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Monday 3pm - 2am Tuesday 3pm - 2am Wednesday 3pm - 2am Thursday 3pm - 2am Friday 3pm - 2am Saturday 3pm - 2am

Cheatham Street Warehouse

The building originally functioned as Reed Grocery Warehouse, a distribution center that received goods by train and sold supplies to local grocers. Kent Finlay, along with business partner Jim Cunningham, leased the structure and in June 1974 opened a music hall to serve as a venue for a variety of genres, including country, blues, rock, and folk.qqv The honky-tonk soon provided an outlet for are

a talent, and many musicians, both famous and lesser known, began their performing careers on the stage at Cheatham Street. Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University-San Marcos) student George Strait and the Ace in the Hole band played their first shows at the club in 1975. In 1980 a young Stevie Ray Vaughan performed there every Tuesday night. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the music hall played host to an impressive roster of musicians. Patrons heard country legends such as Ernest Tubb and Willie Nelson, the blues of Omar and the Howlers and Lou Ann Barton, the songwriting prowess of Townes Van Zandtqv and Jerry Jeff Walker, as well as notable players such as country fiddler Alvin Crow, accordionist Flaco Jiménez, and guitarist Eric Johnson. Over the years the wealth of artists has also included Doug Sahm and Augie Meyers, Marcia Ball, Gatemouth Brown, Charlie and Will Sexton, Gary P. Nunn, Joe "King" Carrasco, Ponty Bone, and Ray Benson's Asleep at the Wheel. In 1988 Finlay sold the business, and during the next few years Cheatham Street changed hands between Finlay and other buyers. For a time in the early 1990s the establishment hosted primarily Tejano bands. In 1999 Finlay bought back the club, which returned to its original honky-tonk format. A mainstay of the hall throughout its existence has been Finlay's songwriter nights on Wednesdays, when both professional and novice players are encouraged to perform their original compositions. Finlay, called the "Godfather of Texas Songwriters," has endeavored to cultivate new tunesmiths and musicians, and his establishment has gained the reputation as a premier songwriter venue in Central Texas. The club has also been the scene for many live recordings, from early demos of players like George Strait and Todd Snider to full-length albums for commercial release, such as Terri Hendrix's Live in San Marcos (2001). Finlay launched his new independent label, Cheatham Street Records, with the release of Mudcat by Dr. G and the Mudcats in 2005. That same year the Cheatham Street Music Foundation was organized as a non-profit corporation "dedicated to developing, promoting, preserving and perpetuating Texas music…." The goals of the foundation include maintaining Cheatham Street Warehouse as a public venue and promoting songwriter educational activities through workshops, lectures, classes, and other programs intended to promote the history of Texas music. In 2007 Kent Finlay was honored with the Coach Darrell K. Royal Texas Heritage Songwriters' Patron Award from the Texas Heritage Songwriters Association. By 2008 the Cheatham Street Recording Studio had opened near the establishment. In 2011 Cheatham Street Warehouse continued to present musical acts every night of the week, as well as special anniversary events, record release parties, and festivals such as Big Fest, an annual three-day music event.

09/06/2024

ON SALE NOW: TWO NIGHTS with William Beckmann on 10/10 and 10/11. Remember: Thursday 10/10 is general admission, standing room only. Friday 10/11 is a fully seated acoustic performance.

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09/03/2024

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT: William Beckmann is headed back to Cheatham Street Warehouse for TWO NIGHTS of shows on Thursday, October 10th and Friday, October 11th! The Thursday 10/10 show is general admission, standing room only. The Friday 10/11 show is FULLY SEATED. Tickets for both shows go on sale this Friday 9/6 at CheathamStreet.com. Grab yours before it's too late!

09/02/2024

🤠THIS WEEK AT CHEATHAM STREET🤠

Wednesday 9/4 - Kent Finlay’s Songwriter Circle(list out at 8!)🎶

Thursday 9/5 - & 🎸

Friday 9/6 - 🎤

Saturday 9/7 - w/ 🤘

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08/29/2024

08/26/2024

LOW TICKET ALERT! Tickets for Randy Rogers this Thursday 8/29 are moving FAST. This show will sell out, so grab your tickets before they're gone. A few tickets are left at CheathamStreet.com

08/26/2024

🤠THIS WEEK at Cheatham Street Warehouse🤠

Wednesday- Kent Finlay’s Songwriters Circle
🎙️
Thursday- Randy Rogers
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Friday- Carson Jeffrey
🎸
Saturday- Slade Coulter & Parker Ryan
🎫
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08/22/2024

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: August 31st & are coming to Cheatham Street Warehouse! Tickets available now at CheathamStreet.com🎟️🎟️

08/19/2024

🚨THIS WEEK AT CHEATHAM STREET🚨

Wednesday 8/21 - Kent Finlay’s Songwriter Circle(list out at 8!)

Thursday 8/22 - 🎸

Friday 8/23 - .droptines 🤘

Saturday 8/24 - w/ 🎤

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08/13/2024

🚨THIS WEEK AT CHEATHAM STREET🚨

Tuesday 8/13 - w/

Wednesday 8/14 - Kent Finlay’s Songwriter Circle: List out at 8!

Thursday 8/15 - &

Saturday 8/17 -

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08/09/2024

Tickets are ON SALE NOW for Ty Myers on September 26th! Get your tickets before this show sells out at CheathamStreet.com

08/08/2024

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Sam Donald is headed to Cheatham Street Warehouse on Thursday, November 14th. Tickets are on sale NOW at CheathamStreet.com.

08/08/2024

Randy Rogers is performing live at Cheatham Street Warehouse on Thursday, August 29th. Tickets are moving fast, so grab yours before this show sells out. Tickets and info at CheathamStreet.com

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08/08/2024

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: The Droptines are headed to Cheatham Street Warehouse on Friday, August 23rd. Tickets are on sale NOW at CheathamStreet.com.

08/07/2024

😎THIS WEEK AT CHEATHAM STREET😎

Wednesday 8/7 - Kent Finlay’s Songwriter Circle🎤 List out at 8!

Saturday 8/10 - Johnnie Jam 🎸

🎟️Tickets at CheathamStreet.com🎟️

08/03/2024

Get your tickets to see CARSON JEFFERY August 30th featuring Jordan Nix!

Tickets at CheathamStreet.com🎟️🎟️

08/02/2024

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Ty Myers is bringing his Let 'Em Talk Tour to Cheatham Street Warehouse on Thursday, September 26th. Artist presale starts 8/6. General onsale is Friday 8/9 at 10am. Get yours before this show sells out. Tickets at CheathamStreet.com.

07/30/2024

🚨THIS WEEK AT CHEATHAM STREET🤠

Tuesday 7/30 Railroad Redemption featuring .hatcher 🎸

Wednesday 7/31 Kent Finlay’s Songwriter Circle - Signup sheet goes out at 8:00 PM 🎶

Friday 8/2 🎤

Saturday 8/3 🤘

🎟️ Tickets at CheathamStreet.com 🎟️

07/29/2024

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT: Randy Rogers is headed to Cheatham Street Warehouse on Thursday, August 29th! Tickets and VIP tables go on sale this Wednesday 7/31 at 10am at CheathamStreet.com. Grab yours before it sells out!

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07/24/2024

🤠This week at Cheatham Street

🎤Wed- Kent Finlay’s Songwriters Circle 📝 signup sheet goes out at 8pm

🎸Frid- Collin Winters

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07/16/2024

🤠THIS WEEK AT CHEATHAM STREET🤠

7/16 Tuesday - Boozeday Tuesday’s featuring w/ & 🎸

7/17 Wednesday - Kent Finlay’s Songwriter Circle 🎶

7/20 Saturday - 🎤

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07/08/2024

🚨THIS WEEK AT CHEATHAM STREET🚨

Wednesday 7/10 - Kent Finlay’s Songwriter Circle🎶

Thursday 7/11 - .jennings 🎤

Friday 7/12 - River Jam featuring & 🎸

Tickets at CheathamStreet.com🎟️🎟️

07/02/2024

🚨THIS WEEK AT CHEATHAM ST🚨

Tuesday 7/2 - Railroad Redemption .hatcher 🤘

Wednesday 7/3 - Kent Finlay’s Songwriter Circle 🎤

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06/17/2024

🚨THIS WEEK AT CHEATHAM ST🚨

Wednesday 6/19 - Kent Finlay’s Songwriter Circle🎶

Thursday 6/20 - 🤠

Friday 6/21 - 🎤

Saturday 6/22 - 🎸

Get your tickets at CheathamStreet.com🎟️🎟️

06/12/2024

🚨THIS WEEK AT CHEATHAM STREET🚨

Wednesday 6/12 - Kent Finlay’s Songwriter Circle🎤

Friday 6/14 - w/ .hatcher 🤘

Saturday 6/15 - 🎶

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06/01/2024

🤠It’s Saturday night! Join us for tonight! Doors open at 8pm. Tickets at CheathamStreet.com or at the door🚪

05/17/2024

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Coleman Jennings is headed to Cheatham Street Warehouse on Thursday, July 11th. Tickets go on sale next Friday 5/24 at 10am. Get tickets and more info at CheathamStreet.com

05/14/2024

🚨THIS WEEK AT CHEATHAM STREET🚨

5/15 Kent Finlay’s Songwriter Circle 🎶

5/17 🎸

Tickets at CheathamStreet.com 🎟️

04/29/2024

🚨THIS WEEK AT CHEATHAM STREET🚨

5/1 Kent Finlay’s Songwriter Circle 🎶

5/2 🎸

5/3 The Early Showcase w/ 🎤

Tickets at CheathamStreet.com🎟️

04/25/2024

This week 🎶

Wed- Kent Finlay’s Songwriters Circle

Thur-

Sat-

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04/16/2024

🚨THIS WEEK AT CHEATHAM🚨

Wednesday 4/17 - Kent Finlay’s Songwriter Circle 🎶

Friday 4/19 - w/ .elza 🎸

Saturday 4/20 - 🤠

Tickets at CheathamStreet.com 🎟️

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Telephone

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Website

http://www.CheathamStreet.com/

Address

119 Cheatham Street
San Marcos, TX
78666

Opening Hours

Monday	3pm - 2am
Tuesday	3pm - 2am
Wednesday	3pm - 2am
Thursday	3pm - 2am
Friday	3pm - 2am
Saturday	3pm - 2am

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