The Continental Club
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The Continental Club

Austin, Texas

Photo: Wesley H

Austin's greatest music venue isn't the big room with the marquee — it's this narrow, sweaty, 200-capacity honky-tonk that's been on South Congress since 1955. No cover most nights. The best guitarists in Texas rotate through the weekly residencies. Stand near the stage. Bring cash for the tip jar. This is the real thing.

Insider tip

Tuesday night: the Dale Watson residency. If he's in town, you should be too.

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