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CHAPARRAL, Jeff Hughes, Tracie Lynn

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If your perfect Texas evening includes fiddles, two-steppin’, and a chicken-fried good time, mark your calendar for CHAPARRAL with Jeff Hughes and Tracie Lynn on May 21, 2026.

The night kicks off in classic honky-tonk fashion with Tracie Lynn playing a cozy restaurant set from 6–8pm. It’s the ideal warm-up: great country tunes, comfort food, and time to ease into the night while you swap stories with friends and get in the dancing mood.

Once 9pm hits, the dancehall cranks up with CHAPARRAL led by Jeff Hughes. Expect a tight country band built for dancers: shuffles, waltzes, two-steps, and all the classic Texas dancehall standards that keep the floor full. This is the kind of show where boots aren’t just a fashion choice, they’re practically a requirement.

Early-evening live country set in the restaurant with Tracie Lynn (6–8pm)
Full-band honky-tonk dancehall show with CHAPARRAL featuring Jeff Hughes at 9pm
Plenty of room to dance, mingle, and soak up real-deal Texas dancehall vibes
Perfect for date night, learning a few new moves, or showing out-of-towners how Austin does country

Come hungry, wear comfy boots, and get ready for a night where the music is loud, the dance floor is lively, and the country spirit runs deep.

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.