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Frequent in-store performances turn Houston's roots-music retail haven into something akin to nirvana. Not only is there never a cover, but the beer is always free. It bears repeating: There's never a cover, and the beer is always free. Over the years everyone from Townes Van Zandt to the Ramones have taken the stage. It's new renaissance and location has brought the likes of Against Me! frontman Tom Gabel and Justin Townes Earle playing day sets for early crowds, while the weekly guest DJ's in the Record Ranch never disappoint.

Southern Backtones

Sat., February 18, 1:00pm

Freddie "Steady" Krc & Cam King

Sat., February 18, 3:00pm

Appropriately for someone who grew up idolizing the Beatles and spent quite a bit of time in England in the '80s, La Porte native Freddie "Steady" ...

Dr. Dog

Sat., March 10, 3:00pm

2009 | Best Place to Buy Music

What more can you ask from a record store than free beer and free concerts? Every weekend, Cactus Music offers up heaping cups of suds from Saint Arnold's and lively, intimate sets from some of the best touring acts in the land. Just this past... More >
2008 | Best Place to Buy Music

When Cactus Music closed a few years ago, it was one of the saddest days Houston music has seen or ever will see. Cactus fostered quality local and international music across genres for generations, and carried albums by musicians available... More >

Houston Press Reviews and News

Rocks Off Now Sponsoring Some Cactus Music In-Stores

By Chris Gray | Fri, February 10, 2012

After a preview last fall featuring Girl In a Coma, it gives Rocks Off great pleasure to announce that effective immediately, we will be sponsoring selected in-stores at Cactus Music, no fewer More >
Buxton, Allen Oldies Band at Cactus Music Record Store Black Friday Event

By Jeff Balke | Tue, November 22, 2011

Most of us wince when we think about Black Friday. Sure, you can get that limited edition, glow in the dark Blu Ray Player/Coffee Maker that heals your broken dreams and cleans your toilet, but More >
Saturday Afternoon: Girl in a Coma at Cactus Records

By Liana Lopez | Mon, November 7, 2011

Girl in a Coma graced Houston with their presence for the second time in a week Saturday afternoon. The San Antonio trio officially introduced Exits & All the Rest to Houston fans Saturday at More >
Girl in a Coma on Fans Making Up Lyrics and 12 Hours in a Van

By Liana Lopez | Fri, November 4, 2011

Rocks Off told you yesterday about our sponsorship of the Cactus In-Store series of concerts. We caught up with Girl in a Coma's percussionist Phanie Diaz who'll be in town for the second time More >
Dead Rock Stars & Dia De Los Muertos Album Covers

By Lauren Marmaduke | Thu, October 27, 2011

According to a recent Associated Press article picked up by everyone from The Huffington Post to Fox News, Day of the Dead celebrations are on the upswing, a trend attributed in part to the gro More >

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LyndseyRabon1

| Fri, October 15, 2010

Buy tickets to GhoulsFest at Cactus Music.

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kenwilliamsonii

| Sat, August 21, 2010

Last great record store.

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Huntre

| Wed, July 21, 2010

One of Houston's only decent indy record stores. A must stop in Houston.

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Julie657

| Mon, June 28, 2010

There's vinyl, and free short shows on Saturdays with local greats and free St. Arnold.

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J R1

| Wed, April 21, 2010

Servin up CD's from LOCAL musicians and then some!!!

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