Gator Gar at The Continental Gallery
Gator Gar is Soul, Blues, and Funk lead by Jan Flemming (B3 organ) and Willie Pipkin (guitar). Gator Gar is melting the traditional B3 organ trio soulnd with other genres that are representing the members diverse musical background.
Fuck Money at Alienated Majesty Books
Fuck Money is an American scrape rock band based in Austin, TX. The group debuted in October 2021 consisting of members TaSzlin Trébuchet (vocals) Alton Jenkins (drums), Bill Kenny (lead guitar), and Jeremy Humphries (bass guitar). Their sound draws on punk rock, noise, industrial, extreme music and other transgressive subgenres. The merciless & melodic stick-work of Alton Jenkins paired with the visceral intensity of frontman TaSz Trébuchet guides listeners down a path of challenging yet awe-inspiring sonic behavior.
Fuck Money was formed in 2020 during the latter half of the COVID pandemic. After writing their first EP in a small sweaty storage unit in East Austin they spent a lot of time recording in the studio awaiting the opportunity to perform live, just as many other artists were at that time. On October 23rd, 2021 they performed their first show to an eager crowd at Hotel Vegas in Austin, TX. The band has created a reputation of performing high energy, sporadic DIY shows in liminal spaces throughout the dark corners of the city. Their vocalist is also known for donning an unpredictable and tantalizing look at each show.
All-Star JAM w/ Mike Mordecai at The Elephant Room
Michael Mordecai is a Texas freelance trombone player who has recorded and performed with many musical greats including Maynard Ferguson, Thad Jones – Mel Lewis Band, Manhattan Transfer, Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Ray Charles and many more. He performs with and is a founding member of Austin based jazz bands Beto and the Fairlanes and John Mills Times Ten.
D-Madness at C-Boys Heart & Soul
D-Madness Project is a live performance looping of drums, bass, keyboards, vocals and percussion has united crowds for nearly two decades as the Austin Chronicle dubbed "Stevie Wonder of Austin" inspiring his own brand of modern soul funk and hip hop reggae igniting a revolutionary spin on the growing electronic music sounds.
Houston- Tillotson Jazz Faculty at Elephant Room
The HT Jazz Faculty, referring to Huston-Tillotson University (HTU), includes Dr. Jeremy George (Director of Jazz Studies), Dr. Brian Pardo, Prof. Eric Scott Reed, Prof. Daniel Dufour, Andre Hayward, and Prof. Lee "Sparky" Thomason. The HTU Jazz Collective is the group of these faculty members
The Chris Duarte Group at Stubb's Bar-B-Q
The Chris Duarte Group emerged on the scene out of Austin, Texas in the early 90’s and gained notoriety after wowing a packed room of industry insiders at the South X Southwest convention. In the wake of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s passing, Duarte quickly gained a National reputation as young man imbued with a playing style comparable at times to the late guitarist. After fielding interest from a number of labels, Duarte signed to Silvertone Records and his debut album “Texas Sugar/Strat Magik” reportedly sold in excess of 100,000 units in the United States, no small feat for a blues/rock guitarist. This coupled with Duarte’s strong commitment to touring, was the impetus for Chris’ winning the “Best New Talent” in Guitar Player’s 1995 Reader’s Poll. He also finished fourth in the magazine’s “Best Blues Guitarist” category that year behind legends Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and B.B. King.
En Orbito DJ at The 13th Floor
ATX Based Afrobeat meets Psychedelic Cumbias
$10 - All proceeds got to HAAM
8:00pm - Doors
8:30pm - En Orbito DJ
9:15pm - En Orbito Band Set One
10:15pm - En Orbito DJ
11:15pm - En Orbito Band Set Two
12:15am - En Orbito DJ
Easy Compadre! at Soundspace at Captain Quack's
Formed in 2019, Austin-based trio Easy Compadre! brings together guitarist Hector Tednoir (Sister Fuzz), keyboardist Oscar Botello (Sister Fuzz), and percussionist Juan Alfredo Rios Rodriguez aka Chido Machine (Como Las Movies, The Bright Light Social Hour). The latin-based World Beat Fusion group features smooth guitar-driven instrumentals accompanied by synthesizer sounds and percussion lead dance grooves. Gózalo!
Haslanger x Hayward Quintet at Monks Jazz Club
About Elias Haslanger: Over the span of his 30-year music career, native Texan and Austin resident Elias Haslanger has carved a unique and distinguished place in jazz history as a saxophonist, composer, and band leader, whose playing and writing has drawn comparisons to John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Ben Webster, and Wayne Shorter. He has performed, recorded, and toured with many world-class artists including Ellis Marsalis, Maynard Ferguson, Christopher Cross, Charlie Hunter, Asleep at the Wheel, Alejandro Escovedo, Sheryl Crow, Grupo Fantasma, Black Pumas, Spoon, The Four Tops, and The Temptations, among many others.
About Andre Hayward: Andre Hayward is a trombone player based in Austin, Texas. His sound and clarity are reminiscent of the late J.J. Johnson. Born in Houston in 1973, Hayward’s first exposure to music was through his parents, Melvin and Barbara Hayward. He began playing trombone and tuba at the age of 11. He attended HSPVA, and continued to hone his skills with Houston’s legendary educator Conrad O. Johnson. He has recorded or performed with Betty Carter, Roy Hargrove, Joe Williams, John Lewis, Kirk Whalum, The Duke Ellington Orchestra and many others. Hayward toured as lead trombonist with The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
Big Wy's Brass Band at EastVillage
Big Wy's Brass Band has played in Austin for 10+ years. The band started as a group of high school band students wanting to jam and has since gone on to play at International jazz festivals in Guatemala and Costa Rica, iconic Austin venues such as the Continental Club and Antone's, and won "Best Horns" at the 2020 and 2023 Austin Music Awards. The band is known to bring a party wherever they perform and rock the crowd with their on-stage antics and bombastic energy. The band has played seminal Austin events such as SXSW, The COTA Grand Prix, Hot Summer Nights, TEDx Youth Austin, Pecan Street Festival, The Moody Amphitheatre Creek Show, The Trail of Lights and more! The band has also collaborated with Austin artists such as Night Cap, Grandmaster, Ben Buck, and Los Coast on tracks as well! In 2024 the band achieved viral success with their Tiktok and Instagram reels and released their debut album "Built to Last" to rave reviews from critics and fans alike!
The Soul Supporters at Stubb's
The Soul Supporters play early soul, R’n'B, and blues with a sparse rhythm section, stinging guitar, and breathtaking gospel and blues-tinged vocal harmonies. The band’s equally formidable vocalists, Lauren Cervantes and Angela Miller, recently toured the world backing up The Black Pumas, but continue to bring their incredible harmony vocals to Austin and beyond. Influenced by early R n’B artists like The Ikettes, Sugar Pie DeSanto, and Etta James, the Soul Supporters’ potent concoction of blues, early soul, and tradition inspired originals is flooring audiences everywhere they happen to play.
Nik Parr & the Selfless Lovers at ABGB
Nik Parr is a musician and illustrator living and performing in Austin, Texas.
Nik is self taught in both fields. From an early age, he demonstrated a passion for drawing and his love of music quickly followed. As Nik continued creating artwork he also began teaching himself piano, and by age twelve, started performing in public. He now leads his own rock and roll band based out of Austin, The Selfless Lovers, in which he plays piano, saxophone, sings and writes the songs.
Vallejo at Round Rock Prete Plaza
VALLEJO hails from “The Live Music Capital of the World” Austin, Texas with their sonic melting pot of classic album rock mixed with contagious funky rhythms and Latin percussion. Started by the three Vallejo brothers from El Campo, Texas – vocalist and lead guitarist AJ Vallejo, twin brother Alex Vallejo on drums and younger sibling Omar Vallejo on bass – along with high school friend Bruce Castleberry on guitar and percussionist Alex Geismar.
Rochelle & The Sidewinders at Still Austin
Rochelle & The Sidewinders are an award winning, high-energy blues rock band based out of Austin Texas. The Sidewinders have performed as the headlining and support act at major music festivals throughout Texas, as well as many music venues around the state. Formed in 2015, The Sidewinders have released five full length CD's to great critical acclaim.
Rochelle, the "Texas Songbird" is a dynamic and striking presence with a voice that cuts right through to the bone! Check out their catchy, tight and fun tunes. You will dance, groove and party-don't miss an opportunity to catch this amazing act live!
Madam Radar at EastVillage
Embracing the spirit of Americana with Rock n' Roll sex appeal - Madam Radar is an Americana rock band that punches hard with its explosive harmonies, soaring guitar solos, and eclectic original tunes.
MOTEL is their latest album, produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, delivering passionate guitar work, big harmonies, and songwriting that cuts straight to the bone. Built on stories from nearly a decade of traveling together, the family band's signature blend of Americana, rock, and southern soul captures the electricity of their live shows with the polish of a seasoned studio effort