Content for id "mainContent1" Goes Here
Austin's musical heritage began in 1933 when Threadgill's, a venue that later hosted renowned artists such as Janis Joplin, first opened its doors. Soon after in the 1940s, other music venues such as Liberty Lunch and the Victory Grill started popping up around the city. The Victory Grill, which was part of the "chitlin circuit" featuring big bands, jazz and blues, became famous for later hosting musical legends including B.B. King, Ike Turner and Tina Turner.
In 1964, Texas' last true dance hall, the Broken Spoke, opened. The late-1960s and 1970s saw the country music popularized by Willie Nelson and others being joined by a host of other music brought by the more liberal inhabitants, who migrated to Austin during these two decades.
Content for id "mainContent3" Goes Here
The Austin Music Foundation is one of several Austin groups that help independent artists further their music careers. Assisting musicians with medical needs are the Simms Foundation and Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM). Helping to promote the $1 billion music industry in the city is the Austin Music Office. A department of the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Austin Music Office offers creative, personalized assistance in booking live music, discounted Austin Compilation CDs and mini-guides to the city's live music scene, assistance with utilization of live music venues for off-site events, and guidance with local music attractions and creation of music tours.