In the world of local Austin music, the Red River district is set apart. A tightly clustered neighborhood of eclectic music venues, the area has defined Austin music for generations. It’s also at risk due to rising rent, greater competition, and changing tastes.

In honor of this storied music destination, we’re focusing on the first annual Hot Summer Nights music festival, presented by the Red River Cultural District. The free four-day event features a who’s who of exceptional Austin music across most of the district’s venues. To help sort through the massive lineup, we’ve picked our must-see shows at the festival for the weekend. Enjoy and listen local! [Read more…]

With Independence Day in the rearview mirror and another summer scorcher on the horizon, it’s time to chill out with our weekend concert picks. This time around, we present a high-energy power pop foursome, a “math-folk” act celebrating an EP release, and a rock star turned roots country crooner. Enjoy the weekend and, as always, listen local! [Read more…]

This weekend, we celebrate our nation’s independence with live local music with a focus on the rock side of the Austin music scene. Whether you want your holiday weekend chill and mellow, or you feel like rocking out, we’ve got you covered with this week’s concert picks. Enjoy and, as always, listen local! [Read more…]

Summer is finally here, and Austin keeps jamming with another weekend of rad live music. This weekend we present a hip hop showcase at Mohawk, legendary ATX punk, and emotional indie rock with danceable hooks and rhythm. A fine lineup of local acts to keep your ears ringing and feet moving. Enjoy the weekend, and–as always–listen local! [Read more…]

The steamy streets of Austin, Texas, will be alive with fine local music all weekend long. Our handpicked favorites include a brain-blowing festival, driving 80’s synth pop, and sensitive, emotional Americana. All excellent, all accessible, and, most importantly, all local. Enjoy the weekend! [Read more…]

It’s officially summer in Austin! With 95 degree temperatures scorching our fair city, there’s no better way to beat the heat than with some rad live music. This week we bring you old school ATX funk, eclectic folk, and a country gal with pipes for days. Enjoy the weather, the city, and–as always–our local live music. [Read more…]

Humidity, random thunderstorms, and thousands of kids ready for summer vacation. It’s officially June in Austin, and we have an exceptional weekend of live music ready for your listening enjoyment. This weekend, we bring you a musically diverse record release, a fundraising festival for music education, and a country artist worth adding to your daily Spotify rotation. Enjoy the weekend. And, as always, listen local! [Read more…]

With the week winding down to the finish line, it’s time to look ahead to the live music Austin has to offer this weekend. This time around we present a Latin Black Sabbath cover band’s EP release, a former contestant from NBC’s “The Voice,” and Memphis soul with an ATX kick. Live music is alive and well in Austin, so get out there and enjoy it. [Read more…]