On March 14, performers Borderline, Mikky & The Doom, KUCKA, Ny Oh, and Chris Lanzon took the stage in Austin, Texas, for the SXSW Music Festival. A few blocks over, Antone’s celebrated its 50th anniversary with performances from C.J. Chenier, Suzanne Santo, John Primer, Ian Moore, and The Rumble.
Photos by Natalie Anspach and Elina Carrasco
Zew Zealand-based indie-pop group Borderline performs at the Speakeasy.
Zew Zealand-based indie-pop group Borderline performs at the Speakeasy.
Zew Zealand-based indie-pop group Borderline performs at the Speakeasy.
Local Austin indie-rock band Mikky & The Doom perform at the Speakeasy Kabaret.
Local Austin indie-rock band Mikky & The Doom perform at the Speakeasy Kabaret.
Local Austin indie-rock band Mikky & The Doom perform at the Speakeasy Kabaret.
From Perth, Australia, dream pop artist KUČKA performs at the Speakeasy Kabaret.
From Perth, Australia, dream pop artist KUČKA performs at the Speakeasy Kabaret.
From Perth, Australia, dream pop artist KUČKA performs at the Speakeasy Kabaret.
New Zealand-based folk-pop artist Ny Oh performs at The Crystal Room @ The Driskill.
New Zealand-based folk-pop artist Ny Oh performs at The Crystal Room @ The Driskill.
New Zealand-based folk-pop artist Ny Oh performs at The Crystal Room @ The Driskill.
From Sydney, Australia, folk artist Chris Lanzon performs at St. David’s Historic Sanctuary.
From Sydney, Australia, folk artist Chris Lanzon performs at St. David’s Historic Sanctuary.
From Sydney, Australia, folk artist Chris Lanzon performs at St. David’s Historic Sanctuary.
Zydeco legend C.J. Chenier fires up the crowd during the first set of the night.
Zydeco legend C.J. Chenier fires up the crowd during the first set of the night.
Zydeco legend C.J. Chenier fires up the crowd during the first set of the night.
Showgoers jam out during Chenier’s set.
Suzanne Santo and her band deliver a powerhouse set of soulful blues-rock.
Suzanne Santo and her band deliver a powerhouse set of soulful blues-rock.
Suzanne Santo and her band deliver a powerhouse set of soulful blues-rock.
Suzanne Santo and her band deliver a powerhouse set of soulful blues-rock.
Antone’s rings in its 50th anniversary with a special celebration for beloved venue friend Soulful Sam’s birthday.
Legendary blues guitarist John Primer takes the stage delivering a powerhouse set.
Legendary blues guitarist John Primer takes the stage delivering a powerhouse set.
Legendary blues guitarist John Primer takes the stage delivering a powerhouse set.
Legendary blues guitarist John Primer takes the stage delivering a powerhouse set.
Austin’s own Ian Moore commands the stage with an explosive performance of “Muddy Jesus” and more.
Austin’s own Ian Moore commands the stage with an explosive performance of “Muddy Jesus” and more.
Austin’s own Ian Moore commands the stage with an explosive performance of “Muddy Jesus” and more.
Austin’s own Ian Moore commands the stage with an explosive performance of “Muddy Jesus” and more.
The Rumble brings the soul of New Orleans to Austin for an unforgettable closing performance.
The Rumble brings the soul of New Orleans to Austin for an unforgettable closing performance.
The Rumble brings the soul of New Orleans to Austin for an unforgettable closing performance.
Fans lose themselves in the music as they dance during The Rumble’s set.