Aaaaaand we’re back. No funking around guys. A-Town GetDown is back at The ABGB for our first show since the start of our little hiatus.
Expect two big sets, and maybe a surprise or two. More details to come, oh and as always, it’s FREE!
– ATGD
Come ready to get into a Saturday night groove, y’all! Free show!
No cover! Family Friendly!! All the Tabone original Palm School Choir classics sung by four alumni Palm Elementary School students who made them classic in the mid 2000s! The four gals will be accompanied by the original PSC band made up of local Austin musicians.
We call it the Sunday Best… because there’s no better place to be on a Sunday afternoon than with us at The ABGB.
Hang out under the trees.
Drink some beer (that’s all made here).
Hug your friends.
Have a sandwich… or a slice or two.
Swing your partners.
That’s the Sunday Best.
This month, Volunbeer comes to The ABGB!
The ABGB’s The Hell Yes Project brings our friends from Central Texas Food Bank over for a night of Warren Hood music, the opportunity to learn more about the Food Bank’s mission, and the chance to say “Hell Yes!” to a one-night food drive!
We will be collecting items off the Food Bank’s most requested items! Please bring:
peanut butter
canned chicken breast or tuna
canned low sodium vegetables
canned fruit in its own juice (no sugar added)
dry pinto beans
brown rice
non-fat dry milk powder
100% whole grain cereal
And we’ll be having a Virtual Food Drive, too!
(link coming soon!)
If it’s Wednesday… then it’s time to get happy. And it’s time for Warren. Our weekly shows on Wednesdays with Warren Hood are just the thing you need to get you through the week.
Warren is our neighbor here in South Austin. He’s also an ABGB regular. We count ourselves as pretty lucky to have one of our city’s best musicians living so close… and even luckier that we get to put him and his stellar band to work bringing us his unique swinging Texas roots pop. We’ve nicknamed the shows as being “All Good In The Hood”.
Wednesdays are happy hour all night all long with a $1 off pints and reduced prices on pitchers.
So, come over. We’re going to be having a real good time… and we’re going to be dancing. We want you here.
Please join us for a special night as the McMercy Family Band performs ‘Satan Is Real’ in its entirety. The classic 1959 gospel album by the Louvin Brothers set the world aback on its release, and has influenced (and perhaps, saved) generations of music-lovers, sinners, and regular folks.
via Wiki:
Don Yates of No Depression called the album a “bold statement of its title signified the uncompromising nature of the Louvins’ beliefs. Whereas much country gospel of the ’50s was filled with feel-good platitudes that reflected the general optimism of the time, the Louvins’ gospel songs mirrored their own fire-and-brimstone Christianity… the album is an essential document of a side of the Louvins’ music that was at least as important to them as their more famous secular recordings.”
Critic Scott Walden compared the Louvins’ music to the Velvet Underground; “Their comprehension of the tortured throes of a drunkard’s Satan-infested soul are no less profound than Lou Reed’s own understanding of a heroin junkie wrestling with a world devoid of meaning beyond the piercing tip of the needle… The depth is there in Satan is Real. This album transcends the immediate kitsch appeal of its cover. There is a reason why songs from this album have been performed by the more commonly accepted genius of artists such as Gram Parsons, Johnny Cash, and Emmylou Harris.”
Let’s get together and hold hands and sing our way to salvation, y’all.
We call it the Sunday Best… because there’s no better place to be on a Sunday afternoon than with us at The ABGB.
Lucas Hudgins will be here for all your honky-tonking needs. Hudgins refuses to call what he does “Classic Country” because he says that makes it sound like its gone. And Lucas is proof that it’s not. Listening to him sing with deep and smooth confidence, it’s evident how alive and fresh the sound can be. Timeless, that’s what it is.
“Texas Roots meets snakeskin boots.”
– Austin Chronicle
Hang out under the trees.
Drink some beer (that’s all made here).
Hug your friends.
Have a sandwich… or a slice or two.
Swing your partners.
That’s the Sunday Best.
If it’s Wednesday… then it’s time to get happy. And it’s time for Warren. Our weekly shows on Wednesdays with Warren Hood are just the thing you need to get you through the week.
Warren is our neighbor here in South Austin. He’s also an ABGB regular. We count ourselves as pretty lucky to have one of our city’s best musicians living so close… and even luckier that we get to put him and his stellar band to work bringing us his unique swinging Texas roots pop. We’ve nicknamed the shows as being “All Good In The Hood”.
Wednesdays are happy hour all night all long with a $1 off pints and reduced prices on pitchers.
So, come over. We’re going to be having a real good time… and we’re going to be dancing. We want you here.
ABGB Debuts!
The ABGB is stoked to feature the best emerging talent from all corners of the Austin live music scene. The monthly series features a 3-band bill of our newest favorites making their ABGB debuts. Come over and sample a flight of our latest tasty selections. No cover, all ages.
The Big Fix 11p
We are a five piece, vocally driven, indie-rock band.
Scott Collins 10p
Scott Collins has had the privilege of gracing the most famous stages in the “live music capital of the world”. The Austin based singer-songwriter brings a blend of indie-folk and Americana to the stage. He displays an authentic and emotive element that draws on personal inspiration, and is reflected in his performances, both live and in the studio.
Lolita Lynne 9p
“Ever wondered what you get when you cross Latin lounge music with groovy synths? We didn’t either but once we heard Lolita Lynne we knew we had been missing out on one tasty combo. Vocalist Lolita Lynne saunters through the songs, oozing charm and mystery while her band provides the perfectly seasoned backdrop.” -KUTX
We call it the Sunday Best… because there’s no better place to be on a Sunday afternoon than with us at The ABGB.
Hang out under the trees.
Drink some beer (that’s all made here).
Hug your friends.
Have a sandwich… or a slice or two.
Swing your partners.
That’s the Sunday Best.
If it’s Wednesday… then it’s time to get happy. And it’s time for Warren. Our weekly shows on Wednesdays with Warren Hood are just the thing you need to get you through the week.
Warren is our neighbor here in South Austin. He’s also an ABGB regular. We count ourselves as pretty lucky to have one of our city’s best musicians living so close… and even luckier that we get to put him and his stellar band to work bringing us his unique swinging Texas roots pop. We’ve nicknamed the shows as being “All Good In The Hood”.
Wednesdays are happy hour all night all long with a $1 off pints and reduced prices on pitchers.
So, come over. We’re going to be having a real good time… and we’re going to be dancing. We want you here.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 12TH
THE ABGB
1305 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
ALL AGES – NO COVER
11 pm – Pocket FishRmen – Another Corn Loving mainstay, the Pocket FishRmen give exactly how many you know whats. Singer and lyricist Brant Bingamon has recently changed his focus from simian on human violence to the foibles of the health crises facing aging rockers, some of which was chronicled in the band’s thirty year/thirty song best of ‘The Greatest Story Ever Told’ which was released in late 2017 by Saustex.
10 pm – Hickoids featuring Frontier Dan – after bringing down the house at The White Horse last year the Hickoids decided to bring Frontier Dan (leader of his own act, The Frontier Circus) back to town from his home in Conway, AR for a command performance. Upon securing a crop-duster for his conveyance (Dan insists on flying direct) the ACLF is pleased to announce that Dan will indeed be live on stage with his corn-wielding amigos for a special set that will include an Arkansas Twist Contest.
9 pm – Misty White – longtime friend of ACLF ringleader Jeff Smith dating back to his mid-90’s residence in Memphis is making her first appearance at the Fiesta. Having made her home in Toulouse, France for many years the member of Memphis’ all-girl 80’s garage punk act The Hellcats and occasional drummer for Tav Falco and Townes Van Zandt has recently released a new album titled ‘Worth The Wait’ for the French imprint Bang Records. It’s a slice of folk-punk and garage with a Memphis edge. She will be backed this evening by Harvey McLaughlin and his band.
8 pm – Harvey McLaughlin – Harvey released an album for Saustex earlier this year titled ‘Tabloid News’. From San Antonio, the young songwriter has crafted a sound that reminds of the piano rock greats of the 70’s and 80’s like Warren Zevon, Randy Newman, Elton John and Tom Waits while still sporting a defiantly contemporary twist.
7 pm – Jean Caffeine – Ms. Caffeine has lived many lives in the American Underground, the first of which was codified on her 2017 album ‘Sadie Saturday Nite’, a musical memoir about coming of age in late 70’s San Francisco. In the years since she has fronted a number of acts, most notably the proto-alt-country Jean Caffeine’s All-Night Truckstop, and holds the distinction of holding what is believed to have been the first ever SXSW “day party” way back in the late 80’s. She’ll be joined this night by her band a will likely lean heavily towards the material on ‘Sadie’.
Saturday night= Rick and the band tearing up our stage and you spinning somebody you dig around the dance floor.
Step fast y’all, and we’ll see you here.
Come see for yourself, and:
Hang out under the trees.
Drink some beer that’s made here.
Hug your friends.
Enjoy some good food.
Swing your partners.
That’s the Sunday Best.
If it’s Wednesday… then it’s time to get happy. And it’s time for Warren. Our weekly shows on Wednesdays with Warren Hood are just the thing you need to get you through the week.
Warren is our neighbor here in South Austin. He’s also an ABGB regular. We count ourselves as pretty lucky to have one of our city’s best musicians living so close… and even luckier that we get to put him and his stellar band to work bringing us his unique swinging Texas roots pop. We’ve nicknamed the shows as being “All Good In The Hood”.
Wednesdays are happy hour all night all long with a $1 off pints and reduced prices on pitchers.
So, come over. We’re going to be having a real good time… and we’re going to be dancing. We want you here.
ABGB Build Day at The House That Beer Built
October 18
7:30am – 4pm
Here’s your very own chance to prove that #beermakesitbetter!
It’s an ABGB build day at The House That Beer Built with our Hell Yes Project partner, Austin Habitat for Humanity. The House That Beer Built? We’re joining forces to build a home with other great Austin breweries, y’all.
Grab your slot alongside our crew of ABGB staffers & The Hell Yes Project volunteers. We’d love to have a crew of regulars, musicians, and friends! That’s you!
Check this link out, first to see if sounds like something you’d dig doing:
http://www.austinhabitat.org/volunteer-orientation
A few things:
1. There’s a little paperwork and an online-orientation required to volunteer.
2. “Please arrive by 7:30 A.M, dressed appropriately, prepared for the weather and ready to work! Our staff works tirelessly to get families into their homes on time, and ask all volunteers commit a full day, (8 A.M. to 4 P.M.) when volunteering; Shifts and early/late departures break project momentum.”
Here is the direct link to volunteer, grab a spot for October 18.
https://austinhabitat.volunteerhub.com/lp/abgb/
And, we’ll want you to tell us your shirt size!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1unPdKn09oo46rtXmAQdiex3srueSk_zFpNFfZ9oasyo/edit
We’ll work all day doing some good, and then come back to the ABGB and say “Hell Yes!” some more goodness.
The Hell Yes Project: proves our philosophy that #beermakesitbetter. We use the goodness + power of beer to help the efforts of our local non-profit partners. https://theabgb.com/hell-yes-project/
It’s Tom Petty’s birthday, y’all. Come over. That’s right. A night of Petty. See you here.
Petty Thieves – Tom Petty tribute band formed by Hunter Darby, Randy Franklin, Travis Garaffa, Steve McCarthy, and Mike Nicolai.
Grab some friends and come grab a beer and get your Sunday calibrated just the way you like it out on our dance floor.
Come see for yourself, and:
Hang out under the trees.
Drink some beer that’s made here.
Hug your friends.
Enjoy some good food.
Swing your partners.
That’s the Sunday Best.
If it’s Wednesday… then it’s time to get happy. And it’s time for Warren. Our weekly shows on Wednesdays with Warren Hood are just the thing you need to get you through the week.
Warren is our neighbor here in South Austin. He’s also an ABGB regular. We count ourselves as pretty lucky to have one of our city’s best musicians living so close… and even luckier that we get to put him and his stellar band to work bringing us his unique swinging Texas roots pop. We’ve nicknamed the shows as being “All Good In The Hood”.
Wednesdays are happy hour all night all long with a $1 off pints and reduced prices on pitchers.
So, come over. We’re going to be having a real good time… and we’re going to be dancing. We want you here.
Celebrate Halloween with Kev Bev! Dressing up in costume is encouraged. Show starts at 9pm and goes until 11:30pm with two sets of funky dance party music. The event is Free and Family friendly!
Hell Yes! These boots are made for walkin’ and that’s just what they’ll do in the 31th Annual Austin Aids Walk. ABGB is proud to be participating in the walk again this year and we want YOU to join our team and/or donate to the cause! Our goal is to raise $5,000 and we can do it with your help!!!
By walking together on Saturday, November 3rd, we are giving back to our community, helping AIDS Services of Austin to raise funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS and reduce the stigma of this tragic disease for which there still is no cure. Let’s show the world that beer makes it better and coming together we can make a difference!
Hell Yes People, Hell Yes!
And check THIS out…By joining our team and raising money you will receive an exclusive Hell Yes Project Volunteer t-shirt!
More information to come when you sign up. If you have any question in the meantime, please contact Shelli Longfield at iamsupershelli@hotmail.com
ABGB Build Day at The House That Beer Built
November 15
7:30am – 4pm
Here’s your very own chance to prove that #beermakesitbetter!
It’s an ABGB build day at The House That Beer Built with our Hell Yes Project partner, Austin Habitat for Humanity. The House That Beer Built? We’re joining forces to build a home with other great Austin breweries, y’all.
Grab your slot alongside our crew of ABGB staffers & The Hell Yes Project volunteers. We’d love to have a crew of regulars, musicians, and friends! That’s you!
Check this link out, first to see if sounds like something you’d dig doing:
http://www.austinhabitat.org/volunteer-orientation
A few things:
1. There’s a little paperwork and an online-orientation required to volunteer.
2. “Please arrive by 7:30 A.M, dressed appropriately, prepared for the weather and ready to work! Our staff works tirelessly to get families into their homes on time, and ask all volunteers commit a full day, (8 A.M. to 4 P.M.) when volunteering; Shifts and early/late departures break project momentum.”
Here is the direct link to volunteer, grab a spot for November 15.
https://austinhabitat.volunteerhub.com/lp/abgb/
And, we’ll want you to tell us your shirt size!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1unPdKn09oo46rtXmAQdiex3srueSk_zFpNFfZ9oasyo/edit
We’ll work all day doing some good, and then come back to the ABGB and say “Hell Yes!” some more goodness.
The Hell Yes Project: proves our philosophy that #beermakesitbetter. We use the goodness + power of beer to help the efforts of our local non-profit partners. https://theabgb.com/hell-yes-project/