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Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville Rd., 512/927-0700
This laid-back music dive in the rural stretches of East Austin – a neighborhood once known as the “Hog Pen” – opened in 2011 when beloved BYO-liquor roadhouse T.C.’s Lounge retired from action. The place didn’t change much in transition, adopting a vaguely African theme and fencing in a back patio. A big, unpaved parking lot and tiny corner stage remain, and if enough people start dancing, it feels like the old building may buckle. Sahara Lounge, capacity 150, shakes with rock, funk, Afro-jazz, hip-hop, country, Brazilian, and garage rock seven nights a week.
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Music Calendar
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Wed., April 24, 8pm
Soho Holiday, JunkBunny, Hot Soup -
Thu., April 25, 7:30pm
Wicked River Band, Winker Mill, Emily Shirley w/ Katie Lessley -
Fri., April 26, 7pm
Grupo SambAustin, Sofia, Banda Foxxote, Paula Maya & the Bossa Nova Plus Project -
Sat., April 27, 7pm
Africa Night w/ Sahara All Stars, Hard Proof, Mafaro Marimba -
Wed., May 1, 8pm
Johnny Ringo & the Outlaws, Danny B. Harvey & Casino Frap, Goth Dylan -
Thu., May 2, 7:30pm
Little Mazarn, Longriver (single release), Ethan Smith, DJ Honky Tonk Amnesia -
Sat., May 4, 7:30pm
Africa Night w/ Sahara All Stars, Leti Garza Big Band, Sofrito y Su Melao
Best of Austin Awards
- 2021: Readers Dive Bar
- 2019: Readers Nightlife Wild Card (Sahara Lounge Africa Night)
- 2018: Readers Wild Card (Lesbian Wedding at Sahara Lounge)
- 2014: Readers Best Lounge
- 2013: Readers Best Lounge
- 2012: Readers Best Lounge
- 2011: Critics Best Rebirth of a Legend (The Sahara Lounge)
