Austin/ Arts & Culture
Published on December 19, 2019
4 music events to plan for in Austin this weekendPhoto: Brandon Wilson/Unsplash

If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Austin. From a female folk duo to a winter solstice benefit jam to Irish folk music, here are the local shows worth checking out this weekend.

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Folk Uke

From the event description:

With a ukulele and a guitar, Cathy Guthrie and Amy Nelson have been performing for more than a decade. The duo combines beautiful harmonies with a traditional folk sound and throw in edgy, humorous lyrics for good measure.

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: The Saxon Pub, 1320 S. Lamar Blvd.
Admission: $10 (General Admission); $15 (Day of Show)

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Winter Solstice HAAM Jam 2019

From the event description:

Bring an instrument to this community jam session hosted by The Matt Gilmour Band and Friends. Celebrate the winter solstice, enjoy beer and German eats, and support a good cause. Proceeds benefit HAMM.  

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m.-midnight
Where: Scholz Biergarten, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.
Admission: $10

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Sugar Rush with Shaded

From the event description:

This Saturday, head to the Vulcan Gas Company for ear candy courtesy of DJs Shaded and Chklte. Plus, our space will be transformed into a candyland with treats for all your senses. Open to adults 21 and over. 

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Vulcan Gas Company, 418 E. Sixth St.
Admission: $10 (General Admission - Super Early Bird); $12.50 (General Admission - Early Bird). More ticket options available.

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ULLA Day of The Irish Invasion

From the event description:

Andrea Magee, Pat Byrne, Chris Brotherton and friends perform traditional and original Irish folk music.

When: Sunday, Dec. 22, 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: The Saxon Pub, 1320 S. Lamar Blvd.
Admission: $10

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