Twenty bucks goes a long way on Tuesday night as Antone’s hosts a benefit performance for survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Headliner Alejandro Escovedo will be supported by a who’s who of Austin singer-songwriters including John Dee Graham, Charlie Sexton, James McMurtry, Dan Dyer, Ian McLagan, James McMurtry, Fastball, and Heybale. Doors open at 6, and the show start at 7. Proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross, so please come out and show your......

We know you love living in Austin, where there's always a live music event happening. But the best is when the music benefits a good cause. This weekend, there are a couple of shows that will do just that... All day today, at Threadgill's on Riverside, KGSR will be hosting a drive for Family Eldercare called FanFare Friday! Donations will be accepted until 7pm and go towards the purchase of fans and funds for......

If last night's rockin' and sweaty Old 97's show at Gruene Hall didn't satisfy your need for songs about west Texas, drinkin' and crazy women then lucky for you Lil Cap'n Travis will be at Room 710 tonight. Their 70s-Beach Boys-from-Amarillo-at-sunset sound can be found on their latest album, In All Their Splendor. Opening the show will be Richmond Fontaine and Baby Girl. Tucson band Friends of Dean Martinez treats us to their dessert......

It’s not just about the Mexican martinis that flow freely here in Austin. It’s not just about being able to drive thirty minutes and visit the Hill Country and unplug for a while. It’s not just about getting caught by a red light on the Drag and enjoying all the scenery. Austin’s a great place to live because you have the chance to see many great musicians hone their craft and develop into superstars before......