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Antone's www.antones.net - Home of the Blues in Austin since 1991. Site includes calendar of events, mailing list and ticket information.

 

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The Backyard www.thebackyard.net - This amphitheater hosts music as eclectic as the people of Austin.

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Broken Spoke www.brokenspokeaustintx.com - Home to the best honky tonk and traditional country music in Texas, the dance hall is also famous for its chicken friend steak.

 

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Cedar Street www.cedarstreetaustin.com - Located in the Warehouse District, you will find a classy joint with plenty of cigars, martinis and great live music out on the courtyard.

 

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Continental Club www.continentalclub.com - Since 1957, this is the granddaddy of all live music venues in Austin.

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Elephant Room www.natespace.com/elephant - This basement locale on Congress Avenue plays the coolest jazz in town. Weekdays are usually free of charge.

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Emo's www.emosaustin.com - With two stages and a beer garden, this is the best place to lounge and find live alternative music and up-and-coming bands.

 

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Firehouse Lounge www.thefirehouselounge.com - Austin's hottest DJs spin the hottest dance tracks and old-school favorites at this downtown, historic fire station.

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Hole in the Wall www.holeinthewallaustin.com - This small bar is located on "the drag" or Guadalupe street right by the University of Texas and . Students are regulars as there is usually no cover.

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La Zona Rosa www.lazonarosa.com - Two stages and Tex-Mex cuisine are the signature. Local and national bands play Latin and world music, blues and jazz most days of the week.

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Maggie Mae's www.maggiemaesaustin.com - Sixth Street is rockin' at this corner. Tourists tend to flock to this location because of the great music and large selection of draft beers.

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The Oasis www.oasis-austin.com - Spectacular sunsets, music and food await you 450 feet above Lake Travis. Dance to salsa and sexy blues on the double-tiered stage at the Starlight.

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Ruta Maya www.rutamaya.net - Exotic coffee, music, art and poetry abound at this hip Austin joint on South Congress. Expect to find a laid-back and eclectic group of people.

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Saxon Pub www.thesaxonpub.com - Always looking for new talent, the pub is home to start-up musicians. Enjoy a football game on the big-screens and feel free to bring in your own food.

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Speakeasy www.speakeasyaustin.com - Walk in through the alley door at this stylish bar in the Warehouse District. Melodic bands will allow you to dance the night away inside or on their rooftop terrace. The views of the Austin skyline are amazing.

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Stubb's Bar-B-Q www.stubbsaustin.com - Good Bar-B-Q and great music await guests. Big names and national touring acts are on the menu at all times at this casual venue.

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Waterloo Ice House www.waterlooicehouse.com - There are six locations in Austin. Old-fashioned burgers, artists, students and businessmen make this live music venue come alive.

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