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01/20/2012 02:03 PM

Backstage Pass: Austin Music Awards

By: YNN Staff

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The South by Southwest Music Festival is right around the corner, which means it’s time to cast your ballots for the Austin Music Awards.

Music lovers can head to The Austin Chronicle’s music ballot online and cast their vote for best band, guitar player and even DJ in town.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the show, and organizers say there will be plenty of surprises to mark the occasion. Find out more in this edition of “Backstage Pass” in the video above.

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.