San Marcos, Texas
Music. Drinks. Good Times.
A live events venue and bar where San Marcos comes to kick back, catch a show, and stick around. Local bands, cold drinks, and the kind of nights you'll be telling stories about.
A live events venue and bar where San Marcos comes to kick back, catch a show, and stick around. Local bands, cold drinks, and the kind of nights you'll be telling stories about.
The Kickback is more than a bar — it's the spot. Tucked right on University Ave, we're built for live music, late nights, and locals who know the difference between a venue and a vibe.
From open mic Thursdays to weekend headliners, the stage stays lit and the cans stay cold. Pull up a stool, find a friend, and stay awhile.
A singer-songwriter open mic hosted by Echo Page. A new, inclusive open mic experience every Tuesday — grab the mic and give it a shot. Supportive crowd, all levels welcome.
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Bring your axe, harp, or voice and sit in with the house band. Blues players of every level are welcome to jam, listen, and soak it in. Sign up at the bar and we'll get you on the list.
Reserve a Slot →DJs, producers, beatmakers — the decks are yours. Whether you're spinning vinyl, mixing on controllers, or testing out new tracks, sign up and take the stage. Open to all skill levels, all genres. Come early, stay late, support the local scene.
Reserve a Slot →A tailgate party at The Kickback before every Texas State home game this fall. Doors open early, drink specials all pregame, TV screens for kickoff.
Can't make it down to University Ave? The player below always has our most recent set. Mixcloud doesn't allow the actual live broadcast to play inside another website, so when we're on air, tap the button below to listen live on Mixcloud.
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