Peter Keane

Peter Keane plays the Carousel Lounge on Wednesday, August 5, at 5 PM. It's a solo bill, so the whole set is his.

If you haven't spent much time there, the Carousel Lounge is one of Austin's most casual dive bars, tucked away from the Sixth Street and Red River haunts. There's no lace or steampunk theme here, and the elephant decor matches the jukebox's forget-me-not standards. It books a rotating roster of local acts, most of them gratis, and it's not kid-friendly unless you plan on leaving them in the car. The room runs to no more than a hundred seats, so it's a small, close-quarters kind of place.

Keane is the only name on the bill, and the show starts mid-afternoon on a Wednesday. It's a dive bar set, not a concert hall, so expect the usual Carousel Lounge vibe: low-key, local, and without any frills. If you're looking for a quiet spot to catch some music before the evening really kicks in, this fits the bill.

It's at 1110 E 52nd St, Austin, TX 78704. The show starts at 5 PM, and it's cash only, so come prepared with bills and change. The Carousel Lounge is a cash-only venue, and that goes for the door as well.