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August 16, 2010 in Local Music by stagemaster
Austin, Texas is well known for its music. In fact, Austin is considered to be the “live music capital of the world.” Austin is host to the famous Austin City Limits festival and South by Southwest festival, just to name a few of the local music events. If you’ve never experienced Austin’s jam packed music scene and you’re not sure where to start, here are a few places to try. No matter what your music taste is, Austin has something to offer for everyone.
1. Antone’s
Antone’s is one of the best destinations for live music in the city. There are blues acts playing each and every night at this venue including legends like Joe Ely and Jimmy Vaughan. Open since 1975, it began as a blues club and has now launched into country and rock music. It’s been host to some major acts such as Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello and B.B. King. Antone’s is located at 213 W. 5th Street.
2. Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q is one of the most well known restaurants and live music venues in Austin. There’s a small indoor music stage and a large outdoor stage in addition to the restaurant. Indie and alternative rock are the name of the game at Stubb’s with acts such as Cake, the Year Yeah Yeahs and Imogen Heap making recent appearances. If you decide to go to Stubb’s make sure to get there early because the venue can get packed quickly! Stubb’s is located at 801 Red River Street.
3. Continental Club
This venue has been around since 1957 and has evolved from a burlesque club to a great live music venue. The Continental Club specializes in swing, rockabilly, country and retro roots music. It features many great local acts but is also a stop for some major talent. It’s located at 1315 S. Congress Avenue.
4. Momo’s
If you’re looking for a more intimate venue to listen to eclectic live acts, look no further than Momo’s. It’s located on 618 W. 6th Street and you can hear anything from R&B to swing to folk to pop music. To visit, you’ll have to go to the second floor – it’s located right above Katz’s Deli. You can choose from sitting at the bar or right in front of the stage. There’s also a deck where you can enjoy the night sky while listening to music.
5. Bass Concert Hall
Located on the University of Texas Campus, the Bass Concert Hall is home to dozens of symphonies and dance performances each year. You can also find large musical acts performing here like Seal, Bonnie Raitt and James Taylor. It’s located at 23rd Street and Robert Dedman Drive.
6. Lucky Lounge
This chic downtown club has many different seating options to give the audience a varied listening experience. There is standing room near the stage, bar stools, lounge chairs and a raised area behind the bar. There are also pool tables available. The booking agent for this club has great taste in local bands and features a variety of different genres of music.
This list just scratches the surface of what is available in Austin. Whether you’re just visiting or are a local looking for more exposure to the music scene, you can start with any of these venues.
Joe Cline writes articles for Austin Texas real estate. Other articles written by the author related to Austin realtor and Westlake Hills realtor can be found on the net.
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March 5, 2010 in Local Music by stagemaster
Austin, the “Live Music Capital of the World”, is a slogan based on the very essence of this city that is supported by residents and local government alike. There are virtually hundreds of venues where locals and visitors can enjoy every type of live music imaginable.
In 1991, blues musician Lillian Standfield approached the City’s Music Commission to propose Austin be labeled the “Music Capital of the USA”. After extensive research, city officials discovered that Austin had more live music venues per capita than any of the major cities including Nashville, New York City or Las Vegas. It was suggested the city slogan be upgraded to the “Live Music Capital of the Universe”, but the council compromised, and on August 29, 1991, the “Live Music Capital of the World” became Austin’s official slogan.
Since that day, Austin has more than ‘walked its talk’. Not only do they organize a number of regular musical events, they have integrated music into the day to day running of the local government. City officials have also developed various programs to assist up-and-coming musicians with the promotion of their music. Here are just a few of the events and programs supported by this city.
Events
Live from the Plaza provides a series of free concerts on the plaza at City Hall.
Parks and Recreation provides an extensive calendar of events that have musical performances. They sponsor annual events such as the Trail of Lights (a holiday music venue) and a number of summer concerts.
South by Southwest is a major annual film and music festival.
The Austin City Limits Music Festival is a three-day music and art festival held in the fall.
In the summer, local businesses support a series of free blues shows in Zilker Park
Memorials:
Austin Music Memorial at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts honors deceased individuals who have contributed to the music community in some way.
Stevie Ray Vaughan has a striking life size memorial at Lady Bird Lake.
Local Promotion:
Music on Hold is a program where local music is played in the City’s telephone hold music system.
Austin Music Channel is a local station devoted to showcasing local talent.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has live music throughout three different venues in the terminal.
City council meetings include live music in their weekly sessions.
Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau actively promote “Live Music Capital of the World” as a travel destination and also provide assistance in booking local musicians.
Texas Music Office – Texas Talent Registry provides a listing of over 1700 bands and their contact information.
Local Government Support:
Creative Industries Loan Guarantee Program provides loans to individuals or companies involved in music, film, art and technology.
The Austin Music Economic Impact Study describes how music affects the economy and discusses various ideas to promote the music community.
Austin Energy is a rebate program that provides energy savings incentives to over 220 of Austin’s live music venues.
This article was written on behalf of Jim Olenbush, fully accredited Austin REALTOR
