Why do dive bars capture our hearts so much? Historic Scoot Inn has tenaciously hung in there as one of the most popular dive bars in Austin. And now this east side venue has swept out the cobwebs with a facelift for its 145th birthday. That’s right: this beloved East 4th Street location has served as some […]
John Aielli Has Been Keeping Austin Radio Weird for 50 Years
For 50 years, John Aielli has brought a mixture of musings, music and even a bit of dead air to The University of Texas at Austin’s radio station, KUT. He’s a unique host who loves to present his passion for music and local talent to the ears of listening Austinites, along with some bizarre conversations with […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Local Artists at Austin City Limits Music Festival 2016
If SXSW is for tourists, then Austin City Limits Music Festival is for locals. For two weekends a year, Zilker Park transforms from an oasis of laid-back leisure into a celebration of music from around the world. From chart-toppers, to indie darlings, to oldies looking for one last chance in the spotlight, ACL Fest attracts artists like […]
Austin Street Performers Entertain the Public in Legal Limbo
Guest article by Jesselyn Parks For those who find themselves on Austin’s famous Sixth Street on a weekend night, the sights and sounds of the city’s bustling nightlife radiate out in a familiar song. Cars and bikes zip through the streets, deep bass diffuses from lines of packed bars and, of course, a bucket drummer […]
ALL ATX Showcase and CD to Support Austin Musicians
ALL ATX advocates for and nurtures Austin’s musicians, and strives to aid Austin in keeping musicians here and cared for. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ALL ATX is adding new beneficiaries this year to best meet the needs of local musicians, needs highlighted in the 2015 Austin Music Census Report. The proceeds from the Sept. 29 ALL ATX 2016 […]
Listen Here First: Ruby and The Reckless Release “Gold”
Ruby and The Reckless, Austin’s fiery, fiddle-heavy pop/rock band, just came off a stint as KUTX Artist of the Month. In anticipation of their Sept. 23 album release of “In My Head,” the group is exclusively releasing “Gold” here on The Austinot. Ruby and The Reckless, the latest collaboration by front woman Ruby Jane Smith, came […]
Mobley’s One Man Band Generates the Energy of Ten
The air surrounding Spider House Ballroom was hot and sticky the night I met Mobley. The venue had been celebrating their 20th anniversary since 2:30 p.m. that afternoon. Having suffered one rainstorm and expecting another, a muggy, sweaty crowd waited for the Austin native to perform. When I asked Mobley before the show which stage he was on, he […]
Spider House Cafe and Ballroom to Celebrate 20 Years With Epic Party
An incredible live music lineup, comedy, an array of food trucks and drinks flowing as steadily as the water streaming down the giant, inflatable water slide. These are only a few of the activities that promise to make Spider House Cafe and Ballroom‘s 20th Anniversary Party an event to remember! Starting at 2:30 p.m. on […]
Smooth Guide to Finding Blues and Jazz Music in Austin
Are you interested in exploring the depths of the music scene here in Austin? You don’t have to be a classically trained musician to appreciate amazing blues and jazz. In fact, all you need is an open mind and–optionally–a pair of dancing shoes. Austin is home to some of the greatest venues and artists around. […]
Austin’s 6th Annual Quesoff Set to Celebrate All Things Queso
Queso. Simply saying the word activates saliva glands and rumbles the stomach. A staple of appetizer menus, backyard barbecues and UT game day snack spreads, this melted cheese sauce is as Austin as the Longhorns’ Burnt Orange. But not all queso is created equal. The 6th Annual Quesoff on August 20, 2016 at Mohawk, aims to separate […]
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