Ben Goodman

Ben Goodman plays the Foxtail Lounge this Friday, September 18, as part of the venue's regular Friday night live music. It's a straightforward bill: Goodman is the main feature, and the set runs from 7 PM to 10 PM. If you've been looking for a place to settle in for a few hours of live music on a Friday night without having to plan your whole evening around a single start time, this is one of those spots where you can show up whenever you're ready and still catch the bulk of the set.

There's no cover for the show, so it's an easy one to drop into. You just walk in and listen. The music starts at 7 PM and carries through until 10 PM, which gives you a good window to arrive after work or dinner and still get your fill. It's a long enough stretch that you can take your time getting there and not feel like you've missed the best part of the night.

One thing to keep in mind before you head out: the Foxtail Lounge is 21 and over, so make sure you've got your ID on you. Between the no-cover entry and the three-hour window, it's a low-stakes way to spend a Friday night in Austin. Ben Goodman takes the stage at 7 PM, and the music goes until 10 PM.