Austin.YNN.com

Austin / Round Rock / San Marcos

Change region

  91º

You are not signed in  |  Sign in here  |  Help

You're viewing a lite version of ynn.com

Time Warner Cable customers: Sign in with your TWC ID for video access.

Get my TWC ID. | Get TWC service. | Read the FAQ.

Austin's reputation as the "live music capital of the world" means there is never a shortage of live music. Let YNN's 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.




Annual Steamboat reunion hits Threadgill's

Backstage Pass -- 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.

Annual Steamboat reunion hits Threadgill's

05/17/2013 12:19 PM

Music Spotlight: Cody Bryan Band

Today on “Music Spotlight,” the Cody Bryan Band joined us in the studio to play a song from their new album, “Wreck Me.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Music Spotlight: </em></span>Cody Bryan Band

05/15/2013 09:52 AM

Backstage Pass: KLRU's All-Star Celebration

There’s a star-studded tribute to Lloyd Maines at ACL Live next week. YNN’s Andy Langer talks with Austin City Limit’s Terry Lacona about the show in this “Backstage Pass.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Backstage Pass: </em></span> KLRU's All-Star Celebration

05/10/2013 03:33 PM

Music Spotlight: Ray Prim

Today on “Music Spotlight,” Ray Prim and April Stephens join us in the YNN studio from the Ray Prim band. They’ll be playing at Strange Brew on Saturday.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Music Spotlight: </em></span> Ray Prim

05/08/2013 02:37 PM

ACL lineup revealed: The Cure, MUSE, Depeche Mode to headline

The lineup for the 2013 Austin City Limits Music Festival has been released. More than 120 band are set to take the stage over the two weekends in October. All headlining acts will play both weekends, but a few others are expected to change.

ACL lineup revealed: The Cure, MUSE, Depeche Mode to headline

Updated 05/07/2013 12:02 AM

Backstage Pass: Pachanga Latino Music Festival

The Pachanga Latino Music Festival is coming up in a couple of weeks, and YNN's Andy Langer met up with the festival's organizer to talk about it.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Backstage Pass: </em></span>Pachanga Latino Music Festival

05/03/2013 10:56 AM

Music Spotlight: Western Youth

Two members of the band Western Youth joined us in the studio for today’s “Music Spotlight.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Music Spotlight: </em></span> Western Youth

05/01/2013 08:08 AM

Music lovers enjoy mellow mood at Austin Psych Fest

Austin Psych Fest drew a crowd for its sixth year as one of the city's most relaxed festivals. This year the festivities moved outdoors bringing the musicians and the crowd closer together.

Music lovers enjoy mellow mood at Austin Psych Fest

04/27/2013 07:17 PM

Backstage Pass: Austin Psych Fest

YNN's Andy Langer met with Alex Maas of Black Angels to discuss the sixth annual Austin Psych Fest. Check out more in this edition of "Backstage Pass."

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

04/26/2013 11:18 AM

Paul McCartney adds second Austin show

Paul McCartney will play a second show at the Frank Erwin Center on Thursday, May 23, in addition to his already scheduled May 22 show.

Paul McCartney adds second Austin show

04/12/2013 10:26 AM

Backstage Pass: Reckless Kelly’s Celebrity Softball Jam

YNN's Andy Langer met up with Jay Nazz of the band Reckless Kelly to find out more about the upcoming Reckless Kelly Celebrity Softball Jam.

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

04/12/2013 09:42 AM

Music Spotlight: Mandy Rowden

Mandy Rowden is our guest today on “Music Spotlight.” She’s an Austin artist who also founded Girl Guitar, a group that hosts meet-ups to teach women to play and sing.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Music Spotlight: </em></span>Mandy Rowden

04/10/2013 08:57 AM

Backstage Pass: Actor, coach, musician join forces to benefit children's charities

University of Texas football coach Mack Brown, recording artist Jack Ingram and actor Matthew McConaughey are coming together for a joint fundraising effort that includes a golf tournament and two nights of music at ACL Live. YNN's Andy Langer met up with Ingram to find out more.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Backstage Pass: </em></span> Actor, coach, musician join forces to benefit children's charities

04/05/2013 10:38 AM

Paul McCartney to make first Austin appearance

For the first time, Paul McCartney will make an Austin stop next month as part of his new "Out There" tour. The former Beatle will perform at the the Frank Erwin Center on May 22 and tickets will go on sale April 12.

Paul McCartney to make first Austin appearance

04/04/2013 12:09 PM

Music Spotlight: Jessica Shepherd

Folk singer Jessica Shepherd performs a tribute to Texas in the YNN studios for this week’s “Music Spotlight.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Music Spotlight: </em></span>Jessica Shepherd

04/03/2013 07:52 AM

Female rockers show off talent on Antone’s stage

Girl Guitar offers classes for female rockers in the making. Sunday, the students jammed out on the new Antone’s stage.

Female rockers show off talent on Antone’s stage

04/01/2013 10:28 AM

Backstage Pass: Antone’s new location on East Riverside

The iconic Antone's in Austin has made its fifth move. YNN's Andy Langer brings you all the latest from the new venue on East Riverside.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Backstage Pass: </em></span>Antone’s new location on East Riverside

03/29/2013 09:24 AM

Music Spotlight: Double Whiskey Straits

Two members of the up-and-coming band Double Whiskey Straits stopped by YNN to perform one of their songs.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Music Spotlight: </em></span>Double Whiskey Straits

03/27/2013 11:59 AM

Backstage Pass: Alpha Rev releases new album

In this edition of "Backstage Pass," YNN's Andy Langer chats with Alpha Rev front man Casey McPherson about the band's new album, Bloom.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Backstage Pass: </em></span>Alpha Rev releases new album

03/22/2013 08:56 AM

Music Spotlight: Anya Smith

Rapper Anya Smith performs “Not Chief Nor Beggar” in the YNN studios for this week’s “Music Spotlight.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Music Spotlight: </em></span> Anya Smith

03/20/2013 09:04 AM

12345678910...