4/23/2018

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.

While many of the venues frequented by musicians and poets have been lost to redevelopment, a number of new ones have taken shape. While this is the case, these new venues do not replace the memories that so many made over the years at those which have been lost. Whether local coffee shops, music venues or restaurants, all have been effected in one way or another.

As many concert venues were also built over the last few decades, ticket prices for festivals, concerts and shows have also risen. In most cases, Broadway style shows, dance and theater are often the most expensive. Whereas, three day festival passes for a number of live music festivals now go for between three hundred and four hundred fifty for a 3 day pass. Whereas, a platinum pass for the South By Southwest festival can go anywhere from $1,090 to $3,500 depending on when one registers.

Whether due to scalping or the landscape, these prices are often too high for those whom have lived in Austin on a long time basis. In fact, many of those individuals have also been relocated due to building codes which a number of residents felt were unjust and unfair. Still, when there is a code and a house is not up to that code, the city can often take the home to either sell or tear down and rebuild. In most cases, when it comes to the lower income areas of the city, it was the latter which resulted in some of the longest term residents being forced into homelessness.

While this is the case, there are still others whom have held on over the years. For these individuals, the new landscape, concerts, festivals, live music and other shows are still accessible. Although, most must drive over a hundred miles round trip to attend many of these events.

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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