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Austin, Texas is widely known as “The Live Music Capital of the World,” largely due to its plethora of music tributes and opportunities to catch live shows almost daily.
History
The city has a rich history of music dating back to the late 1800s where German music could be heard down Pecan Street (present day 6th Street) and several jazz venues opened up in the 1920s. The 1930s and 1940s brought country and classic big band music to the stage, followed closely by rock and roll in the 1960s and 1970s. For more of Austin’s music history, CLICK HERE.
Venues
Walking up and down the streets of Austin will prove just how prevalent the music scene is in the capitol of Texas. Austin is home to nearly 250 live music venues highlighting all different genres. There are small concerts at parks, live bands at bars and restaurants, and even smaller music festivals, such as the Old Settler’s Music Festival and the Austin Reggae Festival. Two of the most popular venues are The Broken Spoke and The Continental Club. The Broken Spoke is the ultimate destination for local country acts, perfect for two stepping, and the Continental Club features touring artists from the genres of twang, blues and rock. For a complete list of music venues, CLICK HERE.
Festivals
In addition to the live music venues scattered throughout the city, Austin is home to some of the largest music events in the world, including South by Southwest (SXSW) and Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL).
Each spring, Austin hosts the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) conference and festival. In addition to other unique features, this annual event displays hundreds of emerging and well-known music artists from around the world that travel for the opportunity to perform all over the city. Enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of music styles at SXSW, and even discover new artists.
The fall season brings the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL). Strictly dedicated to music, this two-weekend event features more than 140 bands across multiple stages in Zilker Park. Much like other music festivals, ACL hosts a variety of talent and genres from both popular artists, and those eager to gain new audiences.
Whatever type of music scene you’re into, there’s no doubt Austin is the perfect place for exploring new genres and catching a variety of live shows. What are you waiting for – start planning your next musical adventure
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