As the University of Texas gears up for the college football season, Longhorn City Limits is setting the stage for fans with a series of free tailgate concerts, courtesy of the Still Austin Whiskey Co. The season opener will feature the Grammy-nominated country trio Midland, ready to draw in crowds with their brand of Texas twang before the UT game against Colorado State on Saturday, August 31, as reported by KVUE.
Not to be upstaged, Austin's very own West 22nd will be opening for Midland, bringing their indie rock sound to the growing audience. The up-and-coming band, comprised of four UT students, is quickly making a name for themselves with a showcase performance at South By Southwest earlier this year, and an anticipated gig at the Austin City Limits Music Festival slated for October. According to an article by The Austin American Statesman, both bands are expected to deliver spirited performances to kick off the tailgate festivities at 11 a.m. on the LBJ lawn.
The event also promises to satisfy the taste buds of concert-goers with the addition of Houston's esteemed Pinkerton's Barbecue, dishing out their famous brisket sandwiches among other savory treats. Patrons of legal drinking age can look forward to sipping on Still Austin's concocted "Horns Up Bourbon Lemonade," which holds the distinction of being a featured beverage at the event.
Furthermore, tailgaters looking to enjoy a tipple will find Tito's Tailgate ripe with cocktail options. The Still Austin Music Lounge also offers fan-favorite drafts, with happy hour perks including $5 domestic and $6.50 premium beers. The ambiance of college football blended with quality live music and refreshments aims to truly capture the essence of the Texas-sized tailgate experience, as highlighted by KVUE.
In the lead-up to their third studio album, "Barely Blue," scheduled to release on September 20th, Midland is sure to play some of their chart-topping tracks from previous albums. Their debut album "On the Rocks" features the hit single "Drinkin' Problem," which sailed to No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay Chart and carved out a spot in country music lore with a two-time Platinum certification.
