Ever since Black Fret’s inaugural year in 2013, they’ve been supporting the Austin music community in unique and special ways. And the yearly Black Ball, a concert celebration of all things ATX music, is the culmination of a years worth of sounds, stages, and stunning philanthropy. We eagerly await the Black Fret Black Ball every ..read more

Nine stages, three days and nearly 75,000 people a day pressed into the expanse of Zilker Park this past weekend. It was an awesome experience full of impressive musical discoveries, and artists who felt like old friends. Our local music community was well represented and the visiting superstars were no slouches either. Join me as ..read more

Amongst the sounds, stages, and people-watching, there’s a piece of the Austin City Limits Festival puzzle that should not be overlooked. Good eats! Whether you’re rocking a day pass or in it for a long weekend, keeping yourself energized is vital for ACL Fest survival. And with nearly 40 local vendors slinging everything from shawarma ..read more

School’s in session, the Longhorns are playing and the temperature’s dipped below 100. Fall is nearly here. And along with weather changes and high school football games, another October tradition is nearly upon us: Austin City Limits Festival 2022. For two weekends in October, Zilker Park transforms into an eight-stage showcase of musical talent and ..read more

Happy St Paddy’s Day 2022! If you are looking for the best St Patrick’s Day Food Deals and Drinks Specials in Austin, you are in the right place!  We have you covered with our curated and Verified list of discounts and special offers.  St Patrick’s Day Food The most famous food for St. Patrick’s Day ..read more

SXSW Music 2022 is almost here and like every year, I have profiled 10 of the very best local artists! After two years of cancelations and virtual showcases, the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals is back with a howling vengeance. On the music side of the fence, nearly 2,000 artists are about to descend ..read more

If you follows this site with any regularity, you know we love Black Fret. A music organization with a heart towards sponsoring and supporting the local music community, Black Fret is a shining example of what people can do when they get together for a united cause. When their annual year-end extravaganza was cancelled in ..read more

While the world’s still wrestling with the realities of COVID-19, our music community is still a great place to experience live music in Austin. Whether it’s classic joints or new, hip locations, music is best enjoyed with a crowd of people. Here’s ten of our favorites. NOTE: In light of the ongoing pandemic, it’s important ..read more

ACL Festival Organizers announced that they will need either a negative COVID test or proof of vaccination for entry. 2021 ACL is scheduled for October 1-3 and 8-10 and will be held at the Zilker Park According to information published on the website – The negative COVID-19 printed test result must be obtained within 72 hours ..read more