RUNNERS-UP: Antone’s, The Metro, Stubb’s, La Zona Rosa, Flipnotics, The Backroom, Cactus Cafe, The Backyard, Broken Spoke, Central Market, Black Cat, Flamingo Cantina, The Vibe, Austin Music Hall, Jovita’s, The Mercury, Hill’s Cafe, Gruene Hall, Artz Rib House
This article appears in March 15 • 2002.
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