r/AustinMusicians

My lead guitarist for my country cover band is in 4 bands, which makes it difficult to book gigs. We gig 2 - 4 times a month, only better clubs, corporate events, weddings, festivals, etc. All gigs are paid. Is there anybody out there who is a good player who would fit in my project? We've been together for several years - it's an established thing.

Hi yall I’m about to turn 21 on May 30th WOOP WOOP, and I wanna be surrounded by actual austinites who are also just as crazy and loving about this city as I am. Yall I miss the random aliveness this city used to be filled with. I believe our spirit still lives in small pockets around this town. I want to host it on the last day of the Month at Pease Park right by the parkway entrance where that field is. Pease park holds many special memories for me from my youth and high school so I want to create an even awesomer memory for the start of my legal adult life (ya I don’t count that 18,19,20 year old bullshit cause I still couldn’t do shit). Anyways I want it to be a fun and games type potluck event where we can all hangout watch the sunset and tell stories with each other. Open to all ages all peoples but of course social guests will be the May babies my Taurus and Gemini brothers and sisters. Please give me feedback about where else I could promote this I’d love to make it a new tradition for my friends and family and hopefully the greater Austin heartbeat. Would love to know what everyone thinks thank you!!

New song that my band just released. Check the link for our Spotify!

This is probably a ridiculously niche request, but Austin is weird enough that I’m hoping this finds the right people.

I’m a left-handed multi-instrumentalist in Austin looking to meet other lefties who want to jam, swap instruments, play shows, write music, and just have fun without being locked into one role all night.

I play Drums, Guitar, Bass, and Keys. I’m

The ideal setup is a group of lefties who can actually rotate instruments mid-session and play each other’s gear (a luxury most musicians take for granted). Musically I’m pretty open, rock, indie, blues, funk, alternative, jam, experimental, etc.

Bonus points if you:
Play multiple instruments
Own lefty gear you’re willing to let others try
Have been irrationally excited seeing a left-handed player in the wild

I’m in South Austin but happy to travel or host a jam space. If you’re in Austin and this sounds fun, send me a message with what instruments you play and what kind of music you’re into.

Thanks!
Chris

Drummer at heart

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ2Oec2sdj0SfUScMEO4rf\_kJc\_0Uv1-t&si=OgVHgPsa\_Nhh\_L2e

hey guys I’m moving to Austin this weekend and I’m looking to get involved with the scene (especially goth and punk) can you guys please provide some recs thank ya!

Hello, I've been trying to create a band for quite sometime. I live in Austin Texas closer to the northside. I have a name, the concept of the band, I've fully written lyrics, and compositional demos that we can improve on practice with. My demos are more in the ilk of the Old school Hardcore like Minor Threat, Bad Brains, and Black Flag.

Demo #1

Demo #2

Demo #3

Now, I'm not opposed with other ideas of songs nor demos of your own, I just made a lot of them in my years. Also, its a band; everyone adds something in the group. The band I'm planning to form has two guitarists, a bassist, and a drummer. Any more details I'll tell you in private.

Hi there,

We're a local austin rock band who are looking to release our debut EP. We've been working with a local producer and engineer, and want to shop around for a local mastering engineer who uses good hardware to master.

Genre-wise, we're 60s + garagerock + some 90s alt.

If anybody has any recommendations that would be great!

Or if that sounds interesting to you, feel free to DM us. We'll send you a link to the current mixes, and please send some examples of your work.

Thank you!

Singer/guitarist/bassist here. I write songs and am looking for collaborators/start a band. Old post hardcore/punk, sometimes emo guy, I like melodies and soft loud soft loud stuff. I'm into stuff like the replacements, hot water music, menzingers, Springsteen, petty, pinegrove, superdrag, jets to brazil... To give a range.

Thanks. (You don't have to be a dad, moms are cool too)

Coming from St. Louis' scene, how does Austin or neighboring scenes compare?

Marfa Motel Delivers a Blistering Austin Debut at Valhalla Tavern
AUSTIN, Texas — On Friday, May 8 at Valhalla Tavern, Marfa Motel didn’t just play their first Austin show — they lit up the room with raw urgency and undeniable star power. The West Texas power trio (vocalist/guitarist, bassist, and drummer) brought desert psych, bluesy swagger, and punchy rock energy that felt fresh and electric.
They opened with the explosive “Give Me Fire,” and from the first riff it was clear the vocalist/guitarist is something special. He commands the stage with magnetic superstar presence — a lived-in rasp that moves effortlessly from intimate verses to soaring anthemic choruses, while attacking his guitar with fuzzy, articulate leads and chunky chords. You can tell he’s meant for big things.
The rhythm section was telepathic: a locked-in bassist and a dynamic drummer who shifted from sparse, tribal grooves to full-kit thunder. They tore through “How Much It Hurts” with raw emotional depth, delivered the moody groove of “Down by the River,” and hit hypnotic waves on “Feel It.” Every song showed tight chemistry and real heart.
It was bittersweet that the late-night crowd had thinned out, but those who stayed got to witness a band that already sounds complete. No filler, no gimmicks — just three players building something powerful together. In a city full of music, Marfa Motel stood out with passion, skill, and songs that stick with you.
This trio (especially that frontman) won’t stay under the radar for long. Highly recommended. 🔥

I've been in Austin since 2015 and used to LOVE going to Kickbutt Coffee's Thursday night open mic. They still do them on Sundays, but that's usually my day to do nothing and unwind for the week ahead. I've been thinking about going to Dear Diary Coffee's open mic, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

What are your favorite open mics in Austin these days?

Is Ascension your favorite Coltrane? Is On the Corner too safe? Kidding but only kind of! I am bringing together an ensemble to perform a show in early June of freely improvised music and would like to add horn/wind players. Please message if you are interested in a one time (maybe), no rehearsal, live show.