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The musical partnership between mandolinist Paul Glasse and guitarist Mitch Watkins has lasted more than 30 years and weathered a ton of extracurricular activity, from tours with Leonard Cohen and Lyle Lovett (Watkins) to appearances with jazz bass hero Gene Razey and shows at the Kennedy Center (Glasse). But the pair’s uncanny chemistry holds true no matter how much time apart they spend, deftly putting a Lone Star twist on the expert blend of jazz and bluegrass known as “newgrass.” Accompanied by versatile bassist Chris Maresh and drummer Mike Gordon, the duo brings the heat. Sponsored by the Austin Jazz Society. – Michael Toland

Whether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or a twirl-curious novice, the twinkling West Texas-inspired lights of Sagebrush serve as the perfect backdrop to sharpen your dance-floor skills. Wednesday night’s Hill Country Two Step lesson is tailored toward intermediate dancers, but the group accommodates all skill levels. Spin and twirl to the dreamy honky-tonk stylings of Theo Lawrence, the Paris-born country crooner now residing in Austin. The show serves as a send-off for the pedal-steel expatriate, who embarks on a five-month American tour (including an ACL Fest appearance) in June. – Genevieve Wood