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( 512-480-8341;
www.stubbsaustin.com
; 801 Red River St; 11am-10pm Mon-Thu, to 11pm Fri & Sat, to 9pm
Sun)
Stubb's has live music almost every night, with a great mix of premier local and tour-
ing acts from across the musical spectrum. Many warm-weather shows are held out back
along Waller Creek. There are two stages, a smaller stage indoors and a larger backyard
venue.
Saxon Pub
( 512-448-2552;
www.thesaxonpub.com
; 1320 S Lamar Blvd)
The super-chill Saxon Pub, presided
over by 'Rusty,' a huge knight who sits out the front, has music every night, mostly Texas
performers in the blues-rock vein. A great place to kick back, drink a beer and discover a
new favorite artist.
LIVE MUSIC
Emo's East
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( 512-693-3667;
www.emosaustin.com
; 2015 E Riverside Dr)
For nearly 20 years, Emo's led the pack
in the punk and indie scene in a crowded space on Red River St, and now it's got some
shiny new digs (and a whole lot more space) out on Riverside.
LIVE MUSIC
Red Eyed Fly
( 512-474-1084;
www.redeyedfly.com
;
715 Red River St)
On Waller Creek near Stubb's is the Fly, an
anchor on the Red River scene. There's live music nightly, plus pool tables, a jukebox and
extreme neon that bathes everyone in a creepy red glow.
LIVE MUSIC
Lucky Lounge
( 512-479-7700;
www.theluckylounge.com
; 209a W 5th St)
Head for this no-pretense spot for early
shows (usually starting around 8pm) with no cover charge. And check out that neon sign
and mod '60s decor.
LIVE MUSIC
Cedar Street Courtyard
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LIVE MUSIC
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