Our top 10 concert picks in Austin: December 2017
There are plenty of things to do in Austin throughout the year, but deciding on what live music to see is a whole different conundrum. In the Live Music Capital of the World, there are literally dozens of gigs happening each night, including plenty of touring artists plus more must-see local acts than the average concertgoer knows what to do with (we’ve got a ton of talent here, ya’ll). To help you out, we’ll be taking the liberty of putting together monthly lists of the top 10 concerts you’ve got to see. In chronological order, here are our December picks.
December 1-3: Saturnalia Festival at Hotel Vegas, Sahara Lounge and Webberville Rd. Baptist Church
In ancient Rome, Saturnalia was celebrated as a holiday to reject all forms of work. Take a cue and play hooky on the first Friday of December so you can attend all three official days of the fest (for ticket holders, there’s also a pre-party on Thursday, Nov 30, at the Electric Church). The roster features some seriously top-notch talent, both local (Golden Dawn Arkestra, Octopus Project, American Sharks, etc.) and from afar (Allah-Las, Morgan Delt and Cosmonauts, among others). Find the full lineup and tickets (only $40 for GA!) here.
December 1: Fastball with Moving Panoramas at Antone’s, 8pm
Talk about an ATX throwback: our premier ’90s pop-rock outfit, Fastball, will stage a homecoming show at revered venue Antone’s. You’ll get your fix of super-hits “The Way” and “Out of My Head,” but don’t expect the nostalgic streak t