Houston: Texas Jazz Archive at Houston Public Library
The Texas Jazz Archive doesn’t just store history—it activates it by preserving and celebrating the voices and sounds of Texas jazz.
Pearland: Arnett Cobb gravesite
Houston-born Arnett Cobb was a powerhouse American jazz tenor saxophonist known as the “Wild Man of the Tenor Sax.”
Houston: McGonigel’s Mucky Duck
McGonigel’s Mucky Duck from the jump aimed to mix Irish pub grub with first-class live music—folk, country, and Americana.
Helotes: Floore Country Store
A grocery-store-meets-dance-hall, Floore Country Store was a launchpad for Willie Nelson and other Texas music heroes.
Bandera: Cabaret Dance Hall
The Cabaret Dance Hall was a beloved rustic dance hall and honky-tonk in the heart of Bandera - the “The Cowboy Capital of the World.”
Wink: Roy Orbison Museum
The Roy Orbison Museum is an intimate shrine to a rock‑n‑roll legend and Roy's childhood home in the West Texas town Wink.
Spring: Wunsche Bros. Cafe & Saloon
A cultural hub in Spring, Wunsche Bros. became an early stage for Texas legends like Lyle Lovett and Clint Black.
Fredericksburg: Luckenbach Texas and Dance Hall
Luckenbach is a historic German hamlet near Fredericksburg renowned for its rich musical heritage and rustic charm.
Abbott United Methodist Church
Willie Nelson's connection to the Abbott United Methodist Church in Abbott is deeply rooted in his early life and musical beginnings.
Austin: End of An Ear
Serious collectors and casual music enthusiasts will find End of An Ear offers a unique experience reflecting Austin's musical spirit.
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame & Tex Ritter Museum
The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame & Tex Ritter Museum celebrates the rich heritage of country music in the Lone Star State.
New Braunfels: Gruene Hall
Gruene Hall (1878) is Texas' oldest continually operating dance hall and has hosted legends George Strait, Willie Nelson, and LeAnn Rimes.