(512) 482-8599
303 W 5th St
(Lavaca Street)
Austin,
TX
78701
30.267843
-97.745623
Neighborhood: Downtown
What People Are Saying About Back Alley Social
The Editor
Alexandra Richmond
Citysearch
Warehouse clubs are known for dancing, yes--but dancing to 17 minutes of sitar mixed with funky horns and James Brown's funky drummer backbeat, not as much. Austin's music fans will find a lovely secret spot (complete with back alley entrance, where the front door flanks the stage) that celebrates hours of dancing to deeper cuts--way deeper than, say, Beyonce (no offense). Many of the live acts that play are ensemble collectives chasing a specific vibe or sound, but nothing typical.
The Details on Back Alley Social
When to Go:
The Motts, one of Austin's most comprehensive classic cover bands play here Tuesdays. The Motts are made of one vocalist (Michael Kingcaid) and a bassist, guitarist, and drummer, any of whom could be from a dozen or so famous or great underground bands such as Grupo Fantasma, Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, The Glass Family, The Arm, or What Made Milwaukee Famous.
The Extras:
Wednesdays are the domain of El John, a member of the DJ/live instrumentation and vocal collective Thievery Corporation.
Know Before You Go:
Friday and Saturday nights are for dancing.
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars, Dance Clubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Celeb Hangout
General Info:
Open 7 Days
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