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Hosted by veteran DJ Jody Denberg.</p></div> <div><p>Since opening in 1979, the Cactus Cafe has become one of Austin’s most loved music venues. The intimate setting is known for its live performances by local, national and international acts. Musicians such as Allison Krauss, Townes Van Zandt, The Flatlanders, and Lucinda Williams launched their careers at the Cactus. More that 30 years later, the Cactus is 'on the air' with exclusive sets and classic shows from the vaults. Enjoy “Sessions at the Cactus Cafe.”</p></div> <br style="clear:left"/>  <div class="column span-16 last"> <h3>4 Pieces</h3> </div> <div class="order-by-controls"> <span>Order by:</span> Newest First | <a href="https://exchange.prx.org/series/32667-sessions-at-the-cactus-cafe?order=oldest_first">Oldest First</a> </div> <div class="piece column span-16 even"> <div class="column span-11"> <div class="column span-11 last"> <div class="title"> <a href="/pieces/81851-sessions-at-the-cactus-ray-benson-patty-larkin">Sessions at the Cactus: Ray Benson & Patty Larkin</a> </div> From: <a href="https://exchange.prx.org/station_accounts/88-kut">KUT</a><br/> Series: <a href="https://exchange.prx.org/series/32667-sessions-at-the-cactus-cafe">Sessions at the Cactus Cafe</a><br/> </div> <div class="column span-2"> <a href="/pieces/81851-sessions-at-the-cactus-ray-benson-patty-larkin"><img alt="Piece image" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/series_images/8036/Posters_behind_th_coutch_square.jpg" style="float: left" version="square" width="75" /></a> </div> <div class="column span-9 last"> Episode 4 of 'Sessions at the Cactus'. The legendary, Ray Benson, takes the stage for an interview and performance, and footage of Patty Larkin's 1... </div> </div> <div class="column last piece_details"> <div class='jquery-stars-box' id='piece_81851-rating-box' style='width:200px'><input name="piece_81851-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81851-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81851-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81851-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81851-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81851-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81851-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81851-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81851-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81851-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /></div><br/> <ul class="quiet"> <li>Added: <em>Jul 19, 2012</em></li> <li>Length: <em>59:01</em></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="piece column span-16 odd"> <div class="column span-11"> <div class="column span-11 last"> <div class="title"> <a href="/pieces/81850-sessions-at-the-cactus-sahara-smith-jesse-winch">Sessions at the Cactus: Sahara Smith & Jesse Winchester</a> </div> From: <a href="https://exchange.prx.org/station_accounts/88-kut">KUT</a><br/> Series: <a href="https://exchange.prx.org/series/32667-sessions-at-the-cactus-cafe">Sessions at the Cactus Cafe</a><br/> </div> <div class="column span-2"> <a href="/pieces/81850-sessions-at-the-cactus-sahara-smith-jesse-winch"><img alt="Piece image" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/series_images/8036/Posters_behind_th_coutch_square.jpg" style="float: left" version="square" width="75" /></a> </div> <div class="column span-9 last"> Episode 3 of 'Sessions at the Cactus'. Folk singer-songwriter, Sahara Smith, and legendary country-rock musician, Jesse Winchester, take the stage ... </div> </div> <div class="column last piece_details"> <div class='jquery-stars-box' id='piece_81850-rating-box' style='width:200px'><input name="piece_81850-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81850-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81850-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81850-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81850-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81850-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81850-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81850-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81850-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81850-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /></div><br/> <ul class="quiet"> <li>Added: <em>Jul 19, 2012</em></li> <li>Length: <em>59:01</em></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="piece column span-16 even"> <div class="column span-11"> <div class="column span-11 last"> <div class="title"> <a href="/pieces/81848-sessions-at-the-cactus-eliza-gilkyson-bob-mould">Sessions at the Cactus: Eliza Gilkyson & Bob Mould</a> </div> From: <a href="https://exchange.prx.org/station_accounts/88-kut">KUT</a><br/> Series: <a href="https://exchange.prx.org/series/32667-sessions-at-the-cactus-cafe">Sessions at the Cactus Cafe</a><br/> </div> <div class="column span-2"> <a href="/pieces/81848-sessions-at-the-cactus-eliza-gilkyson-bob-mould"><img alt="Piece image" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/series_images/8036/Posters_behind_th_coutch_square.jpg" style="float: left" version="square" width="75" /></a> </div> <div class="column span-9 last"> Episode 2 of 'Sessions at the Cactus'. Folk singer, Eliza Gilkyson, and alternative rocker Bob Mould take the stage at the Cactus. </div> </div> <div class="column last piece_details"> <div class='jquery-stars-box' id='piece_81848-rating-box' style='width:200px'><input name="piece_81848-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81848-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81848-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81848-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81848-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81848-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81848-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81848-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81848-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81848-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /></div><br/> <ul class="quiet"> <li>Added: <em>Jul 19, 2012</em></li> <li>Length: <em>59:01</em></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="piece column span-16 odd"> <div class="column span-11"> <div class="column span-11 last"> <div class="title"> <a href="/pieces/81844-sessions-at-the-cactus-alejandro-escovedo-the-c">Sessions at the Cactus: Alejandro Escovedo & The Civil Wars</a> </div> From: <a href="https://exchange.prx.org/station_accounts/88-kut">KUT</a><br/> Series: <a href="https://exchange.prx.org/series/32667-sessions-at-the-cactus-cafe">Sessions at the Cactus Cafe</a><br/> </div> <div class="column span-2"> <a href="/pieces/81844-sessions-at-the-cactus-alejandro-escovedo-the-c"><img alt="Piece image" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/piece_images/185667/Posters_behind_th_coutch_square.jpg" style="float: left" version="square" width="75" /></a> </div> <div class="column span-9 last"> Episode 1 of 'Sessions at the Cactus'. Roots rock legend, Alejandro Escovedo and indie folk duo, The Civil Wars take the stage at the Cactus. </div> </div> <div class="column last piece_details"> <div class='jquery-stars-box' id='piece_81844-rating-box' style='width:200px'><input name="piece_81844-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81844-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81844-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81844-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81844-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81844-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81844-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81844-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81844-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /> <input name="piece_81844-rating" class="star {half:true}" type="radio" disabled="disabled" /></div><br/> <ul class="quiet"> <li>Added: <em>Jul 19, 2012</em></li> <li>Length: <em>59:01</em></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sidebar column span-6 last"> </div> </div> </div> <div id="footer" class="column span-24 last small footer"> <div id="footer-navigation" class="column span-24 last"> <div class="column prepend-1 span-4 quiet"> <dl> <dt>Resources</dt> <dd><a href="https://help.prx.org/">Help & Support</a></dd> <dd><a href="https://help.prx.org/hc/en-us/articles/204422780-Station-Membership-Options">Membership Options</a></dd> <dd><a href="/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a></dd> </dl> </div> <div class="column span-6 border quiet"> <dl> <dt>Stay Tuned</dt> <dd><a href="https://www.facebook.com/publicradioexchange">Facebook</a></dd> <dd><a href="https://twitter.com/prx"><a href="https://twitter.com/prx">Twitter</a></dd> <dd><a href="https://medium.com/public-radio-exchange">Medium</a></dd> </dl> </div> <div class="column span-4 quiet"> <dl> <dt>Projects (<a href="/projects">See All</a>)</dt> <dd><a href="http://www.radiopublic.com/">RadioPublic</a></dd> <dd><a href="http://prx.mx/">PRX Remix</a></dd> <dd><a href="http://matter.vc/">Matter Ventures</a></dd>  <dd><a href="/themoth">The Moth Radio Hour</a></dd>   </dl> </div> <div class="column span-4 quiet"> <dl> <dt>About Us</dt> <dd><a href="https://www.prx.org/company/about">What is PRX?</a> <dd><a href="https://www.prx.org/company/about#contact">Contact</a></dd> <dd><a href="https://www.prx.org/company/about#staff">Organization & Staff</a></dd> <dd><a href="https://www.prx.org/company/about#funders">Funding</a> | <a href="/donate">Donate</a></dd> <dd><a href="https://www.prx.org/technology/">Technology</a></dd> <dd><a href="https://www.prx.org/company/news/">Press Room & Resources</a></dd> <dd><a href="https://prx.workable.com">Jobs</a></dd> </dl> </div> <div class="column span-4 append-1 quiet last"> <dl id="contact-information"> <dd style="margin-right:10px;margin-top:10px;"><em>PRX is a 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the IRS: #263347402.</em></dd> </dl> </div> </div> <div class="column span-24 last quiet" style="margin:auto; text-align:center;"> © Copyright 2003-2025 PRX <br/><a href="/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="https://www.prx.org/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 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