Austin Texas Live Music Scene
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“Touted as the âLive Music Capital of the World,â the city of Austin, Texas, has a rhythm of its own. With more live music venues per capita than any other music center in the world, Austin, TX dominates over other places known for music such as Nashville, Los Angeles or Las Vegas. The city of Austin, Texas offers several programs to assist musicians and to promote their music in a variety of genres, from country to blues.
Whether you are just arriving in Austin, Texas for the first time or you are a local coming home, you will be greeted at the airport with live music at three different airport venues. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is just the first reminder that youâve entered the âLive Music Capitalâ of Austin, TX.
The Plaza at the Austin City Hall puts on a music showcase with different scopes that highlight different musicians and their music. Free concerts are given between April and October at The Plaza, making the music series âLive From The Plazaâ one of the more popular music venues around. The Parks and Recreation Department also highlights musical performances, with summer concerts in various locations, such as the Zilker Hillside Theater.
Many private organizations have emerged as a result of the hot music scene in Austin, TX. The cityâs famous Sixth Street is the heart of the live music scene, with more than 50 nightclubs, restaurants, bistros and dance clubs showcasing the latest musicians in a variety of music styles. West of the business district lies what is known as Austinâs Warehouse District, fast emerging as another neighborhood devoted to live music. With edgier restaurants and clubs renovated from old warehouses, the Warehouse District features trendy bars, restaurants and amazing concert halls.
There are several theaters in Austin, Texas that spotlight more live music, such as Estherâs Follies. Located on Sixth Street, Estherâs Follies has featured live acts of magic, comedy, music and sketch comedy for more than two decades. The Frank Erwin Center hosts many concerts and other musical events from its Red River Street location. The Zachary Scott Theater is another place to enjoy a wide variety of live entertainment, from seasonal plays to old-fashioned music concerts. Austin, Texas has many other theaters located throughout the city that are just waiting to be discovered by eager residents.
Of course, the âLive Music Capital of the Worldâ wouldnât be complete with out music festivals, and Austin, TX hosts several noteworthy ones. Try out the Austin City Limits Music Festival, a 3-day celebration of Austinâs music. The Southwest Music, Film and Interactive Festival highlights worldwide talents in each category. The Urban Music Festival and the Old Settlerâs Music Festival are two more popular events just right for the whole family.”
Eric Bramlett
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13 Responses to “Austin Texas Live Music Scene”
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March 28th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Which region of the US has the best rock music scene?
My vote goes for the Southeast, I live in Denver and not too impressed with the local music there. My second vote goes to the Texas local scene (especially Austin). When I lived in the Carolinas, the local music there was unbelievable.
I hear that Memphis is the birthplace of rock…with the first rock vinyl recorded there. I cant wait to go to New Orleans to check out there local music scene, though…alot of talent there from what I hear.
March 28th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
rock sucks and its definitely not music
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March 28th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
probably southern California
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March 28th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Tempe, Arizona
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March 28th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
I lived in Memphis for a while and believe it or not Memphis and Nashville are so much more than country music.
Some of the BEST live music, street music, and unknown rap AND country talent you'll ever hear!
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March 28th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Cleavland, OH (accdg to the Drew Carrie Show LOL)
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March 28th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
i would have to agree with Amanda L…went to Ozzfest in Nashville and spent time around musicians in Tennessee…that area has some of the best talent for rock in all the places i have been. lots of unsigned band and original material.
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March 28th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Austin. It has a great scene and is growing more and more every year. Houston and Dallas are picking up on it too and have some amazing local bands that tour the state. Texas is pretty awesome, but I'm a little biased since I grew up there and I'm now in the middle of nowhere without any scenes except farmland. =P
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March 28th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
My vote goes to the northwest, especially the Seattle area. Seattle boasts past frontrunners Soundgarden, Nirvana, Alice in Chains and Pearl. Aside from the grunge type rock, they have a great local scene with bands like Batter Dean. Seattle has a rich background of grunge rock and has become very strong with straight rock; not overly metal and not too reliant on the red-knuckled sounding guitar lines that (unfotunately) have taken a dominant position in the modern rock band.
If you want to get back to good rock music, where the focus is on great vocals, Seattle in the place!
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March 28th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
I think that New York and Pittsburgh both have great music roots. In fact, when they pre-release records to the radio stations to get an idea how they will do, Pittsburgh is often one of the test areas - so alot of new stuff goes through there before it hits the radio waves nation wide. And they have got a ton of garage bands that are starting to make it big. New York just rocks.
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March 28th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
well southern has it's perks, but i really am aheavy metal/ black metal fanatic, and i must say in the states the title has to go to clevlend ohio, they have great scence, most good tours always stop there, and you can find some great places around there and alot of local bands, and artists… but in retrosepct of the world it is to be in stockholm many many grea bands of emerged into the metal scene from there, and two of my top five artists, Opeth, and Children of Bodom
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March 28th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
"Rock" covers such a wide range of music.
The South has such a long and rich tradition of musical excellence, and it's part of daily life there.
The Northeast has some very fine classical rock venues.
The Northwest is home to a lot of new styles of music (Portland has a HUGE indie scene).
California is a conglomeration of many different styles.
Overall, the South has probably produced more quality musicians than anywhere else. But, again, it depends upon what definition of "rock" you're using.
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March 28th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
currently it's the detroit area
the white stripes
the raconterus
the dirtboms
the detroit cobras
the muldoons
the greenhornes (from cincy, but out of detroit now)
brendan benson
saturday looks good to me
outrageous cherry
his name is alive
the muggs
the sights
and my favorite band around Blanche….
check out all of these bands' myspace pages for their music.
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