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John Laird

John Laird is a music aficionado and film buff who loves a good happy hour. When he's not writing for CultureMap, he's either running Side One Track One or on the radio hosting 101X Homegrown.

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Music Notes

7 January concerts, Hi, How Are You Day details, and more Austin music 7 January concerts, Hi, How Are You Day details, and more Austin music By John Laird

1.6.20 | 2:26 pm

It's January, and if your resolution is to see more live music, Austin is brimming with possibilities all month ...

Ten...nine...EAT!

10 stylish Austin restaurants to ring in New Year's Eve 2019 10 stylish Austin restaurants to ring in New Year's Eve 2019 By John Laird

12.23.19 | 1:46 pm

If there’s any holiday that encourages decadence, it’s New Year’s Eve. Before the statute of limitations on ...

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Holiday spirits

10 merry bars bringing cheer to Austin this holiday season 10 merry bars bringing cheer to Austin this holiday season By John Laird

12.13.19 | 10:30 am

‘Tis the season for gazing at festive decorations, jamming out to favorite carols, and, perhaps most importantly, knocking back a ...

Music Notes

8 must-see December shows, getting festive with Molly Burch, and more 8 must-see December shows, getting festive with Molly Burch, and more By John Laird

12.6.19 | 11:16 am

First of all, congratulations to Black Pumas, who just recently landed a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. We knew ...

Annual pilgramage

Give thanks for these 8 neighborhood Austin bars open on Thanksgiving Give thanks for these 8 neighborhood Austin bars open on Thanksgiving By John Laird

11.21.19 | 11:53 am

After the big holiday feast (or a big holiday fight), Austinites need a post-Thanksgiving escape plan. It’s good to ...

Hot happy hours

Unwrap big deals at 6 Austin happy hours rolling out taco specials Unwrap big deals at 6 Austin happy hours rolling out taco specials By John Laird

11.11.19 | 9:47 am

Given Austin's passion for tacos, it seems like they should be on every happy hour menu in the city ...

Music Notes

November concerts, getting wild with Wild Child, plus more music notes November concerts, getting wild with Wild Child, plus more music notes By John Laird

11.4.19 | 10:12 am

Editor's note: Each month, we spotlight the can't-miss shows, anticipated albums, and must-know artists that make Austin the ...

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Neighborhood Eats

Austin's favorite neighborhood restaurants are about more than food Austin's favorite neighborhood restaurants are about more than food By John Laird

10.25.19 | 11:51 am

Austin's best neighborhood restaurants serve up more than just affordable eats and friendly atmospheres — they are rooted in the ...

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Have a slice day

Save dough with 6 Austin happy hours featuring cheap pizza and drinks Save dough with 6 Austin happy hours featuring cheap pizza and drinks By John Laird

10.17.19 | 12:33 pm

The only thing better than a slice of pizza and a good drink is the option to get both at ...

Music Beat

Best acts to catch during ACL Music Fest and more October music notes Best acts to catch during ACL Music Fest and more October music notes By John Laird

10.1.19 | 10:45 am

Editor's note: Each month, we spotlight the can't-miss shows, anticipated albums, and must-know artists that make Austin the ...

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