The State of Texas is huge and offers so much diversity, that more than a State it seems to be a Nation by itself. And it was so indeed for 9 years in the past, from 1836 to 1845. Its landscape offers charm for all tastes: deserts, beaches, pine tree forests, meadows, the famous Rio Grande river that borders with Mexico…
Metropolis with state-of-the-art skyscrapers aren’t missing, as small and remote villages full of charm, all with a common denominator: the country culture. Music, rodeos, line dance, barbeques and many horse-riding leisure options.
If Texas is diverse and peculiar, the same happens with its music: country, western, rock & roll, Texan, blues, salsa, jazz and gospel, or even a fusion of all the styles. And the place par excellence for live listening is Austin, state’s capital city.
Music is enjoyed al fresco and roofed theathers, pubs, breweries, honky tonks or even converted garages. So, if one of your dreams is travelling to the heart of Texas and discover its country sights, get ready to wear your western hat and cowboy boots, we start our journey.
Wandering through Austin: live music world capital
Austin honors Texas magnitude and is the second largest state capital in the United States. Is also rich in contrast and has a lot to offer to the travelers: talent, culture, gastronomy and of course, music, because Austin can brag of being live music capital.
Texas capital offers more than 250 daily performances, and it’s usual finding bands playing in the many clubs spread in the whole city. At the Sixth Avenue we can find some of the most mythical places, although country music is heard practically at any place in the city. In fact, in Austin take place some of the most famous Texan festivals like the South by Southwest Festival, the Old Settler’s Music Festival or the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
The city offers many live music options during the whole week. Let’ see some of the must-visit places for music lovers.
Germania Insurance Amphiteater
This amphitheatre is one the best places to enjoy live music at Texas heart. The Germania Insurance has capacity for 15.700 seated people and 2.300 standing. Has a huge stage where legendary outdoor concerts have taken place, like the ones from rock band Van Halen.
This year the Germania means Willie Nelson’s return, one of Austin’s most loved artists. The amphitheatre is only half hour far from the city, in an open and isolated place, nearby a car circuit. We can also enjoy the spectacle from the grass.
The Broken Spoke
If you goal is enjoying live country music, The Broken Spoke awaits you: is the Texan music paradise in Austin since 1964. Big names such as Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton have visited this charismatic place.
In this honky tonk, in addition to listening live music and dance country, you can have a BBQ, fried chicken and the unavoidable burgers. Going to The Broken Spoke requires another thing that you will probably love: wear your preferred jeans, boots and cowboy hat. You will feel in your element, and be sure that somebody will invite you to dance, it’s local code.
The Stubb’s BBQ
Stubb´s started in 1968 like a barbeque restaurant, and not much later became into a renowned place for Austin’s musical scene. Nowadays it’s still both things and big stars like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Joe Ely, Johnny Cash or Linda Ronstadt, have performed in this outdoor amphitheatre.
It’s located at the Red River district and has capacity for 1800 people. At the Stubb ‘s we can hear live music while enjoying a good beer and a delicious brisket platter or barbeque ribs. Stage’s view is very good from most of the angles, standing out the excellent sound and light.
The Parish
This place is hidden behind a discreet door at Dowtown’s hitoric 6th street. When crossing, a staircase that leads to the elegant first floor appears, where a bar welcomes you, a not much elevated stage and space for 450 people standing.
Live music ambient at The Parish is intimate, and we can hear from the traditional bluegrass with banjo and double bass to rock ‘n roll, jazz or indie rock. Later on, as the night progress, it’s an electronic music discotheque until 4 a.m.
The Continental
This respected premises was born in 1955 and it’s a pioneer in its genre, and still conserves the decorative style from its beginnings at the South Congress street. Only 200 people can fit here, but if you love the small clubs, genuine and cozy, The Continental is for you. All nights there is rockabilly, country, swing, rock & roll and garage rock music.
Oasis Lake Travis
This huge Tex-Mex restaurant is located half hour away from city center. In this place we can enjoy its broad Tex Mex menu but also live music, dance and fantastic sunsets and put a “Lover’s Locks” at its balcony’s terraces.
Oasis Lake Travis is situated over a natural cliff and offers 2.500 seats, most of them outdoor. In addition to live country music, it also offers salsa, merengue, classic rock and other musical genres.
At this point, it’s quite sure that you really want to travel to Austin, is that right? But don’t get discouraged: dreaming a trip with all the details is the first step until becoming a reality.
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