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The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

by Carys Anderson, Kevin Curtin, Michael Toland, Raoul Hernandez, Rachel Rascoe, Doug Freeman and Genevieve Wood December 21, 2023September 30, 2025

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Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

by Raoul Hernandez, Julian Towers, Doug Freeman, Genevieve Wood, Michael Toland and Derek Udensi November 2, 2023September 30, 2025

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Austin Music Awards Went Off Without a Hitch in a Show of Communal Strength and Support

The night everything cancelled in the capitol

by Doug Freeman March 19, 2020September 30, 2025

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Hard Proof

by Chronicle Staff March 6, 2020September 30, 2025

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Hard Proof

by Chronicle Staff February 23, 2018September 30, 2025

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SXSW Music Live: Modern Outsider Showcase

Austin label packs club, dance floor, and homegrown breakouts

by Doug Freeman March 15, 2017September 30, 2025

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Texas Platters

by Jim Caligiuri February 2, 2017September 30, 2025

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Texas Platters

by Jim Caligiuri July 14, 2016September 30, 2025

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Free Week Live Shots

by Jim Caligiuri January 8, 2015September 30, 2025

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ACL Live Shot: Spanish Gold

Eminem stalkers strike it rich by accident

by Michael Toland October 5, 2014September 30, 2025

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Soul Track Mind: Unbreakable

Exclusive stream of local soul-stirrers’ breakout third LP

by Raoul Hernandez September 15, 2014September 30, 2025

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2014 Austin City Limits Music Festival Line-up

Hip-hop tops the two weekends with ladies close behind

by Chase Hoffberger April 22, 2014September 30, 2025

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