| Austin, Texas is well known for its music. In fact, | | | | rockabilly, country and retro roots music. It features |
| Austin is considered to be the "live music capital of | | | | many great local acts but is also a stop for some |
| the world." Austin is host to the famous Austin City | | | | major talent. It's located at 1315 S. Congress Avenue. |
| Limits festival and South by Southwest festival, just | | | | 4. Momo's |
| to name a few of the local music events. If you've | | | | If you're looking for a more intimate venue to listen |
| never experienced Austin's jam packed music scene | | | | to eclectic live acts, look no further than Momo's. It's |
| and you're not sure where to start, here are a few | | | | located on 618 W. 6th Street and you can hear |
| places to try. No matter what your music taste is, | | | | anything from R&B to swing to folk to pop |
| Austin has something to offer for everyone. | | | | music. To visit, you'll have to go to the second floor - |
| 1. Antone's | | | | it's located right above Katz's Deli. You can choose |
| Antone's is one of the best destinations for live | | | | from sitting at the bar or right in front of the stage. |
| music in the city. There are blues acts playing each | | | | There's also a deck where you can enjoy the night |
| and every night at this venue including legends like | | | | sky while listening to music. |
| Joe Ely and Jimmy Vaughan. Open since 1975, it | | | | 5. Bass Concert Hall |
| began as a blues club and has now launched into | | | | Located on the University of Texas Campus, the |
| country and rock music. It's been host to some | | | | Bass Concert Hall is home to dozens of symphonies |
| major acts such as Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello and B.B. | | | | and dance performances each year. You can also find |
| King. Antone's is located at 213 W. 5th Street. | | | | large musical acts performing here like Seal, Bonnie |
| 2. Stubb's Bar-B-Q | | | | Raitt and James Taylor. It's located at 23rd Street |
| Stubb's Bar-B-Q is one of the most well known | | | | and Robert Dedman Drive. |
| restaurants and live music venues in Austin. There's a | | | | 6. Lucky Lounge |
| small indoor music stage and a large outdoor stage in | | | | This chic downtown club has many different seating |
| addition to the restaurant. Indie and alternative rock | | | | options to give the audience a varied listening |
| are the name of the game at Stubb's with acts such | | | | experience. There is standing room near the stage, |
| as Cake, the Year Yeah Yeahs and Imogen Heap | | | | bar stools, lounge chairs and a raised area behind the |
| making recent appearances. If you decide to go to | | | | bar. There are also pool tables available. The booking |
| Stubb's make sure to get there early because the | | | | agent for this club has great taste in local bands and |
| venue can get packed quickly! Stubb's is located at | | | | features a variety of different genres of music. |
| 801 Red River Street. | | | | This list just scratches the surface of what is |
| 3. Continental Club | | | | available in Austin. Whether you're just visiting or are |
| This venue has been around since 1957 and has | | | | a local looking for more exposure to the music scene, |
| evolved from a burlesque club to a great live music | | | | you can start with any of these venues. |
| venue. The Continental Club specializes in swing, | | | | |