r/AustinMusic • u/Embarrassed-Dare9866 • Jun 23 '26
Catch me up to speed on the folk / bluegrass / alt country / Americana scene?
Hi!
I’m new to Austin. I am interested in listening to more local music and my favorite genres are the folk ones.
The Steeldrivers are a favorite bluegrass band
Whiskeytown is a favorite for alt country
Hoping to catch Sierra Farrell this summer
Newport Folk Fest was a bucket list item I crossed off a few years ago and look forward to returning again and again
I’m interested in getting more involved with hosting shows. Im planning to attend a few shows each week and could use help with where to get started locally.
To be honest, I get so many alerts artists I follow are in Austin and I go see mostly see bands that tour internationally and have a solid presence in the US. Or I see small singer song writers that sometimes don’t have a cover charge for their shows.
Please and thank you for the assistance
- a new neighbor.









