Full disclosure: psychedelic music isn’t my thing. No offense to the genre, but my appreciation is closer to respect than enjoyment. Something about freeform, meandering soundscapes clashes with my drum line, percussion ensemble upbringing. In the correct headspace, it can be beautiful, but it’s not something I blast in my car during my evening commute. Or […]
Austin Mic Exchange Is Training Ground for Local Hip Hop Artists
Houston has a rap pedigree that goes back for generations. Dallas has also produced great hip hop, and the same goes for San Antonio. Austin’s contribution to music, on the other hand, has gravitated towards guitar picking and live outdoor festivals, a reputation we’ve been happy to embrace. Pay closer attention to what’s happening with our live […]
Highlights From Aaron Franklin’s First Hot Luck Festival
Hot Luck founder Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue, along with partners James Moody of The Mohawk and Michael Thelin of Feast Portland, just wrapped up a successful four-day food and music festival that featured more than 50 celebrated chefs from around the country, over half of whom reside right here in Austin. The concept was inspired […]
All of Austin’s a Stage: Free Shakespeare in Zilker Park Runs Through May
Free Shakespeare in Zilker Park is an experience I look forward to every year. It combines three of my favorite things: Shakespeare, being outside under the stars on an early summer evening, and free stuff. That’s right! Shakespeare in the Park is completely free theater, although they gladly accept donations. This is a great place to take […]
Barton Springs Bathhouse Marks 70 Years With Community Plunge
Located within Zilker Park’s 358 acres is Barton Springs Pool, a three-acre, underground fed spring that has been referred to as the “Heart and Soul” and “Crown Jewel” of Austin. If you’ve been there, you understand why. In 1947, Barton Springs Bathhouse opened its doors for the first time, welcoming swimmers from all walks of […]
Emily Bell Celebrates Latest Record With Blistering 3Ten ACL Live Set
Music should be a constant evolution. If a band’s fifth album sounds the same as the first, something is wrong. And while die-hard fans may want the same old, same old, the work of a musical artist almost inevitably changes as he or she does. With her April 29 record release show at 3Ten Austin City Limits, Emily Bell […]
St. Elmo Brewing Hosts Free Bluegrass Music Every Week
A post shared by St Elmo Brewing Company (@stelmobrewing) on Apr 13, 2017 at 6:31am PDT Austin’s music events are becoming flashier and more spectacular every year. International acts frequently entertain our city, and our festivals bring huge crowds and revenue to our city. But all the pizzaz and growth can cause us to overlook what made Austin’s music […]
3 Austin Supper Clubs Foster Foodie Knowledge and Friendships
Austin’s food and beverage scene is a hotbed for exciting, new concepts, and the many restaurant openings each season prove it. It’s no surprise that pop-up dinner concepts have been making their way onto the scene. These three Austin supper clubs, a mixture of newcomers and proven concepts, are currently the talk of the town.
Austin Music Foundation Teaches Music’s Business Side With New Program
Even in the Live Music Capital of the World, it’s tough to make a living as a musician. From poor pay to middling tips to late hours, succeeding in the Austin music scene requires patience, persistence, and a little luck. Unfortunately, the music isn’t always enough. Enter Austin Music Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to bolstering our […]
Kick Back at These 4 Bars in the Expanding Mueller Community
Mueller in Northeast Austin started 10 years ago as a 700-acre community. It has grown into a thriving, developed neighborhood. With public parks, farmers’ markets, and some of Austin’s hottest businesses, Mueller has it all. It’s about time someone created a bar crawl guide for the expanding Mueller neighborhood. The Austin spots on this list are nestled […]
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