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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 Guide

Pop-up concert blows into the Mohawk, plus more February music notes Pop-up concert blows into the Mohawk, plus more February music notes By John Laird

2.3.20 | 11:37 am

Austin’s music scene tends to get pretty sparse during February as the city prepares for SXSW, but that’s ...

V-Day Planner

7 Austin restaurants offering Valentine's Day specials for everyone 7 Austin restaurants offering Valentine's Day specials for everyone By John Laird

1.28.20 | 12:29 pm

Whether it's your favorite holiday, or you'd sooner scoff than join the hubbub, Valentine’s Day is only ...

Drink Up, Buttercup

7 brand-new Austin happy hours you don't know about yet 7 brand-new Austin happy hours you don't know about yet By John Laird

1.13.20 | 12:20 pm

If there’s a particular resolution that’s worth sticking to in 2020, it’s the one about trying new ...

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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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