Antones record label, 507 west avenue, austin,tx, 78701. Antones the handbook of texas online texas state historical. In 1837 settlers founded the village of waterloo on the banks of the colorado river, the first permanent settlement in the area. Since first opening on sixth street in 1975, his club has hosted the likes of b. Antones record label, 507 west avenue, austin,tx, 78701,united states, 5123220617 records tapes, compact discs, cds, tapes, usa, us, austin. Our physical store is temporarily closed due to covid19, but online orders are greatly appreciated right now. A certified archivist, he has a ba in history from st. You may also want to look at the history related links in everything austin. Antone s record label, 507 west avenue, austin,tx, 78701,united states, 5123220617 records tapes, compact discs, cds, tapes, usa, us, austin. Established in 1975 by the late clifford antone, antone s is an iconic blues venue located in downtown austin. Antones austin 2020 all you need to know before you. Clifford antone obituary austin, tx austin americanstatesman.
As sixth street developed in the late 70s and rents got raised, antones lit out for north austin in the great migration to the far outposts above burnet road. A searching character study of the lively texas capital city. The recorded history of austin, texas, began in the 1830s when angloamerican settlers arrived in central texas. Antones parking find parking near antones parkwhiz. This list of 6 places to visit along miles 18 of the austin marathon course provides a glimpse of austin before all the skyscrapers and traffic congestion. Thank you for your support during this difficult time.
Antone s was one of the first businesses to place a bet on the area. Antone s specialized in blues music, particularly blues artists who performed at his nightclub. Flipping through pages filled with poster art and old photographs brings back the colors of funkadelic, the laidback 70s of willie, the grinding scream of punk. Antone was in the process of writing a book about the history of the blues and. Sep 04, 2016 two years after legendary austin blues club antones changed ownership and shuttered its shortlived east riverside location, the venues management team has announced plans to reopen at 305 e. Clifford antone loved, lived and a little played the blues and cherished the performers this is truly the tribute album while also chronicling some of the history of antone s. Antone was in the process of writing a book about the. Clifford antone was founder of antones, the austin, tex. Antones record shop 2928 guadalupe austin, tx 78705. Antone s nightclub austin s home of the blues 305 e 5th street. Antones original po boy, a taste of my houston history. Your guide shows you the highlights of the city by taking you to popular attractions, lesserknown hangouts, and even a dessert truck, while telling you about austin s history and culture. When the biggest names in the blues come out to play, they always know that there s a good time to be had at antone s. Antones has been a haven for blues music in austin.
Go inside new antones to see austins blues legend reborn. Clifford antone opened the music venue, antones, in austin, texas in 1975, at the age of 25. Once it was ensconced in a big room there, icons like ray charles and james brown came to to town and dazzled sellout crowds. Save yourself the stress of planning rides around austin with this guided tour that includes roundtrip transportation from austin visitor center. He helped make austin music what it is, and thus helped make greater austin what it is today the live music capital of the world. Nov 14, 20 antones sold austins historic home of the blues will relocate by kevin curtin, 9. Antones talent buyer zach ernst is scrolling through the smorgasbord of events hes booked to help the legendary blues club celebrate its 42nd anniversary. He also wanted to turn others onto the music of all those chicago greats nicknamed after their size. Clifford antone austins home of the blues established in. But slowly and surely downtown austin became the tiltawhirly hotspot it is today, and once again, antone s was leading the way. He also opened a nightclub and a record store in austin, texas. Austin music posters 1967 to 1982, a book by alan schaefer.
The outrageous history of the biggest, loudest, most hated, best loved football team in america, 2012, etc. Antones specialized in blues music, particularly blues artists who performed at his nightclub. He is the nephew of jalal antone, the founder of the houston. Meet the new owners of antones austin business journal. Edward s university and earned his ma in history and ms in information science from the university of north texas. Iconic austin blues club antones to open new location on new. Are you interested in the general history of austin, texas. After the success of the nightclub he founded in 1975, clifford antone opened the doors to antone s record shop in the summer of 1987. Antone feared that blues was in danger of disappearing. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
He loved teaching music at the university of texas in austin and at texas state university in san marcos. Do you already know your stuff when it comes to the history of austin. Hes just as important to the culture and history of austin as michael dell, the capital, barton springs or any of our other austin icons. Still in its original location, just north of the ut campus, antone s record shop. Folks who are afraid the sixth iteration of this austin treasure is just another reskin need not worry. Take a step back in time and understand some of our citys history and how austin came to be the live music capital of the world. King, buddy guy, eric clapton, and stevie ray vaughan. Sep 11, 2017 antone s is celebrating its 55th anniversary this week, and to commemorate its 1962 founding, it s selling its iconic houston sandwich the original po boy for just 55 cents. Established in 1975 by the late clifford antone, antones is an iconic blues venue located in downtown austin. Antones was awarded best local record label by austin chronicle readers in 1993. Antone s was awarded best local record label by austin chronicle readers in 1993. On hearing of antone s death, austin mayor will wynn was quoted as saying, one of the primary reasons austin is known as the live music capital of the world is because of clifford antone. News had broken earlier in the day that austins worldfamous home of the blues had secured residence on east fifth street, closing a 14month chapter of homelessness. Antone s record shop 2928 guadalupe st, austin, texas 78705 rated 4.
Antones is celebrating its 55th anniversary this week, and to commemorate its 1962 founding, its selling its iconic houston sandwich the original po boy. Antones parking find reserved parking near antones. The venue was one of the first on austins 6th street and contributed to the citys establishment as the live music capital of the world. Antones 305 e 5th st austin, tx 78701 save money and time by reserving a parking space near antones now. American parents who had settled in eastern texas, clifford antone moved to austin in. Started by clifford antone in 1975, this blues venue has hosted all the great blues players, everyone from jimmy reed, fats domino.
In this release, the history of the legendary austin, texas club is explored through detailed interviews with those who kept the music coming throughout the years. Antones record shop 2928 guadalupe st, austin, texas 78705 rated 4. Yet what truly made antones austins home of the blues was its cultivation of. Located across the street from his legendary nightclub, the record shop quickly became the place to hang out before seeing whatever show was to take place later that evening. History antones nightclub austins home of the blues. We have a number of useful basic reference books and files available in our reading room. The other great thing about this dvd is that the treatment is such that antone s could have been in pretty much any town, it does not have to rely on that too often.
Antones sold austins historic home of the blues will relocate by kevin curtin, 9. Teaching and writing were among the work he most loved, along with being at his nightclub. Clifford antone october 27, 1949 may 22, 2006 was the founder of the eponymous austin blues club and independent record label, as well as a mentor to stevie ray vaughan, jimmie vaughan, kim wilson, gary clark, jr. The blues itself had taken major losses, with so many of the originals passing on. His club would book the legends for five nights in a row, to give them a b. By booking with parking panda you can avoid the hassle of parking in downtown austin. Mar 28, 2020 1975 present kill it again, its not dead yet clifford antone was a blues fanatic who wanted to meet his idols. Clifford antone october 27, 1949 may 22, 2006 was the founder of the eponymous austin. It was opened originally on sixth street by clifford antone on july 15, 1975. If the antones experience can make a damn yankee feel like a member of the family, old timers and newbies alike will feel the same fire. He lectured on social change and the history of the blues at the university of texas, austin community college, and texas state university in san marcos, texas. Antones is located on 305 east 5th between san jacinto and trinity. Antone s has been a haven for blues music in austin.
Me and my friends, antone said, wanted to hear blues before these musicians. Antones austin 2020 what to know before you go with. Antones austin 2020 all you need to know before you go. Antones nightclub austins home of the blues 305 e 5th street. Now the legendary club has moved to the corner of fifth and lavaca streets, but it remains the home of the blues in austin offering space for 650 or less. On wednesday i reported on the sale of austin live music club antones to a group of investors who plan to move it back downtown. Antone s blues club in austin may is the best known blues venue in the southwest, and maybe in the whole country.
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