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Austin Music Venues
Venue-specific essays about Liberty Lunch, Emo’s, dive bars, and the stages that defined Austin before “activation space” replaced them.
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Condos are Replacing the Contagious Chaos of Red River Street
The city's soul is being sold to soulless investors, one condo at a time. Remember when Red River Street was a place to get weird, not a place to get a sweet deal on a one-bedroom apartment?
The Unmitigated Disaster that is South Congress Avenue's Transformation
The once-thriving hub of Austin's music scene has been reduced to a soulless strip of overpriced boutiques and mediocre restaurants. Where's the weird Bordeaux now?
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