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**What to Do in Austin if You're Here for Business**
While the author Pete Cottell isn’t local to Austin, his fierce devotion to finding the best live music, barbecue, and dialed-in urbanity has brought him to the shores of the Colorado River more times than he can count.
It took a few trips for him to figure out that they’re food trucks (not carts, as in his former home of Portland) and that you probably should not trust any barbecue spot with no line and a pile of brisket left around dinnertime.
He’s deeply concerned about the condo plague that’s stricken the beloved East 6th corridor, and he would rather rub elbows with weird uncles from Iowa and Oklahoma in the hours-long Franklin Barbecue queue than get within 20 feet of the Comedy Mothership, or anywhere on “Dirty 6th,” for that matter.
**The Best Live Music Venues**
No trip to Texas is complete without a night of drunken line dancing, and The White Horse is the preeminent spot for just that. Its proximity to the hipster scene of East 6th means the rough edges that accentuate more suburban line dancing joints are sanded down ever so slightly, making it an approachable option for normies to kick up their boots with minimal jeering from dudes who have two first names and a well-stocked gun rack in the back window of their F-350.
Only in Austin does one of the preeminent midsize outdoor music venues double as a legendary barbecue joint that has its own sauce you’ve probably seen at your local Kroger or Target. These days the barbecue at Stubb’s is a serviceable afterthought to the heavyweight touring acts that grace its stage on a weekly basis, and it’s a serious hub of SXSW activity when the music industry's favorite trade show turns the entire city into an ad hoc indie rock boomtown for a week every March.
**The Best Live Music Venues (continued)**
Though this legendary indie club opened a few years after the term “emo-core” was coined, its status as a must-play venue during the salad days of the burgeoning punk offshoot was cemented long before emo was we know it became a mainstream genre. In 2011 it moved from its original downtown location to its current spot just south of downtown in the Riverside neighborhood, and a quick scan of its calendar reveals that its bookings are as crucial as ever.
It’s the platonic ideal of a mid-size venue with excellent sight lines, efficient bar service, and a penchant for booking bands that are often too big for the space by the time their gig comes around.
**More Recommendations**
St. Elmo Brewing is such a place, though the plethora of eateries and pickleball courts that share the laneway mean you’re not exactly departing to a remote desert of a place when a craving for a crushable kolsch and a massive chicken sandwich hits.
Unlike many new school lager factories, St. Elmo commands a diverse range of styles that err on the crispy side but still check a variety of unique boxes. The aforementioned Kolsch, simply named Carl, is the obvious pick for your first pint, but your second could be anything from a Mexican Lager to a Dubai chocolate–inspired pastry stout.
Tiki Tatsu-Ya is a colorful and elaborate fever dream of all things tiki. Kitsch is balanced carefully with playfulness and refinement, yielding a fanciful experience that’s punctuated by stiff drinks that aren’t for the faint of heart.
There are few better places to take a small group of friends who are in dire need of a boozy kick in the pants courtesy of a cocktail menu that balances tradition and innovation, with classics like Painkillers and Jungle Birds dancing alongside new-school shareables like the Daruma or the Aku Aku.
Yellow Jacket Social Club is one of the last grungy gathering places in Austin where chain smoking and kvetching about condos is not only accepted but encouraged. The local-centric scene here is cordial enough to tolerate tourists and newcomers, provided you mind your manners by being chill and not ordering espresso martinis from the bar.
**The Best BBQ**
Stubb’s BBQ Only in Austin does one of the preeminent midsize outdoor music venues double as a legendary barbecue joint that has its own sauce you’ve probably seen at your local Kroger or Target. These days the barbecue at Stubb’s is a serviceable afterthought to the heavyweight touring acts that grace its stage on a weekly basis, and it’s a serious hub of SXSW activity when the music industry's favorite trade show turns the entire city into an ad hoc indie rock boomtown for a week every March.
**The Best BBQ (continued)**
Emo’s Though this legendary indie club opened a few years after the term “emo-core” was coined, its status as a must-play venue during the salad days of the burgeoning punk offshoot was cemented long before emo was we know it became a mainstream genre. In 2011 it moved from its original downtown location to its current spot just south of downtown in the Riverside neighborhood, and a quick scan of its calendar reveals that its bookings are as crucial as ever.
It’s the platonic ideal of a mid-size venue with excellent sight lines, efficient bar service, and a penchant for booking bands that are often too big for the space by the time their gig comes around.
**What to Do in Austin if You're Here for Business**
While the author Pete Cottell isn’t local to Austin, his fierce devotion to finding the best live music, barbecue, and dialed-in urbanity has brought him to the shores of the Colorado River more times than he can count.
It took a few trips for him to figure out that they’re food trucks (not carts, as in his former home of Portland) and that you probably should not trust any barbecue spot with no line and a pile of brisket left around dinnertime.
He’s deeply concerned about the condo plague that’s stricken the beloved East 6th corridor, and he would rather rub elbows with weird uncles from Iowa and Oklahoma in the hours-long Franklin Barbecue queue than get within 20 feet of the Comedy Mothership, or anywhere on “Dirty 6th,” for that matter.
**The Best Live Music Venues**
No trip to Texas is complete without a night of drunken line dancing, and The White Horse is the preeminent spot for just that. Its proximity to the hipster scene of East 6th means the rough edges that accentuate more suburban line dancing joints are sanded down ever so slightly, making it an approachable option for normies to kick up their boots with minimal jeering from dudes who have two first names and a well-stocked gun rack in the back window of their F-350.
Only in Austin does one of the preeminent midsize outdoor music venues double as a legendary barbecue joint that has its own sauce you’ve probably seen at your local Kroger or Target. These days the barbecue at Stubb’s is a serviceable afterthought to the heavyweight touring acts that grace its stage on a weekly basis, and it’s a serious hub of SXSW activity when the music industry's favorite trade show turns the entire city into an ad hoc indie rock boomtown for a week every March.
**The Best Live Music Venues (continued)**
Though this legendary indie club opened a few years after the term “emo-core” was coined, its status as a must-play venue during the salad days of the burgeoning punk offshoot was cemented long before emo was we know it became a mainstream genre. In 2011 it moved from its original downtown location to its current spot just south of downtown in the Riverside neighborhood, and a quick scan of its calendar reveals that its bookings are as crucial as ever.
It’s the platonic ideal of a mid-size venue with excellent sight lines, efficient bar service, and a penchant for booking bands that are often too big for the space by the time their gig comes around.
**More Recommendations**
St. Elmo Brewing is such a place, though the plethora of eateries and pickleball courts that share the laneway mean you’re not exactly departing to a remote desert of a place when a craving for a crushable kolsch and a massive chicken sandwich hits.
Unlike many new school lager factories, St. Elmo commands a diverse range of styles that err on the crispy side but still check a variety of unique boxes. The aforementioned Kolsch, simply named Carl, is the obvious pick for your first pint, but your second could be anything from a Mexican Lager to a Dubai chocolate–inspired pastry stout.
Tiki Tatsu-Ya is a colorful and elaborate fever dream of all things tiki. Kitsch is balanced carefully with playfulness and refinement, yielding a fanciful experience that’s punctuated by stiff drinks that aren’t for the faint of heart.
There are few better places to take a small group of friends who are in dire need of a boozy kick in the pants courtesy of a cocktail menu that balances tradition and innovation, with classics like Painkillers and Jungle Birds dancing alongside new-school shareables like the Daruma or the Aku Aku.
Yellow Jacket Social Club is one of the last grungy gathering places in Austin where chain smoking and kvetching about condos is not only accepted but encouraged. The local-centric scene here is cordial enough to tolerate tourists and newcomers, provided you mind your manners by being chill and not ordering espresso martinis from the bar.
**The Best BBQ**
Stubb’s BBQ Only in Austin does one of the preeminent midsize outdoor music venues double as a legendary barbecue joint that has its own sauce you’ve probably seen at your local Kroger or Target. These days the barbecue at Stubb’s is a serviceable afterthought to the heavyweight touring acts that grace its stage on a weekly basis, and it’s a serious hub of SXSW activity when the music industry's favorite trade show turns the entire city into an ad hoc indie rock boomtown for a week every March.
**The Best BBQ (continued)**
Emo’s Though this legendary indie club opened a few years after the term “emo-core” was coined, its status as a must-play venue during the salad days of the burgeoning punk offshoot was cemented long before emo was we know it became a mainstream genre. In 2011 it moved from its original downtown location to its current spot just south of downtown in the Riverside neighborhood, and a quick scan of its calendar reveals that its bookings are as crucial as ever.
It’s the platonic ideal of a mid-size venue with excellent sight lines, efficient bar service, and a penchant for booking bands that are often too big for the space by the time their gig comes around.
Have you guys noticed how the article about Austin's live music scene and food trucks is being written in a super positive light? It's like they're trying to convince us that everything is perfect and awesome, but what if it's just too good to be true? 
I mean, think about all the famous musicians who have performed at those venues. Are they really doing it for the love of music or is there something more going on? 
And what's with all the food trucks? Is it really just a coincidence that they're all serving the same BBQ sauce from Kroger and Target? 
It's like they're trying to control our minds, man! 
. And don't even get me started on Emo's - that place is like the ultimate spot for indie rockers and punks alike 
. The whole city just feels so... Austin-y 
.
!!! I mean, yeah it's like 10x busier than Emo's on a Friday night but like wth its bbq tho!! 
. But honestly, as much as I love Stubb's, Emo's is where it's at for music 
I mean, some of the bands that play there r literally my fave! The vibes are so chill and intimate u feel like ur in a secret club or smthn 
! I mean, you gotta try some of that delicious 'cue, even if it means waiting in line for hours 
. Stubb's BBQ is a great spot, even if it's not the main event... their sauce is pretty iconic 
. As for live music, The White Horse and St. Elmo Brewing are top-notch faves 
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️ And don't even get me started on the music scene - Stubb's and Emo's are basically must-visit spots, especially during SXSW 
. Anyway, if you ever find yourself in Austin for business, make sure to check out some live music, grab a decent plate of BBQ, and try not to get too overwhelmed by all the hipster-y goodness 
. And Stubb's BBQ? Forget about it! Their sauce is legendary, even if the main event is usually just some big-name touring band playing on a Friday night 
. And yeah, I can see why Pete Cottell would rather get line dancing at The White Horse than hang out on "Dirty 6th" - that place is straight fire