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Backstage Pass: Steamboat reunion

Steamboat was a live music venue that helped shape Austin's reputation as the "Live Music Capital of the World." Even though the bar closed its doors on Sixth Street in 1999, former owner Danny Crooks still hosts an annual reunion event.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Backstage Pass: </em></span> Steamboat reunion

05/18/2012 11:47 AM

Future of Austin Music Hall in jeopardy

The future of the Austin Music Hall is in doubt after Houston-based OmniBank bought the foreclosed venue earlier this month for $6.3 million.

Future of Austin Music Hall in jeopardy

05/17/2012 12:31 PM

Musician attempts record-breaking performance

Austin musician David Didonato is attempting to break the standing record for longest guitar solo of all time. Didonato began his quest to become the latest guitar hero Sunday evening, taking only a single 5 minute break each hour for 24 hours and 18 minutes.

Musician attempts record-breaking performance

05/15/2012 10:14 AM

Backstage Pass: Panchaga Fest

Get a peek of this weekend’s Panchaga Fest in this edition of “Backstage Pass.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Backstage Pass: </em></span> Panchaga Fest

05/11/2012 11:37 AM

Backstage Pass: Glenn Fukunaga goes solo

A renowned bassist has a new solo album that he says was birthed from frustration. Find out more in this edition of “Backstage Pass.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Backstage Pass: </em></span> Glenn Fukunaga goes solo

05/04/2012 11:02 AM

Johnny Cash honored at Moody Theater tribute show

A star-studded lineup took to the stage at the Moody Theater Friday night to pay tribute to the late music legend.

Johnny Cash honored at Moody Theater tribute show

04/21/2012 05:36 PM

Willie Nelson statue unveiled on 4-20

Willie Nelson "will always be on Austin's mind" from here on out. A bronze statue of the one-and-only music icon was unveiled on Willie Nelson Boulevard near Moody Theater Friday, shortly after 4:20 p.m. Nelson was there himself to see the statue, and even gave a free mini concert to the massive crowd that came out for the occasion.

Willie Nelson statue unveiled on 4-20

Updated 04/20/2012 09:37 PM

Reggae fest helps feed the hungry

It’s time for the annual Reggae Festival at Auditorium Shores this weekend. YNN’s Bonnie Gonzalez shares how the fest is about more than just great music.

Reggae fest helps feed the hungry

04/20/2012 01:03 PM

Backstage Pass: Reckless Kelly's Celebrity Softball Jam

In this edition of Backstage Pass, YNN’s Andy Langer talks with Cody and Willy Braun of Reckless Kelly about their upcoming Celebrity Softball Jam.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Backstage Pass: </em></span> Reckless Kelly's Celebrity Softball Jam

04/20/2012 12:02 PM

Camping, live tunes in store at Old Settler's Music Fest

Thousands of outdoor and music lovers will flock to the Salt Lick Pavilion this weekend for the Old Settler's Music Festival. YNN's Bonnie Gonzalez got a sneak peak at one of this year's acts.

Camping, live tunes in store at Old Settler's Music Fest

04/19/2012 03:19 PM

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Austin's reputation as the live music capital of the world mean's there's never a shortage of live music. Let YNN's music expert Andy Langer help you decide which shows to watch. Each Thursday Langer gives you his top picks for the week ahead in our Livewire. Langer also takes us backstage of some of the most anticipated concerts music events in Central Texas introducing us to local and world renowned musicians. Join Langer in Backstage Pass every Friday.