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Who Wins the SXSW Music 2017 Superlative Awards?

March 23, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

The stages are down; the attendees are gone; and Sixth Street has been cleansed as much as humanly possible. SXSW Music 2017 is officially a memory. And from a local standpoint, the Austin SXSW Class of 2017 was an exceptional one.

To celebrate last week’s musical mayhem, we’re celebrating the best of the best like a high school yearbook would. Time to dust off that letter jacket, grab your backpack and toss some AA batteries into your Discman. Welcome to The Austinot’s SXSW Music 2017 Superlative Awards! [Read more…]

Your SXSW Music Survival Guide

March 13, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

SXSW is a war. Locals curse invading tourists. Business types attending the conference rub elbows with media-loving millennials. Downtown becomes choked with product placement, badge-only lounges and swarms of ads for tech startups. It’s madness.

It’s also a blast if you do it right. During SXSW Music, the eyes of an entire industry are focused on our fair city. Hopefuls trek thousands of miles to play 1 a.m. showcases, hoping a record exec attends their gig, digs their sound and changes their life forever. Dreams fuel the festival, and it’s that sense of discovery that makes SXSW Music special.

After covering SXSW Music last year, I’ve learned valuable lessons on how to ease your experience. Get prepared, valiant festival goer, and get ready for a fantastic SXSW! [Read more…]

15 Must-See Austin Artists at SXSW Music 2017

March 10, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Credit: Bill Tucker

For seven days in the middle of March, Austin becomes the epicenter of the music world. Over 2,000 artists will play official SXSW Music showcases this year. And that doesn’t count those playing unofficial shows, parties, festivals or busking on Sixth Street. Thousands of musical dreamers road-trip to our city with nothing but a song and the desire to get it out to the masses.

But of the 2,000 officially invited artists, 244 are our hometown heroes. From DJs to punk rock, electro-pop to indie, ATX is well represented at this year’s festival. And I listened to every single band to bring you my Top 15 list of Austin bands playing SXSW 2017. Enjoy the list, enjoy SX and–most importantly–enjoy local live music. [Read more…]

5 Great Spots to Get Fried Chicken in Austin

March 3, 2017 by Bill Tucker 30 Comments

Crispy, chewy and juicy, fried chicken is the perfect comfort food. Whether you’re diving in by the bucketful or chomping on wings, this deep fried goodness never goes out of style. Austin is no stranger to the art of oil, breading or poultry, so here are five great spots to get fried chicken in Austin.

This list includes regular menu items and traditional “bone-in” chicken only. Local, readily available and designed to be eaten like cave people would! [Read more…]

The Austinot Weekend Concert Picks: March 3-5

March 2, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

March has arrived, and with it the looming threat of SXSW. In a few days, tens of thousands of music-loving tourists will be flooding our streets. If you’re the sort that avoids SX like the plague, this weekend may be your last chance to dig some laid-back live music before the tornado hits town. Enjoy the weekend! [Read more…]

The Austinot Weekend Concert Picks: Feb. 24-26

February 23, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

With weather this unseasonably warm, there’s no excuse for staying inside and binge watching Daredevil. Get out and see some live music! This week’s picks include flapper jazz, female-fronted indie pop and soulful country Merle Haggard would’ve respected. Just another weekend in the Live Music Capital of the World! [Read more…]

Vigilante Gaming Bar’s Custom Touches Result in Tabletop Game Paradise

February 17, 2017 by Bill Tucker 1 Comment

Tabletop Games at Vigilante Gaming Bar Austin

Welcome to the world of tabletop gaming at Vigilante Gaming Bar in Austin

Below a strip of condos on North Lamar, battles are being waged. Warriors and wizards, orcs and elves. Card wielding combatants drink pints of mead as they clash in contests of skill, bravery and treachery. In this realm, games are serious business.

They’re also a ton of fun. Vigilante Gaming Bar, a brand new spot dedicated to tabletop and social card games, is carving out a unique niche in the Austin bar scene. Whether you’re a hardcore Dominion expert or disgustingly good at Cards Against Humanity, Vigilante caters to anybody looking for a good time, and an even better game. [Read more…]

The Austinot Weekend Concert Picks: Feb. 16-18

February 16, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Welcome to the first edition of The Austinot’s Weekend Concert Picks. Every week, we’ll be featuring one show recommendation a day for the coming weekend. As always, we’ll focus on local Austin artists only!

For the upcoming weekend, Feb. 16-18, 2017, we’re highlighting three record release shows and a performance by a local legend. Have a great weekend! [Read more…]

Dream Attics’ Fresh Indie-Electronic Sound Hits Austin Scene

February 7, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Dream Attics takes the Swan Dive stage before their first show (Credit: Katie McDowell)

Swan Dive on Red River was eerily empty the night I first saw Dream Attics. Reddish purple light glowed against the stage’s curtain backdrop. Dimly lit chandeliers hung from the ceiling. Minutes before their first live show in their new home town, the three-piece milled about, drinking beer and chatting with friends.

By the time Dream Attics had finished their seven-song set, the stagefront was full of head bobbing music fans. Some danced, some grooved, but everyone dug the band’s somberly energetic brand of atmospheric electro-indie. Full of songs reflecting love, loss and long nights sipping drinks while dreaming of tomorrow, Dream Attics is poised to become a serious player in the Austin music scene. [Read more…]

Beer Lovers Seek Mort Subite for Sip of Belgium in Downtown Austin

January 16, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Welcome to Mort Subite, downtown Austin’s newest Belgian beer bar (credit: Bill Tucker)

With all due respect to local stouts, sours and IPA’s, I feel Belgium makes the best beer in the world. And while we have breweries dedicated to brewing in the Belgian style, it can be hard to find the real thing. Enter Mort Subite, a bar that not only specializes in beer from the land of waffles and chocolate, recreates the warmth and friendliness of a traditional Belgian pub. [Read more…]

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