Development forces The Backyard to close
Austin has the most live music venues per capita of any city in the world. Losing one won’t change that, but continued overdevelopment probably will. The Backyard is joining Armadillo World Headquarters, Liberty Lunch and Back Room among the ranks of live music venues forced out by developers. This summer will be the last at the venue’s current location. The Backyard is reportedly seeking a new location in the same area, but management has not announced any confirmed plans.
The Backyard is nestled among the trees in what used to be rural Bee Caves, just outside Austin. In 2006, The Galleria …read more
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