Stick Around, Say Damn: Inside the Cactus Cafe’s Tuesday Open Mic

Songwriters connect under Jake Farr’s ground rules

"...post-performance cold one. His black guitar case thuds against the wooden counter, and the bartender behind shatters a shot..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Dina Barrish

Cactus Cafe Manager Announced [UPDATED]

KUT selects record label veteran

"...After months of searching, local radio station KUT has announced it has..."

Sept. 8, 2010 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Parsing the Cactus Proposals

What exactly is on the table for the legendary venue?

"...With only three weeks before the Texas Union Board is briefed on the potential future..."

April 11, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Planting the Seeds of the New Cactus

KUT reaches out for ideas on the new Cactus Cafe

"...This week sees the midpoint in KUT Cactus Cafe Conversations, the latest round..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Weighing Cactus Cafe's Losses

Do the Cactus' losses really justify its loss?

"...The Texas Union has justified closing the Cactus Cafe on..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cactus Cafe Closing Is Deeply Saddening

"...Dear Editor, The possibility of the Cactus Cafe closing is deeply saddening..."

Feb. 15, 2010 Postmarks

Eternal Sunshine of the 23-year-old Mind

Ellen O’Meara dreams up her first disc

"...Ellen O’Meara released her debut album, Take Me to the Desert, in May. Produced by Darwin Smith, it’s a..."

July 23, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

A Unified Cactus?

Friends of Cactus Cafe submits full business proposal for UT cafe

"...As promised, and just under the wire, the Friends of the Cactus Cafe has submitted..."

May 10, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cactus for Lunch

Political heavy hitters to attend UT rally today

"...If you oppose the closure of the Cactus Cafe and the termination of..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cactus Decision Delayed

UT extends consultation through May 7, Texas Music Office backs current management

"...Interesting news out of UT: As the Student Friends of the Cactus Cafe..."

April 28, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cactus Resolve

Student Government formally opposes closure of venue

"...Last night, the Student Government at UT Austin became the latest body..."

March 31, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cactus Decision Today?

UT holding press briefing on venue/bar future

"...Looks like there may be a decision on the Cactus Cafe today...."

May 19, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

UT Announces KUT/Cactus Deal

NPR station takes over music, Texas Union keeps bar

"..."Welcome to KUT," Vice-President of Student Affairs Juan Gonzalez joked. To the surprise of..."

May 19, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Still Prickly: UT Students vs. Cactus Cuts

Reaction to budget cuts belies claim that decision was student-backed

"...Ever since the University of Texas at Austin administration launched its public..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

More Cactus Thorns

More questions than answers on the fate of the Cactus

"...When Texas Union management initially decided to close the Cactus Cafe, it was announced as purely a financial..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Powers on the Spot

Footage from the UT budget town hall [video]

"...hall was supposed to be about staff cuts and the upcoming tuition hike. UT President Bill Powers deserves some..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

UT Urged to Consider 'Win' for Cactus

'Friends' provides a 25-page proposal for fate of Cactus

"...With a final decision on the fate of the Cactus Cafe imminent, University of Texas..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Juan González answers to no one

"...Forsaking the Song, Part 10..."

May 14, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

A coin toss to determine the future of the Cactus Cafe

"...Forsaking the Song, Part 4..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Round five for the Cactus Cafe and the Texas Union board: The gloves come off

"...Forsaking the Song, Part 5..."

March 5, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

And then there were two (proposals for the future of the Cactus Cafe)

"...Forsaking the Song, Part 9..."

April 30, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Where do you want it?

"...Forsaking the Song, Part 8..."

April 16, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Back in the saddle at the Phoenix Saloon, Woxy pulls the plug, and the latest on the Cactus Cafe

"...Signing Off..."

April 2, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

UT Withholds Cactus Documents

Why the secrecy over Cactus Cafe decision?

"...What's the deal between KUT and the Texas Union over the..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

The Dawg Days of Summer: Introducing Cameron Smith and Austin Backstage Live

"...Where There's a Will..."

July 23, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Getting the runaround from UT administration

"...Forsaking the Song, Part 7..."

April 9, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

A closer look at the closing of the Cactus Cafe, Beerland's Casual Victim Pile, and Watchtower's Control and Release

"...Forsaking the Song, Part 2..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

UT and KUT's communications about the Cactus Cafe remain off-grid, while David Kimbrough Jr. reinstates his late father's legacy at TC's, and Alejandro Escovedo goes viral from the Stone Pony in Asbury Park

"...Forsaking the Song, Part 14..."

July 30, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Mixed signals: KUT takes over the Cactus Cafe, Pachanga owns Fiesta Gardens

"...During his workshop at the Niños Rock Pachanga stage on Saturday, David Garza outlined..."

May 28, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Ribbon on the Highway

Here comes Jimmy LaFave

"...Maybe he's walking onstage to sing or slipping into the back of the Cactus Cafe to hear an old..."

May 6, 2005 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

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