Sweet summer sounds for free around Austin

It is summertime in Austin and it is HOT (which you may have noticed!). What are you supposed to do to enjoy this wonderful time of year when you are short on cash? Listed below are just a few of the amazing music events in Austin that will help keep you cool and busy. After all, Austin is the Live Music Capitol of the World. Check out these opportunities to check out free summer tunes:

KGSR’s 10th Season of Blues On The Green

KGSR's Blues on the Green in Zilker Park

When: Every other Wednesday evening, June 9 – August 18 at 7:30PM

Where: Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road

What: Austin’s longest running FREE music series hosted by KGSR 93.3FM

Schedule:
June 23 – Antone’s 35th Anniversary Show w/ Carolyn Wonderland & Special Guests
July 7 – Alejandro Escovedo
July 21 – TBA
Aug 4 – Charlie Mars w/ Amy Cook
Aug 18 – Raul Malo

Enjoy food and non-alcoholic beverages from local restaurants, and stop by the local charity area for volunteer and donation information. Blankets, lawn chairs, dogs on leashes, children are all welcome. Text “Blues” to 68704 to join the Blues on the Green alert club and get access to exclusive information and contests!

Sunset Valley 2010 Free Concert Series

When: Every other Sunday Evenings, June 6 – August 15, at 7:30 PM

Where: Sunset Valley City Hall, 3205 Jones Road

Schedule:
June 20 – Dianne Donovan/Mitch Watkins Quartet (Jazz)
July 11 – Salero! (Latin/Meringue/Cha cha/Cumbia)
July 25 – Dale Watson Group (Country/Americana/Old-style honky tonk)
August 8 – Baker’s Dozen Big Band (Jazz/Swing)
August 15 – Dr. Zog Band (Zydeco/Cajun roots)

Unplugged at the Grove

David Garza playing Unplugged at the Grove last year

When: Every Thursday, April 15 – September 30, at 8 PM

Where: Shady Grove Restaurant, 1624 Barton Springs Road

What: A sampling from Austin’s local musical community

Schedule:
June 17 – Marcia Ball (Blues)
June 24 – Carolyn Wonderland (Jazz)
July 1 – Band of Heathens (Rock/Americana/Soul)
July 8 – Warren Hood (Jazz/Blues/Newgrass)
July 15 – Hayes Carll (Singer/Songwriter)
July 22 – James McMurtry (Rock)
July 29 – Guy Forsyth (Blues/Folk Rock/Indie)
August 5 – Charlie Robison (Country/Rock/Americana)
August 12 – The Trishas (Soul/Bluegrass/Country)
August 19 – Suzanna Chofel (Indie/Soul/Pop)
August 26 – Amy Cook (Singer/Songwriter)
September 2 – Paul Thorn (Rock/Blues/Country)
September 9 – Sahara Smith (Folk Rock/Alternative/Indie)
September 16 – Jimmy LaFave (Folk Rock/Americana)
September 23 – Kat Edmondson (Jazz)
September 30 – The Gourds (Roots/Acoustic)

Food and drink available for purchase served from Shady Grove.

Concerts in the Park with Austin Symphony

When: Sunday Evenings, June 6 – August 29 at 7:30PM

Where: Hartman Concert Park, in front of the Long Center City Terrace, 701 W Riverside Drive

What: A different ensemble of the Austin Symphony performing music from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores.

Schedule:
June 6 – Strings
June 13 – Brass
June 20 – Woodwinds Program
June 27 – Big Band Program
July 4 – No Hartman Concert, but join us at Auditorium Shores for our Concert & Fireworks at 8:30 PM
July 11 – Strings
July 18 – Brass
July 25 – Woodwinds
August 1 – Big Band
August 8 – Strings
August 15 – Brass
August 22 – Woodwinds
August 29 – Big Band

Bring a picnic dinner and blanket and make it a group outing!

By Ani Mirasol
Photos by Vicky Garza
Posted by admin on Jun 14th, 2010 and filed under Arts & Entertainment, Event Listings, In This Issue. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response by filling following comment form or trackback to this entry from your site

3 Responses for “Sweet summer sounds for free around Austin”

  1. Terri Waggoner says:
    at 12:20 pm

    Don’t forget the Pflugerville Music in the Park at Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Road.

    June 25 Invincible Czars
    July 9 Inside Out Steelband
    July 23 Pride and Joy
    August 6 Uncle Lucius
    August 20 Pflugerville Pops

    Free.

  2. Cindy Bodnar says:
    at 12:36 pm

    This is great but it left off the free Father’s Day in the Park concert by the Austin Symphonic Band this Sunday, June 20th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Zilker Hillside Theatre. Bring a picnic and enjoy the evening of great music with your family! For more information see their webpage: http://www.asband.org

  3. Cindy Bodnar says:
    at 12:37 pm

    Additional free concerts by Austin Symphonic Band:

    Saturday, July 03, 2010
    Bastrop Patriotic Festival
    Fisherman’s Park
    Bastrop, Texas

    Sunday, July 04, 2010
    July 4th Celebration!
    Old Settlers Park
    Round Rock, Texas

    Both complete with fireworks!

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