Antones

213 W. 5^th St.
(512) 320‑8424
Antone’s is another top-​notch live music venue in Austin. It opened in 1975 as the first club on 6^th Street, though it later moved to 5^th Street. It began as a blues club and featured performances from B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Pinetop Perkins, and other blues greats. It now also features country and rock music. It is open to all ages and claims to have helped launch the career of many local musicians. Many major acts have graced the stage since the blues era, such as Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, and Bono and The Edge (of U2). The venue is open and gives you enough room to breathe, and the crowds tend to be laid-​back