This morning, I woke up, checked my phone, and made a shocking discovery. SXSW Music is two weeks away! Before our fair city turns into a wristbanded swarm of music-loving festival goers, head out for a wonderful weekend of live, local music. This weekend, we recommend a one-two punch of ’80s goodness, dreamy classic rock, and down home county Willie would appreciate. Enjoy the weekend and listen local! [Read more…]

Another weekend, another heaping helping of live, local Austin music. This weekend through The Austinot Weekend Concert Picks, we recommend a multi-faceted rock band, indie soundscapes, and a 20-year-old country gal waiting to break out. As always, enjoy the weekend, enjoy the music, and listen local. [Read more…]

In the year I’ve been doing this article series, I’ve had the privilege to feature some of Austin’s best and brightest local artists. It’s a time-consuming labor of love, but my weekly dive into discovery is more than worth the effort. As a result, for the first time, I’m featuring four shows. This weekend brings 1) an exceptional shoegaze band’s album release, 2) driving 80’s synth, 3) an incredible cover show, and 4) a legendary venue filled with legendary performers. Thanks for the readership and keep listening local!

NOTE: I’ll be skipping next week’s article due to a last-minute work trip. Curse you, reality! [Read more…]

It’s the freakin’ weekend–time to have us some fun! Despite Super Bowl Sunday (everyone’s favorite national holiday), live music is alive and kicking this weekend. And even though most of the city will be parked in front of a TV for the big game, we have concert picks for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This weekend, we recommend soulful Americana, evocative synth, and funky dance jams. Enjoy the weekend and listen local! [Read more…]

Happy Thursday, Austin! A wonderful weekend of live, local music awaits those hungry for something to hear, so let’s jump right into it. This weekend, we recommend groovy blues, a shoegaze showcase, and old-fashioned rock and roll. Enjoy the weekend, fellow Austinites. [Read more…]

Welcome to this weekend’s concert picks, frozen show-goers! While it feels like we’re in a new Ice Age now, this weekend promises warmer temperatures and–as always–incredible live music. We recommend old school ATX punk, trippy ’60s-era rock, and a singer/songwriter with an uber-famous collaborator. Stay warm, stay awesome, and stay local! [Read more…]

Welcome to the weekend! As we settle back into our weekly grind, we often forget the important stuff: family, taxes, and live music. To help you with the latter, we recommend body-shaking world music, expressive, trippy soundscapes, and rootsy Americana. Enjoy the weekend and Austin’s amazing live music scene. [Read more…]

Happy New Year, Austin! With the holidays officially behind us and our bank accounts drained, what better way to bring in 2018 than with Free Week? All picks this round are for this year’s festival of free. And as a belated gift from me, each recommendation comes with a video link for your preview pleasure. Leave the wallets/purses at home and enjoy an incredible week of live music in Austin. [Read more…]

Christmas Day is almost here! While most of the city gears up for travel, presents, and the lingering threat of snow, Austin’s live music scene refuses to take a weekend off. This weekend, we recommend a rootsy Americana showcase, intricate indie rock, and a rebel rock guitar legend. Enjoy the weekend, enjoy the holidays and–as always–listen local! [Read more…]