Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Going To Austin, TX?

     New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville are established and recognized commercial music centers in the United States. If you are looking for the commercial center for jazz you will find it in New York, NY. Austin, TX is not known for being the place to go if you are a jazz fan, but jazz can be heard in Austin. If you are visiting Austin, TX from March 11 - 20, 2016, you can hear jazz at South by Southwest.

     Yes, you can find jazz at SXSW, but jazz is not the focus. Attention is directed at pop culture. South by Southwest is scheduled for March 11 - 20, with music scheduled for March 15 thru the 20th of March. Held on several stages in Austin there should be plenty to do, but not for the jazz purist. Snarky Puppy will be performing at SXSW on Saturday, March 19, at Cedar Street Courtyard. Also, you may want to look for performances by Vel Lewis, and Chris Mitchell. South by Southwest is a yearly festival with film, interactive media, music, and conferences.

     While in Austin, TX, be sure to visit The Elephant Room. The Elephant Room participates in SXSW, but has jazz performances year round. The Continental Club has good jazz every Tuesday night, starting at 10:00 pm. While in Austin also visit Firehouse Hostel and Lounge. The Highball features jazz brunch on Sundays. Also check the following:
* Sullivan`s Steakhouse
* Hi Hat Public House
* One World Theatre
* Stephen F. Austin Hotel Bar and Terrace
* Brass House
* Eddie V`s Prime Seafood
* East Side Showroom
* Breakaway Records
* Stay Gold
* Capitol City Comedy Club
* End Of An Ear

     Austin, TX is no New York City when it comes to jazz, but jazz is available to the jazz fan.

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