Discovering A Historic Concert Hall Austin Texas

By Raymond Bennett


Often called the Music Capitol Of The World, the capitol city of Texas has a lot to offer. One great way to see why this is the case is to attend a show at concert hall Austin Texas. While there are a number of concert halls in the city, each have a unique personality. As such, each offers the opportunity to see different genres of live music and Broadway style shows.

While Bass Hall located on the University of Campus Texas ranks as the most historic venue of its kind, there are also other venues which promote live music and other events. For example, One World Theater located between Austin and Hill Country hosts a number of world class concerts each year.

Whether musician or poet, a number of venues have been torn down and replaced by million dollar condos in the inner city. As a result, venues which feature these individuals and bands have been pushed out to the suburbs. In some cases, clubs have moved to other areas of town while others have been moved outside the city limits.

Another problem with the revitalization of the city which many denounced in the early days is the rise in cost of concert, festival and show tickets. In fact, some festivals that once required a can good or $5 donation, now charges $30/ticket with none going to charity. Whereas, most concert tickets start at upwards of $85-100 and show tickets around $30 and up.

Whether due to the new high dollar landscape in many areas, or scalpers working to profit off desperate fans, ticket prices are sky high. As such, only those whom have a great deal of money or whom can win tickets are those seen at shows. Whereas, most of the bands playing have had a following of Austin residents and tourists for year. One way to check out new and old music is to attend one a cancer benefit which radio station KGSR 93.7 puts on early mornings during the first week of South By Southwest in downtown each year.

In some cases, fans have been able to find ways to afford these higher priced tickets. Although, as prices rise each year when it comes to concerts, festivals and shows, it gets harder to afford various events with each passing year. While there has been some effort to head off scalpers, it can often be a difficult task.

While favorites, the Saxon Pub, the Continental Club and Austin City Limits Live remain alive and well, most are suffering. In many cases, building owners have increased leases to the point that club management has no option other than to close a venue. Whereas, there are now larger venues West, East, South and North of the city which while having high priced tickets do provide entertainment to those living in and around Austin.

Ultimately, exploring these venues can often be a fun experience. In some cases, discounts can be found online to various concerts and shows. Whereas, most festivals run anywhere from three to five hundred dollars for a 3 day ticket which often does not include parking. As such, it is important to plan attend when wishing to attend one of these events as many of these ticket prices can increase once public tickets go on sale.




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