KVUE — A hotel on Sixth Street is suing a music venue, alleging that its hotel guests are bothered by music the company says is too loud, according to the court document obtained by KVUE.
Wesaus LLC, the company that oversees the Westin Austin at 310 E. Fifth St., filed the lawsuit against The Nook Amphitheater on December 22 for damages in excess of $1 million. Wesaus is also asking for an injunction to prevent the venue from disturbing its guests at night.
Wesaus claims in the lawsuit that the company spent in excess of $1 million "fortifying the building with additional window and drywall to prevent the intrusion of noise and the physical effect of low frequency sound waves."
The noise, which Wesaus say makes the rooms "virtually uninhabitable," prompted the company to speak with representatives of The Nook prior to the filing of the lawsuit. "The Nook, although periodically providing lip service to cooperation, has continuously refused to reduce the noise levels so as not to unreasonably impact (the Westin's) use of its property," the lawsuit states.
The Nook, which opened in 2011, is in a district where outdoor music venues are allowed by the city's law to play amplified music until 2 am.
Porcelain to play back-to-back album release shows at Hole In The Wall
With ACL Fest, the F1 race, and more happening this month, it’s easy to overlook the local gigs. So, to help guide you through the clutter, here are some key highlights from Austin’s music scene for the remainder of October.
Various at Central Machine Works – October 16 & 17 If ACL Fest put a dent in your bank account but you’ve still got an itch for some live music, then get to Central Machine Works this weekend for a trio of free shows. Alejandro Escovedo will play on Friday, October 16. Then on Saturday, October 17, there will be two shows: an early one with Buenos Diaz and an evening performance with Superfonicos.
Porcelain at Hole In The Wall – October 22 & 23 Post-hardcore act Porcelain will ring in the arrival of their new album, Today’s Minor Victories, across two nights – Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23 — at Hole In The Wall. Shallowater and Team Trust will open the first night, and Water Damage and Last Days Of Disco will play the second one. Each show is $18.45.
Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol at the Mohawk – Friday, October 23 Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol will drop their new album, Ca$h Grab, on Friday, October 23, and then throw a release party on that same date at the Mohawk. Bat Lips, Grocery Bag, and Deerspine will provide support for the heavy rockers. Tickets are $26.
Bayonne at The Mohawk – Saturday, October 24 Get to The Mohawk on Saturday, October 24, to see Bayonne, who earlier this year put out a very good album titled Filters. The electronic artist will be joined by Club Coma. Tickets for the show are $26.
Hovvdy at the Mohawk – Monday, October 26 Indie pop act Hovvdy will take the stage at the Mohawk on Monday, October 26 in support of their well-received 2026 album, Big World. The show will get underway with Emma Ogier. Tickets are $31.
Annabelle Chairlegs at Radio/East – Thursday, October 29 Fresh off a tour in Europe, rockers Annabelle Chairlegs will play Radio/East on Thursday, October 29. Support for the evening includes Almost Heaven, who just played ACL, and Swedish Magazines. Tickets are $19.05.
Halloween at the Far Out Lounge – Saturday, October 31 The Far Out Lounge is throwing a big Halloween bash on Saturday, October 31. There will be touring acts, such The Jesus And Mary Chain and Protomartyr, plus a slew of locals, including Holy Wave, Daiistar, Blushing, and Commercial Breaks. Tickets are $66.94.
