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You’ve slept off a four-day weekend, worked/shopped on Cyber Monday, and tossed out the final few containers of Thanksgiving leftovers. Time for a new month and a new weekend of freshly-chopped live music! This time around, we recommend classic Austin indie, a 20-year veteran of the local singer/songwriter scene, and the best party this side of Daft Punk. Dive headlong into the weekend and–as always–listen local. [Read more…]
Barrels of locally-made spirits at Still Austin Whiskey Co. (Credit: Bill Tucker)
Most people don’t spend Sunday afternoon relaxing in an industrial park, but that’s where I found myself. Outside, a jazz band was warming up, as a freshly-poured old fashioned chilled in my hand. On the bar, a beaker filled with strawberries and whiskey bubbled like a prop from Frankenstein’s workshop. If it weren’t for the area, I would’ve thought I was hanging out at a swank cantina, not a working distillery. [Read more…]
After a quick break, our Weekly Concert Picks series is back with a furious vengeance. This time around, we recommend classic soul, a Beatles-esqe ’60s pop act, and an Americana band’s long-anticipated album release. Enjoy the weekend and–as always–listen local! [Read more…]
A wide variety of fantastic beer awaits you at Hi Sign Brewing in Austin (Credit: Bill Tucker)
This article marks my three-year anniversary of writing for The Austinot. In my role as Contributing Blogger and now Lead Blogger, I’m proud to represent this unique blog and contribute to its mission of celebrating everything I love about this fine city. Looking forward to many more years of good eats, great music, and diving into the heart of Austin entertainment. As always, thanks for reading.
To stand out in Austin’s beer scene, you need to be different. Far too many breweries jump out of the gate with the standard “core four:” light beer, ale, IPA, porter. Five years ago, the strategy made sense. But with new competition popping up every month, up-and-coming brew masters need to bring something special to the table.
By peppering its tap list with a blend of left-of-center styles and traditional brews, Hi Sign Brewing has managed to make a quick, positive impression on the local beer scene. If you’re looking for something accessible yet different, this brand new spot is sure to satisfy beer lovers of every taste. [Read more…]
The mornings are brisk, football is rolling, and there’s a line outside Lucy in Disguise With Diamonds. All signs that Halloween is upon us! This weekend, we recommend world music in the park, a birthday celebration in benefit of an amazing charity, and a spooktacular assemblage of local soul, country, and Americana greats. Break out your Matthew McConaughey in “Dazed and Confused” costume, head out on the town and–as always–listen local! [Read more…]
Welcome to the weekend, Austinites. The weather’s finally turned beautiful and ACL Music Fest is behind us. Time to return our gaze to the local music scene. This weekend, we recommend a critically-adored indie band, classic blues, and harmony-driven dream-pop. Hurrah for Austin, music, and our vibrant scene. Listen local! [Read more…]
Embrace it or avoid it, the 2017 edition of Austin City Limits Music Festival was a resounding success. Good weather and great music made for a quality experience all-around, especially if you kept an eye on our local bands. To celebrate two weekends of quality showings from Austin artists, here’s our annual ACL Music Fest Superlative Awards. [Read more…]
As the city braces for Weekend Two of ACL Music Fest, many locals prefer to avoid the festival altogether. Luckily for those on the outside looking in, there’s plenty of fine music to experience this weekend. To satiate your hunger, we present smooth jazz in a classic setting, an Austin legend playing a post-ACL show, and an evening of eclectic, head-bobbing music. Whatever you do, enjoy the weekend and listen local! [Read more…]
Raise a glass for Austin City Limits Music Festival 2017 (Credit: Flipintex Fotos)
They say a picture’s worth a thousand words. In the case of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, it’s more like a novel. The size, scope, scale, and energy of ACL Music Fest 2017 can’t be captured in words alone. You need to see it to believe it. [Read more…]
Austin City Limits Music Festival is more than a collection of bands invading Zilker Park. It’s an expression of everything fun and vibrant in our great city. While some may dismiss it as an overblown intrusion into Austin’s fall fun, I see it as a celebration. Summer’s over; fall is here; let’s listen to a ton of good music.
As always, the festival’s early hours are chock-full of local bands. To guide and direct you through two weekends of musical madness, we give you this Ultimate Guide to Local Artists at Austin City Limits Music Festival 2017. [Read more…]