Like SXSW, But Without Annoying Hipsters
Paggi House, a which new Austinist staffer Michael clued us into just weeks ago, is hosting ATX Fest this weekend. The inaugural "music lover's music festival" brings together nineteen bands on two stages for two days of continuous music, ranging from jazz and rock to funk and blues, with the occasional jam band thrown in for good measure.
While the proper music festival begins tomorrow (at, ahem, 4:20pm), tonight they hosting a free kickoff party from 6-9pm. In addition to acoustic sets on the patio, our friend Kate and her buddy Ivy will be firedancing from 8-9pm.
Some of the artists scheduled to perform including Shawn Nelson and the Ramblers (Austin), The Steps (Austin), The Transcenders (Dallas), Ephraim Owens (Austin), Grassy Knoll Boys (Austin), Tea Leaf Green (SF), and RAQ (Burlington, VT). The official homepage has a ton of mp3s you can download, plus the full roster.
Passes to the weekend's activities (Friday through Saturday) are $25 if you pick 'em up today, or purchase invidual day passes for a bit higher.
[ATX Fest Homepage]
[ATX Fest on MySpace]
ATX Fest
Paggi House [map]
Kickoff Party - Tonight, 6-9pm
Friday, 4:20pm-2am
Saturday, 1:30pm-2am
