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

June 2025

  • Jun 1 – Jam with Hugo Rodriguez
  • Jun 2 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Jun 3 – Closed on Tuesdays
  • Jun 4 – Jam with James Wilhite
  • Jun 5 – Eric Demmer
  • Jun 6 – Felix and the Cats
  • Jun 7 – Wake Zone
  • Jun 8 – Jam with Wake Zone
  • Jun 9 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Jun 10 – Closed on Tuesdays
  • Jun 11 – Jam with Bob Emmons
  • Jun 12 – Jay Hooks
  • Jun 13 – Fuzzy Side Up
  • Jun 14 – The Dirt Bags
  • Jun 15 – Jam with James and the Classix
  • Jun 16 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Jun 17 – closed on Tuesdays
  • Jun 18 – Jam with Dave Gomez
  • Jun 19 – Hugo Jamz Trio
  • Jun 20 – Tommy Ross Band
  • Jun 21 – Bayou Gipsies
  • Jun 22 – Jam with Bayou Gipsies
  • Jun 23 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Jun 24 – Closed on Tuesdays
  • Jun 25 – Jam with Bob Emmons
  • Jun 26 – Jacob Pickering
  • Jun 27 – Chris Castaneda
  • Jun 28 – Proctor Brothers
  • Jun 29 – Jam with Chris Castaneda
  • Jun 30 – Free Juke Box on Mondays
  • Jul 1 – closed on Tuesdays

July 2025

  • July 1 – closed on Tuesdays
  • July 2 – Jam with Keith Vivens
  • July 3 – Josh Garrett
  • July 4 – Jam with William James 4-8pm
  • July 5 – Dirt Bags
  • July 6 – Jam with Felix Luna
  • July 7 – Free Jukeboxon Mondays
  • July 8 – Closed on Tuesday
  • July 9 – Jam with Bob Emmons
  • July 10- Jacob Pickering
  • July 11 – The Big Jordan Band
  • July 12 – Wake Zone
  • July 13 – Jam with Wake Zone
  • July 14 – Free Jukebox on Mondays
  • July 15 – closed on Tuesdays
  • July 16 – Jam with Dave Gomez
  • July 17 – Eric Demmer
  • July 18 – Blues Survivors
  • July 19 – Bayou Gipsies
  • July 20 – Jam with Bayou Gipsies
  • July 21 – Free Jukebox on Mondays
  • July 22 – Closed on Tuesdays
  • July 23 – Jam with Bob Emmons
  • July 24 – Tommy Ross
  • July 25 – Jay Hooks
  • July 26 – Snits Dog and Pony Show
  • July 27 – Jam with William James
  • July 28 – Free Jukebox on Mondays
  • July 29 – Closed on Tuesdays
  • July 30 – Hugo Jamz Trio
  • July 31 – Jam with Hugo Rodriguez

* Steak night on hold until we find another vendor

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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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    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