Austin is the “Live Music Capital of the United States“.  The following are links to resources containing information about the Austin Art and Music Scene:

Austin 2nd Street District
Austin is a fusion of culture and style all its own. People here are looking for something beyond a cookie-cutter mall experience transplanted from another city. They’re ready for something that speaks to them in their own language. Which is why 2nd Street District will look, feel, taste and sound like one place, and one place only. Austin. With 225,000 square feet of well-integrated retail, restaurants and entertainment, 2nd Street District is the most significant retail development in downtown Austin and a promising venue to launch a concept or put a fresh spin on a current one.

Austin City Limits Music Festival - Held every September, this 3-day festival has quickly become one of the country's best music events.

Austin SXSW Festival - In its 20th year, this weeklong event showcases music and film.

Austin Live Music Site

Austin City Search

Austin360.com

http://www.austinlinks.com/Arts/