Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music "Listening Room" [4] in Galveston, Texas[5] founded by Rex "Wrecks" Bell.

[6] Originally a bar Old Quarter, it was opened in Houston, Texas in 1965 by Rex Bell and Cecil Slayton.

[8] After Rex Bell left for Nashville, Tennessee in the 1970's, Dale Soffar was the sole owner.

In 1996, Rex opened the Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe in Galveston, Texas in the Strand Historic District.

[3] Rex is still considered the "Old Quarter's patron saint" as he continues to frequent the cafe, take part in events, and play acoustic open mic shows.