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Blushing to celebrate new album at Hotel Vegas, plus more Austin music picks for early May

Blushing will play album release party at Hotel Vegas on May 2.

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May is about to arrive, and Austin’s music scene is already raring to go. Recommendations for the first half of the month can be found here.

Caroline Rose at Scoot Inn – Wednesday, May 1
Caroline Rose will get the month of May off to a nice start on May 1 at the Scoot Inn. The versatile singer-songwriter, who put out an excellent album last year titled The Art of Forgetting, will be joined by Ian Sweet. Tickets are $31.

Blushing at Hotel Vegas – Thursday, May 2
Shoegaze act Blushing will put out their hotly anticipated new album, Sugarcoat, this Friday, May 2, and then celebrate its release later in the evening on the patio stage at Hotel Vegas. Ringo Deathstarr and Prehuman are on the bill as well. Tickets are $16.07.

Vinyl Beauty Bar Grand Opening Party – Friday, May 3
Vinyl Beauty Bar will open its East Cesar Chavez doors this Friday, May 3 with a grand opening party that’s set to feature a raucous pairing in Pussy Gillette and Rod Gator, plus DJ Satisfaction (Jake Garcia of The Black Angels). Tickets are $15.

Night Cap at Stubb’s – Saturday, May 4
Hot off the release of their self-titled debut album, alt-rockers Night Cap will play Stubb’s this Saturday, May 4. Openers for the evening include Krooked Kings and Jude Parrish. Tickets are $24.

Fastball at the Parish – Thursday, May 9
Get yourself to the Parish on Thursday, May 9, to join Fastball as they ring in their 30th anniversary. The Point will open the evening for the rock act behind 90s hits such as "The Way" and "Out of My Head.” Tickets are $25.

Being Dead at Chess Club – Friday, May 10
Punk-pop act Being Dead will headline Chess Club on Friday, May 10. Gummy Fang will kick off the evening, and as an additional twist, there’s also a currently unannounced special guest on the bill. Tickets are $20.08.

The Wind + The Wave at Saxon Pub – Saturday, May 11
Dwight Baker and Patty Lynn are the The Wind + The Wave, and after spending much of 2023 touring overseas, they’re back in Austin. They're set to put on an acoustic show at Saxon Pub on Saturday, May 11. Tickets are $15-25.

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Aba's sister restaurant sets sights on Austin in this week's top stories

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Editor's note: This week's top Austin news is chock-full of happenings in the local restaurant scene. An Austin taco shop and Austin-born bourbon garner national acclaim, and a Lake Austin cafe lights up for the holidays. Plus, an exciting eatery plans its Austin debut, and a farmers market favorite returns to its roots. Read the hottest headlines of the week below, and then find some holiday fun for the weekend here.

1. Aba's sister eatery and a surprising Chinese closure jolt Austin food news. Big restaurant news surfaced at the end of last week, including famous restaurant Aba's new sister eatery, Zoé Tong's surprising closure, and a new shop from the folks at Small Victory.

2. Austin taco truck nabs spot on New York Times best dishes of 2024 list. Austin taco truck Paprika earns praise for its freshly made salsas and next-level brisket.

3. Austin cafe Mozart's adds luxe igloos to its sprawling light festival. Put this on your bucket list for a very festive VIP holiday experience.

Mozart's Festival of Lights Euro Igloos Euro Igloos are decked out and cozy, providing a refuge for up to 10 guests. Photo from Mozart's Coffee Roasters Facebook Page

4. Still Austin bourbon named one of the top 10 whiskies of 2024. Still Austin's five-year Red Corn Bourbon ranks No. 7 on Whisky Advocate's annual list, scoring 94 points.

5. Homey Austin jam and bake shop closing and returning to farmers market. In bittersweet news, Confituras is closing its jam and biscuit shop after service on Sunday, December 22.

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