MATT MERCADO, Manny Velazquez
Details
Boot-scootin' good times await at Austin's iconic Broken Spoke with live music from Manny Velazquez and Matt Mercado! Kick off your evening with Manny Velazquez strummin' in the restaurant from 6-8pm – it's free, so grab some chicken fried steak or BBQ and tip the band generously. Then head to the dancehall at 9pm for Matt Mercado's high-energy set, perfect for two-steppin' and swingin' the night away.
- Restaurant show: Manny Velazquez 6-8pm (no cover, all ages welcome)
- Dancehall: Matt Mercado 9pm (expect $10-$15 cash cover)
- Two-step/swing lessons by Terri White 8-9pm Wed-Sat – best in Texas!
- No line-dancin' allowed, just pure honky-tonk fun
- Legendary spot since 1964, frequented by country stars like George Strait
Whether you're a dance pro or newbie, this double dose of live tunes will have you dancin' till the cows come home!
Venue Details
Step back in time at the Broken Spoke, the last true Texas dance hall that's been keeping Austin's country music tradition alive since 1964! Founded by James White (who named it after his love for wagon wheels and the James Stewart movie "Broken Arrow"), this iconic venue has transformed from a humble café to a world-famous honky-tonk that's hosted countless legends.
The Broken Spoke isn't just any dance hall - it's a living piece of Texas history where cowpokes and city slickers come together under one roof. With its classic honky-tonk decor featuring red-checkered tablecloths, low ceilings, neon lights, and even an old saddle on the wall, you'll feel the authentic Texas spirit the moment you walk in.
- Enjoy live country music performances in both the restaurant area and the main dancehall
- Take free dance lessons with Terri White (but remember - no line dancing allowed at this traditional venue!)
- Explore the museum section filled with memorabilia from country music royalty
- Savor Texas cooking including chicken fried steak and other hearty fare
Over the decades, the Broken Spoke has welcomed everyone from Bob Wills and Ernest Tubb to Willie Nelson (who still pops in occasionally to play without charging a dime). Even as modern development surrounds it, this defiant symbol of Texas culture stands proudly unchanged - because as owner James White would tell you, "You can't build a legend overnight," and the Broken Spoke is the Real Deal.
Location
- mondayClosed
- tuesday4 PM-12 AM
- wednesday4 PM-12 AM
- thursday4 PM-12 AM
- friday4 PM-1:30 AM
- saturday4 PM-1:30 AM
- sundayClosed