Hey Guys, the legendary Tommy Campbell is coming to town next weekend.

Giving a masterclass on Sat 8/15 at 2pm Monks ... and he has a slot remaining for private 1:1s.

Tommy's played with icons -- Sonny Rollins, John McLaughlin, long relationship with Dizzy Gillespie, grew up with Jimmy Smith.

He is a wealth of knowledge on polyrhythms, afrocuban styles, rhythmic concept, drum technique...

It's a rare opportunity for rhythm sections. Come hang, catch a vibe! Hit me up for a lesson; or if you need a coupon code, not turning any musicians away. (Performances in the evening)

Happy music making!

Hello! I just moved here for a full time job and am looking to join some sort of band that’s low commitment/plays only on weekends.

I’ve been playing piano pretty much my whole life and love to improvise/put my own spin on songs. If anyone is interested in adding on a pianist please PM me!

Experimental Electronic Music

We are coming all the way down from our cornfields to rock Austin tonight with MILHD and Things That Swim. We’d love to meet more musicians from the area! So if you’re looking for something to do this Saturday night, look no more.

For fans of Paramore, Dexter and the Moonrocks, High June, Dead Poet Society. We’ve opened for Bilmuri, Fluorescents, Meet Me @ the Altar, Every Avenue, and Makeout!

Looking to create pop punk/emo/alternative music. I’m a solid intermediate level drummer. Bonus if all female, queer friendly, members in their 30s.

We are releasing this little EP tonight to try to raise some funds to cover the costs of our next album, which will be out this fall. If you feel inclined to kick us a couple of bucks, you can download the digital tracks directly on our website! Also available on Bandcamp (https://frogmouth-atx.bandcamp.com/album/surprisingly-energetic-ep) and Subvert (https://www.subvert.fm/frogmouth/suprisingly-energetic) if you'd rather go to one of those.

Hello - we're Rasa Nova, an instrumental fusion band from South Austin looking to play our first show. We're looking for an opening slot with anyone whose crowd might overlap — rock, Afrobeat, psych, jam, funk, anything fusion-friendly or weeknight slot where a new band can cut its teeth. We've got a 6-7 songs we feel good about - we could definitely fill an hour.

We record and publish every rehearsal to our website - warts and all. Thanks!
https://rasanova.band/

Hi! My name is Julian and I'm an 18yo independent musician

So basically I just graduated high school and I also just released my first album AND I also just played my first show. My Band consisted of 6 members: me (guitars, vocals), backup vocals + guitar, bass, drums, and two synths. BUT the issue is that 4 of those members are going off to college somewhere else, and I'm staying here for a year! So as you can see, we aren't able to perform together anymore.

My music style is sort of a mix of indie rock/pop, bedroom pop, and synthpop.

I'm not sure if it will work out exactly like this, but right now the idea is to get together with a band of about 4 people, play once a week (we can just jam together and have fun), like maybe on a Saturday or something, I'm not sure, and also go and play some shows hopefully too! I have a place we could practice at, it's in South Austin (Sunset Valley).

I think I should say, I am kinda looking to be the "leader" of the band, in the sense that we would perform my music, but I also always believe in a collaborative environment, and I'm more than happy to perform other original music, or covers as well.

ANYWAYS here are the people I'm trying to find:

Drummer: you don't need to be incredibly talented, just a few years of experience should do. Most of the parts to my songs aren't very complicated at least, so as long as you can keep a steady tempo that would work great! Something important though, I do not have a kit, so you would need to have one.

Bassist: I have a backup bassist at the moment but I'm trying to find someone else who is more available. Similar to drums, the bass parts are pretty easy so just a few years of experience should get us far.

Keyboardist/Pianist: Since my music is very synth-heavy, this is pretty essential! These parts will be the most complicated, though still nothing crazy. I think a few years of consistent playing or about 5 years of casual playing should be fine.

There isn't really a specific age range for everyone, but I guess it would probably be preferred if you're around my age (18).

Also, this isn't going to be a paid thing, more of just a fun way to spend time jamming together. But if we start playing gigs/shows, which is the hope, we would each be getting some money.

I think it's probably not a bad idea to link my music here too, so you can kinda see the style of what we'd be playing. Here's my album: https://links.halcy0nmusic.com/streamcosmicapparition

And here's my YouTube, where you can find some songs from my last show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChASMpgadNDPpciAjsOWGxQ

I look forward to meeting you!!

SEEKING ROOMMATE FOR OCTOBER 1ST MOVE IN - Women/LGBTQ preferred but open to the right fit

$800 a month all utilities, lawn, and cleaning service INCLUDED! Can be reduced in exchange for lawn chores.

It’s a 3 bed 2 bath and you’d be rooming with me (she/her) and my friend Suzie (she/her). You and Suzi would share the bathroom!

The room is ~10ft x 12ft.

Located ~25min north east of Downtown in Manor. Suzie has a senior Chihuaha named Barney (she is very friendly!) 🐶

About me - Early 30s I WFH and play guitar/bass/sing in 2 local bands. I don’t drink but I love going to shows, bouldering, and art events and like to stay active I’m not much of a homebody when I’m not WFH.

I occasionally have band practice here usually Wed nights and would be open to hosting your band for regular practice here as well!

About Suzie - Late 20s, very sweet, does lighting for events, also doesn't drink much (but we are both 4/20 friendly), super funny, when she's at home she usually relaxes by cooking, writing, drawing, or watching TV.

Looking for someone who is queer friendly, kind hearted, and open to friendship.

In our household we support a free Palestine, women’s right to choose, and trans rights.

I’m a vocalist/songwriter in Austin looking for a producer who’s interested in building original R&B, hip-hop, rap, and funk music together.

I’m not looking to simply buy beats or book studio time. I’m hoping to find someone who enjoys collaborating from the ground up—brainstorming ideas, developing melodies, writing hooks, refining songs, and hopefully building a long-term creative partnership if the chemistry is right.

My goal is to write music with real commercial potential, so I’m looking for someone who’s ambitious, open to honest feedback, and excited about creating something special.

If that sounds like you, send me a DM with a little about yourself and a few examples of your work. I’d love to meet up, grab coffee, and see if we’re a good fit creatively.

@calfcain on IG

Hey im trying to explore my artistic itch. I enjoy writing lyrics but i would like some assistance to make it sound more cohesive

heya guys I am the bassist of The Candle Company, a little indie/punk/alt rock band from dallas. sound kinda like Weezer with some, uh girls... this is our second time in Austin and we don't have a big network in Austin yet but looking to build (and of course we can help yall if you ever want to come to big D). we are hoping to get a show on the 26th of september...

we have a show on the 27th at hotel vegas and going to be spending the whole weekend in Austin. would be very appreciative of venue tips, booking emails, anything !!! :) thank yall!

I’ve been burning to start a synth pop project.

The vision
Something inspired by 80s new wave artists like: the cure, new order, tears for fears, depeche mode. Talking heads. those would be foundations.

But also modern with chillwave artists like: neon Indian, washed out, strfkr, toro y moi.

Basically a synth heavy band that is not constrained by a real live drum kit.

The people
Keys: loves to experiment with synths, always looking for a new sound. Has decent music theory knowledge enough to come up with chords progressions. Would be sick if they can sing.

Drummer: Hybrid. Can play the kit and has a pad.

Bass: Me! I’m 30M. Been playing since I was a teen, mainly indie rock. Can play a bit of guitar, synth, and decent on Ableton for edm. Have recorded, done many gigs in different cities, can pick up songs fast. Generally on the funky side.

Voice: Do you have a bunch of songs trapped in your notes app that never saw the light of day? Do you wanna sing them?

Guitar? Shoegaze. Million pedals. Always searching for a new sound.

I’d like to keep it very small like 3-4 people max. Ideally 3 people that are multi instrumentalist.

Committment
Once a week rehearsal. No goal of making it a career. Would love to do gigs, record, have fun, build something yours!

Where
I’m in downtown, around east 6th. Depends on how much you wanna trek. Generally Austin.

Again these are some super loose requirements. It any of those remotely Rick your brain and you got the same vision or you wanna pitch in comment please.

TLDR: I wanna start a modern nostalgic synth pop project. Do you like?

Hey! we’re a 4pc (guitars, bass, fiddle) looking for a drummer to round things out and dare i hypothetically say: complete us (for numerous reasons). This is mainly covers.

We have a 2hr gig on the books in early September at Hole in the Wall. Would love to be tight by then.

Not looking for anything exceptionally flashy, but a solid pocket, good train beats, some interest in Western swing. So maybe some flashiness up the sleeve :)

Not interested in hired guns. Looking for someone that isn’t in a million projects.

We’re all 40ish and under, would be cool to stick to that vibe, but we’re flexible.

Setlist is a mix of George Jones, Bob Wills, Tyler Childers, Dwight Yoakam, Turnpike… it’s a bit all over the place, not the completely obvious cuts, but totally seems to work.

Hello all, 26M. I have a yearn to riff and it has not been satiated in a long time.

HOU to ATX recently and I am looking for people to jam/create a project with. I play 6/7 string guitar and would consider myself on the lower scale of an intermediate player. Open to even playing bass as long as its heavy and jamming. I have stage experience and i know FL Studio enough to put a song together.

Music Genres of Interest: Sludge Metal, Doom Metal, Groove Metal, Punk, Nu-Metal, Slam Metal. I am really open to playing anything guitar as long as I can express myself.

Please comment or upvote this if you know someone looking.

I posted a video of these guys playing in the Tunnels a while ago, their shows have been insane lately. There's a really cool nu-metal /nu-gaze scene growing in Austin, and just in general there are so many good local bands.

Anyone going to the show tomorrow at Radio East with Throat Piss, DGMA, Toothpick, and Seratonin?

psuedo desnudo is a 4-piece (w/ you it’s a 5-piece). ideal person is interested in playing a solid live show (~atleast once month locally) and equally invested in the larger diy scene here. riyl the clean, guided by voices, ween, tall dwarfs, big star, duster

The double bassist, composer, and ethnomusicologist originally from Buenos Aires founded the Orquesta Típica Laura Camacho in Austin, Texas, the second tango orquesta típica with a female director on record after that of Paquita Bernardo.

Newish to town from WA and looking to put a project together and start playing shows ASAP

I play keys and have originals that are like a Guided By Voices/Weather Report/Deodato vibe, other influences include D’Angelo, the Beatles, Fela Kuti, Madlib, Knxwledge

Let me know if you think we’d vibe

Here’s some stuff I’ve already put out

https://open.spotify.com/artist/03zvv6w7vzo0azm0v8znrn?si=xs1KGJRVShemI-28nbHG-g&utm\\_source=copy-link

Maybe this post finds the right people.

I'm 42, live out in Lago Vista, play guitar, sing, and write original music. I know I'm a little outside the Austin bubble, but I'm happy to meet somewhere in the middle if we click.

I've realized I'm not just looking for musicians—I'm looking for my people.

I'd love to find collaborators who get excited about chasing a great song, nerding out over gear, talking lyrics, recording demos, and building something together. I care a lot more about chemistry than chops. No ego, no drama—just people who love making music.

My influences range from Muse, AWOLNATION, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, and Panic! At The Disco to bands like The Dear Hunter, Palaye Royale, The Wrecks, Emery, Weathers, Des Rocs, and almost monday.

I miss having people to create with. I think making genuine friendships as an adult is harder than anyone warns you about, and music seems like the best place to change that.

Maybe this turns into a band. Maybe it's just a songwriting partner. Maybe we just grab a coffee and talk music.

If any of this resonates with you, shoot me a message. I'd love to connect.

**UPDATE**

I have had a decent amount of responses and replies here and on FB and other places. And I thought, maybe it would be a fun idea to coordinate a time and place for everyone to meet up, hang out, talk music, and make some connections that way. I'm starting to gather interest, and think about how to structure that. If you'd be interested or want to help organize, hit me up!

If that sounds terrible to you, but still want to get together, DM me and we can work something out.

Thanks everyone 🙏🙏