Best music in the Galveston bay area

Established in 2004, Katie’s Bar is the best place to listen to some of the best musicians from around the country. Bob Emmons, a life-long musician and native Houstonian, and his wife Katie were riding their Harley down Grand Avenue in Bacliff when they noticed a “For Sale” sign in front of the old Bacliff post office building. They instantly thought it would make a perfect live music venue so they bought the place and built it out, setting the stage to become one of the region’s top places to enjoy bands.

Bob and Katie founded the bar to make a place for people to catch musicians in an intimate setting. The dance floor is often filled with dancers of all ages and the Katie’s bar staff are the best in the area. The Blue’s jams on Wednesday and Sunday draws all the best musicians from around the region. Desiree and Joe, the current owners of Katie’s Bar are committed to maintaining the high caliber live music and the friendly regulars will welcome you!

You will find your next favorite new band at Katie’s Bar!

Calendar

December 2024

  • Dec 1 – Jam with Bayou Thunder
  • Dec 2 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Dec 3 – Closed on Tuesdays
  • Dec 4 – Jam with Chad Ware
  • Dec 5 – Benny Brasket
  • Dec 6 – William James
  • Dec 7 – Jon Del Toro Richardson
  • Dec 8 – Jam with William James
  • Dec 9 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Dec 10 – Closed on Tuesdays
  • Dec 11 – Jam with Bob Emmons
  • Dec 12 – Chad Ware
  • Dec 13 – Zach Tate
  • Dec 14 – JJ Dynomite
  • Dec 15 – Jam with Hugo Jamz Rodriguez
  • Dec 16 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Dec 17 – Closed on Tuesdays
  • Dec 18 – Jam with William James
  • Dec 19 – Static Blues
  • Dec 20 – Big Jordan Band
  • Dec 21 – Wake Zone
  • Dec 22 – Katies Blues Jam
  • Dec 23 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Dec 24 – Closed on Tuesdays
  • Dec 25 – Closed – Merry Christmas!
  • Dec 26 – Hipwaders
  • Dec 27 – Eric Demmer
  • Dec 28 – Proctor Brothers
  • Dec 29 – Jam with William James
  • Dec 30 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Dec 31 – Happy New Year – Closed on Tuesdays

November 2024

  • Nov 1 – Bayou Thunder
  • Nov 2- Mark May Tribute Band
  • Nov 3 – Jam with William James
  • Nov 4 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Nov 5 – Closed on Tuesdays
  • Nov 6 – Jam with Hugo Jamz*
  • Nov 7 – Hugo Jamz Trio
  • Nov 8 – Chris Castaneda
  • Nov 9 – Bayou Gipsies
  • Nov 10 – Jam with TBA
  • Nov 11 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Nov 12 – Closed on Tuesdays
  • Nov 13 – Jam with Bob Emmons
  • Nov 14 – Eric Demmer
  • Nov 15 – Zach Tate Band
  • Nov 16 – Wake Zone
  • Nov 17 – Jam with Bayou Gipsies
  • Nov 18 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Nov 19 – Closed on Tuesdays
  • Nov 20 – Jam with Dave Gomez
  • Nov 21 – Static Blues
  • Nov 22 – Blues Survivor
  • Nov 23 – Big Jordan Band
  • Nov 24 – Jam with William James
  • Nov 25 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Nov 26 – Closed on Tuesdays
  • Nov 27 – Jam with Bob Emmons
  • Nov 28 – Closed for Thanksgiving
  • Nov 29 – Pot Roast 20th Anniverary
  • Nov 30 – Kelly Chambers

* Steak night weather permitting

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Give us your thoughts about Katies!

Emily W. “Real Music, real Texas, real fun!”

Robert C. “The best live rhythm blues in this part of the country! …and the best live jams on Wednesday and Sunday.

Tommy W. “Best blues jam in the Htown area! I felt welcome at Katie’s from day one!!!”

Mike R. “Many talented blues musicians hit the stage at Katie’s. Some of the best blues in this part of Texas”

“27 out of 10 stars. Would recommend. Also Dixie is the funniest waitress. She’s no double D but she makes up for it in her absolutely hilarious dad jokes and incredible service” – customer of Katies that may have actually been Dixie N.

Bar bites for when you can’t bear to miss the music to get dinner
  • Egg Rolls
  • Pizza for 2
  • Corn Dogs
  • Pretzels
  • Assorted Chips

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  • Welcome to our new site!

    We would like to dedicate our new site to our friend, webmaster, and graphic design guru Bob Hawkins. We miss you Bob and appreciate the time, talent and energy you put into the promotion of Katie’s Bar and our wonderful musicians. Rest in Peace Bob! https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/robert-hawkins-obituary?id=53437078&utm_source=webshareapi&utm_medium=share_button&utm_campaign=wsapimobile_beta&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3bHnrg5VKWogk0cMcG_cCgejeEKsCONFUTWfqtjtTYTiCVTcDzs25u5lk_aem_AU5SL8bPt9s2kcmEtNFnYnQa9e9cJkKLGskuca6pIQDZ0-9zJNrTv-yZLwR2ep9n1_8HSRK2L_ywEIqQ1unCW34g