Hungry for a weekend full of live, local music? Congrats! You live in the best possible city for just that. This weekend, we recommend a fresh-faced folk singer, a soul/R&B man celebrating a new record, and an alt-rock veteran of the Austin music scene. Plenty to choose from here in the Live Music Capital of the World. Enjoy, and–as always–listen local!
Friday, Sept. 15
Credit: Amy Rosalyn
Amy Rosalyn EP Release Show
@ Radio Coffee and Beer (4204 Manchaca Road) – 8-11:30 p.m. – Free
Touching, truthful, and brimming with ear-tickling wordplay, Amy Rosalyn is a powerful new voice in the Austin folk singer/songwriter scene. The title track to her debut EP, “Precipice,” is a sparse acoustic guitar tune, punctuated by hollow drums, piano chords, and vibraphone licks. Also be sure to check out her beautiful video full of wide, sweeping expanses filmed via drone. A great opportunity to see an artist on the rise.
Ray Prim (Credit: Dave Pedley)
Ray Prim Record Release Show w/Suzanna Choffel
@ The North Door (501 Brushy St.) – 7 p.m. doors – Tickets
Pure soul groove with an R&B heartbeat, Ray Prim celebrates his latest record, “To Whom It May Concern,” this Friday at The North Door. The record is a stirring mix of everything fans love about this talented soul man: eclectic influences, bluesy rhythms, and powerful vocals. Off the record, “Find Suit” blends Al Green smooth with a pulsing R&B beat, while the acoustic guitar ballad “No Need” takes it down a notch into the forlorn world of lost love. Opening for and probably playing with Prim will be long-time Austin songstress, Suzanna Choffel.
Saturday, Sept. 16
Jen Zava
@ Barrel O’ Fun (1911 Aldrich St. Suite 120B) – 6-9 p.m. – Free
This Saturday, do dinner and a show at Alamo Mueller’s in-house bar/music venue, Barrel O’ Fun. After catching a movie, check out alt-pop-rock stalwart, Jen Zava. A veteran of the Austin music scene since 2001, Zava’s sound is roots Americana spiced with world influences and delivered with a bluesy swing. A distinctive artist anybody with an ear can enjoy, Jen Zava is the perfect way to complete a Saturday night out.
@BillTuckerTSP wants to know:
Where will you be getting your live, local music in Austin this weekend?
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