The Cactus Café is a small University of Texas music room with a long reputation for singer-songwriters, folk, and local Austin acts. It is the kind of place where the room matters: close seats, attentive crowds, and a programme that often leans more intimate than loud.
Check the calendar before going, as the appeal depends entirely on who is playing. When the booking is right, it is one of Austin's better low-key live-music nights.