acoustics support classical guitarists as they perform great works from around the world. COUNTRY/ AMERICANA Learn how to two-step at honky-tonk The White Horse , then stick around for Texas country bands at this hip Western dive. You’ll find plenty of locals at chapel-turned-bar The Little Longhorn Saloon , with gutsy country and dance hall tunes in a no-frills space. Roughneck dive Mean Eyed Cat is devoted to all things Johnny Cash, including tribute bands, plus bluegrass and Americana. Austin’s oldest dance hall is the famous Broken Spoke , where you can still boot scoot and two-step Tuesday through Saturday. There’s plenty of room to dance to bluegrass and country at Sagebrush , along with pool tables and food trucks so you can make a night of it. Inside a former train station, piano bar Donn’s Depot is an Austin time capsule where you can catch classic Americana tunes six days a week. Night Ritualz at Elysium Nightclub is a tropical labyrinth of color and sound, with house and EDM DJs. Pick your poison at Barbarella , with theme nights ranging from emo to Y2K to ‘80s new wave. Sharing a back patio, eclectic Swan Dive is a haven for offbeat bands, drag shows and a variety of performers. Industrial spot Vulcan Gas Company hosts stand-up comedy most nights, plus EDM and house DJs in their laser-lit warehouse. Nonconformists are welcome at Elysium Nightclub , with metal bands, dark wave, synth pop and more. Don’t miss the annual Goth Prom! Party after hours at Kingdom , a weekend-only club with high-energy DJs and epic laser shows until 4 a.m. Near the airport, The Concourse Project is a massive warehouse-style dance space with high-tech LED screens projecting mind-bending visuals. DANCE A fluorescent jewel box, LGBTQ+ club Neon Grotto invites you to dance under a pink glow or on the rooftop on warm summer nights. Next door, Coconut Club SCAN HERE for more venues and the latest on live music in Austin Seismic Dance Event at The Concourse Project 14 visitaustin.org TOP TO BOTTOM: RRCD/@RENPHOTOGS; THE CONCOURSE PROJECT
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