Weekly Live Bluegrass - Both St. Elmo Taprooms

Kym Warner and Sylvan River Band are playing St. Elmo Brewing this Thursday, September 17, as part of the brewery's weekly live bluegrass series. It's a free show, and it's happening at both of their Austin taprooms—the Springdale and South locations—so you can pick whichever one is closer to you.

Bluegrass is the focus here, and that's what you'll get from Warner and the Sylvan River Band. If you're not familiar with them, they're a local outfit that fits right into the tradition: acoustic instruments, high-lonesome harmonies, and the kind of music that works just as well as a backdrop for a beer as it does when you're actually listening. It's the sort of thing that feels natural in a taproom setting, where the music carries across the room without taking over the whole place.

The series itself is a weekly thing, with live bluegrass every Thursday at both St. Elmo locations. This particular night features Kym Warner and Sylvan River Band, but the format stays the same week to week. It's a good way to catch local bluegrass without having to hunt for a ticket or commit to a late-night set.

Music runs from 6 PM to 9 PM, so it's an early-evening thing—you can drop in for a drink and a few songs or hang out for the whole three hours. Admission is free, and with the music playing at both the Springdale and South taprooms, you've got two options to choose from. If you're around on Thursday, it's an easy way to spend a few hours with some live bluegrass in the background.