If you like punk in your twang and getting into shows for free, Lovejoy’s is serving up a mean cocktail tonight as Black Eyed Vermillion growls their way through the taproom. WhiskeyDick sets the stage with more straightforward southern rock that steadies its drunken swagger on the shoulders of classic country music. Austin cow punks Zero Skills pull the cork on tonight’s gig as they take a ranch hand’s buzz saw to the gnarled roots of country rock. Note: we reported both on Vermillion and WhiskeyDick at a KAOS radio event three years ago. more ›

Blame it on our fair city's populism, but secrets don't typically stay secret for very long here. The land of velvet ropes, VIP-only entrances and tucked-away, always-reserved tables at restaurants feels very far away. Even our secret shows and pirate radio stations are fairly conspicuous, and in the case of KAOS radio, you might stumble onto some of the movers and shakers while walking the dog or grabbing a drink in north Austin. more ›