الأربعاء، 20 ديسمبر 2017

Discovering A Historic Concert Hall Austin Texas

By Raymond Bennett


While there are a number of new venues in what has long been known as the Live Music Capitol Of The World, there are also a few which are historic. One of the most historic still remains on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. Bass Hall, a premier concert hall Austin Texas which serves students and the community has been around for over thirty years providing a variety of ceremonies and productions.

While Bass Hall located on the University of Campus Texas ranks as the most historic venue of its kind, there are also other venues which promote live music and other events. For example, One World Theater located between Austin and Hill Country hosts a number of world class concerts each year.

While many of the venues frequented by musicians and poets have been lost to redevelopment, a number of new ones have taken shape. While this is the case, these new venues do not replace the memories that so many made over the years at those which have been lost. Whether local coffee shops, music venues or restaurants, all have been effected in one way or another.

As many concert venues were also built over the last few decades, ticket prices for festivals, concerts and shows have also risen. In most cases, Broadway style shows, dance and theater are often the most expensive. Whereas, three day festival passes for a number of live music festivals now go for between three hundred and four hundred fifty for a 3 day pass. Whereas, a platinum pass for the South By Southwest festival can go anywhere from $1,090 to $3,500 depending on when one registers.

Whether due to the new high dollar landscape in many areas, or scalpers working to profit off desperate fans, ticket prices are sky high. As such, only those whom have a great deal of money or whom can win tickets are those seen at shows. Whereas, most of the bands playing have had a following of Austin residents and tourists for year. One way to check out new and old music is to attend one a cancer benefit which radio station KGSR 93.7 puts on early mornings during the first week of South By Southwest in downtown each year.

While this is the case, there are still others whom have held on over the years. For these individuals, the new landscape, concerts, festivals, live music and other shows are still accessible. Although, most must drive over a hundred miles round trip to attend many of these events.

While favorites, the Saxon Pub, the Continental Club and Austin City Limits Live remain alive and well, most are suffering. In many cases, building owners have increased leases to the point that club management has no option other than to close a venue. Whereas, there are now larger venues West, East, South and North of the city which while having high priced tickets do provide entertainment to those living in and around Austin.

Taking a tour of a concert or music hall can be a fun experience, attending a show even more. When it comes to festivals, Austin host the annual South By Southwest Festival and Austin City Limits Live, although passes to both are extremely expensive. In fact, starting prices for film only passes run over a grand for South By Southwest while a three day pass to the ACL fest often costs approximately $275 to $300.




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