Texas Tradition
Enjoy another classic country music Thursday night with Larry Burgin and Texas Tradition.
2 events,
Karaoke
If you’ve sung at the rest, now you’re ready for the best: Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm to 2 am at the venerable—and venerated!—Chapter 11 club.
1 event,
1 event,
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Hosted by Clinton Bon Slaughter, Lakeside's weekly open mic on Sunday is a veritable who's who of local musicians.
2 events,
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Calling all standup comedians, musicians, rap artists, and spoken word enthusiasts: Keep Waco’s Loud weekly open mic night happens every Monday at Stay Classy. Signups start at 7 pm.
1 event,
Towne Tuesday
Towne Tuesday
Head over to The Crying Shame for open mic night at Towne Tuesday to hear original songs by Towne Adams, Jonna Mae, and others.
1 event,
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Waco’s own Jonna Mae hosts a night of local singer-songwriters playing original tunes. Free admission.
1 event,
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Hosted by Clinton Bon Slaughter, Lakeside's weekly open mic on Sunday is a veritable who's who of local musicians.