RUNNERS-UP: Austin Music Hall, Backyard, Steamboat, Liberty Lunch, Electric Lounge, Emo’s, Antone’s, La Zona Rosa, Cactus Cafe, Hole in the Wall, Black Cat, Top of the Marc, White Rabbit, Blue Flamingo

This article appears in March 15 • 1996 (Cover).

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