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Austin Sound Check

April 25th, 2008

Update on The Backyard: Proposed Relocation

A follow-up to yesterday’s post on The Backyard’s closure due to new development in the area.
It seems there are plans in the works to relocate the venue to a larger property farther down Hwy 71, which would encompass enough land to allow ample parking and prevent developers from encroaching again.
It’s unclear if these plans mean […]

By Ana Wolken -- 2 comments

April 24th, 2008

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 […]

By Ana Wolken -- 6 comments