Concert-goers in Seattle may argue otherwise, but Austin regularly boasts a stellar line-up of live music that allows them lay (partial) claim to being the "live music capitol of the world." When the city hosts the mega music festivals like SXSW and Austin City Limits, the performance spaces listed below became even more coveted destinations for party-goers, so plan early.






Emo’s
603 Red River
Austin, TX 78701
512.505.8541
[Emo’s website]
[view map]

RECOMMENDED SHOWS AT EMO’S IN NOVEMBER:
Rocky Votolato [official website]
Kurt Vile and the Violators [listen on Myspace]


Tickets for most shows at Emo's can be purchased here







Mohawk
912 Red River
Austin, Texas
[Mohawk website]
[Mohawk on myspace]
[view map]

RECOMMENDED SHOWS AT MOHAWK IN NOVEMBER:
Memory Tapes & Fol Chen [listen on Myspace]  [read more on Groovemine]
Future Islands & Lower Dens [listen on Myspace]
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin [listen on Myspace]


Tickets for most shows at Mohawk can be purchased online here

[view complete calendar of events here]







Stubbs BBQ
801 Red River
Austin, Texas 78701
512.480.8341
[Stubbs website]
[Stubbs on myspace]
[view map]

RECOMMENDED SHOWS AT STUBBS IN NOVEMBER:
Dr. Dog [listen on Myspace]
Social Distortion [listen on Myspace]


Tickets for most shows at Stubbs can be purchased online here

[view complete calendar of events here]





Other performance spaces in Austin to catch great live music include:

La Zona Rosa
Lovejoys
Beerland
Red 7
Red-eyed Fly
Beauty Bar