Live music is a very big thing in Austin. It is for this reason the city deserved the slogan “Live Music Capital of the World”. If you think that you’ll only hear live music straight from the usual venues like bars and restaurants, well, you’ll be surprised you’ll encounter live music performances in the most unlikely places. Austin is very supportive of their local music and talents that you’ll get to hear them in the grocery places, in the road races, in the jogging circuits, in the airport and even in the city council meeting.

Grocery places like Whole Foods Market and Central Market feature live music performances in their premises. Central Market has regular three times a week live music shows while Whole Foods hosts “Music in the Market” every Thursday night during the spring season.

Road races and jogging circuits in Austin is always fun and lively with live music being provided by local bands and artists. The Austin Marathon held every February showcases more than 30 bands along the racing route while the Capitol 10K, a running event held in April, features a performing band in every mile marker. Those jogging in the Austin’s Lady Bird Lake will often be greeted by music from troubadours singing most mornings at the Lou Neff Point bank.

People who just flew in to Austin are given the live music welcome with the Music in the Air performances done at the airport. Visitors and returning Austinites are greeted by Austin’s local musicians who perform live on the Stage at the airport’s terminal. This program is held eleven times a week and is sponsored by Austin’s Department of Aviation.

Finally, live music is also offered in the city council meeting. Regular sessions of the council start with live music performances at around 5:30pm.