Saxon Pub Explained

Saxon Pub
Address:1320 S. Lamar Blvd.
City:Austin, Texas
Seating Type:150
Opened:1990

Saxon Pub is a music venue in Austin, Texas.

History

The Saxon Pub was founded by Joe Ables and Craig Hillis in 1990. Prior to opening, the location on Lamar Boulevard in had been the location of several clubs.[1] It was originally launched as a folk music club, featuring musicians such as Steve Fromholz and Stephen Doster,[2] but later began hosting blues, country, and rock musicians.[3] The venue planned to move locations in 2014 due to rising rent prices[4] but it was purchased by Keller Williams Realty co-founder Gary Keller in 2016.[5] It was the subject of the 2019 documentary Nothing Stays the Same, The Story of The Saxon Pub.[6]

Venue

The Saxon Pub has an approximate 150 person occupancy. Musicians performing in the pub have included Monte Montgomery, Hayes Carll, Los Lonely Boys, Carolyn Wonderland,Parker McCollum and W.C. Clark.[7] Musician Rusty Wier has performed and also has a statute on display at the venue.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Corcoran . Michael . 20 years at the Saxon Pub . 10 June 2023 . Austin American-Statesman . 19 October 2016.
  2. News: Blackstock . Peter . Saxon Pub earning respect from folk musicians . 31 January 2024 . Austin American-Statesman . 27 September 1990.
  3. Book: Hylton . Hilary . Rossie . Cam . Insider's Guide to Austin . 5 July 2011 . Insiders's Guide . 9780762769308 . 10 June 2023.
  4. News: Novak . Shonda . Saxon Pub: Same spot, new landlord for Austin music venue . 31 January 2024 . Austin American-Statesman . 8 November 2016.
  5. News: Maas . Jimmy . A New SXSW Documentary Follows The Rollercoaster Ride Of Saxon Pub's Survival . 10 June 2023 . Kut 90.5 . 12 March 2019.
  6. News: Friar . Joe . 'Nothing Stays the Same: The Story of the Saxon Pub' Review: A entertaining tribute to Austin's iconic live music venue . 10 June 2023 . Victoria Advocate . 2 July 2019.
  7. News: O'Brian . Bill . Austin as seen by a legendary Texas musician . 10 June 2023 . Lansing State Journal . Newspapers.com . 19 January 2003.

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