As accessible as streaming your favorite album can be, there’s nothing quite like adding an old classic to your vinyl collection or playing a physical record that you’ve been anticipating from front to back. Austin prides itself on its abundance of brick and mortar record shops and we’ve lined up…
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You may know big names like Willie Nelson and Matthew McConaughey, but Austin is home to countless talented artists who are sharing their talents with the larger community. Between our annual music festivals and art and culture conventions, there is no shortage of opportunities to see the work of…
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If we have to narrow it down, there are 10 things about Austin that we’re missing most right now. Whether you’re a local, a longtime visitor or new to the city (welcome, y’all!), these are the quintessential Austin experiences you’ll want to add to your must-do list. 1. Breakfast tacos from a food…
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Want to know how to donate to and support Austin, Texas music venues and artists? Our guide includes fundraising events, streaming concerts, virtual telethons, online shops with merch, music resources and more. Streaming Concerts While music festivals and concerts are being postponed, Austin…
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Even though Austin’s clubs and bars aren’t open right now, there are still plenty of ways to support our queer bars, entertainers, musicians and artists. Read on for a growing list of opportunities to experience and give back to our LGBTQ+ community. Temporarily Closed Bars & Clubs The staff at many…
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Just because we can’t travel or get out and explore Austin right now, doesn’t mean we can’t still treat ourselves to a little quarantine-staycation! Check out this ever-growing guide to Austin activities and things to do at home to help support our local businesses, musicians, museums and more…
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Updated Regularly Staying in got you down? Whether you’re an out-of-towner waiting until you're next visit, or an Austinite missing local live music experiences during the period of social distancing, be sure to tune in to these live streaming events and concerts by Austin bands and musicians; from…
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Kick off your holiday season at the annual Austin Area Jazz Festival! The 2022 festival dates are yet to be announced. Last year's celebration included An Intimate Evening of Jazz and a day-long outdoor celebration. Stay tuned for more information about the 2022 lineup and tickets. Since its…
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By day, lifelong Austinite Stephanie Bergara is the Music Program Coordinator for the City of Austin Music & Entertainment Division. But by night, she's the lead singer of Bidi Bidi Banda, an all-star tribute band playing the music of Selena. We sat down with Bergara, a local musician and music…
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Let musician and Austinite, Dr. JOE, take you on a tour of his hometown that celebrates music, art, food trucks and everything else that makes the Texas capital wonderfully weird. Explore Austin and discover what makes the Live Music Capital of the World® so special, from honky-tonks and dance halls…
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