live music capital

Especially for renters, the cost of living here is just going up and up. ...Young people are moving there in search of its plentiful sunshine, freewheeling lifestyle, hi-tech jobs and vibrant music scene.

However, more and more musicians find they cannot afford to live in the self-styled "Live Music Capital of the World." ...Yet many musicians cannot make a reasonable living wage in this town, which is why they need cheap rent.

...South Austin just got uncool," says Jacob Rocha as he loads his belongings into a pickup truck.

Austin's title as the live music capital of the world is a treasured part of Austin's persona, alongside being "weird." (via Regent Property Group)

On October 3rd (yes that is a Sunday) the T-Mobile City Chase presented by BlackBerry will be in the Live Music Capital of the World – Austin, Texas.

This will be the final regional Chase of the 2010 season (so sad). Texas Capital be prepared… by this time we have had time to test the wildest challenges to unleash on our Austin participants… We hope you know your Capital METRO system, cause we’re gonna get you on it.

Up to the University and UT Drag, through 2nd Street and Red River.

Mohawk (outside) 9:00pm

presented by Maker's Mark, Couch Professor Entertainment, Texas Music Matters

Date: Fri Aug 28th 2010
Venue: Mohawk (outside) 9:00pm

w/Dead Confederate, Hacienda, Frank Smith, The Eastern Sea, The Noise Revival Orchestra, The Mercers, Booher and the Turkeyz, My Education, The Boxing Lesson and more!!

Live Music Capital of the World? We got your fresh music right here. This weekend offers several opportunities to catch fresh approaches to the classical canon and also new composed music.

Friday night conductor Kristjan JärvI and his Absolute Ensemble play ‘Absolute Bach Reinvented’ at Hogg Memorial Auditorium.

The program features a 16-piece ensemble playing pieces that riff on Bach’s Inventions by members of the band.

Image provided by Woven Bones Woven Bones, Shapes Have Fangs, & Dated
Friday, November 27
Beerland (711-1/2 Red River)
9 p.m.

Image provided by Woven Bones Woven Bones, Shapes Have Fangs, & Dated
Friday, November 27
Beerland (711-1/2 Red River)
9 p.m.