Live Music in Austin

June 6, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Adventures for Adults Abound at These Summer Camps

Your inner child will thank you for the nostalgia – and the knowledge

"...Society doesn’t promise psychological relief from the world’s toils – it promises preparation...."

June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Exploded Drawing’s 64th, Double Trouble’s Second, Sagebrush’s Fifth, and More Crucial Concerts

It isn't all about numbers in this week’s recommended shows

"...microburst sets you’ll hear at Exploded Drawing on Friday – short but full of jaw-dropping power from a sizzling..."

June 6, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: For Those We’ll Never Meet

A much-needed mission reframing after Lege losses hit home

"...right? Called a representative, marched, or written a letter – you know, all the stuff they tell ya to..."

June 6, 2025 Column by James Scott

Album Review: Mobley’s We Do Not Fear Ruins

One-man band resists exile on futuristic concept album

"...as a full-throated concept album but as temporal insurgency – a bold deconstruction of what the music critic Mark..."

June 6, 2025 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Jumping the Shark in This Weekend’s Recommended Arts & Culture Events

Multiple ways to get high ... on art

"...margaritas are flowing, and the DJ is bumping, awaits.   – Julianna Plewes One Man’s Trash: Deep Blue Sea..."

June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crosstalk: Redbud Ice House Comes and Goes, Veteran Animator Lance Myers Launches an Art Show, and More Culture News

Plus H-E-B helps HOME and Blues on the Green

"...Day, launched the burger spot at 2027 Anchor Lane – the former home of Contigo – during SXSW 2024..."

June 6, 2025 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Keeping Our Eye on the Week’s Recommended Arts Events

Art and culture abounds, even on the weekdays

"...night will be sparkling; don’t you let it go.   – Blake Leschber Everybody Scream! Ravencraft’s Vault of Horror..."

June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

For Shame!

"...didn't cover the recent health issues of local Austin musical legend Erik Hokkanen. There is a GoFundMe open for..."

May 31, 2025 Postmarks

Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted

A soulful look at a singular artist

"...the Portsmouth, VA of 1942, our hero made good-not-great R&B records for about 15 years before adopting his nickname..."

May 30, 2025 Movie Review by Joe Gross

Moving From Halloweekend on Red River to Palmer in September, Levitation Announces 2025 Lineup

TV on the Radio and Pavement headline refreshed fest

"...River Cultural District, usually on Halloweekend, the beloved alternative music festival is taking a more centralized approach at Palmer..."

May 29, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...Nakia & the Never Not Now..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...These concerns from one of the Eastside’s most persistent..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...drag since 2018, Juno claims her inspiration sources include – but are not limited to – Sixties housewives, the..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Restaurant Review: Cozy Digs and a Truck-Free Dining Program at Radio Rosewood

Radio Coffee and Beer’s third location gets an urban makeover

"...South Austinites, see the original location of Radio Coffee & Beer as a beacon of my neighborhood. The huge..."

May 30, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Album Review: Will Johnson’s Pensive Trip to Diamond City

Folk-rock troubadour strips down for 10th solo album

"...Singer, multi-instrumentalist, and renowned veteran of Austin’s music scene, Will Johnson has countless stories to tell. Apart..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Miranda Garza

Qmmunity: Dream in Your Heart, Cool Shoes on Your Feet

Pride still going strong in the Austin queer community

"...Back in February, that one guy – you know, with the hair – declared all federal..."

May 30, 2025 Column by James Scott

Hole in the Wall Opens Coffee Shop in Karaoke Space

Amity’s replaces Jewboy Cantina in the back room

"...The front stage was built for Nanci Griffith. It’s..."

May 27, 2025 Music Post by Levi Langley

Sounds of Survival: SIMS Marks Three Decades of Supporting Music Professionals

Austin music community celebrates community of care

"...Music’s therapeutic power – long championed in both its creation..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

Composing Your Austin Summer Music Calendar

Rock out at any one of these music fests in our summer roundup

"...Sun’s out and live music’s in the air: Must be summer festival season! Austin’s..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by James Scott

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May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...Vibe Vault: A Celebration of Global Music & Heritage..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...Casablanca & Breathless..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Strip Club: Parkline Shopping Center

Standard Szechuan and hard-to-find Asian grocery items abound at 11301 Lakeline

"...me Crying in H Mart. I love it here – and it’s not just the hard-to-find Asian products, seafood,..."

May 23, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...Lots of people hate the STAAR test – students (of course), teachers (of course), but also parents..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...Valerie Fowler’s “Entanglements” & Benné Rockett’s “Grown in Darkness”..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia

Editor James reflects on what being on the computer used to mean

"...grew up when the internet was a well-populated place – websites for every single business, brand, or blogger that..."

May 23, 2025 Column by James Scott

Live Music Venue Parish Is Moving… Again

501 Brushy location will stay open through 2025

"...The team behind live music venue Parish announced plans to move from its current..."

May 15, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival Tap Local Filmmaker for Jim Franklin Documentary

Emil Lozada wins “The Armadillo Man” fellowship

"...Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival have selected..."

May 15, 2025 Screens Post by Carys Anderson

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