Local Events
Compiled by Dave Stoddard and Bill Troiano
ATJS is off the month of December, but please mark your calendars for our January 6 concert. We will be introducing Hal Smith's On the Levee Jazz band to Austin! The band takes its name from the San Francisco nightclub, On the Levee, owned by Kid Ory from 1958 –1961. This Kid Ory tribute band will be one of the highlights of the season.
Tickets are on sale now from the Facebook event page.
Also reduced priced ATJS introductory memberships are available from now till February 28:
$30 single membership
$55 couple membership
Purchase now for a great Christmas gift for the jazz lover who has everything. After purchase, email info@atjs.org to receive a gift certificate that can be printed for giving.
Memberships Include:
- Free admission to all remaining ATJS concerts (including On the Levee concert)
- 2 Free ATJS passes to give to friends
Discounted admission to Austin Swing Syndicate events- Discounted admission to Austin Jazz Society events
- Monthly email notifications about jazz events in Central Texas
Hope you enjoy all the jazz Austin has in store for December.
Special Events:
The Austin Swing Syndicate Presents, Hot Jazz Jammers of Austin
Thursday, December 20 at the Fed., 2312 San Gabriel St.
9:15 - 11 pm
Live Jive presents: The Charlie Christians
Sunday, December 2 at Swing in the City, 205 E. Monroe St.
7 - 10 pm
Local Events:
Cats and The Canary
Saturday, December 22 at Botticelli’s, 1321 S. Congress Ave.
7 - 10 pm
The Copa Kings
Thursday, December 13 at 29th St. Ballroom at Spider House, 2908 Fruth St., 7 pm
Friday, December 21 at the Highball, 1142 S. Lamar Blvd.
8 - 11 pm
Floyd Domino's All-Stars
Tuesday, December 4 at Sam’s Town Point, 2115 Allred Dr.
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Wednesday, December 19 (with Redd Volkaert) at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Ln., 7 pm
Monday, December 24 at Perry’s Steakhouse, Bar 79, 114 W. 7th St., 6 - 10 pm
Friday, December 28 at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd.
6:30 - 9 pm
Hollywood Revue
Friday, December 14 at Stay Gold, 1910 Cesar Chavez St. E.
10 pm
Hot Texas Swing
Sunday, December 9 at Central Market Westgate, 4521 West Gate Blvd., 12 - 3 pm
Jitterbug Vipers
Wednesday, December 5 & 19 at the Elephant Room, 315 Congress Ave., 6 - 8 pm
Kick Butt Jazz Jam
Tuesday, December 4 at Kickbutt Coffee, 5775 Airport Blvd., 8 - 11 pm
Liz Morphis
Thursday, December 6 at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Ln.
7 pm
Wednesday, December 12 & 26 at the Elephant Room, 315 Congress Ave., 6 - 8 pm
Paper Moon Shiners
Friday, December 7 at the Elephant Room, 315 Congress Ave.
6 - 8 pm
Saturday, December 15 at Brass Hall, 909 3rd St, Marble Falls
7 pm
Rent Party
Fridays at Stay Gold, 1910 E. Cesar Chavez St., 7 - 9 pm
Tuesday, December 4 & 18 at Batch Craft Beer and Kolaches, 3220 Manor Rd., 8 - 10 pm
Rock Step Relevators
(local version of the original Thrift Set Orchestra)
Wednesdays at the White Horse, 500 Comal St., 8 - 9:45 pm
Texas Moaners
Mondays at Quality Seafood, 5621 Airport Blvd.
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, December 11 at Batch Craft Beer and Kolaches, 3220 Manor Rd., 8:30 - 10 pm
Thursday, December 13 at Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd., 6:30 - 9 pm
Waller Creek Vipers
Sunday, December 16 at Craft Pride, 61 Rainey St., 12 pm