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Austin’s Top Five “Off The Beaten Path” Live Music Venues

February 24, 2013 by Randall Metting 1 Comment

For those of us who live here in Austin, Texas, many may find our title of the “Live Music Capital of the World” a bit overused and clichéd, but there’s no questioning the incredible amount of amazing performances, across all genres, that occur at venues, large and small, every night here in our fine city. […]

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BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – FEBRUARY 14-FEBRUARY 20, 2013

February 14, 2013 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – FEBRUARY 14-FEBRUARY 20, 2013 Thursday, February 14, 2013 – VALENTINE’S DAY 2013 ACL Live at Moody Theater: Bob Schneider & The Moonlight Orchestra, the Tosca String Quartet, Shakey Graves, Lex Land The Continental Club: Loves It!, White Ghost Shivers, the Urban Achievers Brass Band, Whiskey Sisters The Continental Club […]

Filed Under: Music, This Week in Austin Tagged With: ACL Live at Moody Theater, Alejandro Escovedo, Antone's, Austin, Austin Texas, BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN - FEBRUARY 14-FEBRUARY 20 2013, Bo Porter, Bob Schneider, cactus cafe, cheatham street warehouse, Darren Hoff, Dave Mason, Dustin Welch, Entertainment Listings: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN - FEBRUARY 14-FEBRUARY 20 2013, Ephraim Owens, Fado Irish Pub, Flyjack, George Ensle, Gruene Hall, Guero's Taco Bar, Hayes Carll, james mcmurtry, Jeff Lofton, Jeff Lofton's Supper Club, jimmy lafave, Jon Dee Graham, KDRP, Lamberts, Larry Monroe, lex land, Live Music Capital of the World, Lonelyland, Lost and Nameless Orchestra, lucy's retired surfers bar, Music Listings: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN - FEBRUARY 14-FEBRUARY 20 2013, My Jerusalem, mysterious ways, one world theatre, One-2-One Bar, Paula Nelson, phoebe hunt, Poodie's Hilltop Roadhouse, Ra Ra Riot, Reckless Kelly, Redd Volkaert, Ruby Jane Smith, Sarah Sharp, Shakey Graves, Shoal Crossing Event Center, Sons of Fathers, Strange Brew, Stubb's BBQ, Suzanne Vega, Terri Hendrix, Texas, the broken spoke, The Continental Club, The Continental Club Gallery, The Derailers, The Paramount Theatre, The Parish, The Peterson Brothers, The Saxon Pub, The Tosca String Quartet, the white horse, Threadgill's South, Tift Merritt, Two Hoots & a Holler, Two Hoots and a Holler, two tons of steel, Walt Wilkins & the Mystiqueros, Whiskey Sisters, White Ghost Shivers, Wood & Wire

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – FEBRUARY 8-FEBRUARY 13, 2013

February 8, 2013 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – FEBRUARY 8-FEBRUARY 13, 2013 Friday, February 8, 2013 The Broken Spoke: Two Tons of Steel Cactus Cafe: Wood & Wire The Continental Club: The Blues Specialists, NRBQ, Homer Henderson Gruene Hall (Gruene, TX): Alejandro Escovedo, Amy Cook One-2-One Bar: Shelley King, Ginger Leigh, Ruthie Foster, Uncle Bruno Scottish Rite Theater: […]

Filed Under: Music, This Week in Austin Tagged With: ACL Live at Moody Theater, Alejandro Escovedo, Amanda Cevallos, Amy Cook, Antone's, ash wednesday, Austin, Austin Texas, BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN - FEBRUARY 8-FEBRUARY 13 2013, Bo Porter, Bob Schneider, Brigitte London, cactus cafe, carolyn wonderland, Crooks, Darren Hoff, Doug Strahan, east cameron folkcore, Entertainment Listings: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN - FEBRUARY 8-FEBRUARY 13 2013, Ephraim Owens, fat tuesday, Flipnotics, Fun., Funky Meters, g love and special sauce, Gruene Hall, Guero's Taco Bar, Hayes Carll, hot club of cowtown, james mcmurtry, Jeff Lofton, Jon Dee Graham, KDRP, Kevin Galloway (Uncle Lucius), Kevin Russell (Shinyribs, Larry Monroe, Live Music Capital of the World, Lonelyland, Lost and Nameless Orchestra, Lucas Hudgins & the First Cousins, marshall hood, Morrissey, Music Listings: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN - FEBRUARY 8-FEBRUARY 13 2013, Nakia, NRBQ, One-2-One Bar, phoebe hunt, Redd Volkaert, Roger Wallace, Ruthie Foster, Scott Angle, Scottish Rite Theater, Shawn Nelson, Strange Brew, Stubb's BBQ, T Bird and the Breaks, Texas, The 1st Annual Waylon Jennings Tribute Show, The Big Easy Blowout, the broken spoke, The Continental Club, The Continental Club Gallery, The Derailers, The Gourds, The Peterson Brothers, The Rocketboys, The Saxon Pub, the white horse, the xx, turnpike troubadours, Two Hoots and a Holler, two tons of steel, Walt Wilkins & the Mystiqueros, Weldon Henson, will dupuy, Wood & Wire

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – FEBRUARY 1-FEBRUARY 6, 2013

February 2, 2013 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – FEBRUARY 1-FEBRUARY 6, 2013 Friday, February 1, 2013 Antone’s: Cory Morrow, Brian Keane Gruene Hall (Gruene, TX): Radney Foster, Michaelis The Lucky Lounge: Carson Brock & the Effect, Swimming With Bears, Dat Boy Supa, Execution by Music One-2-One Bar: Tameca Jones, DJ Mahealani, the Southern Sirens The Saxon Pub: Nakia, Uhlrich […]

Filed Under: Music, This Week in Austin Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Antone's, Austin, Austin Texas, Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden, BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN - FEBRUARY 1-FEBRUARY 6 2013, Bob Schneider, cactus cafe, Carson Brock, Church on Monday, Churchill, Cory Morrow, del castillo, Eddie Flores Memorial Megajam, Entertainment Listings: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN - FEBRUARY 1-FEBRUARY 6 2013, Ephraim Owens, Flipnotics, Frank, graham wilkinson, Gruene Hall, Guero's Taco Bar, Hayes Carll, holy mountain, hot club of cowtown, james mcmurtry, Jeff Lofton, Jon Dee Graham, KDRP, Larry Monroe, Live Music Capital of the World, Lonelyland, Lost and Nameless Orchestra, Marshall Hood Band, Mother Falcon, Music Listings: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN - FEBRUARY 1-FEBRUARY 6 2013, One-2-One Bar, Radney Foster, Redd Volkaert, Scottish Rite Theater, Sons of Fathers, Strange Brew, Stubb's BBQ, Tameca Jones, Texas, The Continental Club, The Continental Club Gallery, The Joe Ely Band, The Lucky Lounge, The Parish, The Peterson Brothers, The Saxon Pub, the white horse, Tje Austin, Ume, Walt Wilkins & the Mystiqueros, warren hood, Wynton Marsalis

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – JANUARY 24-JANUARY 30, 2013

January 24, 2013 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – JANUARY 24-JANUARY 30, 2013 Thursday, January 24, 2013 Cheatham Street Warehouse (San Marcos, TX): The Dirty River Boys The Continental Club Gallery: Tameca Jones, Dan Dyer The Mohawk: Rosie & the Ramblers, Mayeux & Broussard, the Hang Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Jeff Lofton Trio The Saxon Pub: Michael Holt, […]

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The Sound Of Austin: The Perfect Holiday Gift For Every Austinite & True Music Fan

December 19, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

One look at my blog, my Facebook profile or just spending any amount of time around me and most know that I am an avid and passionate resident of the great city of Austin, Texas and strong supporter of our local music scene. A few weeks back, I stumbled upon an excellent representation of the […]

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BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – DECEMBER 6-DECEMBER 12, 2012

December 6, 2012 by Randall Metting 2 Comments

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – DECEMBER 6-DECEMBER 12, 2012 Thursday, December 6, 2012 The Belmont: Dale Watson, Wiretree Cactus Cafe: Ruby Jane The Continental Club: Soulhat, King Corduroy, the Whiskey Sisters The Continental Club Gallery: Tameca Jones, Dan Dyer The Elephant Room: The Ephraim Owens Quartet, the Jitterbug Vipers The Lucky Lounge: Ian McLagan […]

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BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – NOVEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 20, 2012

November 15, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – NOVEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 20, 2012 Thursday, November 15, 2012 ACL Live at Moody Theater: “Best of Texas Music” Showcase featuring Willie Nelson, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, Pat Green, Jerry Jeff Walker, Cindy Cashdollar, Del Castillo, Ruthie Foster, the Quebe Sisters and more Antone’s: Hector Ward & […]

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BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – OCTOBER 25-OCTOBER 31, 2012

October 25, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – OCTOBER 25-OCTOBER 31, 2012 Thursday, October 25, 2012 Antone’s: Bob Schneider, the Rocketboys, Love at War The Continental Club: The Whiskey Sisters, Poi Dog Pondering, Wild Seeds Continental Club Gallery: Tameca Jones, The Lost & Nameless Orchestra Gruene Hall (Gruene, TX): Marshall Hood Band The Highball: Two Hoots & a […]

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BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – OCTOBER 18-OCTOBER 24, 2012

October 18, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – OCTOBER 18-OCTOBER 24, 2012 Thursday, October 18, 2012 The Continental Club: The Whiskey Sisters, Soulhat, Amy LaVere, Shannon McNally Continental Club Gallery: Tameca Jones, Dan Dyer Elephant Room: Red Young Quartet, Jitterbug Vipers Emo’s: Awolnation, Imagine Dragons, Zeale The Lucky Lounge: Taylor Baker, Ian McLagan & the Bump Band […]

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