Austin is nicknamed The Live Music Capital of the World for a reason. The blues scene here is incredible, while the nightclubs are historic and buzzing with energy. Whether you’re looking for a specific vibe or a mix, this city has you covered.
Blues club Antone’s may be small, but it is known around the world and has hosted some of the genre’s finest artists, including Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan and BB King. Gary Clark Jr now has part-ownership of the 5th Street club, and if you’re lucky, he will swing by to play a song or two with whoever is on stage.
Right on East Sixth Street and sharing a building with Hotel Vegas, The Volstead is the place to let some energy out. Both the dance area and bar are small, but the drinks are cheap and the DJs are talented. There is a cover charge, but it gets you into both The Volstead Lounge and Hotel Vegas, as the two venues share a backyard area where there are more bars and a food truck. If you need a break from the dance music, head over to Hotel Vegas for live indie and punk.
Plush reached legendary status among Austin’s club scene years ago. Widely considered to be the birthplace of the dubstep movement in America, Plush has hosted some of the very best DJs in the world. The club may only hold 150 people at once, but if you’re one of the lucky ones to get inside, be prepared to start moving.
This article is an updated version of a story created by Sarah Karney.
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